West Bengal Elections
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'This is my last rally, will return for BJP's May 4 oath ceremony: PM Modi in Barrackpore
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 01:04 PM ISTThe 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
West Bengal | Apr 27, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTAn 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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Speed News: PM Modi claims TMC weakened after first poll phase in Bengal
Originals | Apr 26, 2026, 05:50 PM ISTPM Modi claims TMC weakened after first poll phase in Bengal. Rahul Gandhi accuses TMC of silencing dissent after Congress worker killed in Asansol. PM urges Census 2027 push and following Buddha’s teachings in Mann Ki Baat. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Supreme Court lauds high voter turnout, peaceful voting in West Bengal Phase 1 election
India | Apr 24, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTDuring a hearing on the voter list revision in West Bengal, Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed joy over the high voter turnout in the first phase of the assembly elections held on Thursday.
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'Jhalmuri maine khai, jhal TMC ko lagi': PM's Modi's swipe at Mamata's party at Krishnanagar rally
West Bengal | Apr 23, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTMaking 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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TMC MLA Khagendranath Mahato switches to BJP after being denied ticket in Gopiballavpur
West Bengal | Apr 22, 2026, 11:06 PM ISTKhagendranath Mahato, the TMC MLA from Gopiballavpur, has switched to the BJP after being denied a ticket for the upcoming state elections. The first phase of the Assembly election is slated to take place on April 23.
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West Bengal Elections 2026: From Mamata to Suvendu to Adhir Ranjan, key candidates in the fray
West Bengal | Apr 23, 2026, 07:43 AM ISTWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: As political parties intensify their pitch and alliances work to consolidate votes, several key candidates have emerged as central figures in this high-stakes contest. Let's have a look.
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Kejriwal dials Mamata Banerjee day before first phase voting in Bengal, extends support
West Bengal | Apr 22, 2026, 02:21 PM ISTVoting 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
West Bengal | Apr 22, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTWest Bengal wakes up to viral “pay2tmc” posters mocking alleged TMC corruption ahead of West Bengal polls.
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Amit Shah promises infiltrator-free Bengal, 1 lakh jobs yearly to youths in high-voltage poll pitch
West Bengal | Apr 21, 2026, 04:15 PM ISTAmit Shah ramped up the BJP's Bengal campaign with a promise of one lakh jobs annually, an infiltrator-free state and a sweeping crackdown on syndicates, mafias and corruption.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 20, 2026
India | Apr 20, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath mounted a sharp attack on the ruling TMC during a series of rallies in West Bengal, alleging that the state had been pushed into an "identity crisis" over the past 15 years because of corruption, extortion and the rise of what he described as "mafia rule".
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Railway stations see massive rush as Bengal migrants head back over fears of losing names from rolls
West Bengal | Apr 20, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTA 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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PM Modi's jhalmuri break steals the show after fiery Bengal rally | WATCH
West Bengal | Apr 19, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTOn his way back after the rally, PM Modi stopped at a small roadside stall selling Bengal’s popular snack jhalmuri. The stall owner, who has been running the business for years, prepared a fresh serving on the spot.
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Ahead of West Bengal elections, Indian Railways steps up with special trains across key routes
India | Apr 18, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTAhead of West Bengal assembly elections on April 23 and 29, Indian Railways has introduced multiple special trains to help voters travel home. Routes across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar and central India are being covered to ensure timely and smooth movement.
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Kamarhati Assembly Election: Madan Mitra from TMC eyes another win against BJP, Congress
Kolkata | Apr 16, 2026, 09:31 PM ISTThe key candidates for the Kamarhati seat are Madan Mitra from TMC, Arup Choudhury Pulak from BJP, Manash Mukherjee from CPM and Kallol Mukherjee from Congress among others.
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Amit Shah vows to recover 'stolen funds' by TMC, says Bengal will see BJP govt after polls
West Bengal | Apr 15, 2026, 06:48 PM ISTAmit Shah launched a sharp attack on the TMC during rallies in North Bengal, accusing the party of corruption, political violence and promoting infiltration. He promised to recover alleged stolen funds, deliver justice to BJP workers and implement major welfare schemes for tea garden labourers.
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High-stakes BJP vs TMC contest in Sabang as constituency gears up for April 23 polls
West Bengal | Apr 19, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTVoting 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
West Bengal | Apr 19, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTThe 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
West Bengal | Apr 19, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTIn 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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Baharampur set for nail-biting triangular face-off as Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury enters race
West Bengal | Apr 19, 2026, 11:58 AM ISTIn 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.