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Assembly elections: West Bengal gears up for sixth phase of polls today

In this phase, election will be conducted in nine constituencies each in North Dinajpur and Nadia districts, 17 in North 24 Parganas and eight in East Burdwan

Assembly elections: West Bengal gears up for sixth phase of polls today
Updated On : 22 Apr 2021 | 6:44 AM IST

Not feasible to club remaining phases of West Bengal assembly polls: EC

EC on Wednesday told TMC leader Derek O'Brien that it is not feasible to club the remaining three phases of the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Not feasible to club remaining phases of West Bengal assembly polls: EC
Updated On : 22 Apr 2021 | 6:26 AM IST

Second Covid-19 wave Modi-made disaster, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Second Covid-19 wave Modi-made disaster, says CM Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 21 Apr 2021 | 2:41 PM IST

TMC urges Bengal CEO to club last three phases of polls amid Covid crisis

The TMC shot off a letter to Chief Electoral Officer Aariz Aftab on Tuesday

TMC urges Bengal CEO to club last three phases of polls amid Covid crisis
Updated On : 20 Apr 2021 | 6:21 PM IST

Bengal polls: Mamata cancels all big rallies in Kolkata amid Covid-19 surge

Considering the steep rise of Covid cases in the city, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has cancelled all 'big rallies' in Kolkata and has slashed the timing of the rallies in the districts

Bengal polls: Mamata cancels all big rallies in Kolkata amid Covid-19 surge
Updated On : 19 Apr 2021 | 12:09 PM IST

Covid-19 surge: Rahul announces cancellation of poll rallies in Bengal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday cancelled all his public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal following a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in the country.

Covid-19 surge: Rahul announces cancellation of poll rallies in Bengal
Updated On : 19 Apr 2021 | 1:06 AM IST

EC sets 24-hour campaign ban on BJP's Sayantan Basu, TMC's Sujata Mondal

The Election Commission imposed a 24-hour campaign ban on BJP leader Sayantan Basu and Sujata Mondal of the Trinamool Congress

EC sets 24-hour campaign ban on BJP's Sayantan Basu, TMC's Sujata Mondal
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 6:47 PM IST

'Outside' BJP leaders campaigning responsible for Covid surge: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee said BJP leaders "from Delhi" who are bringing "outsiders" for campaigning, without Covid-19 tests, are responsible for the spike in coronavirus cases

'Outside' BJP leaders campaigning responsible for Covid surge: Mamata
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 4:26 PM IST

Will not hold any major rally amid rise in Covid-19 cases: Bengal minister

Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, fielded by the TMC from the prized Bhawanipur seat, said on Sunday that he would desist from organising any major rally

Will not hold any major rally amid rise in Covid-19 cases: Bengal minister
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 2:53 PM IST

Mamata demoralised as BJP way ahead of TMC after five phases: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the BJP will bag more than 122 of the 180 seats that went to polls in West Bengal in five phases

Mamata demoralised as BJP way ahead of TMC after five phases: Amit Shah
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 2:06 PM IST

Covid surge: Rahul announces cancellation of poll rallies in West Bengal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday cancelled all his public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal following a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in the country

Covid surge: Rahul announces cancellation of poll rallies in West Bengal
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 12:19 PM IST

West Bengal assembly elections: 78.36% voter turnout until 5 pm

The fifth phase of the polls took place on Saturday

West Bengal assembly elections: 78.36% voter turnout until 5 pm
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 8:08 PM IST

Didi will exit Bengal on May 2, BJP will win over 200 seats: Amit Shah

The fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections took place on Saturday

Didi will exit Bengal on May 2, BJP will win over 200 seats: Amit Shah
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 7:31 PM IST

West Bengal Polls LIVE: Huge turnout of women, says EC as polling ends

West Bengal election 2021 LIVE: Phase 5 is crucial for Mamata Banerjee, since these are the regions where BJP gained a foothold in 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Stay tuned for Bengal election LIVE updates

West Bengal Polls LIVE: Huge turnout of women, says EC as polling ends
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 7:26 PM IST

EC seeks report on claims central forces opened fire in Bengal district

The Election Commission on Saturday sought a report from poll observers

EC seeks report on claims central forces opened fire in Bengal district
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 4:45 PM IST

TMC broken, Mamata Banerjee playing politics with the dead, says PM

Modi asserted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew would be vanquished by the end of polling in the state

TMC broken, Mamata Banerjee playing politics with the dead, says PM
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 4:42 PM IST

My phone is being tapped, will order CID probe: Mamata Banerjee

This comes a day after a purported audio tape in which she is heard proposing a rally with the bodies of Cooch Behar firing victims surfaced

My phone is being tapped, will order CID probe: Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 3:30 PM IST

BJP urges EC to scan 'Mamata audio clip' on rally with Cooch Behar victims

A BJP delegation on Sunday urged Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Ariz Aftab to take note of the purported audio clip

BJP urges EC to scan 'Mamata audio clip' on rally with Cooch Behar victims
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 2:13 PM IST

West Bengal election: 16.27% polling recorded in first 2 hrs in 5th phase

Brisk polling much on the line of the other phases was recorded in the fifth phase of polling in West Bengal where 45 constituencies across six districts including are going for the polls on Saturday

West Bengal election: 16.27% polling recorded in first 2 hrs in 5th phase
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 10:34 AM IST

PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers in 5th phase of Bengal polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers in the fifth phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Saturday

PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers in 5th phase of Bengal polls
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 8:18 AM IST