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

  April 27, 2026 21:58 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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  PM Modi writes letter to people of Bengal, says 'Will celebrate BJP CM swearing-in together'

  April 27, 2026 18:25 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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  '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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  Bengal polls: PM Modi holds mega roadshow in north Kolkata | Watch

  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

  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 government betrays Maa, Maati, Manush': PM Modi slams Mamata Banerjee from Bengal rally

  India | April 26, 2026 23:30 IST

  "The TMC government's corruption and governance failures have pushed people to the edge. The resolve to remove them is now stronger than ever," said PM Modi.

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

  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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  Haqiqat Kya Hai : The BJP's storm reaches Bengal, Mamata's seat is shaken!

  Hakikat Kya Hai | April 24, 2026 23:06 IST

  The political battle in West Bengal Elections 2026 has intensified. Amit Shah has claimed a strong BJP lead in Phase 1 and even a possible defeat for Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. After a record 93% voter turnout, all eyes are now on Phase 2. Is a major political shift coming in Bengal?

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  'Didi jaane waali hai, BJP aane waali hai': Amit Shah confident of over 110 seats in Bengal Phase 1

  April 24, 2026 14:07 IST

  Speaking about Phase 1 of the West Bengal assembly election, Amit Shah said the BJP's assessment shows they will win more than 110 seats out of the 152 that went to poll.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: Historic Voting in Bengal, Record Turnout Shakes Politics

  Hakikat Kya Hai | April 23, 2026 23:13 IST

  Historic voting was recorded in Phase 1 of the Bengal elections, with over 92% turnout across 152 seats. The massive participation has shaken the political landscape. Is this a sign of change from the public?

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  'The sun of the TMC's corruption and hooliganism has set': Amit Shah on record turnout in Bengal

  April 23, 2026 23:46 IST

  After Phase 1 polling ended in West Bengal with a record 91.46 per cent turnout, Amit Shah declared that the TMC's "corruption and hooliganism" era was over. Addressing rallies earlier in the day, he vowed a crackdown on illegal immigration and predicted a full majority for the BJP.

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

  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'

  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.

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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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  West Bengal Elections 2026: List of all constituencies going to polls in Phase 1 on April 23

  April 22, 2026 19:39 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Key candidates in this phase include leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari (BJP), former Union minister Nisith Pramanik (BJP), state minister Udayan Guha (TMC), Goutam Deb (TMC), and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Congress).

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  'TMC has turned Bengal into an industrial graveyard': Yogi Adityanath hits out at Mamata govt

  April 22, 2026 15:06 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that more than 7,000 large industries were closed during the TMC regime.

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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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  'Ration or job, just scan': Posters in Kolkata mock TMC's 'cut-money' politics

  April 22, 2026 13:08 IST

  West Bengal wakes up to viral “pay2tmc” posters mocking alleged TMC corruption ahead of West Bengal polls.

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  Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata visit cancelled; Congress blames Mamata govt for 'denial of permission'

  April 21, 2026 23:47 IST

  The cancellation comes amid a high-octane battle for West Bengal, where the Congress is contesting in an alliance with the Left Front, often finding itself at odds with the ruling Trinamool Congress.