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West Bengal 2nd Phase Elections: BJP Alleges EVM Tampering on TMC, Polling Stopped in Multiple Locations Polling in the second phase of West Bengal elections was halted in several booths in Falta, Diamond Harbour, and surrounding areas after the BJP accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs). The allegations came as part of a broader dispute over the conduct of the election in the South 24 Parganas district, where the TMC’s candidate, Abhishek Banerjee (Mamata Banerjee’s son), faces competition from BJP’s Jahan Khan. The BJP claimed that TMC officials had physically altered EVMs by covering the BJP’s voting button with tape, preventing voters from selecting the BJP candidate. Video footage shared by BJP media incharge Amit Malviya allegedly showed EVMs in Falta’s Hariyandanga High School polling booth with tape over the BJP button. Malviya accused TMC of using a “Diamond Harbour model” to suppress BJP votes, suggesting this method had helped Abhishek secure his parliamentary seat. TMC dismissed the BJP’s claims as baseless, accusing the opposition of fabricating allegations to undermine their electoral prospects. TMC spokesperson Riju Dutta criticized Malviya for spreading online posts instead of reporting the issue to the Election Commission (EC). The EC stated it would investigate any credible tampering claims and, if proven, order re-polling in affected booths. The EC’s directive to re-poll in affected areas has sparked tensions, with the BJP demanding immediate action. Meanwhile, TMC defended its conduct, arguing that the EC’s oversight is necessary to address such allegations. The dispute highlights the heightened political stakes in the state, where the TMC’s dominance faces challenges from the BJP in key constituencies.#west_bengal #bjp #election_commission #tmc #abhishek_banerjee

ममता के 'No इस्तीफा' वाले स्टंट की लाइफलाइन सिर्फ कल तक! बुधवार को छह तारीख हो चुकी है। सात मई 2026 को पश्चिम बंगाल की 17वीं विधानसभा का कार्यकाल समाप्त हो रहा है। ऐसा होने पर सभी पद संवैधानिक रूप से खुद ही समाप्त हो जाएंगे। ऐसे में ममता बनर्जी खुद-ब-खुद सीएम नहीं रहेंगी। यानी वह इस्तीफा दें या न दें, विधानसभा भंग होने के बाद वह वैसे भी सीएम नहीं रहने वाली हैं। पश्चिम बंगाल के चुनाव नतीजे चार मई को आ गए। इस बार विधानसभा चुनाव में बीजेपी ने परचम लहराया और इस तरह बीते 15 सालों से टीएमसी की सत्ता का सूपड़ा साफ हो गया। चुनाव नतीजे आने के बाद से ही अब तक सीएम रहीं ममता बनर्जी आक्रामक मोड में हैं। उन्होंने पहले तो यह आरोप लगाया कि मतगणना केंद्रों पर वोटों की हेरफेर हुई है। यहां तक कि उन्होंने कहा कि कुछ गुंडों ने उन्हें भवानीपुर के मतगणना केंद्र पर पीटा भी। मंगलवार शाम को ममता बनर्जी ने प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस की और बीजेपी पर तमाम आरोप लगाते हुए कहा कि, उनके सीएम पद से इस्तीफा देने का सवाल नहीं। ममता बनर्जी के इस बयान से राज्य में एक तरह का संवैधानिक संकट खड़ा होने की आशंका जताई जा रही है। सवाल उठ रहे हैं कि ममता ने इस्तीफा नहीं दिया तो क्या होगा? असल में बीजेपी 10 मई से पहले-पहले शपथ ग्रहण की तैयारी में जुटी है। बुधवार को छह तारीख हो चुकी है। सात मई 2026 को पश्चिम बंगाल की 17वीं विधानसभा का कार्यकाल समाप्त हो रहा है। ऐसा होने पर सभी पद संवैधानिक रूप से खुद ही समाप्त हो जाएंगे। ऐसे में ममता बनर्जी खुद-ब-खुद सीएम नहीं रहेंगी। यानी वह इस्तीफा दें या न दें, विधानसभा भंग होने के बाद वह वैसे भी सीएम नहीं रहने वाली हैं। सिर्फ आज तक ही है उनके इस बयान का मतलब? यानी ममता बनर्जी के इस्तीफा न देने की मियाद सिर्फ एक दिन यानी आज ही के दिन तक है। इसके बाद उनके इस बयान कि मैं 'इस्तीफा नहीं दूंगी.#mamata_banerjee #west_bengal #bjp #supreme_court #tmc

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: BJP's Ashoke Dinda Leads in Moyna Constituency In the Moyna constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Ashoke Dinda is currently leading the vote count with 66,041 votes, maintaining a margin of 6,523 over TMC's Chandan Mondal, who has secured 59,518 votes so far. The 43-year-old graduate and sitting legislator is seeking to retain his seat, which he previously won in 2021 by a margin of 19,275 votes. Dinda's position at the top of the tally keeps him firmly in the running to hold the seat, though the final result remains pending as counting continues. Dinda's lead in Moyna is part of a broader trend in West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, surpassing the 148-seat majority threshold. This places the party well ahead of the TMC, which is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to secure a majority. The state's election results are being closely monitored as counting progresses, with several constituencies still in contention. In Tamluk, another key constituency under the Tamluk Lok Sabha segment, BJP's Hare Krishna Bera leads with 49,245 votes, holding a margin of 13,434 over TMC's Dipendra Narayan Roy, who has gathered 35,811 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Saumen Kumar Mahapatra, who is not among the top three candidates in the early count. The BJP's dominance extends to other constituencies, including Mahisadal, where Subhas Chandra Panja of the BJP is leading with 41,501 votes, maintaining a margin of 6,882 over TMC's Tilak Kumar Chakraborty, who has secured 34,619 votes. The seat, currently held by Chakraborty, remains under threat as counting continues. Dinda's campaign has also drawn attention due to his six criminal cases on record, though this has not dampened his position in the polls.#west_bengal #bjp #tmc #ashoke_dinda #chandan_mondal

Congress Optimistic Ahead of Key Assembly Results The counting of votes for the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Assam is set to begin on May 4, with the Congress party expressing confidence in its prospects. The party is hopeful of regaining power in Kerala through an alliance led by the DMK, while also aiming to strengthen its position in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In West Bengal, where the Congress contested all 294 seats for the first time, the party anticipates an increase in its vote share. In Assam, the Congress is preparing to challenge the BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma, with Gaurav Gogoi as its primary contender. In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is expected to secure a majority despite a narrow vote share difference. Party insiders noted that the UDF’s coordinated campaign, which avoided internal rifts, played a crucial role in its performance. Key leaders such as K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, Sunil Joseph, and Shashi Tharoor were instrumental in mobilizing support. Venugopal, a Lok Sabha MP from Alappuzha, was particularly pivotal in uniting dissenting leaders within the party. He addressed concerns of leaders like Saji Joseph, Sanjay Khan, Vijay Induchudan, A. Shukur, and Balakrishnan, who had been upset over their exclusion from ticket allocations. Venugopal’s efforts ensured party unity, preventing votes from being split by independent candidates. The Congress’s alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has faced some challenges. While joint campaigns were planned, parliamentary sessions on the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill delayed coordination. Rahul Gandhi did not campaign alongside DMK chief M.K. Stalin, sparking speculation about differences between the parties.#congress #dmk #udf #tmc #tarun_gogoi