SIR, yes SIR: How voter deletions impacted West Bengal elections West Bengal witnessed a significant political shift as the BJP formed its first government, largely influenced by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This exercise, which removed nearly 12% of voters, disproportionately affected minority communities and became a central, contentious issue, reshaping voting trends and contributing to the BJP's surge across the state. #West_Bengal #SIR #Special_Intensive #Intensive_Revision #electoral_rolls #Bengal_elections #Bengal_witnessed #impacted_West #elections_West #largely_influenced
West Bengal elections: Bhabanipur hands Mamata her most personal loss Mamata Banerjee suffered a significant personal defeat in Bhabanipur, losing her long-held bastion to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes. This marks her second consecutive loss to Adhikari. Despite an early lead, Banerjee was ultimately overcome. She alleged the election was rigged and looted by the BJP, vowing to return. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Mamata #Suvendu_Adhikari #Bengal_elections #Bhabanipur #BJP_Suvendu #Bhabanipur_hands #hands_Mamata #loss_Mamata
West Bengal elections: Mamata Banerjee loses assembly seat, says beaten by 'force, manipulation' #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal_elections #force #manipulation
West Bengal elections: Ahead of counting, TMC & BJP spar over EVM security Ahead of Bengal's vote counting, Trinamool and BJP traded accusations over EVM strongroom security. TMC alleged CCTV blackouts in North 24 Parganas, while BJP pointed to alleged unauthorized access and attempted breaches in Salt Lake and Burdwan. Both parties raised concerns about the integrity of the storage facilities. #EVM #West_Bengal #Ahead #Bengal_elections #Bengal_vote #EVM_strongroom #EVM_security #security_Ahead #vote_counting #traded_accusations
West Bengal elections: TMC alleges strongroom breaches, BJP mocks claim Trinamool Congress has raised concerns with the Election Commission regarding alleged CCTV blackouts and unauthorized access to EVM strongrooms. BJP dismissed these claims as tactics by a party anticipating defeat. TMC representatives reported seeing individuals inside sealed rooms without party agents present, fueling suspicion ahead of counting day. #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Trinamool_Congress #BJP_mocks #Bengal_elections #alleged_CCTV #CCTV_blackouts #EVM_strongrooms #claim_Trinamool #strongroom_breaches
West Bengal elections phase 2: In Didi's den, BJP tests the walls - what's at stake #West_Bengal #Bengal_elections #Didi_den #BJP_tests #elections_phase
Mamata's big test: Will brand 'Didi' deliver again in Bengal? Mamata Banerjee's 'Didi' brand faces its toughest test in West Bengal's elections, balancing welfare schemes and grassroots appeal against BJP's national push. Despite corruption allegations and voter fatigue, her maternalist state model and street-fighter persona remain key, as she rallies voters against perceived disenfranchisement and external forces. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Mamata #Bengal #deliver #Didi #Bengal_elections #Mamata_big #big_test #BJP_national
West Bengal elections: PM Modi pledges citizenship for Matua Namasudras under CAA PM Modi also offered prayers at Thakurbari, the main temple of the Matua Mahasangha at Thakurnagar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district before his poll rally in the area. His visit to the headquarters of the community, housing the shrines of the sect's founders Hari Chand and Guru Chand Thakur, is seen as an outreach to Matua voters who influence at least 34 assembly seats directly and another two dozen along the Bangladesh border. #West_Bengal #Bengal_elections #Bengal_North #Modi_pledges #Parganas_district #Matua_Namasudras #Matua_Mahasangha #pledges_citizenship #offered_prayers #main_temple
'Will ensure polls free of fear, violence & intimidation ': CEC Gyanesh Kumar ahead of Bengal elections Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar pledged a rigorous effort to ensure West Bengal's elections are free from fear, violence, and inducements. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for malpractices and warned against any government functionary influencing the process. Kumar urged all voters to cast their ballots fearlessly, calling the upcoming polls a celebration of democracy. #West_Bengal #CEC_Gyanesh #Gyanesh_Kumar #Chief_Election #Election_Commissioner #Bengal_elections #violence #Commissioner_Gyanesh #elections_Chief #ensure_West
No Muslim name finds place in BJP's Bengal list The BJP has not nominated any Muslim candidates in the Bengal elections, a departure from previous polls despite a significant Muslim membership. Party leaders cited 'winnability' as the primary criterion for candidate selection, suggesting a disconnect between the BJP's platform and Muslim voting patterns. In contrast, Congress, TMC, and the Left Front have fielded a considerable number of Muslim candidates. #Bengal #Muslim #Bengal_elections #BJP_Bengal #Bengal_list #Muslim_membership #finds_place #previous_polls #Muslim_candidates #significant_Muslim
From TMC to BJP, Congress to CPM: Dynasts take centre stage in West Bengal elections 2026 West Bengal's political landscape is witnessing a significant rise in dynastic representation for the 2026 assembly elections. Across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M), candidates from established political families are increasingly being fielded. This marks a departure from Bengal's traditional grassroots politics, as parties now prioritize candidates with existing voter recognition and organizational support. #BJP #West_Bengal #West #assembly_elections #CPM #Bengal_elections #significant_rise #centre_stage #dynastic_representation #Dynasts
West Bengal elections: EC transfers 19 senior police officers in fresh reshuffle ahead of polls #West_Bengal #police_officers #Bengal_elections #senior_police #fresh_reshuffle
