West Bengal municipal polls

Mamata Banerjee-led TMC steamrolls opposition in West Bengal civic polls, wins 102 municipalities

Reaffirming its dominance among the urban voters, the Trinamool Congress bagged 1870 of the 2170 wards.

Mar 03, 2022, 07:29 AM IST

West Bengal Municipal Polls: TMC decimates opposition in civic polls, wins 93 of 107 municipalities

"The TMC has already won 93 municipalities and is leading in seven others. The Left Front has won one civic body, and Hamro Party has won one," the State Election Commission (SEC) official said.

Mar 02, 2022, 13:30 PM IST

West Bengal Municipal Polls: TMC takes early leads as counting begins

Widespread violence, rigging and clashes with the police were reported from various parts of West Bengal in one of the most extensive electoral exercises in the state. 

Mar 02, 2022, 10:24 AM IST

Gas chamber of democracy: Guv Dhankhar after violence mars civic polls in Bengal

BJP has called for a 12-hour bandh - from 6 am till 6 pm on Monday.

Feb 28, 2022, 09:15 AM IST

West Bengal Municipal Polls: Violence reported in some areas, 49.91% polling recorded till 1 pm

"2 EVMs vandalized at ward 9, similar situation across the state. Police arresting BJP workers, not letting them vote. All booths have been captured,” said BJP leader, Arjun Singh. 

Feb 27, 2022, 14:55 PM IST

West Bengal Municipal Polls: Voting underway in 108 corporations, 8,160 candidates in fray

Polling in 2,171 wards of the 108 municipalities started at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm, officials said.

Feb 27, 2022, 09:08 AM IST

Bengal civic polls likely to be postponed amid COVID-19 threat

A final decision will be taken by the SEC following an all-party meeting on Monday.

Mar 15, 2020, 23:30 PM IST