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  West Bengal Elections: How BJP emerged as main opposition in Bengal during 2021 polls

  May 03, 2026 18:29 IST

  Historically, the politics of West Bengal has been dominated by the Left. The alliance had ruled the state for 34 straight years. However, the Left's rule ended in West Bengal in 2011 after the TMC led by Mamata Banerjee stormed to power with 184 seats.

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  Malda hostage case: TMC candidate Sabina Yasmin among nine summoned by NIA

  May 03, 2026 14:35 IST

  The case relates to a shocking incident on April 1, when seven judicial officers were held hostage for over 10 hours at the Kaliachak-II block office in Mothabari, Malda district of West Bengal.

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  EC orders repolling in West Bengal's Falta constituency on May 21 after electoral irregularities

  May 02, 2026 23:32 IST

  On consideration of severe electoral offences and subversion of democratic process during the polling in a large number of polling stations in Falta constituency, the EC directed that fresh poll shall be conducted in all the 285 polling stations, including auxiliary polling stations.

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  Massive protest erupts in Bengal's Falta, locals allege threats and intimidation by TMC workers

  May 02, 2026 23:32 IST

  The protest comes at a time as repolling is underway in 15 booths across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies following directions from the Election Commission over reported irregularities during the second phase of polling.

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  'EC circular not incorrect': SC delivers setback to TMC over Centre's counting staff in Bengal

  May 02, 2026 23:33 IST

  The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging the deployment of central government employees during vote counting in West Bengal.

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  Suvendu Adhikari targets Mamata Banerjee over EVM tempering row: 'TMC doing this for publicity'

  May 01, 2026 23:32 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari said the TMC is about to lose and they are going out of power. "They had turned politics into a profession. If TMC goes out, they will be completely ruined. We will get more seats than those required to form a government," he added.

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  Bengal Elections 2026: Repoll ordered in 15 booths of Magrahat West and Diamond Harbour today

  May 02, 2026 0:00 IST

  The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across Magrahat West and Diamond Harbour for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026. Voting will be held on May 2 from 7 am to 6 pm.

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  EVM tampering row: Kolkata Police bans gathering around strong rooms after TMC, BJP late-night drama

  May 06, 2026 13:06 IST

  Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita was imposed outside Sakhawat Memorial School, the counting centre and EVM strong room of Bhawanipur Assembly Constituency.

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  EC refutes Mamata's vote tampering claims after high-voltage drama in Bhabanipur

  May 01, 2026 13:00 IST

  The TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has accused the BJP of tampering the EVMs in the Bhabanipur assembly constituency. The party also staged a sit-in on Thursday night, but the Election Commission has refuted the allegations.

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  EVM showdown in Bhabanipur: Tampering claims, Mamata's visit, TMC-BJP faceoff in late night drama

  May 01, 2026 10:10 IST

  Mamata Banerjee visited the EVM strong room at Sakhawat Memorial School following reports of alleged irregularities. Her visit came after Trinamool Congress protests over ballot handling and warnings against any tampering.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP calls key meet to assess preparations for May 4

  May 01, 2026 7:44 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Most of the exit polls have predicted a victory for the BJP in West Bengal. However, some of the exit polls have also given an edge to the TMC.

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  Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines; EC responds

  April 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  Mamata Banerjee reached the venue in the evening, ignoring torrential rains in the city, and was still seated inside till reports last received.

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  Bengal elections: BJP, TMC leaders face off as clash erupts outside EVM strong room in Kolkata

  April 30, 2026 23:49 IST

  A heated confrontation broke out between BJP and TMC leaders outside an EVM strong room in Kolkata's Chowringhee area. The situation intensified after BJP leader Tapas Roy reached the spot.

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  Bengal Exit Poll: BJP to decimate Mamata's Trinamool with 192 seats, predicts Today's Chanakya

  April 30, 2026 23:50 IST

  Today’s Chanakya has projected a landslide victory for the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly elections, estimating 192 seats for the party against TMC's 100.

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  Mamata claims TMC will win over 226 seats in Assembly polls: 'We will form govt again in Bengal'

  April 30, 2026 17:48 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a video message ahead of vote counting, asserting that her party will win. She also predicted that the TMC would secure more than 226 seats in the 2026 elections.

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  Will Congress support TMC if hung Assembly situation arises in Bengal? Here's what Kharge says

  April 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  The results of the elections are scheduled to be declared on May 4, which will determine whether West Bengal delivers a clear verdict or heads towards a coalition scenario.

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  BJP leads in North Bengal, may give tough fight to TMC in South Bengal: Matrize Exit Poll

  April 29, 2026 21:00 IST

  The Matrize Exit Poll projected a historic breakthrough for the BJP in West Bengal, indicating the party may cross the majority mark with 146 to 161 seats, while the TMC is expected to remain close behind with 125 to 140 seats.

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  West Bengal records historic turnout, crosses 92 per cent polling in two phases

  April 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The main contest in West Bengal in the 2026 Assembly polls is between the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking to defend its throne for a fourth consecutive term and the resurgent BJP, looking for a historic victory in the state.

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  Suvendu Adhikari claims he will defeat Mamata Banerjee by more than 20,000 votes in West Bengal

  April 29, 2026 23:44 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari claimed he will win Bhawanipur by over 20,000 votes and will lead in seven of the eight wards, and Mamata Banerjee will lead in one.

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  West Bengal Poll of Polls: Four exit polls give edge to BJP, only one predicts TMC's return

  April 29, 2026 23:53 IST

  The West Bengal Assembly elections have concluded, and exit poll projections have sparked intense political debate. Most agencies foresee a BJP surge that could unseat the TMC after 15 years in power.

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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.