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West Bengal Assembly Election 2021

Violence breaks out in Hoogly as fourth phase of WB polls end

For 44 seats, 373 candidates are in the fray including some of the prominent personalities like former cricketer Manoj Tiwary, Bollywood singer and BJP MP Babul Supriyo, Locket Chaterjee, Payel Sarkar, and former minister Rajib Banerjee.

Apr 10, 2021, 06:24 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi must control Amit Shah, he may incite violence in West Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee had earlier accused the central police forces of working at the behest of Union Home Minister Amit Shah following which the Election Commission of India (ECI) show-caused her.

Apr 10, 2021, 00:34 AM IST

Modi does ‘Hindu-Muslim’ every day: Mamata Banerjee

The poll panel had on Wednesday issued a notice to Banerjee for violating the Model Code of Conduct, after she allegedly urged the Muslim community to vote en masse for the TMC.

Apr 09, 2021, 10:31 AM IST

West Bengal assembly election 2021: Last day of campaigning for phase 4 polls today, top BJP, TMC leaders to hold rallies to woo voters

West Bengal is witnessing intense political fight between BJP, TMC and other parties ahead of the fourth phase of assembly elections, in which 44 constituencies will go for polling.

Apr 08, 2021, 06:52 AM IST

Assembly polls: PM Narendra Modi appeals to people to 'vote in record numbers'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 6) appealed to the voters in poll-bound states to vote in record numbers.

Apr 06, 2021, 08:21 AM IST

West Bengal assembly election 2021: Crucial 3rd phase of polling underway in 31 constituencies

The total number of polling stations is 10,871 that includes 8,480 main and 2,391 auxiliary booths. The number of 80 plus voters is 1,26,177 while 64,083 are PWD (Persons with Disabilities) voters. The election data also shows that 205 candidates including 13 females from different political parties are in the fray for the third phase of polls.

Apr 06, 2021, 06:37 AM IST

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: Women voters cross 49 percent, might play a key role in state polls

The percentage of women voters has not only crossed the 49 percent mark, but the gender ratio has also advanced from 956 last year to 961 in the final voter's list published by the Election Commission of India.

Apr 05, 2021, 14:29 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly election 2021: MP Jaya Bachchan to campaign for TMC candidates

On April 5 Jaya Bachchan will campaign for TMC candidate from Tollygunge Arup Biswas.

Apr 04, 2021, 23:43 PM IST

What will you do of Har Har Mahadev : Prime Minister Modi takes a dig at Bengal CM over Varanasi challenge

While speaking at an election rally PM Modi also said that the challenge shows that the West Bengal Chief Minister has conceded her defeat in the ongoing state elections and is looking for a seat beyond her state.

Apr 03, 2021, 23:25 PM IST

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seen shaking injured leg, sparks war of words with BJP: Watch

TMC leaders condemned the manner in which the party supremo has been insulted and said the rival BJP should learn how to respect women.

Apr 03, 2021, 19:22 PM IST

High drama, violence and personal attacks as Nandigram votes in 2nd phase of polls

West Bengal state assembly polls are taking place and allegations, counter-allegations flew thick and fast amid the election violence. The Nandigram is one of the most talked bout constituencies as TMC Chief and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is fighting against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

Apr 02, 2021, 15:57 PM IST

Total breakdown of law and order in Nandigram: Mamata cries foul, Governor responds

Banerjee, who was visibly angry at the chaos, called up Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar complaining of a total breakdown of law and order at the polling booth. She alleged that non-Bangla speaking "outsiders" were creating ruckus in the area.

Apr 01, 2021, 17:34 PM IST

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Apr 01, 2021, 16:16 PM IST

West Bengal polls 2021: Voter turnout at over 29% till 11.17 am

The second phase of polling in West Bengal witnessed a voter turnout of 29. 27 per cent till 11.17 am, as per the data released by Election Commission on Thursday (April 1).

Apr 01, 2021, 11:51 AM IST

West Bengal assembly election 2021: 'Confident that Mamata will lose’, says BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari after casting vote in Nandigram

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari also hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that youth is against her as they have been left to fend for themselves in terms of employment. "Farmers are also dissatisfied with her. She siphoned off the money intended for the Amphan cyclone. Nobody in Bengal is happy with her."

Apr 01, 2021, 11:06 AM IST