Assembly elections 2016: Campaign ends in Assam, 31 West Bengal seats for April 11 vote
PM Narendra Modi, who led the campaign from the front for the BJP-AGP-BPF alliance in both the phases in Assam, addressed four election rallies.
Apr 09, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Election Commission bans BJP ad which shows kids
The Election Commission has banned an election advertisement by BJP for using children and an educational institute in poll campaigning material.
Apr 07, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
WB polls: Opposition questions EC delay in declaring final voter turnout
Opposition parties in West Bengal on Thursday questioned the Election Commission's delay in declaring the final voter turnout in the first part of the first phase Assembly poll.
Apr 07, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Loose knots need to be tied: CPI-M to EC on Bengal polls
The CPI-M has told the Election Commission that there were still loose knots which needed to be addressed to ensure free and fair assembly polls in the coming phases in West Bengal.
Apr 06, 2016, 22:16 PM IST
Over 84 percent voter turnout in Bengal first phase polls: EC
The Election Commission on Wednesday said over 84 percent voters turned out to cast their ballots in 18 constituencies in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly polls on April 4.
Apr 06, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Candidates getting help from wards in managing campaigns
Kolkata, Apr 5 (PTI) When it comes to managing their election campaigns, candidates for the Assembly election in West Bengal are turning to their sons and daughters for help.
West Bengal polls first phase sees nearly 81% turnout; over 78% votes cast in Assam
Braving the sweltering heat and oppressive humidity, nearly 81 percent of the 40 lakh voters cast their ballot in three Maoist-affected districts of West Bengal on Monday in the first phase of the assembly polls covering 18 constituencies.
Apr 04, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
Bengal polls not entirely fair: CPI-M
Accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of indulging in electoral malpractices, the CPI-M on Monday refused to call the first phase of the West Bengal assembly polls "entirely fair".
Apr 04, 2016, 22:00 PM IST
First phase of West Bengal Assembly polls begins in 18 seats
The first of the six-phase Assembly election in West Bengal began at 7 AM on Monday in 18 constituencies in the Left-wing extremism-affected areas.
Apr 04, 2016, 07:49 AM IST
EC seizes Rs 46 cr illegal cash in poll-bound states; Tamil Nadu tops
A day before the first phase of assembly elections, Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said its teams have seized over Rs 46 crore illegal cash in the five poll-bound states, with the maximum Rs 18.16 crore confiscated in Tamil Nadu.
Apr 03, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Mamata will suffer same fate as Indira in 1977, says Sushma Swaraj
Swaraj also said TMC government has become synonymous with corruption and claimed that the flyover collapse in Kolkata proved the depths of corruption into which it has sunk.
Apr 03, 2016, 21:21 PM IST
BJP releases manifesto for West Bengal polls; driving out infiltrators, plugging DA gap find prominence
BJP leader Rahul Sinha said the party is not against refugees who have come here to take shelter and would take the initiative for granting them citizenship status by consulting with the Centre.
Apr 02, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
We share Rahul Gandhi's views on TMC and BJP : CPI(M)
Hitting out at PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi in a poll campaign today accused him of trying to kill democracy in the country and claimed CM Mamata Banerjee was doing the same in West Bengal.
Apr 02, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
BJP releases 'charge sheet' against TMC
BJP state leadership in presence of Union Minister Muktar Abbas Naqvi today released a bookled named "charge sheet" against the TMC government.
Apr 01, 2016, 18:46 PM IST
West Bengal polls: CPI-M leaders to share stage with Rahul Gandhi
CPI-M leaders will be sharing the stage with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi who would address three rallies in poll-bound West Bengal on Saturday.
Mar 30, 2016, 23:03 PM IST
TMC to get majority in West Bengal polls, bag 197 seats: Survey
Trinamool Congress will get majority in West Bengal polls and Mamata Banerjee will as CM, as per an opinion poll.
Mar 29, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
West Bengal polls: EC running high pitch campaign to lure women, young voters
To increase voter turnout and encourage "ethical" voting, the Election Commission is running a high-pitch campaign across West Bengal with special focus on women and young voters.
Mar 28, 2016, 09:51 AM IST
West Bengal polls 2016: TMC launches 'The Trinamool Song', praises Mamata govt's works
Remember 'Ache din aaney wale hain' song during 2014 General Elections and '5 saal Kejriwal' song during Delhi Assembly which became a sort of war cry? On the same lines, Trinamool Congress has now launched a song promoting the development works carried out by the Mamata Banerjee-led government.
Mar 20, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Election Commission removes another top cop ahead of West Bengal polls
The Election Commission ordered the removal of Bharati Ghosh, officer on special duty (Left Wing Extremism) from her post in poll bound West Bengal.
Mar 20, 2016, 04:01 AM IST
CEOs of 5 states start West Bengal visit to monitor poll situation
Five special teams, led by Chief Electoral Officers of different states, on Friday started a five-day visit to the districts of West Bengal to undertake a comprehensive review of poll preparedness.
Mar 18, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
