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West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Assembly, ending Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Chief Minister after BJP’s 2026 election victory. Despite refusing resignation traditions and retaining the CM title on social media, comparisons emerged with late ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s graceful 2011 resignation after Left Front’s defeat

West Bengal Police formed multiple teams and examined CCTV footage after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. Investigators suspect professional shooters used sophisticated firearms, while forensic teams recovered cartridges, ammunition, and a fake-number-plated vehicle

Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has decided to stop encouraging defections from other parties and warned against takeover politics, while also urging restraint and legal action against post-poll violence following recent assembly election results

Gyanesh Kumar directed authorities in West Bengal to arrest those involved in post-poll violence after fatalities and vandalism, urging strict law enforcement as tensions rise following the Bharatiya Janata Party victory in the state elections

Following Trinamool Congress election defeat, several advisers to Mamata Banerjee resigned, including economist Abhirup Sarkar and former bureaucrats, amid her refusal to accept results and claims that many seats were “stolen” in West Bengal

Rahul Gandhi spoke with Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, and Vijay after election results, congratulating the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for its strong debut performance across states

In Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, Mamata Banerjee’s lead over Suvendu Adhikari narrowed to 7,184 votes after 12 rounds, reflecting sharp swings in a high-stakes contest with eight rounds of counting still remaining

Mamata Banerjee alleged a BJP–Election Commission “game plan” during West Bengal vote counting, urged TMC workers to stay vigilant, claimed suppressed leads and irregularities, while early trends showed BJP ahead, though officials said results may shift as counting progresses

The Election Commission of India ordered repolling in 15 polling stations in West Bengal on May 2 after complaints from Phase 2 voting, marking the first repoll in the ongoing Assembly elections

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Rathin Ghosh for questioning on May 6 in a multi-crore municipal recruitment scam, as the probe widens with other leaders, including Sujit Bose, already examined

Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence of Congress-led alliances securing majorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while outperforming exit polls in Assam. He cited tough contests in Puducherry and West Bengal, alleging BJP intimidation, with results for five states due May 4

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

The Supreme Court of India allowed the National Investigation Agency to file a charge sheet in the Malda judicial officers’ confinement case, while overseeing security concerns linked to West Bengal’s electoral roll revision process and ongoing investigation

Trinamool Congress accused Central forces in Nandigram of assaulting and intimidating villagers during election-related activity, alleging BJP misuse of CRPF. The party lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding action, suspension of personnel, and measures to prevent further incidents

The Enforcement Directorate summoned Nusrat Jahan in a ration scam probe ahead of West Bengal polls. She has been asked to appear for questioning as political tensions rise, with Trinamool alleging central agency misuse

ED scrutiny of I-PAC over alleged money laundering sparks political controversy in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress defends its role in campaigns, while critics call it a “shadow setup”. The probe intensifies ahead of Assembly elections, raising questions on influence and funding

Ahead of Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India said media entry inside polling stations will be strictly regulated by presiding officers, prohibiting photography inside voting compartments and enforcing verification processes to ensure secrecy, security and integrity of the electoral process

Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Election Commission is planning “slow polling” and “slow counting” to mislead voters and weaken TMC agents. She also accused the Centre of misuse of agencies and raised concerns over EVM manipulation ahead of elections

The Election Commission directed West Bengal officials to inspect violence-prone areas and report security measures ahead of Assembly polls. It also mandated enhanced communication systems, strict polling protocols, and action on pending warrants to ensure smooth voting across constituencies

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of weakening the Constitution and criticised the TMC for governance failures during rallies in West Bengal. He positioned Congress as the alternative while raising concerns over jobs, corruption, and national policies