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Election Commission of India reshuffles DIGs across West Bengal ahead of 2026 polls; transfers ordered to ensure fair elections.

After DGP, CP, ECI transfers 5 DIGs in WB ahead of Assembly polls

March 18, 2026, 08:48 PM - 2 min read

The move comes shortly after the ECI transferred several top officials, including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), and multiple Police Commissioners, following the announcement of the poll schedule.

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Supporters of All India Forward Bloc organise a rally - file image.

Forward Bloc voices dissent over LF’s candidate selection

March 18, 2026, 04:02 PM - 3 min read

The party has accused the CPI(M) of unilaterally announcing a candidate for the Jalpaiguri Sadar Assembly constituency — considered a traditional stronghold of the Forward Bloc — without prior consultation.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin - file image.

DMK allots 5 seats to CPI, seals TN poll pact

March 18, 2026, 03:24 PM - 2 min read

Tamil Nadu, which has a total of 234 Assembly constituencies, is scheduled to go to polls on April 23, while the counting of votes will take place on May 4.

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Nandigram battle: TMC pins hopes on grassroots strategy

Nandigram battle: TMC pins hopes on grassroots strategy

March 18, 2026, 12:08 PM - 3 min read

The decision comes in the backdrop of the Bharatiya Janata Party nominating Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari — a dominant figure in the region— as its key face in the electoral battle, particularly after also being fielded from Bhawanipore against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor - file image.

Tharoor confident of Congress' victory in Kerala polls

March 18, 2026, 10:52 AM - 3 min read

Tharoor argued that the Congress strategy will be two-fold: a sharp critique of the current government’s failures coupled with a "very positive message" designed to appeal to Kerala's younger voters.

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Stakes high for BJP, Congress in assembly elections

Stakes high for BJP, Congress in assembly elections

March 17, 2026, 05:32 PM - 6 min read

For Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in particular, these elections are more important, as his party will need to win at least one state to ensure his credibility.

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Prominent faces join TMC ahead of candidate list for 2026 polls

Prominent faces join TMC ahead of candidate list for 2026 polls

March 17, 2026, 03:14 PM - 3 min read

Among those who joined the party were former cricketer Shiv Shankar Pal, noted academic and Santhal community figure Tanushree Hansda, and Islamic scholar Abdul Matin.

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EC removes WB DGP, Kolkata CP hours after reshuffle

March 16, 2026, 02:57 PM - 3 min read

According to the Commission’s directive, senior IPS officers SN Gupta and Ajay Nand were appointed as the new DGP and CP, respectively.

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Taking a swipe at the TMC’s slogan Ma, Mati, Manush (Mother, Land, People), PM Modi said the expectations that brought the party to power after the defeat of the CPI(M)-led Left Front had not been fulfilled.

PM corners TMC, cites RG Kar, Sandeshkhali incidents at Brigade

March 14, 2026, 06:47 PM - 4 min read

Referring to the song “Come home before dusk falls,” sung by Ishan Mitra in a Bengali film based on popular detective character the Byomkesh Bakshi, the Prime Minister said the lyrics — originally a heartfelt appeal for a loved one to return home safely — now reflect the fear felt by many women in Bengal.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata to hold sit-in at Esplanade over voter exclusions

March 1, 2026, 06:53 PM - 2 min read

The announcement was made by Abhishek Banerjee, General Secretary of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). He said the Chief Minister would begin the protest at 2 pm and outline the party’s next course of action regarding what he described as a “faulty” voter list.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah - file image.

Shah to address ‘Paribartan Rath Yatra’ in Bengal

March 1, 2026, 06:48 PM - 3 min read

Party leaders said the yatra will begin across the state from March 1 and conclude with a mega rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on March 18.

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O Panneerselvam (OPS) formally joined the DMK on Friday morning.

Panneerselvam joins DMK ahead of TN Assembly Polls

February 27, 2026, 10:26 AM - 2 min read

The transition was made official at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK headquarters, where Chief Minister MK Stalin welcomed OPS into the fold.

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