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  'I won't resign': Mamata Banerjee reiterates at party meet; 10 newly-elected TMC MLAs skip meeting

  May 06, 2026 20:06 IST

  Senior TMC leaders and newly-elected MLAs gathered at outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata on Wednesday evening for a meeting to discuss their future strategy.

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  Suvendu Adhikari says every TMC goon will be held accountable under BJP govt for their atrocities

  May 06, 2026 23:39 IST

  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said the West Bengal governor will decide on Mamata Banerjee's resignation, she has lost political relevance in Bengal.

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  BJP plans big shift in Bengal: New govt likely to run from Writers' Buildings not Nabanna

  May 06, 2026 14:38 IST

  The BJP argues that shifting back to Writers’ Buildings is not just administrative, but also emotional for many people in Bengal who associate the building with the state’s legacy of governance.

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  Will Rs 25,000-crore Tajpur port project become reality? BJP's rise to power in Bengal revives hopes

  May 06, 2026 14:30 IST

  BJP registered a massive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, accumulating 207 seats in the 294-member House and ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule.

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  EC notifies constitution of new Bengal Assembly as Mamata refuses to resign after BJP poll drubbing

  May 06, 2026 9:52 IST

  Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign as West Bengal chief minister after the BJP’s landslide victory in the assembly elections, claiming the mandate had been “looted” through a conspiracy.

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  'Dunia bhe chhodni padti hai': Dilip Ghosh on Mamata's refusal to step down as CM after Bengal rout

  May 06, 2026 9:41 IST

  Notably, the BJP made massive gains in the Bengal election and is set to form the next government in the state. The saffron party amassed 207 seats, restricting the TMC to only 80 seats.

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  Mamata refuses to resign as Bengal CM; can she stay in power after losing polls | What the rules say

  May 06, 2026 8:18 IST

  Speaking at a press conference following the poll debacle, Banerjee alleged that the BJP had stolen the mandate. She further claimed that the Election Commission acted at the behest of the BJP to influence the outcome, adding that she would not visit the Raj Bhavan to submit her resignation.

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  Maintain patrolling: CEC orders strict action as post-poll violence rocks West Bengal

  May 06, 2026 7:18 IST

  He instructed the state’s top officials including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), Kolkata Police Commissioner, and Central Armed Police Forces to ensure strong law enforcement on the ground.

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  Security cover trimmed for Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee day after Bengal poll results: Sources

  May 05, 2026 23:12 IST

  Police in West Bengal have ordered the withdrawal of additional security arrangements for Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, keeping only their Z+ protection intact. The decision was taken after a review meeting a day after the Assembly election results.

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  Lookout notice issued by ED against Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas in money laundering case

  May 05, 2026 19:28 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate has issued a lookout notice for Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas after he skipped multiple summons in money laundering and sand smuggling cases. The alert has been sent across all major transit points.

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  West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026: Biggest and lowest margin victories in the state

  May 05, 2026 17:07 IST

  The West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 saw the BJP secure a sweeping win, with some seats witnessing massive margins while others were decided by just a few hundred votes. Take a look.

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  'I will not resign, I did not lose election': Mamata Banerjee after TMC's Bengal rout

  May 05, 2026 23:47 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in 207 out of 293 seats in the West Bengal assembly election, while the TMC bagged 80, as per the ECI data.

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  After BJP landslide in Bengal, Asansol Durga temple, shut for several years, reopens | VIDEO

  May 05, 2026 14:40 IST

  Nilu Chakraborty, a BJP leader and member of the temple committee, said that the reopening brought relief to the Hindu community in the area, claiming that earlier access to the temple was limited and restricted to a few festivals.

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  BJP's first West Bengal chief minister to be sworn in on May 9, Rabindra Jayanti

  May 05, 2026 23:53 IST

  The BJP swept the West Bengal assembly elections by winning 206 seats, ending the Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule and ousting Mamata Banerjee from power.

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  TMC's Saayoni Ghosh 'humbly accepts' Bengal mandate for BJP, says 'fight gets more intense'

  May 05, 2026 12:04 IST

  Actor and politician Saayoni Ghosh accepted the people’s mandate in favour of the BJP after TMC’s defeat in West Bengal. She said the party’s political fight would intensify and reaffirmed support for Mamata Banerjee.

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  'TMC will be destroyed in 24 hours': Suvendu Adhikari's stark warning after BJP sweeps West Bengal

  May 05, 2026 7:52 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a strong performance by winning 206 of the 294 seats in West Bengal. With this, the saffron party is set to form its first-ever government in the state, ending TMC’s 15-year rule.

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  Bengal's power shift: Mamata Banerjee falls, 22 ministers routed as BJP reshapes politics

  May 05, 2026 13:56 IST

  The elections witnessed unprecedented voter participation, with turnout exceeding 90% across both phases—breaking all previous records in the state.

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  BJP storms to power in West Bengal with 206 seats, ends Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule

  May 05, 2026 0:03 IST

  West Bengal Election Results 2026: The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's stellar showing in the West Bengal polls during a grand victory celebration at the party headquarters in New Delhi.

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  How did Suvendu defeat Mamata in Bhabanipur? Constituency in-charge Rajendra Rathore reveals

  May 05, 2026 0:07 IST

  BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari dealt a major setback to the Trinamool Congress by defeating Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. He won by a margin of 15,105 votes after a fierce competition with the ruling West Bengal Chief Minister.

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  Mamata Banerjee loses to Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes in Bhabanipur in huge upset to TMC

  May 05, 2026 0:03 IST

  In a major blow to the Trinamool Congress, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost the Bhabanipur seat to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes.

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  'BJP looted more than 100 seats': Mamata Banerjee after losing West Bengal, vows to 'bounce back'

  May 05, 2026 0:08 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party took strides towards a landslide win in the West Bengal assembly elections, going past the majority mark of 148 with ease. Meanwhile, state CM Mamata Banerjee hit out at the saffron party, alleging it 'looted more than 100 seats'.

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  West Bengal Election result: How Muslim-dominated seats, including Murshidabad, Malda, shaped polls

  May 05, 2026 14:26 IST

  Several Muslim-majority regions were in focus this time, as psephologists predicted significant polarisation in the election. Contests in districts such as Murshidabad, Malda, and Uttar Dinajpur remained under close watch.

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  Bengal Election Results: Full list of winners on 68 Scheduled Castes and 16 Scheduled Tribes seats

  May 06, 2026 18:24 IST

  West Bengal Election Results 2026: There are 68 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 16 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, out of a total of 294 seats. Scroll down to check the list of winners.

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  West Bengal Assembly Poll Results 2026: How Congress and Left Front fared in state elections

  May 05, 2026 16:02 IST

  Congress and the Left Front recorded a limited impact in the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, securing just a few seats despite a measurable vote share. While CPI(M) outperformed Congress in vote percentage, both parties struggled to convert support into seats in a largely bipolar contest.

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  BJP's mission Bengal: Saffron party's performance, seat gains, vote share and organisational growth

  May 05, 2026 14:26 IST

  While the BJP has traditionally enjoyed greater support in North Bengal, this election has seen the party make notable inroads into South Bengal—an area long regarded as a TMC stronghold. The party performed extremely well in key districts such as Kolkata, Howrah, and Hooghly.

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  RG Kar incident, resentment of youth and more: What caused Mamata-led TMC's downfall in Bengal

  May 05, 2026 0:07 IST

  Analysts have pointed out to several reasons behind TMC's historic loss, especially the RG Kar rape-murder incident. They have blamed TMC's handling of affairs in the case as a key reason for its loss, as the incident played a key role in mobilising women and youths against Mamata Banerjee's party.

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  How did Humayun Kabir's Aam Janata Unnayan Party and Owaisi's AIMIM perform in West Bengal?

  May 05, 2026 14:25 IST

  Polling in West Bengal was conducted in two phases, witnessing a voter turnout of over 92 per cent, which was the highest since Independence. The first phase was held on 152 seats on April 23 and the second phase was conducted on 142 constituencies on April 29.

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  With historic Bengal victory, BJP set to add its 17th chief minister in India | Full list

  May 04, 2026 14:37 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: With its thumping victory in West Bengal, the BJP is set to have its 17th chief minister in India. With this, the BJP-led NDA will also get its 22nd chief minister in the country.