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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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  Mamata's first reaction after record voter turnout in Bengal: 'TMC already in position to win'

  April 23, 2026 23:27 IST

  Mamata Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, said at a rally in Bow Bazar area of Kolkata that she will conquer Delhi taking along all opposition parties, after winning the election.

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  No one will be able to infiltrate Bengal after BJP wins polls: Amit Shah at rally in Balagarh

  April 23, 2026 16:40 IST

  Addressing a public rally at Balagarh in Hooghly district on a day when voting for the first phase of polls was underway, Amit Shah said the BJP was poised to form a government in the state with a full majority.

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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.

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  'Jhalmuri maine khai, jhal TMC ko lagi': PM's Modi's swipe at Mamata's party at Krishnanagar rally

  April 23, 2026 13:37 IST

  Making 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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  'Jo shanti todega hum usko...': Suvendu's stern warning to TMC as Bengal votes for phase 1 | VIDEO

  April 23, 2026 14:13 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the ruling TMC is trying to intimidate the voters and threatening them, particularly the Hindus, in Nandigram.

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  West Bengal polls: Crude bomb attack, voter intimidation charge, TMC vs Humayun Kabir in Murshidabad

  April 23, 2026 14:35 IST

  West Bengal elections 2026: The crude bomb attack in Murshidabad's Nowda left several people injured after which the security was heightened in the area.

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  Suvendu confident of 'parivartan' in West Bengal, claims threat to 'Sanatan' from TMC

  April 23, 2026 14:15 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Speaking to news agency ANI, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also took a dig at Mamata Banerjee over his remarks on the special intensive revision (SIR) drive and said the chief minister will never win if there are no "dead or fake" voters in the state.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: Polling ends for the first phase, voter turnout over 92 per cent

  April 23, 2026 23:36 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Phase 1: Polling for the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections ended at 6 pm across 152 constituencies. 92.82 per cent of the 3.60 crore electors voted in the first phase, marking one of the highest turnouts in the state’s recent electoral history.

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  TMC MLA Khagendranath Mahato switches to BJP after being denied ticket in Gopiballavpur

  April 22, 2026 23:06 IST

  Khagendranath 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

  April 23, 2026 7:43 IST

  West 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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  West Bengal Elections 2026: List of all constituencies going to polls in Phase 1 on April 23

  April 22, 2026 19:39 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Key candidates in this phase include leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari (BJP), former Union minister Nisith Pramanik (BJP), state minister Udayan Guha (TMC), Goutam Deb (TMC), and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Congress).

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  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Check the complete list of BJP and TMC candidates

  April 22, 2026 16:02 IST

  As per the Election Commission, over 3.60 crore electors are eligible to vote in this phase and the electors include around 1.84 crore male voters, 1.75 crore female voters and 465 third-gender voters.

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  'TMC has turned Bengal into an industrial graveyard': Yogi Adityanath hits out at Mamata govt

  April 22, 2026 15:06 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that more than 7,000 large industries were closed during the TMC regime.

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  Kejriwal dials Mamata Banerjee day before first phase voting in Bengal, extends support

  April 22, 2026 14:21 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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  'Ration or job, just scan': Posters in Kolkata mock TMC's 'cut-money' politics

  April 22, 2026 13:08 IST

  West Bengal wakes up to viral “pay2tmc” posters mocking alleged TMC corruption ahead of West Bengal polls.

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  West Bengal Assembly Election: EC imposes restrictions on bike rallies, check timing, guidelines

  April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  As part of the restrictions, bikes and scooters will not be allowed on roads between 6 pm and 6 am during this period, except in emergencies such as medical needs or family functions. The EC also imposed a blanket ban on bike rallies in West Bengal.

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  Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata visit cancelled; Congress blames Mamata govt for 'denial of permission'

  April 21, 2026 23:47 IST

  The cancellation comes amid a high-octane battle for West Bengal, where the Congress is contesting in an alliance with the Left Front, often finding itself at odds with the ruling Trinamool Congress.

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  EC replaces Nandigram Police Observer 48 hours before polling after TMC alleges bias in Bengal

  April 21, 2026 17:42 IST

  The Election Commission has replaced the Police Observer in Nandigram just days before voting, after the TMC alleged bias and flagged inaction on complaints against BJP workers. The change adds to earlier observer replacements in Malda and Jangipur as Bengal heads into two-phase polling.

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  Mamata Banerjee asserts TMC will return to power in West Bengal for fourth consecutive term

  April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  Mamata Banerjee said that she has been extensively touring West Bengal for the last one month, and during this period, "I have understood what people want; it is clear that no one wants the BJP."

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  BJP candidate Ajit Kumar attacked during bike rally in Bengal's Medinipur, other workers injured

  April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  It is alleged that the attack took place right in the midst of election campaigning. Several individuals from both BJP and TMC have sustained injuries. The Trinamool Congress claims that the BJP itself carried out the attack.

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  Amit Shah promises infiltrator-free Bengal, 1 lakh jobs yearly to youths in high-voltage poll pitch

  April 21, 2026 16:15 IST

  Amit 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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  Amit Shah hits out at Mamata govt over Sandeshkhali; promises justice for Gorkhas within 6 months

  April 21, 2026 13:02 IST

  Amit Shah said that once the BJP government is formed, a proper solution would be delivered within six months, ensuring “satisfaction and happiness” among Gorkhas.

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  How can TMC claim to support women: Smriti Irani after women's quota bill fails LS test | Exclusive

  April 20, 2026 18:13 IST

  Smriti Irani said that the bill was designed to strengthen women’s participation in politics, and added that the BJP currently has a significant number of women MPs in the Lok Sabha.

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  'It's all drama': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi's unscheduled stop for 'jhalmuri' during campaigning

  April 20, 2026 16:25 IST

  PM Modi on Sunday made an unscheduled stop during his campaign tour in West Bengal and enjoyed 'jhalmuri', a popular Bengali street food made of puffed rice, green chilies, and other spices at Jhargram.

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  Railway stations see massive rush as Bengal migrants head back over fears of losing names from rolls

  April 20, 2026 12:11 IST

  A 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.