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May 1, 2026, 07:49 PM - 5 min read
Omar Abdullah said if the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ends up influencing the outcome of the West Bengal Assembly elections, it could create a troubling precedent that political parties across the country must guard against.
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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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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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April 8, 2026, 12:28 PM - 3 min read
"I was born and brought up here in Bhabanipur only. Everything in my life began from here," Banerjee, after filing her nomination papers.
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April 7, 2026, 07:58 PM - 5 min read
Kharge said, the Congress believes that Bengal has not only to survive, but to again be the torchbearer for the nation. He said the Congress manifesto is a “serious, structured and honest” effort towards that end.
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April 7, 2026, 06:04 PM - 3 min read
“You must take revenge for being forced to stand in queues. You must take revenge for having your votes struck off. The BJP’s dirty games must be put to an end,” she said, urging voters to respond through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
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April 5, 2026, 02:42 PM - 3 min read
“Silt deposition has reduced the water-holding capacity, leading to floods every year,” she said, adding that while the natural flow of the river cannot be stopped, the state government has initiated bunding projects and is exploring long-term solutions.
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April 5, 2026, 11:39 AM - 2 min read
The latest list, cleared by the party’s Central Committee, includes prominent names such as Raju Banerjee and Sourav Sikdar—the nephew of late veteran leader Tapan Sikdar, who served as a Union Minister during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government.
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April 3, 2026, 05:44 PM - 4 min read
“Tell the Prime Minister to debate with me on a public platform. I will expose his true face,” she said, adding that he relies on scripted appearances and teleprompters.
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April 2, 2026, 11:23 AM - 3 min read
When entry into the office was denied, the protest escalated into a full-scale siege. By around 4:00 pm, the agitators had effectively cordoned off the office complex, preventing anyone from entering or leaving. The situation remained tense well into the night.
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April 1, 2026, 07:10 PM - 3 min read
“It is the Muslims of Bengal who will bring change. We want to empower you to become leaders,” Owaisi added.
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April 1, 2026, 03:55 PM - 3 min read
“They were bringing in outsiders using Form 6. The Supreme Court has made it clear that this will not be tolerated,” Mamata said, expressing satisfaction over the court’s intervention.
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