BJPs Krishnendu Mukherjee Triumphs in Asansol North Assembly Seat
New Delhi, May 5: The election results for the Asansol North Assembly seat in the Paschim Bardhaman district have been announced. BJP candidate Krishnendu Mukherjee has emerged victorious, defeating senior TMC leader and former state minister Malay Ghatak. Mukherjee secured 104,516 votes, while Ghatak received 92,901 votes. The CPI candidate Akhilesh Kumar Singh finished third, ... Read more BJPs Krishnendu Mukherjee Triumphs in Asansol North Assembly Seat
Asansol Dakshin Election Results 2026 News: Asansol Dakshin gears up for a key 2026 election. BJP's Agnimitra Paul faces TMC's Tapas Banerjee. Paul won in 2021, unseating the TMC. Banerjee previously held the seat. This election tests regional dominance. The BJP aims to retain the constituency. The TMC seeks to regain its footing. Voters will decide the outcome in this closely watched contest.
Rahul Gandhi slams TMC over workers killing in Bengal
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Trinamool Congress, alleging a reign of terror after party worker Debdeep Chatterjee was killed in Asansol following the polls. He condemned the incident and said the Congress would not bow to violence that undermines Indias non-violent traditions
TMCs reign of terror prevails in West Bengal: Rahul
NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of party worker Debdeep Chatterjee allegedly by TMC goons, and said his party will not bow before this politics that stains Indias non-violent tradition. Chatterjee was brutally murdered in Asansol during post-poll violence. He was closely associated with Asansol North Congress candidate Prasenjit Puitandi, the party claimed. The worker was attacked and beaten by those linked to the ruling All India Trinamool Congress and succumbed to [] The post TMCs reign of terror prevails in West Bengal: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TMC's reign of terror prevails in West Bengal: Rahul Gandhi
Debdeep Chatterjee was brutally murdered in Asansol during post-poll violence. He was closely associated with Asansol North Congress candidate Prasenjit Puitandi, the party claims
Rahul Gandhi Condemns Murder of Congress Worker in Asansol, Calls for Justice
New Delhi, April 26: Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has strongly criticized the murder of Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee in Asansol, West Bengal, following the elections. He has accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of being responsible for Debdeeps death. Gandhi stated that democracy is absent in West Bengal, replaced ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Condemns Murder of Congress Worker in Asansol, Calls for Justice
Bengal polls: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul's car attacked in Asansol, rear windowpanes shattered
Stones were thrown at my moving car as I was exiting a polling booth premises. The rear window was shattered. It is very clear who is behind this. This is an attempt to influence the election, says BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul's car was vandalized in a stone-pelting incident in Asansol after she exited a polling booth. Paul alleged a deliberate attempt to influence the elections and filed a complaint. Contesting from Asansol South, she expressed confidence in the BJP's prospects, calling the election a 'war to save Bengal' focused on jobs and development.
Bengal Polls: BJP MLA Agnimitra Pauls Car Attacked in Asansol
The incumbent MLA said a complaint has been lodged with the poll authorities. Police said they were probing the incident and security has been tightened in the area.
TMC worker intimidating voters in Asansol, says BJPs Agnimitra Paul
BJPs Agnimitra Paul Claims Victory in West Bengal Elections
Asansol, April 23: Agnimitra Paul, the BJP candidate from Asansol South, has confidently asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the West Bengal Assembly elections. She stated, We are winning the elections. The people of West Bengal have decided they do not want a TMC government this time. On Thursday, Paul cast her ... Read more BJPs Agnimitra Paul Claims Victory in West Bengal Elections
Meet Agnimitra Paul, BJP MLA Defending Asansol Dakshin Seat
Agnimitra Paul had won Agnimitra Paul seat in 2021 by defeating TMCs Saayoni Ghosh by 4,487 votes.
Fair Elections Essential in West Bengal: Agnimitra Paul
Asansol, April 20: In the midst of the assembly elections in West Bengal, claims have emerged that the I-PAC company has halted its operations. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul stated that the assertion of all I-PAC offices being closed is merely a faade. Speaking in Asansol, Paul emphasized that while some offices may appear shut, this ... Read more Fair Elections Essential in West Bengal: Agnimitra Paul
Agnimitra Paul vs Tapas Banerjee: Asansol turns key battleground ahead of Bengal assembly polls
Regime change in Bengal inevitable, TMC's repository of sins full: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated a change in West Bengal's government is certain. He pointed to economic decline and alleged syndicate raj and mafia rule in Asansol. Modi assured that the BJP government will bring development to Asansol and Durgapur. He also claimed Bengal leads in acid attack cases and pledged women's safety under BJP rule.
PM Modi addresses massive rally in West Bengal | Haldia | Asansol | Birbhum | Assembly Election 2026
West Bengal polls: PM to boost BJP campaign with three rallies
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three rallies at Haldia, Asansol and Suri in West Bengal on Thursday, April 9, to intensify the BJPs campaign for the state assembly polls. This will be his second visit to the state since the announcement of the poll schedule in mid-March. According to the PMs schedule shared Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi to sharpen BJP's Bengal campaign with three poll rallies on Thursday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three rallies in West Bengal on Thursday, visiting Haldia, Asansol, and Suri to intensify the BJP's campaign for the state assembly polls. This visit aims to consolidate support in areas of BJP gains and expand into TMC strongholds, focusing on themes of trust versus fear.
I-PAC, Nair Premises Searched in ED Probe on Coal Scam
The case originates from a November 2020 FIR registered by the CBI, which alleged a multi-crore coal pilferage racket linked to Eastern Coalfields Limited mines in the Kunustoria and Kajora areas near Asansol.
West Bengal polls: Coal economy, identity politics shape contest in Asansol Dakshin
Asansol Dakshin gears up for a crucial 2026 West Bengal assembly election. Key issues include the declining coal economy, illegal mining, and identity politics. The BJP aims to retain the seat, while the TMC seeks to regain ground. Land subsidence and demographic shifts also influence the electoral landscape.
BJPs Agnimitra Paul Accuses TMC of Anti-Hindu Politics in West Bengal
Kolkata, March 26: The political landscape in West Bengal is heating up with escalating accusations. Agnimitra Paul, the BJP MLA from Asansol South, has labeled the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as anti-Hindu, claiming they exploit the Muslim community solely for votes. This statement emerged during protests against alleged police interference in Ram Navami preparations in the ... Read more BJPs Agnimitra Paul Accuses TMC of Anti-Hindu Politics in West Bengal
EC Transfers 19 Senior Police Officers In Poll-bound West Bengal
Pranav Kumar was appointed the new CP of Asansol-Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman, Akhilesh Kumar Chaturvedi was named the CP of Howrah, Amit Kumar Singh was named the new CP of Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas, and Sunil Kumar Yadav was appointed the CP of Chandannagar in Hooghly district
West Bengal Election 2026: 10 Key Constituencies: West Bengal Assembly elections are announced. Key constituencies in Kolkata and surrounding areas are set for intense political contests. Bhabanipur, Nandigram, Ballygunge, Kolkata Port, Bhangar, Baruipur Paschim, Diamond Harbour, Tamluk, Asansol Dakshin, and Kharagpur Sadar are among the seats to watch.
Emailed Bomb Threat To WB Courts Sparks Panic, Spoils Proceedings
The email was sent to the top judges at the City Sessions Court in Kolkata, two district courts at Asansol and Durgapur in Burdwan West, Chinsurah and Arambagh Courts in Hooghly and Murshidabad district court at around 11 am.
BJP president Nitin Nabin visits West Bengal
Instead of visiting Kolkata, the BJP president chose Durgapur and Asansol in the south western part of the State. The region has a strong BJP presence and the partys performance in this part of the state is crucial in the upcoming assembly polls
Watch video of passenger train crashing into loaded truck at crossing in Jharkhands Deoghar
A major train accident was narrowly averted in Jharkhand's Deoghar district when the GondaAsansol Express collided with a truck at an open railway crossing. The incident injured two bikers and disrupted rail services for two hours. A committee has been formed to investigate the cause, with action promised against those responsible.
3 Killed After Coal Mine Collapses In West Bengal, Says BJP MLA
A coal mine collapsed in West Bengal's Asansol on Tuesday, leaving five people trapped under the debris.

