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  TMC, BJP locked in intense battle as Bengal goes to polls in second phase today amid tight security

  April 29, 2026 0:00 IST

  West Bengal is set to witness polling in 142 constituencies in a high-stakes second phase marked by unprecedented security deployment of over 3.5 lakh personnel. Key contests like Bhabanipur, voter list deletions and district dynamics make this phase critical.

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  EC deploys NIA to ensure 'bombs' not used by miscreants during Bengal polls today

  April 29, 2026 0:00 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The directive comes after the recovery of crude bombs in the poll-bound state and reports of a minor blast. The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is scheduled for Wednesday.

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  IMD warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds in Bengal on polling day | Check full forecast

  April 28, 2026 18:51 IST

  The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election will be held on April 29, and it will cover several districts in south Bengal, including Kolkata.

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  Calcutta HC refuses to act against IPS Ajay Pal Sharma till April 29 amid MCC violation allegation

  April 28, 2026 23:55 IST

  The Calcutta High Court has said it will not pass any order against officers on election duty until April 29, the day of the second phase of polling in West Bengal. The remark came after a lawyer verbally sought action against IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma over alleged MCC violations.

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  PM Modi plays football with 'young friends' in Sikkim after Bengal elections campaign

  India | April 28, 2026 10:54 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi played football with youngsters in Sikkim during his visit for the state’s 50th Statehood Day celebrations.

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

  April 27, 2026 23:44 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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  Bengal poll campaign ends, PM Modi writes to voters, says will celebrate BJP CM swearing-in together

  April 27, 2026 23:44 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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  Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta gets six-month extension amid Assembly polls

  April 27, 2026 15:51 IST

  The Election Commission had appointed Gupta as the DG and IGP of the state on March 16, a day after removing incumbent Peeyush Pandey.

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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'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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  Rajnath Singh fires stern warning to 'goons' in West Bengal: 'Jail me honge ya upar honge'

  April 25, 2026 23:49 IST

  Rajnath Singh sent a stern warning to the 'goons' in West Bengal during an election roadshow in Hooghly. Rajnath vowed that the BJP-led NDA would remove the 'goons' from the state if sworn in power.

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  'Girls can step out fearlessly even at 1 am after May 5': Amit Shah slams Mamata over women safety

  April 25, 2026 23:49 IST

  Amit Shah targeted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for 'failing to ensure the safety of women' in the state. He claimed that the women will be able to 'step out even at 1 AM after May 5', as he remains confident that the BJP will come to power in the state.

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  Massive blaze sweeps through 16-bigha slum cluster in South 24 Parganas, rail services disrupted

  April 25, 2026 16:57 IST

  A large slum cluster near Santoshpur Station caught fire, filling the area with dense smoke and forcing a temporary suspension of Sealdah-Budge Budge rail services. Four fire engines were deployed and containment work is underway.

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  'Demographic change will impact entire India': Himanta Biswa Sarma warns | EXCLUSIVE

  India | April 25, 2026 23:47 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma while speaking exclusively to India TV warned about demographic changes in eastern India and calling it a serious issue.

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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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  '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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  PM Modi vows big push for fish exports, promises support for Mathurapur fisherfolk after Bengal win

  April 23, 2026 16:29 IST

  In a high-energy rally in Mathurapur, PM Modi pledged to uplift fisherfolk and strengthen fish exports if the BJP wins Bengal. He accused the TMC of corruption, blocking central schemes and voting against the Women Reservation Bill.