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  Vendor who served jhalmuri to PM Modi gets death threat, says he has been given police security

  May 23, 2026 12:25 IST

  The alleged threats that the vendor had received over WhatsApp reportedly came after the vendor served jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his poll rally in Krishnanagar in April.

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  Calcutta HC restrains West Bengal Police from taking any coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee

  May 21, 2026 13:52 IST

  The Calcutta High Court clarified that Abhishek Banerjee will not be allowed to leave country without prior permission from the court and must fully cooperate with the investigation.

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  Stone pelting, vandalism reported in Bengal's Asansol over instructions to lower loudspeaker volume

  May 16, 2026 7:26 IST

  Vandalism reported in Bengal's Asansol: The violence erupted when the mosque committee members were talking to the cops and a mob started pelting stones. However, a large police contingent and central force personnel rushed to the spot and drove away the attackers.

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  Suvendu govt to launch 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, provide free travel to women from June

  May 12, 2026 8:16 IST

  'Annapurna Bhandar' was a key promise mentioned in the BJP's poll manifesto to provide women beneficiaries with a financial assistance of Rs 3,000 per month. However, the eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines of the schemes are yet to be finalised.

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  Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay chosen as leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly: All you need to know

  May 09, 2026 23:54 IST

  Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, 82, is one of Mamata Banerjee’s closest associates since the party was founded on Jan 1, 1998. He was the only MLA in the state assembly representing the party at that time.

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  Abhishek questions credibility of Bengal's electoral process, accuses EC of being 'partisan'

  May 09, 2026 15:39 IST

  Abhishek Banerjee said the democratic institutions that are meant to function impartially appeared compromised, raising serious concerns about the fairness, credibility and transparency of the electoral process in West Bengal.

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  Who will be new West Bengal CM? BJP says announcement today after legislative party meeting

  May 08, 2026 0:00 IST

  West Bengal govt formation: BJP MP Saumitra Khan says West Bengal Chief Minister will be announced tomorrow as Amit Shah and Odisha CM Mohan Majhi are coming on Friday.

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  Governor RN Ravi dissolves West Bengal Assembly as Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign

  May 07, 2026 23:28 IST

  Governor dissolves West Bengal Assembly: The current assembly was constituted in May 2021 after the Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for the third consecutive term in the state.

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  Suvendu says the only reason behind Chandranath's murder is that he defeated Mamata in Bhabanipur

  May 07, 2026 21:12 IST

  Suvendu expressed confidence that police would solve the murder of his executive assistant Chandranath Rath, saying investigators were "heading in the right direction". He reached Barasat Hospital, where Rath's post-mortem examination was conducted.

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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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  Discarded VVPAT slips found in Bengal's Subhashnagar used for mock polls, not linked to voting: EC

  May 04, 2026 5:52 IST

  The poll body clarified that the slips found were not linked to actual voting but were used for mock poll before elections.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Bengal polls: EC suspends all polling staff for leaving booth unattended during voting in Pingla

  April 23, 2026 20:11 IST

  The entire polling team at booth No. 9 stepped out together around noon, reportedly for lunch, leaving the booth unmanned for some time, the official said, adding that the sector officer was also said to be absent.

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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

  June 26, 2026 15:12 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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  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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  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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  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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  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.