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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, 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 29, 2026, 12:21 PM - 5 min read
Till 11 am, West Bengal recorded 39.97 per cent polling with Purba Bardhaman registering the highest turnout at 44.50 per cent, followed by Hooghly at 43.12 per cent and Nadia at 40.34 per cent.
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April 24, 2026, 02:46 PM - 7 min read
The people of Bengal, unequivocally, know how to celebrate the festival of democracy. And are 'simultaneously' volatile enough to defy the perceived calculation behind voter participation and mandate.
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April 23, 2026, 07:30 PM - 3 min read
Among key constituencies, Nandigram—long considered a politically sensitive and high-profile seat—recorded a turnout of approximately 90.3 per cent, reflecting intense voter engagement.
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April 23, 2026, 12:12 PM - 2 min read
“We have received reports regarding the incidents in Naoda. A detailed report has been sought from the district administration. Once verified, strict action will be taken against those responsible,” he said.
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April 23, 2026, 12:04 PM - 3 min read
Adhikari claimed that he had successfully entered booths this time where he was allegedly denied access during earlier elections, including 2021, the 2023 panchayat polls, and 2024.
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April 22, 2026, 12:20 PM - 3 min read
Since his return from Delhi, Shah has been actively touring districts across the state. However, insiders suggest that his upcoming engagements will be concentrated largely in South Bengal, where electoral battles are expected to be more intense.
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April 21, 2026, 06:39 PM - 3 min read
“I had stated in the budget that I would provide a 4 per cent DA hike. The Election Commission has stalled that file. I urge the Commission to release it immediately in the interest of government employees. This matter should not have even reached your desk, as it was announced prior to the elections,” she said.
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April 21, 2026, 04:05 PM - 3 min read
Nandigram, where the Leader of the Opposition is contesting alongside the Bhabanipur seat, has remained at the centre of intense political activity.
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April 19, 2026, 04:36 PM - 4 min read
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused PM Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigning and violating the Model Code of Conduct.
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