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May 2, 2026, 12:04 PM - 2 min read
The essence of the petition filed by the TMC stemmed from the possibility of bias.
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May 2, 2026, 08:55 AM - 3 min read
The catalyst for this intervention was a series of highly specific complaints during the April 29 polls, suggesting a sophisticated attempt to disrupt the mechanics of the vote.
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May 1, 2026, 03:59 PM - 2 min read
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed the exit polls as “scripted” and alleged that they were “bought and paid for.” She claimed that the figures currently being aired on television were circulated from a BJP office and that media organisations were pressured into broadcasting them.
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May 1, 2026, 02:33 PM - 2 min read
On April 23, Justice Krishna Rao ruled that while Bose could defer his appearance due to poll commitments, he must present himself before the agency on May 1. Complying with the order, Bose appeared before investigators a day after voting concluded.
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May 1, 2026, 02:19 PM - 2 min read
With polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 concluded on April 23 and counting scheduled for May 4, Vijay visited the party’s Panaiyur office on Thursday to meet candidates who contested the elections.
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May 1, 2026, 11:52 AM - 2 min read
The Returning Officer (RO) of the Diamond Harbour Assembly constituency has recommended fresh polling in four specific booths. Confirming the development, Election Observer Subrata Gupta said that the recommendation has been submitted based on a preliminary scrutiny report.
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May 1, 2026, 08:41 AM - 3 min read
The Chief Minister arrived at Sakhawat Memorial School in south Kolkata, a key distribution and reception centre for the Bhabanipur constituency, following the circulation of a viral video that purportedly showed unauthorised activity where EVMs and ballots are stored.
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April 30, 2026, 12:50 PM - 2 min read
Taking advantage of the situation, a group of unidentified miscreants allegedly forced their way into the house. Before she could react, the attackers assaulted her with sharp-edged weapons, striking multiple blows across her body, including her head, before fleeing the scene.
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April 29, 2026, 08:06 PM - 2 min read
The state recorded a historic 93.18 per cent participation in the first phase, followed by 91 pc in the second.
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April 29, 2026, 06:46 PM - 3 min read
Leading the charge in participation, the Ausgram constituency in Purba Bardhaman reported a turnout of 94.06 per cent, with Habra in North 24 Parganas following closely at 93 per cent. Meanwhile, Bhabanipur — the high-profile seat contested by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee — saw 85.51 per cent of its electorate turn out by late afternoon.
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April 29, 2026, 05:35 PM - 3 min read
Casting her vote at Mitra Institution in the afternoon, the Trinamool supremo flashed a victory sign and said, “No matter what the exit polls say, Trinamool is winning.” She further claimed that her party would secure a two-thirds majority in the ongoing West Bengal Assembly election.
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April 29, 2026, 03:59 PM - 2 min read
Purba Bardhaman district registered the highest turnout at 83.11 pc, followed by Hooghly with 80.77 pc. Nadia district reported 79.79 pc, while Kolkata North and South recorded turnout rates of 78 pc and 75.38 pc respectively. South 24 Parganas saw a 76.75 pc voter participation.
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