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West Bengal Election 2026 News

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Will win 200 seats, exit polls to influence market: Mamata confident of TMC win

Will win 200 seats, exit polls to influence market: Mamata confident of TMC win

Updated on May 3, 2026, 6:44 AM IST

Falta locals protest over TMC ‘threats’, security up amid repolling at 15 booths

Security personnel deployed in the Falta area amid protests by locals who alleged threats and intimidation by TMC leaders ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, in South 24 Parganas on Saturday.

Updated on May 2, 2026, 9:52 PM IST

Why SC upheld EC's appointment of central govt employees in Bengal counting

SC was hearing a plea by the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the Chief Electoral Officer's decision to deploy only Central government employees as vote counting supervisors for the assembly elections in West Bengal. (Image generated by AI)

Updated on May 2, 2026, 4:56 PM IST

EC circular not contrary to rules: SC setback for TMC before Bengal results

EC circular not contrary to rules: SC setback for TMC before Bengal results

Updated on May 2, 2026, 1:01 PM IST

‘Opened at least 10 times’: BJP's strongroom claim day after TMC's sit-in

Security personnel conduct a route march ahead of the declaration of results of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Nadia, West Bengal, Friday, May 1, 2026.(Photo for representation)

Updated on May 2, 2026, 6:46 AM IST

Full list of South 24 Parganas polling booths where repoll has been ordered

Repolling will be conducted in 15 booths across South 24 Parganas on May 2.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 7:37 PM IST

Repoll today at 15 booths of West Bengal's South 24 Parganas

Packed polling kits during the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026.

Updated on May 2, 2026, 6:44 AM IST

Gatherings banned, fortification: Aftermath of TMC-BJP Kolkata strong room drama

Security forces deployed at the gate of a strong room in Kolkata on Thursday.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 7:20 PM IST

When will counting of votes begin in Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala and Puducherry?

Election officials collect Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines from a distribution centre ahead of the final phase of voting, in Howrah on Tuesday.

Published on May 1, 2026, 3:25 PM IST

EC rebuttal, Mamata's warning: What is happening in Bengal ahead of results day

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate for Bhabanipur constituency, Mamata Banerjee speaks to the media during her visit to a counting centre within her constituency ahead of the result declaration of state Assembly elections, in Kolkata, Friday, May 1, 2026.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 3:17 PM IST

Repolling in some Bengal booths on May 2? EC shares big update ahead of results

Officials leave for their respective polling stations after collecting Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units for voting in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 12:16 PM IST

Triple blow to Mamata Banerjee ahead of Bengal election results

Mamata Banerjee has dismissed exit polls and said that she is confident her party will win Bengal elections.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 10:08 PM IST

Mamata's 4 hours at EVM strongroom: What happened in Bengal overnight?

Mamata's 4 hours at EVM strongroom: What happened in Bengal overnight?

Updated on May 1, 2026, 9:31 AM IST

High drama in Bengal as Trinamool stages sit-in outside EVM centre

High drama in Bengal as Trinamool stages sit-in outside EVM centre

Updated on May 1, 2026, 8:11 AM IST

HC dismiss TMC's plea against use of central employees as counting supervisors

This development comes as polling concluded in West Bengal and the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Published on May 1, 2026, 1:45 AM IST

'Mamata has brought something': BJP workers block TMC vehicle in Bhabanipur

This came as TMC claimed that the BJP and Election Commission were attempting to open postal ballots in the absence of party representatives.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

A pollster skips, most predict BJP win, CM's guard call: Bengal exit poll knot

Security personnel stand guard outside the Strong Room following the conclusion of Phase 2 of the West Bengal Assembly election 2026, in Kolkata on Thursday.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

Firhad Hakim: Mayor, minister and Trinamool strategist contesting Kolkata Port

TMC Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim during a door-to-door Assembly election campaign in the Bhabanipur constituency for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 9:21 PM IST

High drama in Kolkata as TMC claims ballot box opening, Mamata arrives

High drama has ensued in Kolkata over allegations of ballot tampering.

Updated on May 1, 2026, 5:23 AM IST

Today's Chanakya predicts BJP flood in West Bengal with a two-thirds majority

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is contest the 2026 assembly polls from the Bhabanipur seat against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 7:01 PM IST

‘Stay up all night': Mamata calls for guarding EVMs after Bengal exit polls

Chief Minister and AITC candidate for Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency Mamata Banerjee

Updated on May 1, 2026, 9:44 AM IST

Repolling request made for 77 booths in West Bengal, EC to take call after probe

Voters queue up as they wait to cast their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 at a polling station, in Howrah.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 4:49 PM IST

Prafulla Ghosh to Mamata Banerjee: Full list of Bengal CMs over the years

List of all Chief Ministers of West Bengal (1947-2026)

Updated on May 4, 2026, 8:00 AM IST

Axis My India won't release exit poll for Bengal elections, says Pradeep Gupta

Axis My India founder Pradeep Gupta

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 5:54 PM IST

I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel granted bail day after West Bengal polls

While granting him bail, the Delhi court noted that the Enforcement Directorate has not opposed the I-PAC director's bail.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 1:30 PM IST

West Bengal polls close with historic 92.59% turnout in phase 2

The second phase turnout at 92.59% was significantly higher than the previous record of 84.72% in the 2011 assembly polls.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 7:36 AM IST

ISF leader Nawsad Siddique aims to retain Bhangar seat in 2026 Elections

Birbhum: Indian Secular Front (ISF) Chairman and candidate from Bhangar constituency, Nawsad Siddique campaigns ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Birbhum, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_14_2026_000529A)

Updated on Apr 29, 2026, 11:23 PM IST

After ‘resign’ dare to Modi, TMC's O’Brien throws jibe at exit polls, cites 2021

TMC MP Derek O'Brien has thrown a direct challenge to PM Modi too.

Updated on Apr 29, 2026, 9:25 PM IST

In bitter Bengal poll battle, gestures of political warmth stand out

Voters queue up as they wait to cast their votes at a polling station in the 177 Uluberia Uttar Assembly constituency for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, in Howrah on Wednesday.

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 8:05 PM IST

Tight fight in Bengal, UDF return in Kerala: Exit poll results decoded

In Tamil Nadu, DMK and Congress alliance is expected to come out ahead. For West Bengal, forecasts remain divided.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 7:56 AM IST

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