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West Bengal Assembly elections

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SC asks Mamata to file fresh plea on SIR deletions exceeding Bengal victory margins
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11.05.2026

SC asks Mamata to file fresh plea on SIR deletions exceeding Bengal victory margins

The SIR of electoral rolls became one of the most fiercely debated issues in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, with the exercise significantly reshaping the state’s voter base before polling. Nearly 91 lakh names, around 12 per cent of the electorate, were removed during the revision process. Of these, more than 60 lakh voters were marked as deceased, while nearly 27 lakh cases remained pending or under scrutiny.

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Times of India
Trinamool Congress 92 Candidates Leading in 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections
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Siyaset·04.05.2026AI özeti

Trinamool Congress 92 Candidates Leading in 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections

Trinamool Congress has 92 candidates currently leading in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections across numerous constituencies. The list includes prominent leaders like Mamata Banerjee leading from Bhabanipur, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay from Ballygunge, and Firhad Hakim from Kolkata Port. The party aims for a strong showing across the state with candidates distributed across various districts.

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Economic Times
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Record 92.9% Voter Turnout Marks Historic High
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Siyaset·29.04.2026AI özeti

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Record 92.9% Voter Turnout Marks Historic High

West Bengal recorded a historic 92.9% voter turnout across all 294 seats in the 2026 assembly election, the highest since Independence. The second phase saw 92.6% turnout in 142 constituencies, with 6.3 crore votes cast compared to 5.9 crore in 2021. Kolkata recorded an unprecedented 88.4% turnout, a jump of over 28% from 2021. Women voted at 93.2% and men at 91.7%. The Election Commission attributed the record turnout to deletion of non-existent voters, enhanced security measures, and polling booths in high-rises.

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Times of India
Exit Polls Project BJP Ahead in 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections
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Siyaset·30.04.2026AI özeti

Exit Polls Project BJP Ahead in 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections

Multiple exit polls released Wednesday projected the BJP ahead in the fiercely contested 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with Chanakya Strategies estimating 150-160 seats and Matrize projecting 146-161 seats for the BJP — both above the majority mark of 148. The TMC was projected at 99-140 seats depending on the poll. Voting concluded for all 294 seats with approximately 90% turnout, and final results will be declared on May 4.

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Economic Times
Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Attempting to 'Forcefully Rig' West Bengal Assembly Elections
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Siyaset·29.04.2026AI özeti

Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Attempting to 'Forcefully Rig' West Bengal Assembly Elections

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, contesting from Bhabanipur, accused the BJP of attempting to forcefully rig the West Bengal assembly elections during the crucial second phase voting across 142 constituencies. Banerjee alleged widespread interference by central forces, claiming CRPF personnel vandalized a TMC councillor's home and that officials brought from outside were acting at the BJP's behest. Over 3.2 crore electors are eligible to vote across 41,001 polling stations, with results due on May 4.

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Times of India
Violence, Voter Intimidation Reported in West Bengal Assembly Elections Phase 2
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Siyaset·29.04.2026AI özeti

Violence, Voter Intimidation Reported in West Bengal Assembly Elections Phase 2

Second phase of West Bengal assembly elections witnessed violence and vandalism with allegations of voter intimidation. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused BJP observers of interfering in polling in her Bhabanipur constituency, where she faces Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. A BJP polling agent was allegedly assaulted in Chapra, a BJP camp office was vandalised in Shantipur, and voting was delayed in Nimtala. Police issued warnings to Mamata's brother Kartik Banerjee and TMC workers for gathering near a polling booth.

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Times of India
Phase 2 Voting Underway in West Bengal Assembly Elections Across 142 Constituencies
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Siyaset·29.04.2026AI özeti

Phase 2 Voting Underway in West Bengal Assembly Elections Across 142 Constituencies

Voting is underway for the second and final phase of West Bengal Assembly elections across 142 constituencies in six districts and Kolkata. Over 3.21 crore registered voters, including 1,644 women and 792 third gender voters, are eligible to cast their votes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged particularly women and youth to participate in large numbers to strengthen democracy. Security arrangements include 2,407 companies of central forces along with state police, with webcasting at all 41,001 polling stations. Results will be announced on May 4.

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Economic Times
South Bengal Votes Today in Final Phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections
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Siyaset·29.04.2026AI özeti

South Bengal Votes Today in Final Phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections

West Bengal's final phase of assembly elections covers 142 seats in south Bengal, including Kolkata, Howrah, and the 24 Parganas districts. The TMC dominated this belt in 2021, winning 123 seats, while the BJP secured only 18. The key contest is Bhabanipur, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in a high-stakes rematch. The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has seen over 40 lakh names deleted across these districts, with at least 25 constituencies seeing deletions exceeding previous victory margins.

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Economic Times
Amit Shah launches sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee after high West Bengal voter turnout, predicts BJP landslide
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Siyaset·24.04.2026AI özeti

Amit Shah launches sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee after high West Bengal voter turnout, predicts BJP landslide

Union Home Minister Amit Shah predicted a BJP landslide in West Bengal Assembly elections after the first phase recorded 92.98% voter turnout across 52 seats. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Shah claimed the party would win over 110 seats and called for change, promising a Bengal-born chief minister, women's safety, and corruption-free governance if voted to power. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of institutionalizing corruption through alleged frauds worth over Rs 10,000 crores.

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Times of India
PM Modi Takes Boat Ride on Hooghly River During West Bengal Election Campaign
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Siyaset·24.04.2026AI özeti

PM Modi Takes Boat Ride on Hooghly River During West Bengal Election Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent time on the banks of the Hooghly river in Kolkata on Friday, taking a wooden boat ride with Vidyasagar Setu in the background. During his visit, Modi met boatmen and morning walkers, describing the Ganga as flowing through the soul of Bengal. The visit comes amid ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal, where the BJP is aiming to unseat the ruling Trinamool Congress. Polling for Phase I concluded with a 91.91% voter turnout, and vote counting is scheduled for May 4.

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Times of India
Voting Begins for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
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Siyaset·23.04.2026AI özeti

Voting Begins for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

Voting for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 commences today with polls opening at 7 am and closing at 6 pm. Tamil Nadu votes in a single phase while West Bengal has two phases (second phase on April 29). Main contests are DMK vs AIADMK in Tamil Nadu and Trinamool Congress vs BJP in West Bengal. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. By-elections in Gujarat's Umreth and Maharashtra's Baramati and Rahuri are also underway.

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Economic Times
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accuses TMC of switching off streetlights during Kolkata roadshow
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Siyaset·21.04.2026AI özeti

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accuses TMC of switching off streetlights during Kolkata roadshow

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accused TMC of switching off streetlights during her roadshow in Kolkata, alleging an attempt to disrupt the BJP campaign rally and create a security risk. She claimed supporters responded by lighting up the area with mobile flashlights. The incident occurred during campaigning for West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and 29, with results expected on May 4.

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Times of India