Falta repolling: Voting begins in Bengal's high-stakes seat amid tight security Falta, which falls within Abhishek Banerjee’s bastion of Diamond Harbour, reflected the intense on-ground political heat during the West Bengal Assembly polls. Apart from authorities finding attempts to tamper with footage captured by web cameras installed at several polling stations, allegations of EVM manipulation were reported at a Falta booth, eventually prompting the Election Commission to order repolling. #West_Bengal #Abhishek_Banerjee #Diamond_Harbour #Assembly_polls #Bengal_Assembly #Bengal_high-stakes #Voting_begins #high-stakes_seat #seat_amid #amid_tight
From fish curry to rasmalai: The flavours of BJP's election victory celebrations BJP workers celebrated their lead in West Bengal Assembly elections with traditional Bengali meals and sweets like fish curry, rosogolla, and jhalmuri. Similar food-based celebrations, including litti chokha and jalebi, were observed in past elections in Bihar and Haryana, highlighting food's role in political victories. #West_Bengal #Assembly_elections #BJP_workers #Bengal_Assembly #BJP_election #fish_curry #traditional_Bengali #Bengali_meals #celebrations_BJP #workers_celebrated
West Bengal Assembly elections: EC to hold key readiness review in Kolkata ahead of Phase 2 polling Ahead of West Bengal's second phase of assembly elections on April 29, a high-level coordination meeting will be held in Kolkata to assess poll preparedness. Senior officials will discuss force deployment, vulnerability mapping, and readiness for smooth, free, and fair polling in key districts. #Kolkata #West_Bengal #Bengal #Assembly_elections #Bengal_Assembly #Kolkata_ahead #poll_preparedness #high-level_coordination #coordination_meeting #assess_poll
Bengal poll battle heats up: EC and TMC exchange 'straight talk' The Election Commission of India has assured that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted without fear, violence, or intimidation. This statement follows a meeting with the TMC, which accused the ECI of bias towards the BJP and alleged systematic disenfranchisement of voters through electoral roll revisions. #West_Bengal #Bengal #Election_Commission #Assembly_elections #Bengal_poll #Bengal_Assembly #poll_battle #straight_talk #TMC_exchange #battle_heats
West Bengal polls: RG Kar victim’s mother Ratna Debnath gets BJP ticket from Panihati The BJP has nominated Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, from Panihati for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Her decision to contest on a BJP ticket stems from her pursuit of justice for her daughter and a broader fight for women's safety. This move has sparked debate among activists. #West_Bengal #Assembly_elections #Bengal_polls #Bengal_Assembly #Ratna_Debnath #Kar_Medical #Medical_College #nominated_Ratna #College_rape #Kar_victim
Owaisi announces alliance for Bengal polls: AIMIM to contest with Humayun Kabir’s AJU party AIMIM will contest the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. The party has formed an alliance with Humayun Kabir's Aam Janata Unnayan Party. AIMIM aims to strengthen its presence and represent the poor and oppressed. The alliance plans to contest 182 seats. AIMIM will participate in approximately eight of these seats. #West_Bengal #Bengal #Assembly_elections #Bengal_polls #Bengal_Assembly #Humayun_Kabir #upcoming_West #AJU_party #Kabir_Aam #Owaisi_announces
West Bengal polls: TMC releases list of 291 candidates; stage set for Suvendu vs Mamata in Bhabanipur Trinamool Congress revealed its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections, contesting 291 out of 294 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will run from Bhabanipur, while allies will contest three seats in Darjeeling. The party expressed confidence in retaining power with a significant majority, aiming for over 226 seats. #West_Bengal #Bengal #Trinamool_Congress #Assembly_elections #Bengal_polls #Bengal_Assembly #TMC_releases #Bhabanipur_Trinamool #Congress_revealed #stage_set
