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Suvendu Adhikari accused Mamata Banerjee of “dramabazi” over her visit to a counting centre, dismissing EVM tampering claims and asserting BJP will win as tensions escalate ahead of result day

BJP leaders accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of panicking ahead of the Assembly election results after she raised concerns over EVM tampering at a Kolkata strong room. BJP leaders claimed the Trinamool Congress was preparing excuses for a possible defeat

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal dismissed allegations of malpractice at counting centres, asserting that strong security and CCTV monitoring were in place. The statement came after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised concerns over possible tampering with EVMs and postal ballots

Manoj Kumar Agarwal warned of strict action against disruptions during West Bengal vote counting, asserting robust security and preparedness, while dismissing EVM tampering allegations raised by Mamata Banerjee ahead of results

Mamata Banerjee alleged BJP influence behind exit polls and termed them a conspiracy to demoralise TMC workers. Expressing confidence of winning over 226 seats, she urged vigilance over EVMs and appealed for calm ahead of the May 4 counting

West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout of 91.66% in the final phase of Assembly polls amid scattered clashes and allegations of violence. The high participation sets the stage for a decisive verdict in the Mamata Banerjee–BJP contest

Allegations of violence and EVM tampering surfaced during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. BJP leaders accused Trinamool Congress workers of attacking polling agents, while security forces maintained strict vigil amid rising political tensions across the state

Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari traded barbs near a Bhabanipur polling booth during West Bengal elections, alleging rigging and intimidation. High-stakes voting across 142 constituencies underscores intense rivalry between TMC and BJP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged assault by Central Reserve Police Force and accused Bharatiya Janata Party of poll rigging as tensions, violence claims, and heavy security marked second-phase voting across 142 constituencies in Kolkata and districts

Deployment of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma as election observer in West Bengal sparked political controversy, with SP alleging bias toward BJP. Tensions escalated after his actions in Falta constituency and accusations of misuse of authority ahead of elections

Amit Shah rejected Mamata Banerjee’s claim that BJP imported paid supporters for rallies, asserting strong local backing. Amid poll tensions, clashes were reported, even as he expressed confidence of a decisive BJP victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence BJP will form the next West Bengal government, attacking Mamata Banerjee-led TMC over violence, syndicate raj and economic decline, while promising jobs, citizenship for Matuas and action against illegal infiltration

The NCSC has taken suo motu cognisance of a video clip aired by a Bengali news channel, alleging derogatory remarks by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the Scheduled Caste community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his campaign in West Bengal, accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering lawlessness, corruption, and fear. He promised sweeping reforms if the BJP comes to power, including implementing Ayushman Bharat, granting citizenship to Matua refugees under the CAA, and reviving industries in Hooghly.

Amit Shah praised Narendra Modi’s anti-terror policies at a West Bengal rally, alleging past governments were soft on terror. He also promised action against “infiltrators,” cow smuggling, and claimed early electoral gains for BJP

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP during a rally in Hooghly, alleging that the party has deployed its entire Union cabinet and state leaders to influence the West Bengal assembly elections. She predicted a strong TMC performance in the first phase of polls.

At a Uttarpara rally, Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of deploying massive resources, including Union ministers and helicopters, to win Bengal polls. She alleged intimidation, false promises, and inflammatory rhetoric, asserting TMC would ultimately prevail

At a Serampore rally in West Bengal, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi and CM Mamata Banerjee of favouring the rich over the poor. He criticised policies like demonetisation and GST, claiming they hurt small industries and jobs

Mamata Banerjee warned against “divisive forces” in the ongoing West Bengal polls, accusing opponents of trying to weaken the state from Delhi, and urged voters to defend identity, development, and democratic rights through their mandate

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the Trinamool Congress is already poised for victory after the first phase of polling, which saw a turnout of nearly 90%. At rallies in Kolkata and Tollygunj, she vowed to unite opposition parties against the BJP in Delhi.