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  Bengal polls: FIR against Mahua Moitra in Delhi over 'defamation' of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma

  West Bengal | April 29, 2026 8:09 IST

  According to the complaint, allegations have been made that a “fake AI-generated video” was circulated on social media with the intent of creating confusion among the public and influencing the electoral environment.

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  West Bengal Phase 2 voting: 91.36% turnout recorded in second phase

  West Bengal | April 29, 2026 21:50 IST

  A communication from the Election Commission said 91.66 per cent turnout was recorded in the second phase of polls till 7.45 pm.

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  TMC, BJP locked in intense battle as Bengal goes to polls in second phase today amid tight security

  West Bengal | April 29, 2026 0:00 IST

  West Bengal is set to witness polling in 142 constituencies in a high-stakes second phase marked by unprecedented security deployment of over 3.5 lakh personnel. Key contests like Bhabanipur, voter list deletions and district dynamics make this phase critical.

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  EC deploys NIA to ensure 'bombs' not used by miscreants during Bengal polls today

  West Bengal | April 29, 2026 0:00 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The directive comes after the recovery of crude bombs in the poll-bound state and reports of a minor blast. The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is scheduled for Wednesday.

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  Election Commission appoints UP 'encounter specialist' Ajay Pal Sharma as Bengal polls observer

  West Bengal | April 27, 2026 23:44 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: A total of 142 seats across seven districts will vote in the second round on Wednesday. The votes will be counted on May 4.

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  Bengal poll campaign ends, PM Modi writes to voters, says will celebrate BJP CM swearing-in together

  West Bengal | April 27, 2026 23:44 IST

  The first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23. Votes will be counted on May 4.

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  'Maa-Mati-Manush no longer...': Mamata's last ditch-effort ahead of Phase 2 Bengal polling

  West Bengal | April 27, 2026 13:46 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: In a long post on micro-blogging website X (formerly Twitter), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that she remains confident that people of Bengal will stand for the state's "development, peace, and progress as they always have".

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  'This is my last rally, will return for BJP's May 4 oath ceremony: PM Modi in Barrackpore

  West Bengal | April 27, 2026 13:04 IST

  The first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, which took place on April 23, recorded a whopping turnout of 93.19 per cent, the highest ever in the state, the Election Commission said on Saturday.

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  EXCLUSIVE: Smriti Irani exudes confidence in BJP's Bengal win, lambasts Mamata over infiltration

  West Bengal | April 27, 2026 12:04 IST

  In an exclusive interview to India TV, BJP leader Smriti Irani attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the RG Kar rape-murder case and infiltration in the state, while exuding confidence in BJP's victory in the ongoing assembly elections.

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  Violence erupts in North 24 Parganas ahead of PM Modi's visit; BJP leader, CISF personnel injured

  West Bengal | April 27, 2026 6:48 IST

  An attack was reported at the residence of BJP MLA candidate Pawan Kumar Singh, who is contesting from the Bhatpara Assembly constituency in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections. Crude bombs were reportedly thrown at his house, causing panic in the neighbourhood and damaging property.

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  Bengal polls: PM Modi holds mega roadshow in north Kolkata | Watch

  West Bengal | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow in Kolkata on Sunday, drawing huge crowds along a 2-km stretch in North Kolkata as part of his election campaign.

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  Bengal polls: 79 crude bombs recovered from TMC worker's house; MHA hands over case to NIA

  West Bengal | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

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  'TMC's arrogance shattered in first phase': PM Modi hits out at Mamata government in Bongaon

  West Bengal | April 26, 2026 15:04 IST

  PM Modi said TMC’s “arrogance has been shattered” in the first phase of Bengal polls and claimed the BJP is heading for a strong victory in the next round.

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  'Opposing voices being intimidated, attacked': Rahul blames TMC for Cong worker's killing in Asansol

  West Bengal | April 26, 2026 13:12 IST

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has blamed the ruling TMC for killing of a party worker, Debdeep Chatterjee, West Bengal's Asansol. He alleged that there is a reign of terror in the state and opposing voices are being suppressed.

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  EXCLUSIVE: Suvendu predicts landslide for BJP in Bengal, dwells on him being in CM race

  West Bengal | April 25, 2026 13:15 IST

  Speaking exclusively to India TV, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari predicted a landslide win for the saffron party in the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal, but also sounded an alarm over demographic changes and infiltration from Bangladesh.

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  'Bengal polls to have impact across India': Himanta predicts BJP sweep, flags infiltration threat

  West Bengal | April 25, 2026 12:27 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections will have an impact across India, as he once again cautioned the country over infiltration from Bangladesh. He also predicted a BJP sweep in the state.

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  'Those plotting to snatch...': Mamata calls to defend Bengal's identity after phase 1 polling

  West Bengal | April 24, 2026 14:55 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: In a post on X, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that those who are plotting to snatch the rights of the state will get a befitting reply from the people of West Bengal.

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  PM Modi calls Bengal phase 1 polling 'beginning of end' for TMC's 'jungle raj'

  West Bengal | April 24, 2026 13:22 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Speaking at a poll rally in Dum Dum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said women's safety is a priority for the BJP, recounting that the saffron party has given a ticket to Ratna Debnath, who is the mother of the RG Kar rape-murder case.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: PM Modi holds roadshow in Howrah, receives rousing welcome | Watch

  West Bengal | April 23, 2026 19:11 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Addressing an election rally in Mathurapur, PM Modi alleged that the ruling TMC has "usurped the rights of the women of Bengal".

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  Suvendu Adhikari's big claim after high turnout in Bengal: 'BJP will win 125 seats in first phase'

  West Bengal | April 23, 2026 23:47 IST

  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed the BJP would win 125 seats in the first phase of the voting and praised the peaceful conduct of polls. The Election Commission's extensive security arrangements ensured smooth voting across all 152 constituencies.