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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, 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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April 29, 2026, 10:16 AM - 2 min read
Mithun arrived at Subhokhon Community Hall in Belgachia and was seen standing in the queue with other voters as polling started. His presence drew attention at the booth, but the actor chose to wait like any other citizen before casting his vote.
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April 25, 2026, 12:33 PM - 2 min read
In addition, the Commission has issued a stern warning to the Superintendent of Police of Diamond Harbour, Ishani Pal, holding her accountable for failing to ensure discipline and neutrality among her subordinates during a sensitive electoral period.
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April 24, 2026, 05:57 PM - 3 min read
In a post on social media, the Chief Minister reminded the Prime Minister that Jadavpur University consistently ranks among the top institutions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), and took exception to his comments.
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April 24, 2026, 02:47 PM - 3 min read
“This means that despite a higher turnout in 2026, the total votes cast have actually reduced by 83,674 as compared to 2021. The difference is negligible. The higher turnout of 92.70 per cent in 2026 versus 83.98 per cent in 2021 is purely because of the reduction in the total number of electors after the SIR,” O’Brien said, adding, “Afternoon of May 4 (counting day) beckons.”
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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, 05:30 PM - 6 min read
The BJP is in power at the Centre for the third consecutive term. Its strength came down to 240 from 303, as Bengal under Mamata and Tamil Nadu under Stalin resisted the saffron wave that has been sweeping across India, barring a few states in the south.
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April 23, 2026, 02:05 PM - 3 min read
Sarkar alleged that he was dragged out of his vehicle in the presence of local police and physically assaulted.
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April 23, 2026, 01:36 PM - 3 min read
According to local sources, she fell ill immediately after stepping out of the booth. Despite efforts by nearby residents to provide medical assistance, she could not be revived and passed away on the spot.
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April 23, 2026, 01:19 PM - 2 min read
The elephant’s presence at the booth left many worried, while the majority enjoyed calling him a blessing from God.
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April 23, 2026, 11:44 AM - 2 min read
“We have no information about such incidents. If something like this has happened, they should inform us, and we will personally go and install their agents. BJP does not have the manpower to provide its own agents. As for intimidation, they have the Election Commission—why not report it there?” Majhi stated.
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