The TMC challenged the BJP ahead of fresh polling in the Falta Assembly constituency on May 21 after the Election Commission countermanded the earlier election over alleged severe electoral offences. The ruling party claimed voters in Falta had already decided against the BJP
West Bengal will witness counting of votes on Monday amid heavy security arrangements after a high-voltage Assembly election campaign. The results will determine whether the TMC retains power or the BJP secures a historic breakthrough in the politically crucial state
South Bengal’s 91 Assembly seats across 24 Parganas, Kolkata and Howrah are set to play a decisive role in the 2026 West Bengal elections, with both TMC and BJP focusing on this region to secure a path to power
Mitali Bag alleged BJP workers vandalised her car in Hooghly during campaigning, leaving her injured. BJP denied the charge, accusing TMC supporters of violence. Election authorities sought reports as both parties traded allegations over the incident
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that 19 states and the Centre have united against her, asserting she is fighting alone for the people. She accused the BJP of influencing voters and vowed to win the Assembly elections
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah, likening him to ‘Dushasan’ and demanding his resignation over alleged failure to curb subversive activities. She rejected accusations on infiltration, accusing the Centre of unfairly targeting Bengal ahead of Assembly elections
