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West Bengal Shatters Historical Records with Unprecedented 92.47 Per Cent Voter Turnout
29 Apr

West Bengal Shatters Historical Records with Unprecedented 92.47 Per Cent Voter Turnout

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): West Bengal has rewritten its electoral history by recording a staggering 92.47 per cent voter turnout in its two-phased assembly elections, marking the highest participation rate since Independence. The Election Commission confirmed on Wednesday that this monumental level of engagement reflects a massive surge in civic activity across the state’s vast voter base of 6.81 crore people. This landmark achievement comfortably eclipses the previous record of 84.72 per cent, which was established during the 2011 assembly elections. The second phase of polling, which concluded on Wednesday evening, saw a participation rate of 91.66 per cent by 7:45…
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Final Phase Voting Begins in West Bengal, Key Districts Witness Early Turnout
29 Apr

Final Phase Voting Begins in West Bengal, Key Districts Witness Early Turnout

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, Trending
Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): The second and last phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal got underway on Wednesday, with polling taking place across 142 constituencies that are expected to play a crucial role in determining the state’s political direction. Balloting started in the morning across major regions such as Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia and the 24 Parganas, where voters were seen arriving early at polling booths. Election officials reported orderly arrangements and smooth conduct during the initial hours. This phase is being closely watched as it covers areas that have historically supported the ruling All India Trinamool Congress. The opposition…
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PM Modi Appeals for Enthusiastic Voting in Tamil Nadu and Bengal Assembly Elections
23 Apr

PM Modi Appeals for Enthusiastic Voting in Tamil Nadu and Bengal Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Trending, ,
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on citizens in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to participate actively in the ongoing Assembly elections, stressing that voting is a vital responsibility in a democratic nation. Through messages shared online, the Prime Minister encouraged people to come out in large numbers and take part in the electoral process. He made a special mention of young voters and women, urging them to play a key role in achieving a high turnout. In Tamil Nadu, polling is being conducted in a single phase across all constituencies, while West Bengal has…
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Phase One of West Bengal Assembly Elections Underway Across 152 Constituencies
23 Apr

Phase One of West Bengal Assembly Elections Underway Across 152 Constituencies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Trending
Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): Voting for the opening phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections began on Thursday morning, covering 152 constituencies across diverse regions of the state. The polling process commenced at 7 am with a steady turnout reported in several districts. From the northern hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri to the plains of Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, and Hooghly, voters were seen queuing outside polling booths from early hours, indicating strong participation. The first phase is being closely watched as it covers more than half of the total 294 seats and is expected to influence the momentum of the…
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Election Commission Sounds Poll Bugle for 2026 Assembly Elections; Five States Set for High-Stakes Battle; Dates Announced
15 Mar

Election Commission Sounds Poll Bugle for 2026 Assembly Elections; Five States Set for High-Stakes Battle; Dates Announced

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially declared the schedule for the 2026 Assembly Elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. During a high-stakes press conference on Sunday evening, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar outlined a comprehensive timeline covering 824 constituencies, with the counting of votes for all regions scheduled for May 4, 2026. The electoral process kicks off on April 9 with single-phase polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu will cast its ballots in a single phase on April 23, while West Bengal will…
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Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC Over “False Bravado” and Alleged Intimidation of Bengal Officials
09 Mar

Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC Over “False Bravado” and Alleged Intimidation of Bengal Officials

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, ,
Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, March 9, 2026, accusing the head of the poll panel of "threatening" state bureaucracy during a high-level review meeting. Speaking from her dharna site in Kolkata—where she is protesting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—the Trinamool Congress supremo warned that "false bravado" from constitutional authorities would not be tolerated. The confrontation follows a full-bench meeting of the Election Commission (EC) with senior West Bengal administrative and police officials earlier today to assess preparedness for the…
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Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process
09 Mar

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India is set to deliberate on a high-stakes petition on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, regarding the alleged mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to the urgent hearing following submissions by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who highlighted that existing voters—many of whom have participated in previous elections—are being systematically excluded without proper documentation review. The legal challenge follows the publication of West Bengal’s final voter list on February 28, which…
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Supreme Court Warns States Against Disrupting Voter Roll Revision, Seeks Bengal DGP’s Affidavit on Violence Claims
09 Feb

Supreme Court Warns States Against Disrupting Voter Roll Revision, Seeks Bengal DGP’s Affidavit on Violence Claims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi, February 9, 2026: The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned states against obstructing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and directed the West Bengal Director-General of Police (DGP) to submit a personal affidavit regarding allegations of violence and burning of Election Commission notices. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, made it clear that the revision process must proceed without interference. “We will not allow anyone to create any impediment in the SIR exercise. This must be clear to the states,” the court said while hearing multiple…
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Modi Targets TMC Over National Security, Calls for Change in West Bengal
18 Jan

Modi Targets TMC Over National Security, Calls for Change in West Bengal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , , , ,
New Delhi, January 18, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, accusing it of compromising national security for vote-bank politics and asserting that a change in leadership was necessary to ensure development and effective governance in the state. Addressing a public rally in Singur in Hooghly district, Modi alleged that the TMC was shielding illegal infiltrators and failing to cooperate with the Centre on crucial security-related measures, including the fencing of international borders. He claimed that repeated requests by the central government for land required for border-fencing…
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BLO Found Dead in Bankura, Alleged Work Pressure Linked to Electoral Roll Revision
28 Dec

BLO Found Dead in Bankura, Alleged Work Pressure Linked to Electoral Roll Revision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , , ,
Bankura, December 28, 2025: A Booth Level Officer was found dead in West Bengal’s Bankura district on Sunday, triggering allegations that intense work pressure linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may have contributed to the incident, police said. The body of Haradhan Mandal was recovered from a school premises in the Ranibandh block on Sunday morning. Mandal, a schoolteacher by profession, was serving as the Booth Level Officer for Booth No. 206 in the Rajakata area of the block. Police officials said a handwritten note bearing Mandal’s signature was found at the spot, in which he…
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