West Bengal Election Results
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 19, 2026
India | May 19, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTThe US Department of Justice moved to dismiss criminal claims that accused Gautam Adani and his associates of participating in an alleged bribery scheme connected to India’s biggest solar energy project, as per the court filings.
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TMC blames BJP pressure as Jahangir Khan exits Falta repoll race, alleges attacks on party offices
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTThe Election Commission on May 2 directed repolling at all 285 polling stations in the Falta Assembly Constituency. The poll panel stated that widespread electoral malpractices and serious disruptions to the democratic process were reported across several polling station during voting on April 29.
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Bengal: FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged provocative poll speeches, remarks on Amit Shah
West Bengal | May 15, 2026, 11:22 PM ISTThe complainant alleged that the speeches were widely circulated through the Facebook page 'Abhishek Banerjee Official' and other social media and news platforms, amplifying their reach and possible impact on public sentiment during the election period.
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Mamata argues post-poll violence case in Calcutta HC; BCI seeks details on her legal practice status
West Bengal | May 14, 2026, 09:26 PM ISTAccording to the petition, many party leaders and workers were allegedly assaulted due to their association with the Trinamool Congress. It also claimed that several workers were forced to leave their homes in the aftermath of the elections.
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West Bengal CM swearing-in ceremony: BJP's rule begins as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM
West Bengal | May 09, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari took oath as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal in a high-profile swearing-in ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior NDA leaders. Stay tuned.
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Big revelation in Chandranath Rath killing: Probe flags possible post-poll unrest plot in Bengal
West Bengal | May 07, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTInvestigators believe the assailants deliberately avoided the nearby highway route, where escape would have been easier, and instead chose a congested internal stretch of road.
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Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant shot dead in Bengal's Madhyamgram
West Bengal | May 07, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTBJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's PA Chandranath Rath sustained multiple bullet injuries in the firing and was rushed to a private hospital, where he was declared dead.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 6, 2026
India | May 06, 2026, 11:19 PM ISTThe possibility of actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay taking oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Thursday (May 7) appears highly unlikely as he is six short of a majority.
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BJP alleges TMC's 'gunda vahini' impersonating its workers to create post-poll violence in Bengal
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTThe BJP has alleged that groups linked to the Trinamool Congress are posing as its workers to create confusion and provoke unrest in West Bengal after the assembly election results. The party warned of firm legal action against anyone involved in such acts.
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'I won't resign': Mamata Banerjee reiterates at party meet; 10 newly-elected TMC MLAs skip meeting
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 08:06 PM ISTSenior TMC leaders and newly-elected MLAs gathered at outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata on Wednesday evening for a meeting to discuss their future strategy.
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Will Rs 25,000-crore Tajpur port project become reality? BJP's rise to power in Bengal revives hopes
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 02:30 PM ISTBJP registered a massive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, accumulating 207 seats in the 294-member House and ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule.
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EC notifies constitution of new Bengal Assembly as Mamata refuses to resign after BJP poll drubbing
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTMamata Banerjee has refused to resign as West Bengal chief minister after the BJP’s landslide victory in the assembly elections, claiming the mandate had been “looted” through a conspiracy.
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'Dunia bhe chhodni padti hai': Dilip Ghosh on Mamata's refusal to step down as CM after Bengal rout
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 09:41 AM ISTNotably, the BJP made massive gains in the Bengal election and is set to form the next government in the state. The saffron party amassed 207 seats, restricting the TMC to only 80 seats.
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Mamata refuses to resign as Bengal CM; can she stay in power after losing polls | What the rules say
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 08:18 AM ISTSpeaking at a press conference following the poll debacle, Banerjee alleged that the BJP had stolen the mandate. She further claimed that the Election Commission acted at the behest of the BJP to influence the outcome, adding that she would not visit the Raj Bhavan to submit her resignation.
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Trump congratulates PM Modi over BJP's win in Bengal elections, calls it 'historic, decisive'
World | May 05, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump congratulated PM Narendra Modi on the BJP's massive win in West Bengal, calling it a "historic, decisive" mandate. The BJP crossed the majority mark with 207 seats and is all set to form its first-ever government in the state.
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Why did Mamata Banerjee lose and how did BJP win Bengal? Dharmendra Pradhan explains | EXCLUSIVE
India | May 05, 2026, 06:54 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a resounding victory in the West Bengal elections, ousting the Mamata government from power. Dharmendra Pradhan, a key architect of this Bengal victory, said in an exclusive interview that this is, above all, a victory for the people of Bengal.
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'I will not resign, I did not lose election': Mamata Banerjee after TMC's Bengal rout
West Bengal | May 05, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in 207 out of 293 seats in the West Bengal assembly election, while the TMC bagged 80, as per the ECI data.
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CM Yogi Adityanath campaigned on 22 seats in Bengal: How many did BJP win?
India | May 05, 2026, 03:40 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's campaigning played a significant role in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, with the BJP leader addressing rallies across 22 constituencies in the state and registering an impressive strike rate of around 90 per cent.
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'TMC will be destroyed in 24 hours': Suvendu Adhikari's stark warning after BJP sweeps West Bengal
West Bengal | May 05, 2026, 07:52 AM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a strong performance by winning 206 of the 294 seats in West Bengal. With this, the saffron party is set to form its first-ever government in the state, ending TMC’s 15-year rule.
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Bengal's power shift: Mamata Banerjee falls, 22 ministers routed as BJP reshapes politics
West Bengal | May 05, 2026, 01:56 PM ISTThe elections witnessed unprecedented voter participation, with turnout exceeding 90% across both phases—breaking all previous records in the state.