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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.

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  Row over PM Modi's 'jhalmuri' break in Bengal; TMC claims Jharkhand CM's chopper denied landing

  April 20, 2026 8:17 IST

  PM Modi's 'jhalmuri' break has caused a political upheaval in West Bengal after the TMC alleged that Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren were forced to fly back to Ranchi after their chopper was denied permission to land due to his extended stop in Jhargram for a snack.

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  PM Modi's jhalmuri break steals the show after fiery Bengal rally | WATCH

  April 19, 2026 18:42 IST

  On his way back after the rally, PM Modi stopped at a small roadside stall selling Bengal’s popular snack jhalmuri. The stall owner, who has been running the business for years, prepared a fresh serving on the spot.

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  'Election about protecting Bengal's identity, legacy: PM Modi targets TMC at Jhargram rally

  April 19, 2026 23:38 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the upcoming assembly election in West Bengal was a battle to save the state's identity, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of pursuing politics that favoured "infiltrators" over the native population.

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  Misuse of govt machinery for political campaigns: Mamata on PM Modi's address on women's quota bill

  April 19, 2026 15:30 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remark came a day after PM Modi warned the Congress and its allies that the women of India will severely punish them for "the sin of foeticide".

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  Bengal Polls 2026: Mohan Yadav blames TMC for migration, says people seek freedom from 'jungle raj'

  April 19, 2026 14:17 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: During his poll campaign at Kamarhati assembly constituency, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav blamed the TMC and the Left for the unemployment in the state, urging people to vote for the BJP in the upcoming polls.

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  'TMC colluded with Cong to stop women's quota bill': PM Modi urges people to 'punish maha jungle'

  April 19, 2026 12:09 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Addressing a public meeting in Bishnupur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two-phased assembly polls will change the state's history and the TMC is scared of the BJP.

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  ED conducts raids at locations linked with Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner ahead of Bengal polls

  April 19, 2026 10:56 IST

  Simultaneously, raids were also carried out at premises linked to Joy Kamdar, Managing Director of Sun Enterprise. Out of the three locations searched by the agency, two were associated with Shantanu Sinha Biswas, while one belonged to Joy Kamdar.

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  Tollygunge Assembly Election: Can Aroop Biswas win it for TMC for the fifth time in a row?

  April 16, 2026 22:40 IST

  Hot seats in West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: The Tollygunge Assembly constituency is one of the 294 constituencies in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. It is constituency number 152 of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

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  Noapara Assembly Election 2026: Can BJP's Arjun Singh upset TMC stronghold?

  April 16, 2026 22:38 IST

  Hot seats in West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, Manju Basu of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) defeated Sunil Singh of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 26,710 votes.

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  Kamarhati Assembly Election: Madan Mitra from TMC eyes another win against BJP, Congress

  April 16, 2026 21:31 IST

  The key candidates for the Kamarhati seat are Madan Mitra from TMC, Arup Choudhury Pulak from BJP, Manash Mukherjee from CPM and Kallol Mukherjee from Congress among others.

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  Kolkata Port Assembly Election: Will Firhad Hakim retain previous record against BJP, Congress

  April 16, 2026 21:24 IST

  The key candidates for the Kolkata Port seat are Firhad Hakim from TMC, Rakesh Singh from BJP, Faiyaz Ahmad Khan from CPM and Aquib Gulzar from Congress among others.

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  Panihati Assembly Election: TMC looks for hattrick again against BJP, CPI, Congress

  April 16, 2026 21:18 IST

  The key candidates for the Panihati seat are Ratna Debnath from BJP, Tirthankar Ghosh from TMC, Kalatan Dasgupta from CPM and Subhashish Bhattacharya from Congress, among others.

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  Dum Dum Assembly Election: Will Bratyabrata Basu of TMC defeat BJP again this time?

  April 16, 2026 21:16 IST

  The key candidates for the Dum Dum seat are Bratyabrata Basu from TMC, Arijit Bakshi from BJP, Mayukh Biswas from CPM and Susmita Biswas from Congress among others.

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  Bengal SIR: SC says voters whose appeals are disposed of by April 21 or 27 will be permitted to vote

  April 16, 2026 23:40 IST

  The Supreme Court directed the ECI to publish a supplementary revised electoral roll in such cases, thereby enabling the concerned individuals to exercise their franchise.

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  Amit Shah vows to recover 'stolen funds' by TMC, says Bengal will see BJP govt after polls

  April 15, 2026 18:48 IST

  Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the TMC during rallies in North Bengal, accusing the party of corruption, political violence and promoting infiltration. He promised to recover alleged stolen funds, deliver justice to BJP workers and implement major welfare schemes for tea garden labourers.

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  Rahul Gandhi rolls out five guarantees for Bengal polls, calls it Congress' 'roadmap'

  April 14, 2026 19:13 IST

  West Bengal election 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat assembly will see a fierce battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee since 2011, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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  High-stakes BJP vs TMC contest in Sabang as constituency gears up for April 23 polls

  April 19, 2026 12:04 IST

  Voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, for 294 seats. Polling for 152 seats will be held in the first phase and 142 seats in the second phase. The voting in West Bengal's Sabang will take place on April 23.

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  Tight contest expected in Siliguri as BJP and TMC face off; PM's rally adds spark to key battle

  April 19, 2026 12:02 IST

  The TMC has nominated Goutam Deb, while the BJP has fielded Shankar Ghosh as its candidate. The contest also includes Saradindu Chakraborty from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Aloke Dhara representing the Congress.

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  Triangular contest expected in Rejinagar as Humayun Kabir's entry adds uncertainty

  April 19, 2026 12:01 IST

  In the 2021 Assembly elections, TMC’s Rabiul Alam Chowdhury secured a decisive victory from Rejinagar. He defeated BJP candidate Arabinda Biswas by a margin of 68,268 votes.

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  EC launches 24x7 helpline to report poll-related law and order issues in Bengal during elections

  April 13, 2026 21:49 IST

  Elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. The votes will be counted on May 4.

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  Exclusive: BJP's CM will be sworn in Bengal after elections, says Amit Shah at Durgapur rally

  April 13, 2026 23:59 IST

  West Bengal Election 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a massive rally in Durgapur, West Bengal, which was attended by thousands of people. During the event, he also spoke to India TV.

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  No Supreme Court relief for West Bengal voters deleted in SIR process

  April 13, 2026 23:58 IST

  The Supreme Court has refused to grant interim voting rights to people whose names were deleted during the voter roll revision in West Bengal, even as millions of appeals are pending.

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  Triangular contest heats up in Malatipur; can TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi retain seat

  April 19, 2026 12:00 IST

  Mausam Noor’s entry has drawn attention, given her political experience. She is currently serving as the Vice Chairperson of the West Bengal Commission for Women and has also been a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2020 to 2026.

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  Suvendu Adhikari touches UP CM Yogi Adityanath's feet at Bengal rally, video goes viral | WATCH

  April 13, 2026 10:31 IST

  A viral video from a rally in West Bengal shows BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari touching Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s feet on stage.