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Over 1,000 VVPAT slips from the Noapara assembly constituency were found in a roadside drain near Madhyamgram, hours before vote counting. The incident, occurring in North 24 Parganas, has prompted an inquiry by the district magistrate and alerted the Election Commission. Candidates from major parties have demanded a thorough investigation into the security lapse.

In a closely watched West Bengal election, RG Kar rape victim’s mother and BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading in Panihati. She is campaigning on women's safety and her daughter's memory against TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh. Nationally, BJP leads on 121 seats, TMC on 71, with high voter turnout recorded.

The Supreme Court dismissed a trinamool congress plea challenging the Election Commission's deployment of counting staff. The EC assured the court that both central and state government employees would be assigned to counting tables to ensure balance, refuting claims of bias. The court accepted the EC's assurance and dismissed the petition.

Early West Bengal election results indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party is making significant inroads in Muslim-majority constituencies. This suggests a shift in voter allegiance. The trinamool congress faces challenges converting votes despite secularism campaigns. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges party workers to remain steadfast, asserting the TMC is still ahead. High voter turnout was recorded across phases.

trinamool congress MP Mahua Moitra shared nightclub videos of an Election Commission observer, a UP-cadre IPS officer, amid a controversy over his alleged intimidation of TMC workers. The officer, deployed for West Bengal polls, had previously warned "troublemakers" of "appropriate treatment."

trinamool congress has moved the Supreme Court, challenging a directive mandating central government employees as counting supervisors or assistants for Bengal's assembly election vote count. The party argues this is arbitrary, discriminatory, and creates bias, especially with the BJP at the Centre. They claim it unfairly alters the counting table composition, undermining a level playing field and free elections.

The Election Commission ordered a repoll in Falta constituency on May 21 due to alleged subversion of the democratic process, following BJP claims of EVM tampering. This decision comes amid heightened political tensions in the Diamond Harbour region. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court declined a TMC plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for vote counting.

Tensions flared at Kolkata's counting centres as trinamool congress alleged EVM tampering, citing CCTV footage. Election officials refuted claims, assuring three-tier security and authorized personnel. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged a 24/7 vigil at strongrooms, while clashes erupted between TMC and BJP workers. Officials clarified that individuals seen were authorized representatives segregating postal ballots.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted a strong pro-BJP wave in West Bengal, stating the party aims to revive the state as a growth engine. He believes the trinamool congress has "destroyed" Bengal and only the BJP can restore it. Rijiju also defended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, deeming it essential for voter list integrity.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting the trinamool congress will secure a decisive victory. While most surveys indicated a close contest with a slight edge for the BJP, one poll projected a strong win for the TMC. Both parties expressed confidence in their respective wins.

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting Trinamool's victory with over 200 seats and accusing the BJP of manipulating markets. She urged counting agents to remain vigilant and not panic over initial postal ballot results. Meanwhile, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari called for peace and acceptance of the mandate, warning against post-poll violence.

Following serious accusations of election fraud in West Bengal's Falta area, trinamool congress heavyweight Kunal Ghosh is demanding that the controversial IPS officer, Ajay Pal Sharma, popularly known as 'Singham', be suspended. Ghosh believes Sharma's actions are directly linked to the alleged rigging that has cast a shadow over the election results.

trinamool congress alleged that BJP "goons" attacked Arambag MP Mitali Bag's car, vandalizing it and causing her injuries. The party accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of ordering the attack, calling it an attempt on the MP's life. The incident occurred on the last day of campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly polls.

West Bengal's high-stakes political battle intensifies as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari face off in Bhabanipur. While Banerjee has a strong history in the constituency, a significant number of Muslim voters are under scrutiny, potentially impacting the TMC's victory margin.