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  Close contest looms in Asansol Dakshin as TMC and BJP gear up for fierce showdown

  West Bengal | April 19, 2026 11:57 IST

  This time, the main fight is expected between Trinamool Congress candidate Tapas Banerjee and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Agnimitra Paul. Both parties have launched strong campaigns in the region, making the contest highly competitive.

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  'Tukde-tukde gang threatened to snap Siliguri corridor, given Parliament berth': PM Modi attacks TMC

  West Bengal | April 12, 2026 14:44 IST

  Modi asserted that opposition workers had been targeted and, in some cases, killed, and said that the situation had become unacceptable. He said that “Bengal will no longer tolerate this,” emphasising a call for change in the state’s political environment.

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  Tight contest expected in Kharagpur Sadar as candidates gear up for West Bengal polls

  West Bengal | April 19, 2026 11:56 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Dilip Ghosh, a senior leader and former state unit chief. Ghosh had earlier represented this seat between 2016 and 2019 before moving to national politics. He won the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Medinipur, strengthening his political standing.

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  BJP confident of Suvendu Adhikari's victory in Nandigram as he takes on TMC's Pabitra Kar

  West Bengal | April 20, 2026 9:44 IST

  Nandigram falls under the Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2021 Assembly elections, Suvendu Adhikari won from this seat after securing 1,10,764 votes. He narrowly defeated TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, who polled 1,08,808 votes in a closely fought battle.

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  Dinhata set for key contest in West Bengal polls; can BJP wrest assembly seat from TMC?

  West Bengal | April 19, 2026 11:54 IST

  In the 2021 Assembly elections, the BJP secured victory in Dinhata. Their candidate Nisith Pramanik defeated TMC’s Udayan Guha. However, the situation changed later that year when a bypoll was held after Pramanik vacated the seat as he was already a Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Cooch Behar.

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  Can BJP retain its stronghold in Mathabhanga amid high-stakes 2026 battle?

  West Bengal | April 19, 2026 11:53 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Nisith Pramanik, a prominent leader who previously served as Minister of State for Home Affairs from 2021 to 2024. He entered the fray after a setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where he was defeated in the Cooch Behar parliamentary seat.

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  Humayun Kabir alleges conspiracy after TMC posts 'sting video' online: 'Will answer in High Court'

  West Bengal | April 10, 2026 23:49 IST

  A political row erupted in West Bengal after TMC posted a purported sting video of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir. He alleged a conspiracy involving the TMC, BJP and RSS. Meanwhile, AIMIM withdrew its alliance with his party citing concerns over Muslim integrity.

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  PM Modi slams TMC over infiltration, unveils six key guarantees ahead of Bengal polls

  West Bengal | April 09, 2026 12:51 IST

  Addressing a public meeting in Haldia, PM Modi said CM Mamata Banerjee will face defeat at her strong bastion Bhabanipur, in a similar way she lost Nandigram in 2021 polls.

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  Nitin Nabin hits out at Mamata Banerjee over SIR, accuses TMC of backing illegal immigration

  West Bengal | April 09, 2026 11:04 IST

  The comments come as West Bengal prepares for a fierce electoral battle. Elections for the 294-member state Assembly are scheduled in two phases, on April 23 and 29, with vote counting set for May 4.

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  Mamata's emotional appeal after filing nomination from Bhabanipur: 'Everything began from here'

  West Bengal | April 08, 2026 12:47 IST

  Polling for the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.

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  Bengal Assembly polls: BJP names Rakesh Singh for Kolkata Port seat, finalises candidates list

  West Bengal | April 08, 2026 12:04 IST

  Notably, the saffron party has decided to support Independent candidate Biswajit Mahato in the Joypur Assembly constituency instead of fielding its own nominee.

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  Pushkar Singh Dhami boosts BJP's poll campaign in Bengal, holds roadshow in Bangaon

  West Bengal | April 06, 2026 20:05 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has emerged as a key face in the BJP's West Bengal campaign, drawing large crowds during his visit to Bangaon. During his address, he launched a sharp attack on the TMC, accusing the Mamata government of functioning like a "syndicate".

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  'They want to end Bengal': Mamata Banerjee hits out at BJP, slams 'voter list tampering'

  West Bengal | April 05, 2026 23:33 IST

  Banerjee announced that a separate budget for farmers would be introduced if her party returns to power. She also claimed that around 500 officers had been removed to slow down development work in the state.

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  Gadkari confident of BJP's victory in Assam and Bengal; clarifies party's stand on minorities, SIR

  India | April 05, 2026 12:10 IST

  Polling in Assam is scheduled for April 9, while West Bengal will go to the polls in two phases on April 23 and 29. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

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  Bengal polls: Congress names 10 more candidates; Subhankar Sarkar to contest from Sreerampur

  West Bengal | April 01, 2026 23:28 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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  Why Mamata govt is tense over Form 6 ahead of Bengal elections; clashes likely near EC office today

  West Bengal | April 01, 2026 12:55 IST

  Political tension is rising in West Bengal as clashes erupt over Form 6 submissions ahead of voting. TMC and BJP workers engaged in confrontations outside the EC office amid allegations of voter list manipulation.

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  'BJP is a barbaric party': Mamata Banerjee alleges torture of Bengali-speaking migrants

  Kolkata | March 31, 2026 15:41 IST

  Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being “barbaric,” alleging it targets Bengali-speaking migrants and manipulates voter rolls ahead of the West Bengal elections.

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  West Bengal polls: Congress declares candidates on 284 seats; Adhir Ranjan to contest from Baharmpur

  West Bengal | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  The final list of candidates was approved after a meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) held in Delhi on Saturday.

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  Dilip Ghosh vows UP-style encounters after BJP forms government in Bengal: 'Everything will change'

  West Bengal | March 26, 2026 20:26 IST

  Addressing a public meeting in Kharagpur, Ghosh accused the West Bengal police of protecting criminals and ‘mafias’ at the behest of ruling Trinamool Congress.

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  West Bengal polls: BJP releases third list; RG Kar victim's mother gets ticket from Panihati

  Kolkata | April 20, 2026 17:07 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its third list of 19 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The key highlight is the nomination of Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, from Panihati.