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West Bengal assembly polls: 20% voter turnout recorded in first two hours

While the EC said polling was peaceful, the CPI(M) and Congress accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of intimidating voters and election agents

West Bengal assembly polls: Over 57% vote in 6 hours

While the EC claimed polling was peaceful, CPI(M) and Congress accused TMC of intimidating voters, election agents

FIR against TMC leader for comments against CPI(M) poll agents

Election Commission officials said after hearing her comments on TV, they've asked district authorities to take action

BJP indulging in communal politics, says TMC MLA post 'mini Pakistan' remark

BJP earlier today took strong exception to remarks and urged electorate not to vote for Bobby Firhad Hakim

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Scrutiny of nominations begins in state

Nominations to the 234 Assembly constituencies ended yesterday and the last date for withdrawal is May 2

West Bengal assembly polls: 38% cast their votes in first 4 hours

Three people have been injured in sporadic incidents of violence

Kerala assembly polls: People have decided to vote against 'corrupt' UDF govt, says Yechury

The CPI(M) leader also cited lack of governance by the Congress-led govt to predict an LDF victory in the polls

Why poll violence is so common in West Bengal

The Left rule was adept in poll violence and Trinamool Congress top brass have also learnt the trick in no time

West Bengal assembly polls: TMC, CPI(M) workers clash in Hooghly

One CPI(M) worker is said to be injured in the incident, although the extent of his injury and his present state is yet to be ascertained

Kerala assembly polls: Scrutiny of nomination papers begin

The last date for withdrawal of nominations is May 2

Bengal assembly polls: Fifth phase of polling begins amid tight security

CM Mamata Banerjee and Chandra Kumar Bose, grand nephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are in fray during this phase

Severe heatwave condition in West Bengal at 45 degree Celsius

After recording below 40 degrees Celsius for a couple of days, temperature bounced back to 40 plus mercury mark

West Bengal assembly polls: Transwoman to manage transgender poll booth

District election officer lamented more third gender members could not be deployed

West Bengal assembly polls: Political heavyweights in 5th phase tomorrow

The centre of attraction in this phase is Bhawanipur constituency in south Kolkata where Trinamool Congress chairperson and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is pitted against former union minister Deepa

Which way will Singur sway?

It might be hard to predict who will win but the nation awaits the verdict from Singur nonetheless as a commentary on current West Bengal politics

West Bengal assembly polls: 10 crude bombs seized by police; none held

Kolkata police today seized ten crude bombs kept inside a bag lying in the backyard of a club

Heavy security deployment for 5th phase of Bengal polls

Around 680 companies of central police forces have been deployed in over 53 constituencies and over 20,000 state police personnel

High-decibel campaign for crucial penultimate phase ends

Amit Shah during his campaign said that 'voting for one seat in Bengal can change the whole state,' referring to Bhowanipore constituency

Tata's Nano remains central issue in Singur even after 8 years

Singur was on the boil between 2006 and 2008 after the then Left Front government acquired 997.11 acres of land for setting up the small car factory

BJP using VVIP chopper deal to divert attention from own failures: Sachin Pilot

Pilot further said that then Congress govt at the Centre had cancelled the AgustaWestland chopper deal and ordered a probe by the CBI