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May 2, 2026, 06:46 PM - 6 min read
Ratna Debnath is the mother of the medical student who was brutally raped and murdered in the conference hall of RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, in August 2024. The way the Mamata government handled the matter raised multiple questions amid allegations that the actual guilty were being protected.
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May 1, 2026, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the BJP and the Election Commission of India had fully carried out in West Bengal what he described as a ‘trial run’ earlier conducted in Uttar Pradesh.
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April 29, 2026, 02:15 PM - 3 min read
This particular phase is widely regarded as a 'litmus test' for the TMC, as the electoral battle moves into the party's traditional strongholds throughout South Bengal and the city of Kolkata.
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April 22, 2026, 05:42 PM - 2 min read
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik on Wednesday that the Election Commission of India has seized cash, gold, liquor and drugs worth ₹1,262 crore in the state, ahead of the elections scheduled for April 23.
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April 22, 2026, 05:32 PM - 3 min read
The complaint was filed on Wednesday by Chennai residents L Devasagayam and P Adikesavan, who urged Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik to invoke appropriate legal provisions to safeguard electoral secrecy and prevent unlawful activities during the polling scheduled for April 23.
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April 21, 2026, 10:41 AM - 3 min read
The complaint, dated April 20, addresses the Chief Election Commissioner with an argument stating that this broadcast, which took place on Doordarshan and All India Radio channels, amounted to "partisan propaganda," not a "government declaration."
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April 10, 2026, 08:01 PM - 2 min read
According to Election Commission (EC) sources, Bhattacharya’s nomination was declared invalid due to a violation of Section 9A of the Act, which bars individuals from contesting elections if they are directly involved in government contracts or hold business interests linked to the state.
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April 7, 2026, 07:36 PM - 2 min read
Assam BJP spokesperson Pranjal Kalita, in a statement, said while Congress leaders often claim to uphold the Constitution, their actions ‘blatantly contradict the very spirit of constitutional freedom and respect for all faiths’.
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April 4, 2026, 12:32 PM - 3 min read
Amid this charged atmosphere, the Election Commission (EC) has announced a significant increase in the number of polling booths across the state.
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April 1, 2026, 12:28 PM - 2 min read
The Commission has also directed the state administration to initiate a departmental inquiry against the officer, citing serious lapses in maintaining order and adherence to election protocols.
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March 25, 2026, 07:08 PM - 3 min read
According to Election Commission sources, personnel assigned to election security are strictly prohibited from attending any social gatherings or accepting invitations, in order to maintain neutrality and public confidence during the electoral process.
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March 16, 2026, 10:30 AM - 3 min read
The Commission directed the immediate removal of State Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena late Sunday night, shortly after the election schedule was announced.
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