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  Falta Assembly repolling: Polling concludes with 87% turnout; Jahangir Khan didn't cast vote

  May 21, 2026 20:38 IST

  Falta Assembly repolling: Repolling was held across all 285 booths in the 144-Falta Assembly Constituency of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal.

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  Maniktala Election Result 2026: BJP's Tapas Roy wins by over 15,000 votes, defeats Shreya Pande

  May 05, 2026 9:45 IST

  Maniktala is part of the Kolkata district and falls under the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency. The constituency has been in existence since 1951.

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  Noapara Election Result 2026: BJP's Arjun Singh takes lead in close battle; TMC trails

  May 05, 2026 9:30 IST

  Noapara has a long political history, where the Left parties once held strong influence. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) had won the seat eight times in the past. This dominance continued until the TMC ended the streak in 2001, marking a shift in the constituency’s political landscape.

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  Panihati Election Result 2026: BJP's Ratna Debnath wins against TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh

  May 05, 2026 8:56 IST

  Historically, Panihati has been a reliable seat for the TMC. Senior TMC leader Nirmal Ghosh had won the seat for three consecutive terms after taking it from the CPI(M) in 2011, strengthening the party’s hold in the area.

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  Kolkata Port Election Result 2026: TMC's Firhad Hakim wins against BJP's Rakesh Singh

  May 05, 2026 7:12 IST

  Firhad Hakim, a senior TMC leader, has won the seat in three consecutive elections and remains the party’s strongest face in this constituency.

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  Rashbehari Election Results 2026: BJP's Swapan Dasgupta wins against TMC's Debasish Kumar

  May 05, 2026 7:12 IST

  Dasgupta, a former journalist, was a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 2016 to 2022, barring a few months in between. In 2021, he resigned from the upper house to contest the West Bengal Assembly elections from Tarakeswar on a BJP ticket but lost by more than 7,000 votes.

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  Bhabanipur Election Results 2026: Suvendu Adhikari defeats Mamata Banerjee by over 15,000 votes

  May 05, 2026 7:13 IST

  The Bhabanipur constituency was one of the most high-profile seats in the elections, with Banerjee and Suvendu pitted against each other. Suvendu had also defeated Banerjee in the 2021 West Bengal election in Nandigram.

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

  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

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

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

  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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  EC suspends five West Bengal Police officials over 'serious misconduct' during assembly polls

  April 25, 2026 11:27 IST

  Those named for suspension are Additional Superintendent of Police Sandip Garai, SDPO Sajal Mondal, and inspectors Mausam Chakraborty, Ajay Bag and Subhechha Bag.

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  'Jhalmuri maine khai, jhal TMC ko lagi': PM's Modi's swipe at Mamata's party at Krishnanagar rally

  April 23, 2026 13:37 IST

  Making BJP polls pitch, PM Modi said all people in the state were seeking a change and the lotus (BJP’s symbol) was set to bloom in West Bengal. He also hailed the Election Commission over lack of violence in Bengal during polls.

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  Kejriwal dials Mamata Banerjee day before first phase voting in Bengal, extends support

  April 22, 2026 14:21 IST

  Voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections will take place in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, covering all 294 seats. The election results are scheduled to be announced on May 4.

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  Railway stations see massive rush as Bengal migrants head back over fears of losing names from rolls

  April 20, 2026 12:11 IST

  A significant number of these belong to Malda and Murshidabad districts and are making determined journeys back home. Voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections will take place across 294 constituencies in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

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  High-stakes BJP vs TMC contest in Sabang as constituency gears up for April 23 polls

  April 19, 2026 12:04 IST

  Voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, for 294 seats. Polling for 152 seats will be held in the first phase and 142 seats in the second phase. The voting in West Bengal's Sabang will take place on April 23.

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  Tight contest expected in Siliguri as BJP and TMC face off; PM's rally adds spark to key battle

  April 19, 2026 12:02 IST

  The TMC has nominated Goutam Deb, while the BJP has fielded Shankar Ghosh as its candidate. The contest also includes Saradindu Chakraborty from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Aloke Dhara representing the Congress.

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  Triangular contest expected in Rejinagar as Humayun Kabir's entry adds uncertainty

  April 19, 2026 12:01 IST

  In the 2021 Assembly elections, TMC’s Rabiul Alam Chowdhury secured a decisive victory from Rejinagar. He defeated BJP candidate Arabinda Biswas by a margin of 68,268 votes.

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  Triangular contest heats up in Malatipur; can TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi retain seat

  April 19, 2026 12:00 IST

  Mausam Noor’s entry has drawn attention, given her political experience. She is currently serving as the Vice Chairperson of the West Bengal Commission for Women and has also been a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2020 to 2026.

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  Baharampur set for nail-biting triangular face-off as Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury enters race

  April 19, 2026 11:58 IST

  In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chowdhury was defeated in Baharampur by Yusuf Pathan of the Trinamool Congress. He lost by a margin of around 85,000 votes. After this defeat, Chowdhury decided to contest the upcoming Assembly election.