West Bengal
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47 per cent sitting MLAs in Bengal face criminal cases, 37 pc linked to serious charges: ADR Report
West Bengal | Mar 17, 2026, 07:43 AM ISTAhead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, an ADR report has revealed that 47 per cent of sitting MLAs face criminal cases, with 37 per cent involved in serious offences. The ADR report has once again brought candidate backgrounds into sharp focus ahead of the high-stakes polls.
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West Bengal Polls: BJP releases first list of 144 candidates, fields Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata
Kolkata | Mar 16, 2026, 05:51 PM ISTBJP has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. Suvendu Adhikari has been fielded from Bhabanipur to take on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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EC removes Bengal's top officials, including Chief Secy, DGP, hours after announcing poll schedule
West Bengal | Apr 03, 2026, 12:22 PM ISTThe transfer of officials comes hours after the poll body announced the schedule for assembly elections in four states, including West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, along with one Union Territory, Puducherry.
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Margins that matter: How close contests shaped West Bengal Assembly elections in 2021 | Explained
West Bengal | Mar 16, 2026, 08:53 AM ISTThe 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections saw several seats decided by razor-thin margins. A mix of urban and rural constituencies highlighted the competitive political scenario, with many seats decided by less than 2,000 votes.
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Matrize-IANS Opinion Poll predicts Mamata's return to Bengal throne; easy win for Himanta in Assam
India | Mar 15, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTIndia TV Opinion Poll: As per the survey, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is expected to get around 155 - 170 seats, while BJP may get 100 - 115 seats. In Assam, the people is likely to put their faith again with the CM Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government.
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West Bengal Assembly elections date 2026: Voting to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29
West Bengal | Mar 15, 2026, 06:11 PM ISTWest Bengal Assembly elections date 2026: As per the Election Commission, the election will be held on April 23 and 29, result will be announced on May 4.
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Assembly Polls: Bengal votes in 2 phases; Keralam, Assam on April 9, TN on 23rd; results on May 4
India | Mar 15, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTAs per the election commission, the polling in Assam, Keralam, Puducherry will take place on April 9, the counting on May 4. The election in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, the counting on May 4. The election in West Bengal will be held in two phases - April 23 and 29.
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'It’s clear West Bengal is supporting BJP… ,' says PM Narendra Modi
India | Mar 15, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi in a post on X mentioned, "Highlights from a euphoric rally in Kolkata yesterday! It’s clear West Bengal is supporting BJP…"
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Assembly Election 2026: Matrize-IANS Opinion poll predicts NDA's massive victory in Tamil Nadu
India | Mar 15, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTAssembly Election 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Legislative Assembly faces a high-stakes clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee since 2011 and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Bengal govt announces DA arrears; Rs 500 honorarium hike for purohits, muezzins
West Bengal | Mar 15, 2026, 08:26 PM IST"I am pleased to announce an increase of ₹500 in the monthly honorariums extended to our purohits and muezzins, whose service sustains the spiritual and social life of our communities. With this revision, they will now receive ₹2,000 per month," said CM Mamata Banerjee.
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EC to announce poll schedule for Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry at 4 pm
India | Apr 03, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTPolls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry. The poll body has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule.
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TMC insulted President, tribals, their reign coming to end: PM Modi fires off poll bugle in Bengal
Kolkata | Mar 14, 2026, 05:35 PM ISTPM Modi said TMC could not accept the honour given to an Adivasi leader holding the country’s highest constitutional post. “Because a daughter of the Adivasi community holds such a high position, the TMC folks could not accept her honour."
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PM Modi in Kolkata: Bengal heading towards change, TMC's ruthless reign will end, says PM
India | Mar 14, 2026, 05:27 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is in poll-bound West Bengal today where he is addressing a rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata after inaugurating projects worth around Rs 18,680 crore, in his first trip to the state after the publication of the post-SIR electoral rolls.
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West Bengal's electoral map: A decade of dramatic shifts from 2016 to 2021 to 2026 | EXPLAINED
West Bengal | Mar 12, 2026, 08:44 AM ISTWest Bengal electoral map: The 2021 elections triggered a political earthquake, as the BJP surged dramatically to 77 seats riding a Hindutva and NRC wave, making major inroads in Junglemahal (across Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, and Bankura with around 30 seats) and North Bengal.
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No eligible voter's name will be removed, Bengal polls to be peaceful: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
India | Mar 10, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTAfter holding a series of meetings with political parties and officials, CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the people of West Bengal have always believed in peaceful and participatory democracy.
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West Bengal: CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans outside Dakshineswar temple | Video
India | Mar 10, 2026, 10:58 AM ISTIn a first, opposition parties are set to bring a notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Monday. The draft of the notice is ready and likely to be submitted this week, according to the sources.
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'No protocol lapse': Mamata Banerjee hits back at President Murmu over Siliguri controversy
Kolkata | Mar 08, 2026, 06:04 PM ISTMamata Banerjee claimed the party was attempting to misrepresent West Bengal’s handling of the event and questioned why similar issues in BJP-ruled states were not highlighted.
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Home Secretary seeks report from Bengal govt today on President Murmu's protocol lapses at event
India | Mar 08, 2026, 11:56 AM ISTDuring the privately organised International Santal Council event in Darjeeling, President Murmu criticised the venue's remote, expansive location that barred many locals from attending.
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PM Modi hits out at TMC, Bengal government for 'insulting' President Murmu: 'Crossed all limits'
India | Mar 07, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe controversy stemmed from a tribal event in North Bengal, attended by President Droupadi Murmu, during which she flagged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's absence and changed the venue from Bidhannagar to Goshaipur, where only a small number of people could attend.
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President Murmu flags Mamata's absence at Santhal event: 'Don't know if she's angry with me'
West Bengal | Mar 07, 2026, 07:07 PM ISTThe President also pointed out lapses in protocol, stating that neither Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nor any state ministers were present to receive her at the airport. Only Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb was there to welcome her.