West Bengal election

Zee Top 10: Major news stories of the day

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News's important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Mar 08, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee holds padayatra to protest LPG price hike

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday (March 7) led a padayatra to protest in Siliguri against the hike in the price of LPG cylinders. The West Bengal CM was accompanied by thousands of supporters and took it to the street of Darjeeling to protest the steep hike in cost. 

Mar 07, 2021, 17:14 PM IST

From Dinda to Mithun-da: West Bengal Assembly election is turning into a celeb affair for BJP

The race for power in West Bengal hots up as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rakes up an emphatic display of celeb power with several popular names from the movie industry to the cricketers joining the saffron brigade. Here's a list of people who joined BJP ranks in recent times:

Mar 07, 2021, 14:19 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly election 2021: Actor Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP at PM Modi's rally in Kolkata

Popular Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP at PM Modi's Kolkata rally.

Mar 07, 2021, 13:27 PM IST

West Bengal: Will Mithun Chakraborty join BJP?

Actor Mithun Chakraborty is speculating to join the BJP. However, BJP has not yet confirmed this news. But the way BJP leaders are making statements about actor Mithun, the speculation is being made that Mithun can be the star campaigner of BJP in Bengal.

Mar 07, 2021, 09:42 AM IST

West Bengal assembly election 2021: Actor Mithun Chakraborty to join PM Modi's Kolkata rally, Kailash Vijayvargiya says

Putting an end to all speculations around actor Mithun Chakraborty's presence at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mega rally at Brigade Parade ground in Kolkata on Sunday, BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya confirmed that the actor will be attending the rally.

Mar 07, 2021, 09:23 AM IST

West Bengal polls: BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya meets Mithun Chakraborty, amid speculation around actor joining party

The national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kailash Vijayvargiya met actor Mithun Chakraborty in Kolkata on Saturday amid speculations that he may be joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Brigade rally in Kolkata.

Mar 07, 2021, 07:20 AM IST

Congress releases first list of 13 candidates for upcoming West Bengal assembly elections

The Congress released its first list of candidates for upcoming West Bengal assembly elections on Saturday (March 6). The party has named 13 contenders for the first two phases of the eight-phase assembly polls.

Mar 06, 2021, 23:06 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly polls 2021: Nandigram to witness Battle Royale as BJP pits Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata Banerjee

With the BJP on Saturday (March 6) announcing Suvendu Adhikari's candidature from the Nandigram seat, the stage is set for the Battle Royale between him and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the most high-profile constituency in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.

Mar 06, 2021, 21:52 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021: BJP releases first list of 57 candidates

Suvendu Adhikari has been fielded from the Nandigram constituency, where he will take on TMC chief Mamata Banerjee.

Mar 06, 2021, 19:05 PM IST

After Dinesh Trivedi, TMC MLA Sonali Guha hints at joining BJP

Sonali Guha, once a close aide of Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and a four-time MLA of the party, on Saturday (March 6) hinted at joining BJP after she was denied a ticket for the coming assembly poll in West Bengal.

Mar 06, 2021, 18:54 PM IST

Former TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi joins BJP ahead of West Bengal assembly polls

Dinesh Trivedi, who had resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of polling in the state. The saffron party is held a press conference to announce the same.

Mar 06, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

Zee Top 10: Major news stories of the day

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News's important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Mar 06, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Bengal Chale Hum: Political ground report from West Bardhaman

In the special show of Zee News for the upcoming Bengal election 'Bengal Chale Hum' know whether the people of West Bardhaman want the change in Bengal politics or not.

Mar 05, 2021, 20:52 PM IST

West Bengal polls: Speculation around actor Mithun Chakraborty joining BJP gains momentum, here's what state BJP Vice President said

West Bengal BJP Vice President Arjun Singh said, “If Mithun Chakraborty comes it'll be good, both for Bengal as well as our party. If he comes on a stage where there is PM, the people of Bengal will be happier.” 

Mar 05, 2021, 17:27 PM IST

Bengal Elections: Mamata Banerjee to contest from Nandigram, second seat to be decided later

Trinamool Congress (TMC) President and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced the candidates for 291 constituencies for the upcoming elections in the state at 2 pm. Banerjee has given tickets to 50 women candidates and 42 Muslim candidates.

Mar 05, 2021, 17:00 PM IST

West Bengal: 42 Muslims, 50 women candidates in Mamata's list of candidates

Trinamool Congress (TMC) President and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced the candidates for 291 constituencies for the upcoming elections in the state at 2 pm. Banerjee has given tickets to 50 women candidates and 42 Muslim candidates.

Mar 05, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee may contest from Tollygunge seat

TMC has released the list of candidates for the Bengal elections. Banerjee released the list of 291 candidates so far, 3 candidates will be announced later. There will be Muslim candidates for 42 seats and women candidates for 50 seats.

Mar 05, 2021, 16:10 PM IST

West Bengal: TMC released the list of candidates for the Bengal elections

TMC released the list of candidates for the Bengal elections. Mamata Banerjee has also called a meeting at Kalighat residence. Mamata Banerjee released the list of 291 candidates, 3 candidates will be announced later. There will be Muslim candidates for 42 seats and women candidates for 50 seats.

Mar 05, 2021, 15:50 PM IST

Zee Top 10: Major news stories of the day

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News's important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Mar 05, 2021, 08:36 AM IST