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The counting of votes is set to begin in four key states — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam — on the morning of May 4. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s TMC battles the BJP’s growing influence while Tamil Nadu’s contest was disrupted by actor Vijay’s new party. Kerala faces a historic test as Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF seeks a third consecutive term. Meanwhile, Assam appears set to deliver the BJP-led NDA a third straight victory under Himanta Biswa Sarma.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed Trinamool Congress counting agents to demand recounts in booths where BJP leads by 500–700 votes, stressing vigilance and overnight presence near centres ahead of counting.

TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a sit-in protest at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra in Kolkata, alleging irregularities in the handling of EVMs stored after the second phase of polling. The protest followed Mamata Banerjee’s call for round-the-clock vigilance over strongrooms.

NIA has assumed charge of a case involving the recovery of 79 crude bombs in West Bengal’s Bhangar area, days before the final phase of Assembly elections. The FIR originally registered by Uttar Kashipur Police has now been re-registered by the NIA.

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.

Sporadic clashes were reported in Howrah and Haroa ahead of the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls. TMC, BJP and ISF supporters were involved in incidents, with one police officer injured while trying to control the situation

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.

The Election Commission of India has directed enhanced security measures for the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal on April 29. Over 2,300 companies of central forces will be deployed, with the highest concentration in North and South 24 Parganas.

The Election Commission of India reported record-breaking voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Phase-I polling in West Bengal. Tamil Nadu registered 84.69 per cent turnout, surpassing its 2011 record, while West Bengal achieved an extraordinary 91.78 per cent. Female voters outpaced male participation in both states, signalling a strong trend of women’s electoral engagement.

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.

A roadside vendor in Jhargram, West Bengal, served jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an unscheduled stop, sparking viral memes falsely claiming he was an SPG officer in disguise. Despite the misinformation, eyewitnesses confirmed the visit was genuine, spontaneous, and deeply human.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will begin his West Bengal Assembly election campaign from Malda district on April 14, marking his return after seven years. His rally at Kalambagan ground in Chanchal is expected to draw over one lakh people. Gandhi will campaign for four Congress candidates, focusing on constituencies like Chanchal, Sujapur, Malatipur, and Ratua.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of striking a Rs 1,000-crore deal to oust the Trinamool Congress from power, citing a viral video involving Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir. While Kabir gave conflicting statements about the video’s authenticity, Banerjee dismissed claims of it being AI-generated.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar warned officials in West Bengal that any lapse in law and order ahead of the Assembly elections would invite strict action. The Election Commission also questioned the absence of a Narcotics Advisory Committee in the state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an open letter to West Bengal voters promising economic revival and development. The BJP has begun mass distribution of the letter ahead of Assembly elections, accusing the state government of blocking benefits of central schemes

West Bengal has 81,375 active COVID-19 cases as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

Polling began at 7 am for 44 seats in the fourth phase of the West Bengal Assembly election amid tight security.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), some instances of violence and brawls were reported in a few areas and some arrests have been made

The Election Commission has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in all the constituencies, declaring them as 'sensitive'.