West Bengal Election Date

Mamata Banerjee sent out a message that PM Modi, Shah are not invincible, says Shivsena MP Sanjay Raut

Nandigram witnessed a high voltage "Khela" (game of power) on April 1 in the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls.

May 02, 2021, 20:05 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi speaks to Mizoram CM, extends support in dealing with forest fire

India's total COVID-19 caseload has now climbed to 1.73 crore, of which, 28.13 lakh are active cases.

Apr 26, 2021, 06:52 AM IST

EC bars CM Mamata Banerjee, other leaders from visiting violence-hit Cooch Behar district

The EC bars CM Mamata Banerjee and other political leaders from visiting violence-hit Cooch Behar district for the next 72 hours.

Apr 10, 2021, 22:07 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

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

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

Assam records 37.06% voter turnout, West Bengal 40.73% till 1 pm in 1st phase of assembly elections

Election Commission of India has annoced that 37.06 per cent and 40.73 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, in the first phase of polling in Assam and West Bengal Assembly elections, respectively.

Mar 27, 2021, 15:37 PM IST

Polling for Assam and West Bengal Assembly elections underway - See pics

The much-awaited West Bengal and Assam Assembly elections are here with the two states beginning voting at 7 am on Saturday (March 27, 2021) in the first phase. 

Mar 27, 2021, 09:03 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s assets dip by 45.08 per cent

Mamata Banerjee, who is contesting the 2021 assembly election from Nandigram, in her affidavit to the Election Commission declared her total worth to be Rs 16,72,352.

Mar 24, 2021, 23:52 PM IST

'Didi jacche, ashol poriborton asche': PM Modi targets Mamata Banerjee at rally in Kanthi

Prime Minister Modi in poll-bound West Bengal targeted Mamata Banerjee at a rally on Wednesday (March 24, 2021).

Mar 24, 2021, 12:41 PM IST

BJP manifesto promises 33% job quota for women, implementing CAA in West Bengal

The Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the high stake election in West Bengal promises to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in all state government jobs if voted to power. 

Mar 21, 2021, 19:25 PM IST

TMC says 'Khela Hobe' but people have decided 'Khela Shesh Hobe': PM Modi in West Bengal

PM Modi held a poll rally in Bankura on Sunday exuding confidence that the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government will lose the elections. Training his guns at the Chief Minister, PM Modi alleged that in the past 10 years the TMC had not achieved anything and claimed that all promises of developement was hollow. 

Mar 21, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee blames herself for not recognising true face of Adhikari family

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee blamed herself for not recognising the "true face" of the influential Adhikari family of Purba Medinipur district.

Mar 21, 2021, 15:19 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly elections 2021: Amit Shah to release BJP's manifesto today

Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections will be released on Sunday (March 21). The manifesto will be released by party leader Amit Shah, who will also be addressing a rally in the state today.

Mar 21, 2021, 11:34 AM IST

Women to be given 33% reservation in state government jobs, says Home Minister Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 21) addressed a public rally in West Bengal's Bankura.

Mar 21, 2021, 10:35 AM IST