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  West Bengal Exit Poll 2026: Matrize predicts 146-161 seats for BJP in huge setback for TMC

  April 29, 2026 20:36 IST

  With polling completed across all 294 seats, the West Bengal Assembly elections now move into the exit poll stage. The projections by Matrize indicate a potential lead for the BJP both in seats and vote share, with the TMC close behind.

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  West Bengal Exit Poll 2026 update: Matrize Exit Poll predicts 146-161 seats for BJP, 125-140 for TMC

  April 29, 2026 23:47 IST

  West Bengal Exit Poll 2026: With polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections now complete, exit poll results have started to come in. Here is a look at what Matrize projections suggest about who could form the next government in the state.

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  'They are all Bangladeshi Muslims': Suvendu Adhikari as TMC supporters surround him in Kolkata

  April 29, 2026 14:27 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari was surrounded by TMC supporters at a Kolkata polling booth during phase 2 voting. He later said, "They are all Bangladeshi Muslims… They are scared. Mamata will be wiped out," amid the tense situation.

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  BJP demands immediate repoll in Bengal's Falta seat over 'blocked vote' allegations; EC responds

  April 29, 2026 12:41 IST

  The controversy began after BJP leader Amit Malviya shared videos on social media, claiming that the option to vote for the party had been covered with tape on electronic voting machines.

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  Mamata accuses BJP of 'rigging' election; Suvendu Adhikari says TMC chief 'scaring' Hindu voters

  April 29, 2026 12:03 IST

  Banerjee visited several polling stations in her Bhabanipur constituency, where she is contesting a high-profile battle against Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.

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  Bengal polls: FIR against Mahua Moitra in Delhi over 'defamation' of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma

  April 29, 2026 8:09 IST

  According to the complaint, allegations have been made that a “fake AI-generated video” was circulated on social media with the intent of creating confusion among the public and influencing the electoral environment.

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  West Bengal Phase 2 voting: 91.36% turnout recorded in second phase

  April 29, 2026 21:50 IST

  A communication from the Election Commission said 91.66 per cent turnout was recorded in the second phase of polls till 7.45 pm.

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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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  TMC candidate Jahangir Khan warns IPS Ajay Pal Sharma: 'You started game, we will finish it'

  April 28, 2026 23:49 IST

  Launching a scathing attack on Uttar Pradesh Police Officer and Central Observer Ajay Pal Sharma, TMC candidate Jahangir Khan said, "They have started this game but we will finish it. The picture is still left, my friend," he said.

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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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  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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  TMC MP Mitali Bag's convoy allegedly attacked during poll campaign in Bengal's Arambagh

  April 27, 2026 23:42 IST

  The Arambag seat is currently held by the BJP's Madhusudan Bag, who defeated TMC's Sujata Mondal by a margin of 7,172 (3.3 per cent) votes. The seat used to be a Communist Party of India (Marxist) bastion before the 2011 delimitation.

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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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  PM Modi holds roadshow in Bengal's Barrackpore as campaigning for final phase of voting ends today

  April 27, 2026 16:04 IST

  PM Modi on Monday addressed a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore, highlighting his long association with the state and expressing confidence in a BJP victory after the results on May 4.

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  'Maa-Mati-Manush no longer...': Mamata's last ditch-effort ahead of Phase 2 Bengal polling

  April 27, 2026 13:46 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: In a long post on micro-blogging website X (formerly Twitter), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that she remains confident that people of Bengal will stand for the state's "development, peace, and progress as they always have".

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  'This is my last rally, will return for BJP's May 4 oath ceremony: PM Modi in Barrackpore

  April 27, 2026 13:04 IST

  The 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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  EXCLUSIVE: Smriti Irani exudes confidence in BJP's Bengal win, lambasts Mamata over infiltration

  April 27, 2026 12:04 IST

  In an exclusive interview to India TV, BJP leader Smriti Irani attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the RG Kar rape-murder case and infiltration in the state, while exuding confidence in BJP's victory in the ongoing assembly elections.

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  Violence erupts in North 24 Parganas ahead of PM Modi's visit; BJP leader, CISF personnel injured

  April 27, 2026 6:48 IST

  An 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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  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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  'Opposing voices being intimidated, attacked': Rahul blames TMC for Cong worker's killing in Asansol

  April 26, 2026 13:12 IST

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has blamed the ruling TMC for killing of a party worker, Debdeep Chatterjee, West Bengal's Asansol. He alleged that there is a reign of terror in the state and opposing voices are being suppressed.

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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.