West Bengal assembly election 2021

Mamata Banerjee is 'biggest, most-trusted ally' of RSS-BJP, no post-poll tie up with TMC: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "BJP and communal politics have found a foothold in West Bengal because of Mamata Banerjee. There is no question of supporting the TMC in a post-poll scenario if it falls short of a majority." 

Apr 10, 2021, 09:53 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief JP Nadda to hold public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal

Ahead of the fourth phase of the eight-phase West Bengal polls, Amit Shah will hold a press conference in Kolkata at 12 PM. 

Apr 09, 2021, 07:55 AM IST

A look at polling across 1.53 lakh stations, 475 assembly constituencies in four states and 1 UT - In pictures

West Bengal recorded 77.68% voters' turnout till 5 pm on Tuesday, as per the official data.

Apr 07, 2021, 12:10 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold four roadshows in West Bengal today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to hold four roadshows in the poll bound West Bengal on Wednesday (April 7) as a part of BJP’s campaign for the upcoming state assembly elections. 

Apr 07, 2021, 08:23 AM IST

Tamil Nadu records voter turnout of 62.42 per cent till 5.30 pm

In Tamil Nadu, the Assembly elections 2021 have been termed as the most intense in the state's electoral history as these are the first polls in the absence of stalwarts DMK's M Karunanidhi and AIADMK's J Jayalalithaa. 

Apr 06, 2021, 06:14 AM IST

Zee Exclusive : Phone tapes reveal Mamata Banerjee's nephew received Rs 40 crores as bribe

Even as Assembly elections are underway in West Bengal, explosive new audio tapes reveal the 'game of corruption' in the state on how CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee received cut money. 

Apr 03, 2021, 20:27 PM IST

Control Amit Shah first, then try to control us: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dares PM Narendra Modi

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “Want to tell PM Modi, control your Home Minister first, then try to control us.” 

Apr 02, 2021, 14:06 PM IST

Didi running government on 3T model - Tolabaji, Tanashahi and Tushtikaran: Home Minister Amit Shah attacks Mamata Banerjee

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a rally in Cooch Behar said, "Didi is running the government on a 3T model: Tanashahi, Tolabazi, and Tushtikaran, but Modi Ji runs it on a 3V model: Vikas, Vishwas, Vyapar." 

Apr 02, 2021, 13:06 PM IST

CAPF personnel deployed on election duty dies by suicide in West Bengal's 24 Paraganas

The personnel hanged himself inside a polling booth at the Pathar Pratima in the South 24 Parganas district.

Apr 01, 2021, 08:39 AM IST

West Bengal, Assam polls: Here’s how to check your name in voters list, step-by-step guide to download voter slip

The second phase of polling for West Bengal and Assam assembly elections 2021 is underway. As the political leaders gear up for the upcoming state assembly elections, it is also the duty of every voter to do the same. 

Apr 01, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

West Bengal, Assam assembly elections 2021: Polling for phase II underway

As per the election commission's announcement, voting for the second phase of West Bengal and Assam Assembly elections 2021 will commence at 7 am today (April 1, 2021). 

Apr 01, 2021, 07:08 AM IST

Assembly elections: Over 80% voter turnout till 5:30 pm in West Bengal

As per the Election Commission of India, Assam has recorded 74.69% voter turnout and over 80% polling was recorded in West Bengal till 5 pm in the second phase.

Mar 31, 2021, 22:30 PM IST

Time has come to unite against BJP: Mamata Banerjee writes letter to Sonia Gandhi, other opposition leaders

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote letters to leaders of non-BJP ruled states highlighting the "assaults" by BJP-ruled government on democracy and federal structure of India.

Mar 31, 2021, 17:59 PM IST

Exclusive: Why is didi mum on political violence in West Bengal, questions Amit Shah in Nandigram road show

While talking to Zee News, the Union Home Minister raised numerous questions on CM Mamata Banerjee’s governance in the state. 

Mar 30, 2021, 14:38 PM IST

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee attack each other as battle for Nandigram intensifies

The leaders of BJP and TMC have intensified their efforts to woo voters before the campaigning for the second phase for the upcoming assembly elections ends in the state. 

Mar 30, 2021, 08:32 AM IST

West Bengal polls: Amit Shah to hold roadshow in Nandigram on last day of campaigning for phase 2

Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to hold a massive roadshow in the poll bound state on Tuesday (March 30) as a part of BJP’s campaign for the upcoming state assembly elections. 

Mar 30, 2021, 07:48 AM IST

Will win over 200 seats in West Bengal, Amit Shah confident of BJPs victory

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Sunday said according to the feedback received from the ground, the saffron party will win 26 of the 30 seats that went to polls in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election.

Mar 28, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

TMC hits back at BJP with Mukul Roy’s audio clip, defends West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for 'democratic step'

An audio war broke out between TMC and BJP leaders in West Bengal after the polling of first phase of state assembly election on Saturday (March 27).

Mar 28, 2021, 13:23 PM IST

West Bengal first phase of polling concludes peacefully, records around 80% voter turnout

The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections concluded with an estimated 79.79 per cent voter turnout on Saturday.

Mar 27, 2021, 23:46 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly election 2021: CM Mamata Banerjee seeks BJP's help, audio tape goes viral

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released an audio tape claiming that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seeking help from a senior BJP leader to win the Nandigram seat.

Mar 27, 2021, 18:25 PM IST