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Polling officials carry electoral materials to strong rooms while security personnel keep a vigil, after the conclusion of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at Santipur, in Nadia district, West Bengal, Wednesday.

Strongroom chaos: TMC claims EVM breach; EC rules out 'tampering'

April 30, 2026, 10:09 PM - 4 min read

The Election Commission denied any malpractice in West Bengal strongrooms after the TMC alleged ballot tampering and shared a video, even as heavy security and large crowds gathered outside storage centres ahead of vote counting on May 4.

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All eyes on Bengal

All eyes on Bengal

April 30, 2026, 05:36 PM - 6 min read

Despite the media trying to remain discreet and guarded in presenting the exit poll findings and projections, there are strong indications that winds of change have already started blowing in Bengal.

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Re-poll demands for 77 booths in South 24 Parganas after phase 2 of West Bengal Assembly Election 2026; EC review awaited.

Re-polling demand in 77 booths after phase 2 of Bengal polls

April 30, 2026, 03:55 PM - 2 min read

Sources indicate that most of the re-polling requests have been filed by the principal opposition party, the BJP. The Falta constituency has emerged as the focal point of the controversy, following allegations that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at booths numbered 170 and 189 were tampered with using adhesive tape.

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Housewife critically injured in brutal post-poll attack in Nagortala village; police launch probe as panic grips area after late-night assault.

Bengal post-poll violence: Brutal attack on housewife sparks row

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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People wait in queues before casting votes in the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at a polling station in Kolkata, Wednesday.

Bengal logs 92 pc turnout, sporadic violence reported

April 29, 2026, 08:51 PM - 4 min read

Bengal records over 92% turnout as polls end; fierce TMC-BJP battle heads to May 4 counting amid tensions, EVM row and voter roll controversy.

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Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal Manoj Kumar Agarwal addresses a press conference along others, in Kolkata. (Photo: ANI)

EC to order repoll if EVM tampering proven: Bengal CEO

April 29, 2026, 08:11 PM - 4 min read

EC says repoll will be ordered if EVM tampering claims are verified in Bengal, stressing zero tolerance amid allegations during final phase voting.

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Exit polls project BJP win in Assam, edge in WB; DMK, UDF ahead

April 29, 2026, 07:51 PM - 4 min read

Exit polls project BJP win in Assam, tight Bengal race; DMK set to return in Tamil Nadu, UDF poised for comeback in Kerala ahead of May 4 results.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, in Varanasi on Wednesday.

People are voting fearlessly in Bengal this time: PM

April 29, 2026, 04:53 PM - 3 min read

The polling exercise in Bengal is being closely watched as it will determine the political direction of one of India’s most significant states.

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BJP candidate for Nandigram and Bhabanipur constituencies Suvendu Adhikari speaks to the media as he visits Sunder Di Gari to offer prayers during the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at Khidirpur, in Kolkata, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Cat climbs tree in desperation: Suvendu on Mamata’s booth visit

April 29, 2026, 11:35 AM - 3 min read

“It is abundantly clear from Mamata Banerjee's frantic movements that the Trinamool Congress is heading towards defeat,” he said.

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Mamata Banerjee can be seen engaging in a detailed discussion with Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim while seated in her car.

Bhawanipur heats up as Mamata makes unprecedented booth visits

April 29, 2026, 09:35 AM - 2 min read

Bhawanipur has emerged as one of the most closely watched constituencies in this phase.

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West Bengal votes in final phase as TMC faces key test in South Bengal and Kolkata; tight security, full webcasting across 41,001 booths, results on May 4.

WB Assembly Polls LIVE: WB clocks highest turnout ever: CEC

April 29, 2026, 07:19 AM - 21 min read

The atmosphere remains electric and heavily guarded. Election officials and polling agents gathered at dawn to conduct mock polls, a mandatory procedure to ensure the integrity of EVMs and VVPAT machines.

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Security people arrive to intervene after tension between two political groups elections in North 24 Pargana district of West Bengal. Photo: PTI

1,543 arrested in WB ahead of final phase

April 27, 2026, 06:48 PM - 3 min read

Over 1,500 arrested in Bengal in 36-hour pre-poll crackdown as authorities step up measures to ensure peaceful voting in final phase of Assembly polls.

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