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Suvendu Adhikari Leads Ram Navami Rally in Key Bhabanipur Constituency
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari holds Ram Navami rally in Bhabanipur ahead of polls, setting up a rematch with CM Mamata Banerjee.
Bengal Ram Navami: 3,000 Police Deployed, Drone Surveillance in Tension Hotspots
West Bengal deploys 3,000 police, drones, and cyber surveillance for Ram Navami processions in Howrah, Chandannagar, Islampur to prevent violence.
BJP Fields RG Kar Victim's Mother in Bengal Polls, Releases 3rd List
BJP releases 3rd list of 19 candidates for West Bengal polls, fields Ratna Debnath, mother of RG Kar victim, from Panihati. Key contests set.
Bengal Voter List: 40% of Adjudicated Cases Found Excludable, Total Deletions Near 77 Lakh
ECI completes judicial adjudication for 32 lakh Bengal voter cases; 40% found excludable. Total deletions near 77 lakh as Mamata Banerjee criticizes the process.
ECI Transfers East Midnapore DM Over Pre-Poll Recruitment Allegations
Election Commission transfers East Midnapore DM Unice Rishin Ismail over allegations, appoints Niranjan Kumar. Major bureaucratic reshuffle continues in Bengal.
EC Acts Against 7 Central Force Personnel for Duty Breach in Bengal
Election Commission takes strict action against 7 personnel for violating rules ahead of West Bengal polls. Two held, five transferred.
Calcutta HC Directs ECI to Ensure Poll Security, Amenities in Bengal
Calcutta High Court directs Election Commission to ensure security and basic amenities at all polling stations for the two-phase Bengal Assembly elections.
BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Visits Dakshineswar Temple Amid Bengal Poll Prep
BJP President Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple and holds key organisational meetings to strategise for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Owaisi's Bengal Alliance Aims to Build Independent Muslim Political Leadership
AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi details alliance with Humayun Kabir's JUP for West Bengal polls, focusing on building independent Muslim political leadership.
Humayun Kabir Vows Unbreakable Alliance With Owaisi For Bengal Polls
Humayun Kabir calls Asaduddin Owaisi "elder brother," announces joint 20-rally campaign for West Bengal Assembly elections starting April 1.
Mamata Banerjee Quits 'Office of Profit' Posts Ahead of Crucial Bengal Polls
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee resigns from multiple office of profit posts ahead of Assembly elections, a move seen as promoting transparency.
BJP's Nitin Nabin Vows to Leave No Stone Unturned in Bengal Polls
BJP President Nitin Nabin holds strategic meetings in West Bengal, focusing on digital reach, booth management, and a watertight campaign against TMC.
Mamata Banerjee Faces Suvendu Adhikari in Crucial Bhabanipur Battle
As 2026 Bengal polls near, Bhabanipur buzzes with locals backing Mamata Banerjee against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in a key prestige contest.
BJP's Nitin Nabin's Kolkata Visit to Finalize Manifesto, Campaign Plans
BJP national president Nitin Nabin's 2-day Kolkata visit focuses on finalizing the party manifesto and planning campaign strategies for the Bengal elections.
BJP Chief Nitin Nabin's Bengal Visit to Ramp Up Poll Strategy
BJP President Nitin Nabin begins a 2-day Bengal visit for strategy meetings and manifesto discussions ahead of the crucial Assembly elections.
ECI Removes 73 Returning Officers in West Bengal Ahead of Crucial Polls
Election Commission removes 73 Returning Officers in West Bengal, escalating tensions with state govt ahead of April elections. High Court hears PIL.
Bengal Hikes Bus Rental Rates for Election Duty After Owner Protests
West Bengal Transport Dept notifies EC of increased bus rental rates for polls after private owners threatened to withhold vehicles over low fees.
BJP Chief Nitin Nabin's Bengal Visit to Ramp Up Poll Strategy
BJP National President Nitin Nabin visits West Bengal for key organizational meetings and strategy sessions ahead of the Assembly elections.
Left Front Names 15 More Candidates for Bengal Polls, Total Now 239
CPI(M)-led Left Front announces 15 more candidates for 2026 Bengal Assembly elections, bringing its total declared candidates to 239.
Mamata vs Suvendu: Bengal's Bhabanipur Braces for High-Stakes Poll Rematch
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur. TMC wary despite past win. Key battle for state's political future.
BJP to Unveil 'Sankalp Patra' for Bengal Polls; Nitin Nabin's Key Visit
BJP set to release 'Sankalp Patra' for West Bengal elections, with possible Amit Shah launch. Nitin Nabin visits for final discussions ahead of polls.
300 More Central Forces Companies Headed to Bengal Before Polls
300 additional central paramilitary companies to deploy in West Bengal by March 31 for phased elections, with 2,400 total companies planned for poll security.
Firhad Hakim Confident of TMC Sweep as Mamata Called "Daughter of Bhabanipur"
Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim expresses full confidence in TMC's election sweep, dismissing AIMIM's entry. West Bengal polls set for April 2026.
BJP Bengal to Unveil Election Manifesto on March 28 with Amit Shah
BJP's West Bengal unit to release its election manifesto on March 28. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the major political event.
AJUP, AIMIM Alliance to Contest 182 Seats in Bengal 2026 Polls
AJUP chief Humayun Kabir announces candidates, alliance with AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi for 2026 West Bengal polls. Key contests revealed.