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Raidighi constituency assembly election results 2026: TMC’s Tapas Mondal defeats BJP's Palash Rana

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 16:39 (IST)

Bengal repolling: BJP, TMC supporters clash in south 24 parganas; heavy security deployed - video

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 14:35 (IST)

Violence flared in south 24 parganas during West Bengal repolling. Supporters of the BJP and TMC clashed. Allegations surfaced that voters were prevented from casting ballots. Security forces intervened to restore order. Repolling occurred in specific booths following reports of irregularities and EVM tampering. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling to ensure fair voting.

Calcutta HC refuses action against poll officers till April 29 amid row involving IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 28, 2026, 17:21 (IST)

The Calcutta High Court has refused to intervene in allegations against election observer Ajay Pal Sharma, citing the ongoing polling period. A lawyer's plea to restrain the IPS officer, accused of violating the Model Code of Conduct and intimidating voters in south 24 parganas, was dismissed. The court advised approaching the Election Commission for redressal amidst a political row.

Bishnupur election result 2026: TMC's Tanmoy Ghosh wins against BJP's Shukla Chatterjee

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:02 (IST)

Satgachhia election result 2026: BJP's Agniswar Naskar wins against TMC's Somashree Betal

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:15 (IST)

50kmph thunderstorm, showers lash Kolkata, pull down mercury

May 03, 2026, 01:02 (IST)

Election Commission orders repolling in 15 booths in two Bengal seats

TNN / May 02, 2026, 05:43 (IST)

Repolling has been ordered in 15 south 24 parganas booths for Saturday, May 2, following irregularities during Bengal's second phase polls. Concerns included disabled CCTV cameras and tampered EVMs. Special observers recommended repolling in several constituencies due to disturbing findings, with some booths in Falta reportedly seeing 100% turnout.

Budge Budge election results 2026: TMC’s Ashok Kumar Deb defeats BJP’s Tarun Kumar Adak in West Bengal

May 04, 2026, 21:56 (IST)

Maheshtala election results 2026: TMC’s Subhasis Das defeats BJP’s Tamanath Bhowmick in West Bengal

May 04, 2026, 21:52 (IST)

Repolling at 15 booths in West Bengal: At 86.9%, voter turnout dips below original state, district rate

TNN / May 02, 2026, 22:57 (IST)

Repoll in 15 booths across south 24 parganas saw an 86.9% voter turnout, lower than previous phases. Voters emphasized casting their ballots to ensure their votes were not wasted, with many traveling significant distances to participate. The administration ensured a peaceful and fair repoll, though matching previous turnout percentages remained a challenge for some officials.

Phase-1 vote surge new poll rider in TMC’s comfort zone

TNN / Apr 29, 2026, 03:34 (IST)

At 97.74%, Bhangar tops turnout list

May 04, 2026, 03:14 (IST)

West Bengal polls: Spooked by SIR, 2nd phase may also see heavy turnout

TNN / Apr 24, 2026, 21:51 (IST)

Bengal's second phase of polling anticipates another massive voter turnout, potentially mirroring the first phase's unprecedented numbers. A significant factor driving this engagement appears to be the 'SIR fear factor,' where voters, concerned about being removed from electoral rolls, are going to great lengths to cast their ballots. This phenomenon is particularly evident in districts with high voter roll deletions.

Sanghrise in Bengal: No Mamata for TMC as BJP blazes past 2/3rds mark

TNN / May 05, 2026, 03:19 (IST)

Magrahat Purba election results 2026: TMC’s Sarmistha Purkait defeats BJP’s Uttam Kumar Banik in West Bengal

May 04, 2026, 21:49 (IST)

Bengal polling heats up: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari flags ‘contractual workers’ in vote counting

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 11:29 (IST)

West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has voiced strong concerns regarding the deployment of contractual workers for vote counting in two constituencies, deeming it a threat to democratic integrity.

Baruipur Purba constituency assembly election results 2026: TMC's Bivas Sardar defeats BJP's Tumpa Sardar

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 16:18 (IST)

'Market manipulation attempt': Mamata Banerjee trashes Bengal exit polls, predicts over 200 seats for TMC

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 17:56 (IST)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence in the Trinamool Congress securing over 200 seats, dismissing exit polls as stock market manipulation. She vowed to reward TMC workers who faced alleged brutality from Central Armed Police Forces. Repolling in south 24 parganas district saw significant voter turnout amidst tight security.