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TMCs Stronghold Falls in Shyampukur as BJP Secures Victory

Kolkata, May 5: The results for the highly anticipated Shyampukur seat in the West Bengal Assembly elections have been announced, marking a significant setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC). BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty has decisively defeated TMCs Shashi Panja. Chakraborty garnered 60,248 votes, winning by over 14,000 votes against Panja, who received 45,615 votes. This ... Read more TMCs Stronghold Falls in Shyampukur as BJP Secures Victory

BJPs decisive victory in Bengal, bags Assam, gets Puducherry with allies

Vijays TVK stars in TN blockbuster, UDF bags Kerala * People have shown faith in BJP, our party synonymous with good governance: PM KOLKATA/CHENNAI/ DELHI, May 4: Extending its saffron brushstroke in the east, the BJP was today set for a decisive win over the TMC in long elusive West Bengal and headed for another term in Assam while actor-politician Vijays TVK made a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu as the largest single party in terms of seats won or [] The post BJPs decisive victory in Bengal, bags Assam, gets Puducherry with allies appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BJP Candidate Samaren Dutta Ghosh Triumphs Over TMCs Soham by 10,185 Votes in Karimipur Assembly Seat

Kolkata, May 5: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP candidate Samaren Dutta Ghosh emerged victorious from the Karimipur Assembly seat, defeating TMCs Soham Chakraborty. Ghosh secured a total of 105,234 votes, while his closest rival, Soham, received 95,049 votes. The victory margin stood at 10,185 votes. This election saw a total of eight ... Read more BJP Candidate Samaren Dutta Ghosh Triumphs Over TMCs Soham by 10,185 Votes in Karimipur Assembly Seat

BJP crosses majority mark in West Bengal assembly

KOLKATA, May 4 : The BJP stormed past the majority mark in the West Bengal assembly on Monday, winning 156 seats and leading in 52 others, taking its overall tally to 208, according to the Election Commission. The halfway mark stands at 148 in the 294-member House, but with counting of votes currently underway for 293 seats as polling in Fata was countermanded, the majority mark dropped to 147. The BJP cut through the ruling TMCs traditional strongholds and expanded [] The post BJP crosses majority mark in West Bengal assembly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BJPs Arijit Bakshi Triumphs Over TMCs Braty Basu in Dum Dum Assembly Election

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Arijit Bakshi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 99,181 votes, defeating Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Braty Basu, who garnered 73,908 votes. The margin of victory was 25,273 votes. Meanwhile, CPI(M) candidate Mayukh Biswas received 20,576 votes. A total of nine ... Read more BJPs Arijit Bakshi Triumphs Over TMCs Braty Basu in Dum Dum Assembly Election

All India Secular Fronts Naushad Siddiqui Wins Bhangar Assembly Seat by Over 32,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 5: In a surprising turn of events during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Naushad Siddiqui of the All India Secular Front triumphed over TMC candidate Soukat Mulla by a margin of 32,088 votes. Siddiqui secured 126,555 votes, while Mulla garnered 94,467 votes. The BJPs Jayanta Gayan came in third with 30,177 votes. ... Read more All India Secular Fronts Naushad Siddiqui Wins Bhangar Assembly Seat by Over 32,000 Votes

TMCs Seuli Saha Secures Third Consecutive Victory in Keshpur

Kolkata, May 5: In a remarkable display of support, Seuli Saha of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has achieved a significant victory in the Keshpur (SC) assembly constituency during the West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026. Saha triumphed over BJPs Suvendu Samanta by a staggering margin of 50,105 votes, retaining her seat. She garnered a total ... Read more TMCs Seuli Saha Secures Third Consecutive Victory in Keshpur

Ashok Dinda Secures Victory in Moyna, West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully retained its hold on the crucial Moyna assembly seat in East Medinipur district, West Bengal. Former Indian cricketer Ashok Dinda has achieved a remarkable victory, winning this seat for the second consecutive time in the 2026 assembly elections. According to the Election Commission results, Dinda ... Read more Ashok Dinda Secures Victory in Moyna, West Bengal Elections

Tollywood Star Rudranil Ghosh Makes Waves in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 5: A significant political shift has occurred in the Shivpur assembly constituency of Howrah district, West Bengal. Tollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Rudranil Ghosh has ended the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with a remarkable victory. According to the Election Commission results, Ghosh secured a total of 89,615 ... Read more Tollywood Star Rudranil Ghosh Makes Waves in West Bengal Elections

BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant upset in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defeated the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the Purba Sthal South constituency of East Burdwan district. BJP candidate Pran Krishna Tapdar emerged victorious after a 20-round vote count, defeating senior TMC leader Swapan Debnath by a ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in East Burdwans Purba Sthal South Assembly Seat

Historic Victory for Rupa Ganguly in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant political shift, Rupa Ganguly, the candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a renowned actress, has achieved a remarkable victory in the high-profile Sonarpur Dakshin Assembly seat in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. This win marks the end of the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) ... Read more Historic Victory for Rupa Ganguly in West Bengal Elections

Historic Victory for BJP in Bidhannagar Assembly Seat, Sujit Bose Defeated by 37,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 5: A significant political shift has occurred in West Bengals high-profile Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) assembly seat. Dr. Shardavat Mukherjee, the BJP candidate and a renowned oncologist, has achieved a historic victory over TMCs veteran leader and minister, Sujit Bose. According to the Election Commission results, Dr. Mukherjee secured a total of 97,979 votes, ... Read more Historic Victory for BJP in Bidhannagar Assembly Seat, Sujit Bose Defeated by 37,000 Votes

BJP conquers Bengal, TVK wins the day in TN

Saffron party bags Assam; Left loses last bastion as Congress-led UDF emerges victorious in Kerala; NDA retains Puducherry New Delhi/Kolkata/Chennai: The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory in the state polls as the Election Commissions (EC) trends on Monday showed that the party has gone past []

BJP Claims Victory in Haripal Seat, Defeating TMCs Karabi Manna by 3,488 Votes

Kolkata, May 5: In a surprising turn of events in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a significant victory in the Haripal constituency, traditionally dominated by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). BJP candidate Madhumita Ghosh triumphed over TMCs Karabi Manna by a margin of 3,488 votes after 27 rounds ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in Haripal Seat, Defeating TMCs Karabi Manna by 3,488 Votes

TMCs Rathin Ghosh Wins in Madhyamgram with Record Voter Turnout

Kolkata, May 5: In the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has solidified its hold on the significant Madhyamgram constituency in North 24 Parganas district. TMC candidate Rathin Ghosh emerged victorious, defeating BJPs Anindya Banerjee by a margin of 2,399 votes. Ghosh received 95,995 votes, while Banerjee garnered 93,596 ... Read more TMCs Rathin Ghosh Wins in Madhyamgram with Record Voter Turnout

Prosenjit Bag Wins Jangipara Seat by Narrow Margin in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 5: In a closely contested battle during the West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026, Prosenjit Bag of the BJP secured the Jangipara seat in Hooghly district by a mere 862 votes. He defeated the TMC candidate, Snehasis Chakraborty, in a dramatic election outcome. After 24 rounds of counting, Prosenjit Bag garnered 102,409 votes, ... Read more Prosenjit Bag Wins Jangipara Seat by Narrow Margin in West Bengal Elections

BJPs Sukra Munda Triumphs in Bengals Mal Assembly Election

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sukra Munda has won the Mal Assembly seat in West Bengal. He defeated the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, Bulu Chik Baraik, by a margin of 15,492 votes. Sukra Munda received a total of 112,095 votes, while Bulu Chik Baraik garnered 96,603 votes. ... Read more BJPs Sukra Munda Triumphs in Bengals Mal Assembly Election

BJPs Bengal Blitz

Kolkata, May 4:In a mandate as sweeping as it is symbolic, the BJP on Monday scripted history by winning 202 seats to secure more than a two-thirds majority in the West Bengal assembly polls, ending the TMCs 15-year rule, and decisively shifting the states ideological and political centre of gravity. The verdict acquired added political drama and symbolic heft as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was defeated in the prestigious Bhabanipur seat by BJPs Suvendu Adhikari, capping a stunning turnaround after initial trends appeared to favour the TMC supremo. What began as tentative early leads soon hardened into a decisive wave, with the BJP winning 202 seats and leading in five, while the TMC trailed far behind, managing to win 73 and leading in eight seats, according to Election Commission data at 11.10pm. The scale, spread and speed of the BJP surge -breaching the halfway mark of 148 in the 294-member House well before counting reached its midpoint- pointed not merely to a change of guard but to a structural realignment in Bengal politics. For the first time since 1972, West Bengal appears set to be governed by a party that is also in power at the Centre -a shift with deep administrative and political implications. The result also marked the BJPs decisive breach of its last major eastern bastion, completing its saffron arc across 'Anga, Banga and Kalinga' (Bihar, Bengal and Odisha) and significantly altering the national political balance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the mandate, saying the Lotus blooms in West Bengal and that the party would work to fulfil the aspirations of the people. At the heart of the BJPs campaign was Modi himself, whose high-voltage rallies and direct voter connect made him the central face of the partys push in Bengal, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah functioned as the chief strategist -stitching together booth-level networks, candidate selection and social coalitions. The partys rise in Bengal has been neither sudden nor accidental. Since its 2019 Lok Sabha breakthrough, the BJP has treated the state not merely as another electoral target but as a political and ideological challenge. From a marginal vote share of around four per cent in 2011, the BJP surged to nearly 40 per cent in 2019 and then secured 77 seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, displacing the Left and Congress as the principal challenger to the TMC. Yet, converting that expansion into power had remained elusive until now. As counting progressed through the day, early leads consolidated into a near sweep. The BJPs advance cut across geographies -from north Bengal to Junglemahal to south Bengal, from border districts to industrial belt- indicating a statewide wave rather than region-specific gains. Seats such as Dinhata, Gosaba, Baghmundi, Bankura, Binpur and Nayagram pointed to deep inroads in tribal and rural belts, while gains in Asansol Dakshin, Durgapur Purba and other urban pockets reflected consolidation in industrial and semi-urban regions. Early wins in Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Monteswar, Bhatar, Medinipur and Asansol Dakshin reinforced the breadth of the surge. In contrast, the TMCs resistance appeared fragmented. District-level patterns pointed to a sharp erosion, with the TMC struggling to hold ground in several regions of north Bengal and Junglemahal. The vote share data underscored the depth of the shift. The BJPs vote share climbed to around 45 per cent from 38 per cent in 2021, while the TMCs dropped to nearly 40.94 per cent from 48 percent. A key point lay in the 177 constituencies where voter deletions had exceeded past victory margins -a latent factor that appears to have translated into a decisive political shift. In these seats, the BJP not only retained its earlier gains but also made significant inroads into TMC-held territories, suggesting a deeper realignment rather than a mere swing. The scale of the setback was also reflected in the fortunes of senior TMC leaders. At least 20 ministers were defeated, including Bratya Basu, Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Shashi Panja and Chandrima Bhattacharya. In Sabang, Bhunia, a multi-term winner, lost, while in Dinhata, Udayan Guha was defeated. In Kolkata, BJPs Purnima Chakraborty defeated state industry minister Shashi Panja, pointing to cracks even in urban bastions. For a party that had built its dominance on welfare delivery, centralised authority and booth-level control, the erosion appeared simultaneous across organisational layers. In a dramatic, high-stakes contest that mirrored the political theatre of Nandigram five years ago, Adhikari defeated Banerjee in Bhabanipur by 15,105 votes after all 20 rounds of counting, according to Election Commission data. I thank the people of Bhabanipur for voting for me and ensuring a margin of over 15,000 votes, Adhikari said after securing victory and collecting his winning certificate. The outcome was a replay of the 2021 Nandigram election, where Adhikari had unseated Banerjee in a fiercely fought battle that reshaped Bengals political narrative. Adhikari, once a close aide of Banerjee and a key architect of the TMCs rise in districts like East Midnapore, now emerges as a frontrunner in discussions over the chief ministerial face of the BJP government. Other names, including state president Samik Bhattacharya, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and Swapan Dasgupta, are also doing the rounds. The verdict represents a watershed moment for the BJP. From a marginal presence in Bengal in the late 1990s -aided initially by its alliance with the TMC -the party has now completed a steady climb to power and dismantled the very party that once facilitated its entry in the state, three decades ago. Politically, the Monday poll verdict reinforced the BJPs ability to dislodge entrenched regional forces. However, the mandate also brings challenges governing a politically polarised state, managing local leadership equations, and delivering on promises related to development, law and order and administrative reform. For the TMC, the verdict signals a structural rupture. After 15 years in power, the party faces the difficult transition from a dominant ruling force to an opposition formation, with anti-incumbency, corruption allegations, governance fatigue and organisational centralisation converging into a decisive setback. West Bengal, long defined by extended phases of single-party dominance, now appears to be entering a more competitive, bipolar political phase. For the BJP, Bengal is no longer a frontier; it is a governance test. For the TMC, the battle shifts from retaining power to reclaiming relevance. And for Bengal, the moment marks not just a change in government, but a reordering of its political landscape. NDA set to form Govt in Assam for 3rd straight term The ruling NDA is set to form the government in Assam for the third consecutive term after securing a two-thirds majority, with a record high of 102 seats in the 126-member assembly, while the Congress-led Opposition delivered its worst performance in recent times on Monday. The BJP, which contested 90 seats, won 82, while its allies -- the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), which contested 11 seats, and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which fought in 26 seats -- bagged 10 constituencies each. The saffron party secured a majority on its own for the first time in the state. It had won 60 seats in the previous two polls in 2021 and 2016. In the Opposition camp, the Congress, which contested 99 seats, won 19 constituencies, while the Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF and Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal secured two seats each, and the Trinamool Congress bagged one constituency. Raijor Dal, an opposition alliance partner, had contested 13 seats, while the other parties in the camp -- Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), CPI(M) and APHLC -- drew a blank. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma won the Jalukbari constituency for the sixth consecutive term, defeating Congress candidate Bidisha Neog by 89,434 votes. In a major blow to the Congress, its state president Gaurav Gogoi lost in Jorhat to veteran politician and sitting BJP MLA Hitendranath Goswami by 23,181 votes. Among the prominent BJP winners are ministers Ajanta Neog (Golaghat), Ranoj Pegu (Dhemaji), Pijush Hazarika (Jagiroad), Ashok Singhal (Dhekiajuli), Kaushik Rai (Lakhipur), Prashanta Phukan (Dibrugarh), Krishnendu Paul (Patharkandi) and Bimal Borah (Tingkhong). Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary won from Tamulpur constituency by defeating former BTC chief Pramod Boro of the UPPL. Sitting BJP MLAs Mrinal Saikia (Khumtai), Bhuban Pegu (Jonai), Rama Kanta Dewri (Morigaon), Rupak Sarmah (Nagaon-Batadraba), Paramanda Rajbongshi (Sipajhar), Utpal Borah (Gohpur), Biswajit Phukan (Sarupathar), Binod Hazarika (Chabua-Lahowal), Taranga Gogoi (Naharkatia), Bhaskar Sharma (Margherita), Rupjyoti Kurmi (Mariani) and Bhuban Gam (Majuli) also emerged victorious. AGP ministers Atul Bora and Keshav Mahanta retained their Bokakhat and Kaliabor constituencies, respectively, while first-timer Tapan Das won the Dimoria seat. Among the BPF candidates, cabinet minister Charan Boro retained his Mazbat constituency while the others who won are Maneswar Brahma (Baksa), Paniram Brahma (Sidli-Chirang), Thaneswar Basumatary (Manas), Rihon Daimary (Udalguri) and BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary's wife Sewli Mohilary from Kokrajhar. Prominent Congress candidates who won the polls are sitting MLAs Wajed Ali Choudhury (Birsing Jarua), Jakir Hussain Sikdar (Pakabetbari), Rekibuddin Ahmed (Chamaria) and Nurul Huda (Rupahihat). Other winners from the party include Aminul Haque Laskar (Sonai), Joy Prakash Das (Nowboicha), Tanzil Hussain (Samaguri), Asif Mohammad Nazar (Laharighat) and Aftabuddin Mollah (Jaleswar). AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal won from Binnakandi and his party member Mazibur Rahman from Dalgaon. Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi retained the Sibsagar seat, while another party member Mehboob Muktar won the Dhing seat and Trinamool Congress' Sherman Ali Ahmed won from Mandia. Among the prominent candidates who lost the polls are Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing assembly, Debabrata Saikia, Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Saikia, and former Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Ripun Bora. Among the 59 women who contested the polls, only six could manage to win, with four from the BJP, and one each from its allies AGP and BPF, while only one won from Congress. Polling in all 126 assembly constituencies in the state was held in a single phase on April 9 with 722 candidates in fray. UDF sweeps to power in Kerela Lotus blooms in 3 seats Kerala on Monday witnessed a sharp political reset as the state electors voted out the last Left government in the country, bringing back the Congress to the ruling saddle after a gap of 10 years, while the BJP broke through a long-standing electoral drought by winning three seats. The Congress-led UDF swept aside a decade of Left rule under Pinarayi Vijayan with a decisive Assembly victory, with the national party adding the third southern state to be ruled by it, in its kitty. The party is in power in Karnataka and Telangana. While Congress' vote share stood at 28.79 per cent, that of CPI (M) was 21.77 per cent. Congress ally IUML had a voteshare of 11.01 per cent. Apart from strong anti-incumbency against the government, the results of the April 9 polls also indicated a consolidation of support across sections of society in favour of the United Democratic Front, which had been in opposition to the Left dispensation for the past decade. The UDF won 102 seats, while the CPI(M)-headed LDF netted 35 seats, according to Election Commission data on counting of votes for 140 constituencies. The outcome also marked the absence of the Left from governance in any Indian state for the first time in five decades. The ire against the government was so strong that 13 ministers in the cabinet suffered defeat in the political tsunami unleashed by the UDF. Not only the Congress, but its key allies, including the IUML, the Kerala Congress also secured massive victory in the polls, which saw the complete erasure of the LDF in some key districts. At the same time, the LDF partners, including the CPI(M), lost many seats, while a key partner, Kerala Congress (M), was reduced to zero in a humiliating outcome in the polls. Top contenders for the Chief Minister's post, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, won their seats with comfortable margins, setting the stage for the next step in discussions on the post. Of the 21 cabinet members, only Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, P A Mohamed Riyas, K Rajan, G R Anil, K N Balagopal, P Prasad, and Saji Cherian emerged victorious. The ministers who lost the election included Veena George, M B Rajesh, O R Kelu, R Bindhu, J Chinchurani, P Rajeev, K B Ganesh Kumar, V N Vasavan, V Sivankutty, V Abdurahiman, Kadannappally Ramachandran A K Saseendran and Roshy Augustine. LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan also lost his sitting seat of Perambra in Kozhikode district. The BJP's bid to make strong inroads in Kerala dominated by UDF and LDF got a slight push with the party winning three seats-- Nemom and Kazhakoottam in Thiruvananthapuram district and Chathannoor in Kollam. BJP candidate from Chathannoor, B B Gopakumar, won by 4,398 votes. In Nemom, party state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar triumphed with a margin of over 3,000 votes, while former Union Minister V Muraleedharan won Kazhakoottam with a narrow margin. Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked the people of the state for their overwhelming support and vowed to work diligently towards building a better future for them. In a post on X, Vadra said, To all my brothers and sisters in Keralam, thank you for your faith and for your overwhelming support. The trust you have placed in us will be the UDF's guiding force as we work hard towards building a better future for each one of you. I sincerely hope that our gratitude to you will be evident each day of the next five years as we strive to fulfil our commitments to you with honesty and humility, she added. Reacting to the outcome, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal said the UDF's sweeping victory was a clear verdict against the arrogance, corruption, and nepotism of the CPI(M)-led government headed by CM Vijayan. Addressing a press conference, Venugopal said the outcome reflected public anger against what he termed 10 years of misrule by the Left government. He claimed that Vijayan's victory in his home constituency, Dharmadam, was only technical, alleging that the CM trailed the UDF candidate in the initial rounds of counting and failed to secure a majority in his own village. He just escaped. He suffered a setback even in his home turf. He was the only person who did not realise the people's mood in this election, Venugopal claimed. In a major political upset for the CPI(M), leaders who had revolted against the party just ahead of the polls and joined the UDF camp, including veteran leader G Sudhakaran, P V Kunhikrishnan and T K Govindan, breached the Left strongholds of Ambalappuzha, Payyannur and Taliparamba seats. CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan said the LDF would examine the reasons behind its defeat and take corrective measures. Speaking to reporters, Govindan said every aspect that led to the defeat would be analysed. He thanked LDF workers and the people who voted for the front. The LDF will evaluate and study the defeat, after which required corrections will be made. We expect the support of the people for it, he said. On defeats in traditional party strongholds, Govindan said the LDF had suffered a major setback across Kerala. We will carry out effective organisational work to correct the issues that led to the defeat, he said. BJP leader Chandrasekhar told reporters that as contended by him from the beginning his was an anti-CPI(M) election as the people were fed up with their corruption and alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala. Chandrasekhar said that right from the start of the election campaign, both the Congress and CPI(M) said that BJP will not get even one seat. He also said that he knew right from the beginning that the CPI(M) will not win this time, no matter what it does. Meanwhile, the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly will have 11 women MLAs, one less than in the previous House. The outgoing Assembly had 12 women legislators, a majority of them from the CPI(M). Vijay's TVK emerges giant slayer in Tamil Nadu Actor-politician Vijay's TVK on Monday created a record of sorts in the electoral history of Tamil Nadu and emerged as the single largest party by delivering a shock defeat to incumbent DMK and its president, Chief Minister MK Stalin in his Kolathur constituency, while the AIADMK was pushed to a distant third spot. This was the first time since 1967, when the first non-Congress government (DMK) came to power in the state, that a party other than the two Dravidian heavyweights emerged victorious in the hustings. Vijay and TVK have many firsts to their credit and the the party founder will be the first person from a minority religion -Christianity- to helm the state. While Vijay won from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, his party has netted 89 seats and was leading in 18 more and is on course to become the single largest party in the 234-member House. Elections were held on April 23 and the counting of votes done on Monday. Perhaps the biggest shock was CM Stalin being defeated by a margin of 8,795 votes in his Kolathur constituency by little known V S Babu, who was formerly with the DMK and an ex-MLA. More than 10 ministers including Geetha Jeevan and Ma Subramanian were defeated. Stalin had last tasted defeat in 1991. Even Deputy CM Udhayanidhi's prospects appeared dim for a while as he trailed behind the TVK nominee in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. Eventually, he won. As soon as it became clear that TVK was inching towards an unprecedented, huge win in its debut polls, party workers and supporters gathered in front of party office at Panaiyur here and burst firecrackers and distributed sweets. Also, Vijay's victory and often-repeated assurance of share in power to like-minded parties is expected to open a new chapter in the history of the state and TVK supporters expect the Congress (5), IUML (2), Left parties (4), VCK (2) and PMK (5) as well to offer support and have a share in power. Together such parties have won or leading in a total of 18 seats. TVK needs 118 seats to form government. This will the first time in Tamil Nadu that a party will assume power a little over two years after its founding. TVK has clocked nearly 35 per cent (34.92) vote share in its debut polls. The TVK was launched in February 2024. While the DMK has won 48 seats and is leading in 12 constituencies (24.20 per cent voteshare), AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami won by a record margin of 98,110 votes in his home segment of Edapadi in Salem district. The AIADMK has won 41 seats and is leading in six segments (21.25 per cent voteshare). While the party's seniors, including C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani won hands down, many others, such as former minister P Thangamani, suffered shock defeats. Interestingly, the TVK made heavy inroads in the AIADMK's bastion, western Tamil Nadu that includes Coimbatore, even as DMK emerged victorious in some seats. DMK President and outgoing Chief Minister Stalin took the defeat in his stride and said that his party bowed and accepted the people's verdict. He said he was truthful to all sections of people and had acted as per his conscience and also worked beyond his capacity for people's welfare. He asserted that his party, which worked well as the ruling party would from now on work well as the main opposition party. Stalin said in his public life, he had seen lot of victories and defeats as well and DMK's political journey will continue without any slackness. He said ideology is important rather than victories and defeats alone. AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami said that he accepts the people's verdict in the elections. In a statement here, he said, I express my gratitude to all the people, who rose up and performed their democratic duty in the assembly elections. Stating that the people were judges here, he said, Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the decision given by the people. He said, We will soon recover from this setback. Meanwhile, scores of tinsel town names, including 'superstar' Rajinikanth greeted Vijay on his poll show. National award winner Dhanush, musician Anirudh Ravichander and many others extended their greetings. Interestingly, among the TVK winners was actor-director Srinath, who defeated state minister P Geetha Jeevan in Thoothukudi. NDA retains Puducherry Riding a pro-incumbency wave, the AINRC-led NDA emerged victorious in the April 9 Puducherry Assembly elections, all set to form the government for a successive term. AINRC leader and Chief Minister N Rangasamy won from both the seats that he contested--Thattanchavady and Mangalam, even as the party won a total of 11 seats and was leading in one, according to latest Election Commission figures. Elections to 30 seats were held on April 9. The territorial assembly also has three nominated members to the House. NDA constituent BJP won from four seats while other coalition members--AIADMK and LJK, won from one seat each. Winners from BJP included party senior and incumbent minister A Namassivayam. The NDA's victory came on a day when actor Vijay-led TVK won in neighbouring Tamil Nadu and also emerged victorious from two seats in the UT. Puducherry, a tiny UT located about 160 km from Chennai, borders Tamil Nadu districts Cuddalore and Villupuram on either sides. Opposition DMK won five seats and Congress one. While the CM trounced Neyam Makkal Kazhagam rival E Vinayagam by 4441 votes in Thattanchavady, his pocket borough seat, Rangasamy emerged victorious in Managalam too, defeating DMK's SS Rangan by 7050 votes. This is not the first time that Rangasamy has sought to contest from two seats. He contested in Yanam and Thattanchavady in the 2021 Assembly polls. He however was trounced in Yanam and was successful in Thattanchavady. He may have to now vacate one of the seats. Key losers include former CM Ve Vaithilingam at the hands of Rangasamy. Time for change, not revenge: PM Modi As the BJP swept the assembly elections in West Bengal for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the state has been finally freed from fear and that it was a time for change, not revenge, as he appealed to all parties to shun the culture of political violence and focus on the future of the state. Addressing the jubilant party workers at the BJP headquarters after the win in assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, PM Modi said the Congress, TMC, and others had been punished severely for opposing the recent women's reservation bill. He said that the Samajwadi Party would also face the wrath of women very soon, in an apparent reference to the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. In his nearly 50-minute speech, the PM said the elections in West Bengal had been special this year, as earlier they were marred by violence, fear, and the death of innocent people. But this time the news was different as peaceful voting took place in West Bengal and for the first time, no one lost their life during voting, he said. As Bengal enters a new phase of change, I also want to make an earnest appeal to every political party in Bengal. Over the past decades in Bengal, countless lives have been ruined due to political violence. I firmly believe that this election culture of Bengal must change from today onwards. Today, when the BJP has won, the talk should not be of revenge, but of change; not of fear, but of the future, he said and urged the parties to end the vicious circle of violence. PM Modi said it was a special day in many ways as it heralds a bright future for the country. It is a day of trust in the great democracy of India, trust in the politics of performance, trust in the resolve of stability, trust in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat. I bow before the people of West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Keralam, he said at the victory celebration event where BJP President Nitin Nabin, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others, were present. PM Modi said on November 14 last year, when the Bihar election results came in, he told the BJP workers from this very spot that the Ganga flows onward from Bihar all the way to Ganga Sagar (in West Bengal). And today, with victory in West Bengal, from Gangotri (Uttarakhand) to Ganga Sagar (West Bengal), it is nothing but the lotus in full bloom. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal today, in these states surrounding Mother Ganga, there are BJP-NDA governments, he said. The PM said winning and losing are a natural part of democracy and politics, but the people of the five states have shown the world why the country is the mother of democracy. He said women's participation in this election had been exceptionally high and this was emerging as the brightest picture of Indian democracy. Women power is now rapidly progressing towards building a developed India. However, a few days ago, the Congress and its allies blocked this momentum of women's power. These anti-women parties prevented the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from being passed in Parliament. That is why I said a few days ago that parties opposing the women's reservation bill will have to face the wrath of women. Today, sisters and daughters have punished the Congress, TMC, and DMK, PM Modi said. He said the Congress had certainly benefited from the 10 years of misrule by the Left in Kerala, but expressed confidence that the mothers and sisters of Kerala will also definitely teach the Congress a lesson in the next elections. The Samajwadi Party, which has blocked women's reservation in Parliament, will also have to face the opposition of the women of Uttar Pradesh. No matter what the anti-women Samajwadi Party does, it will never be able to wash away its sins, the PM said. Referring to Assam, he said that along with the river Ganga, the Brahmaputra has also showered immense blessings upon the BJP, and the blessings of Maa Kamakhya have been with the party. The people of Assam have trusted the BJP-NDA for the third consecutive time, he said. PM Modi said that in 2021, the NDA put forward the vision of BEST Puducherry. The people of Puducherry trusted in the vision and blessed the alliance. I want to assure the youth and fishermen of Puducherry that we will keep working for your bright future. The prosperity of Puducherry is our resolve, he said. The PM said the BJP-NDA governments are in power in more than 20 states of the country. Our mantra is 'citizen is god'. We are dedicated to serving the people; therefore, the people are placing more and more trust in the BJP. The people are clearly seeing that where there is BJP, there is good governance. Where there is BJP, there is development, he said. PM Modi said that with the BJP's victory in West Bengal, the soul of Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee must be at peace now. I respectfully bow to the people of Bengal, the people of Assam, the people of Puducherry, and the people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala today; I salute them all. Today, I also heartily congratulate the countless workers of the BJP. Every small and big worker of the BJP has once again performed a miracle, has made the lotus bloom. You have created a new history, he said. After his speech, the PM held a meeting at the BJP headquarters with Nabin, Shah, Singh and former party chief J P Nadda. Result aftershocks to be felt all the way up to 2029: CM Omar Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday, while describing the stunning assembly election results in the West Bengal and the Tamil Nadu as political earthquakes, cautioned that their (results') aftershocks would be felt far and wide for a long time, probably all the way up to 2029. CM Omar shared this measured reaction on his personal X handle - where earlier in his instant first reaction, presumably also to the early trends vis--vis assembly election results, he actually created a flutter with his two-word tweet. Bloody hell!! was his ambiguous (the very first) tweet, which he posted with emoticons sharing an expression of disbelief on X handle at 11:01 am on Monday, May 4, 2026. Though the Chief Minister left ample scope for its (tweets) interpretations yet it was read directly in relation to the assembly election result trends by millions of his followers. By evening, CM Omars enigmatic two-word post had already garnered 1.8 million views and 23,200 plus likes. However, later, he posted a guarded post wherein he, probably hinting towards current cacophony that has crept in news bulletins, talked about his imagery of sane and sensible interpretation of the trends and results identifying them with those presented by ace veteran broadcaster Prannoy Roy. In the same post, he mentioned the after-effects of the political-earthquake that shook West Bengal and Tamil Nadu and their lingering impact to be experienced for a long time. Elections in India have always meant @PrannoyRoy7749 for sane, sensible interpretation of the trends & results and thats why today the screens in my office have been tuned to @DeKoderAI to watch the unfolding political earthquake in West Bengal & Tamil Nadu. The aftershocks of these results will be felt far & wide for a long time, probably all the way up to 2029, CM Omar posted. This post too had garnered 380,000 views 4900 plus likes by evening. Notably Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah, during media interactions in the past couple of days, had exuded confidence about the victory of TMCs Mamata Banerjee, even after the exit poll results, some of which had predicted her partys rout in West Bengal. As far as DMK was concerned, even the exit polls generally had not predicted the defeat of DMK. The NC is part of the INDIA bloc led by Congress. Trinamool Congress and DMK are also constituents of this alliance.

Bengal industry bodies hail BJP win, seek push for investments and industrial revival

KOLKATA, May 4: Industry bodies and trade associations on Monday congratulated the BJP on its stupendous performance in the West Bengal Assembly polls, and expressed hope that the new government would focus on industrialisation, infrastructure creation, investor-friendly policies and stronger Centre-State coordination to revive the states economic growth. In the elections to the 294-member West []

Trinamool ousted as BJP sweeps West Bengal

BJP retains strongholds in north and southwest Bengal and makes inroads in Trinamool bastions of Kolkata and adjoining districts; partys vote share touches 45.8%, the Trinamools drops to 40.8%

TMCs Rathin Ghosh Wins Madhyamgram Seat with Record Voter Turnout

Kolkata, May 5: In the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has solidified its grip on the crucial Madhyamgram constituency in North 24 Parganas district. TMC candidate Rathin Ghosh triumphed over BJPs Anindya Banerjee by a margin of 2,399 votes. Ghosh secured 95,995 votes, while Banerjee received 93,596 votes. ... Read more TMCs Rathin Ghosh Wins Madhyamgram Seat with Record Voter Turnout

BJPs Kaustav Bagchi Triumphs Over TMCs Raj Chakraborty in Barrackpur Seat

Kolkata, May 4: In an exciting contest for the Barrackpur assembly seat in North 24 Parganas district, BJP candidate Kaustav Bagchi secured a significant victory. Bagchi garnered 78,466 votes, defeating TMC candidate and sitting MLA Raj Chakraborty by a margin of 15,822 votes. Chakraborty received a total of 62,644 votes. Eight candidates, including Shambhu Das ... Read more BJPs Kaustav Bagchi Triumphs Over TMCs Raj Chakraborty in Barrackpur Seat

Kolkata streets turn saffron, Mamatas home deserted as BJP set for historic Bengal win

Chants of Jai Shri Ram replace Joy Bangla in State capital as TMC faces rout after 15 years

Suvendu defeats Mamata in Bhabanipur, replaying Nandigram script amid BJP surge

Kolkata, May 04: In a dramatic, high-stakes contest that mirrored the political theatre of Nandigram five years ago, BJPs Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her home turf Bhabanipur, delivering a blow to the Trinamool Congress amid a sweeping saffron surge across the state. Adhikari won by a margin of 15,105 votes, according to data available on the Election Commission website, capping a stunning turnaround in a contest where Banerjee had led comfortably in the early rounds. While Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in the outgoing assembly, bagged 73,917 votes, the CM secured 58,812 votes. I thank the people of Bhabanipur for voting for me and ensuring a margin of over 15,000 votes, Adhikari said after his victory in the high-profile constituency, and after holding the winning certificate. The result marks a virtual action replay of the 2021 Nandigram battle, where Adhikari had unseated Banerjee in a fiercely fought contest that redefined Bengals political narrative. In Bhabanipur, the chief minister had surged ahead by over 17,000 votes by the end of the seventh round, building what appeared to be a decisive cushion. However, the advantage steadily eroded through the subsequent rounds as Adhikari clawed back, narrowing the gap sharply before overtaking her in the final stages. By the 14th round, Banerjees lead had shrunk to under 4,000 votes, setting the stage for a tense finish. The BJP leader then edged ahead, consolidating his lead in the closing rounds to seal the contest. The seat witnessed intense drama throughout the day, with both leaders present at the counting centre at Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls High School, underscoring the high-voltage nature of the battle. As trends turned against her, Banerjee alleged large-scale irregularities in the counting process, launching a sharp attack on the Election Commission. Do you think this is a victory? It is an immoral victory. More than 100 seats have been looted. The Election Commission is the BJPs commission, she said. Claiming that the mandate had been manipulated, she alleged that one of her partys counting agents had been forced out and that she was pushed and berated inside the centre. There was no immediate response from the Election Commission or the BJP to the allegations. Adhikari, emerging from the counting centre after his victory, thanked the voters of Bhabanipur and said the mandate reflected a desire for change. The Bhabanipur result assumes added significance as it comes alongside a broader statewide trend that has put the BJP well past the majority mark, positioning it to form its first government in West Bengal. For the TMC, Banerjees defeat in her own constituency marks a major political setback, both symbolically and organisationally, raising questions about the partys grip over its traditional urban strongholds. For the BJP, Adhikaris victory not only reinforces his stature as the partys principal face in Bengal but also underscores the partys deepening inroads into territories long considered impregnable for the opposition. As the dust settles on a fiercely contested election, the Bhabanipur verdict is set to remain one of its defining moments a contest that began with a commanding lead, turned into a cliffhanger, and ended in a result that could reshape Bengals political trajectory.

Suvendu Adhikari Wins Nandigram Seat by Over 9,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 4: The election results for the Nandigram seat in West Bengal have been announced, with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari winning by a margin of over 9,000 votes against TMC candidate Pabitra Kar. According to the Election Commission of India, Adhikari secured 127,301 votes, while Kar received 117,636 votes. With these results, Nandigram has ... Read more Suvendu Adhikari Wins Nandigram Seat by Over 9,000 Votes

TMCs Firhad Hakim Triumphs in Kolkata Port Assembly Seat

Kolkata, May 4: The results for the Kolkata Port Assembly seat in West Bengal are in. Firhad Hakim of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured victory by a margin of 56,080 votes. With these election results, this seat has once again become a focal point in state politics, where TMC has maintained dominance for an ... Read more TMCs Firhad Hakim Triumphs in Kolkata Port Assembly Seat

Suvendu Adhikari Triumphs in Nandigram, Winning by Over 9,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 4: The election results for the Nandigram seat in West Bengal are in. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has emerged victorious, defeating TMC candidate Pabitra Kar by a margin of over 9,000 votes. According to the Election Commission of India, Adhikari secured 127,301 votes, while Kar received 117,636 votes. With these results, Nandigram has ... Read more Suvendu Adhikari Triumphs in Nandigram, Winning by Over 9,000 Votes

Mamata Banerjee Faces Defeat Again in Bhawanipur, Suvendu Adhikari Triumphs

Kolkata, May 4: The results for the Bhawanipur constituency in West Bengal are in, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost the election. BJPs Suvendu Adhikari defeated Banerjee by a margin of 15,105 votes. This marks the second time she has faced defeat at the hands of Adhikari. With the election results, Bhawanipur has once ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Faces Defeat Again in Bhawanipur, Suvendu Adhikari Triumphs

BJP Candidate Vijay Ojha Wins Jorasanko Seat by 5,797 Votes in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 4: In a thrilling electoral contest in West Bengals Jorasanko assembly seat, BJP candidate Vijay Ojha emerged victorious, defeating TMCs Vijay Upadhyay. Ojha secured a total of 52,868 votes, while his closest rival Upadhyay garnered 47,071 votes, resulting in a margin of 5,797 votes. Jorasanko is a general category assembly constituency that falls ... Read more BJP Candidate Vijay Ojha Wins Jorasanko Seat by 5,797 Votes in West Bengal Elections

Historic Victory for BJP in Shyampur as Actor Hiran Chatterjee Topples TMC Stronghold

Kolkata, May 4: A significant upset has occurred in the high-profile Shyampur Assembly constituency in Howrah district, West Bengal. BJP candidate and popular Tollywood actor Hiran Chatterjee has achieved a remarkable victory, dismantling the TMCs stronghold in the region. According to the Election Commission results, Hiran Chatterjee secured a total of 125,651 votes, defeating TMC ... Read more Historic Victory for BJP in Shyampur as Actor Hiran Chatterjee Topples TMC Stronghold

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Watch: Why voters shifted from TMC in West Bengal

BJPs growing influence in West Bengal, especially in border and south-west regions, reflects rising anti-incumbency against Trinamool Congress. Issues like joblessness, migration, Kolkata-centric development, and increasing religious polarisation have reshaped voter sentiment. Heres a breakdown of how the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as a strong alternative in the state.

KKR Star Sends Special Message As Vijay And TVK Sweep Tamil Nadu Election

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy took to social media to send a special message as Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), made a stunning debut in the Tamil Nadu elections.

BJP supporters raise slogans outside Mamata Banerjee`s residence in Kolkata

Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party gathered outside Mamata Banerjees residence in Kolkata, raising slogans as early counting trends showed the party leading significantly over the Trinamool Congress. Police later dispersed the crowd to maintain order amid rising political tensions

West Bengal: BJP workers gather all across the state in large numbers to celebrate party's lead

BJP workers celebrated across West Bengal as early election trends indicated a significant shift. Celebrations erupted in Kolkata and across the state, with supporters raising slogans. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a video message urging party workers not to leave counting centers. Early leads showed the BJP ahead in many constituencies, prompting celebrations and some confrontations.

Four killed, two injured as ambulance rams into stationary truck near Srikalahasti

Ambulance was carrying a patient from Kolkata to Bengaluru when it hit a truck from behind on the Tirupati-Naidupeta stretch of the national highway

TMC Faces Challenges as BJP Gains Ground in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 4: The counting trends from the West Bengal Assembly elections have sent significant ripples through the states political landscape. Initial reports indicate that the BJP is heading towards a commanding majority, raising concerns for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party, the TMC. A major point of discussion is the apparent fracture in ... Read more TMC Faces Challenges as BJP Gains Ground in West Bengal Elections

BJPs big lead triggers statewide celebrations in West Bengal with imminent power shift

Celebrations broke out among BJP workers across West Bengal, including at the party office in Kolkata

Madan Mitra Questions Election Integrity Amid Mixed Results in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 4: In the midst of ongoing vote counting in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Madan Mitra has raised serious concerns regarding the election process and its results. He stated that the current situation remains unclear, with mixed trends emerging from various regions. Speaking to a news agency, Mitra remarked, Nothing can be ... Read more Madan Mitra Questions Election Integrity Amid Mixed Results in West Bengal

West Bengal Election Commission Urges Citizens to Maintain Law and Order During Counting

Kolkata, May 4: The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, Manoj Agarwal, has urged citizens to refrain from taking the law into their own hands during the election counting process. He emphasized that in a democratic system, elections should be treated like a festival, similar to Durga Puja. In a press conference, Agarwal encouraged the ... Read more West Bengal Election Commission Urges Citizens to Maintain Law and Order During Counting

BJP Celebrates Election Gains in West Bengal with Festivities and Sweets

Kolkata, May 4: The atmosphere in West Bengal is electric following the Indian National Congress (BJP)s significant lead in the elections. Party workers across various regions are celebrating with great enthusiasm. In Kolkata, outside the BJP office, sweets like Kamala Bhog and Jhal Muri were distributed, accompanied by chants of Jai Shri Ram. A large ... Read more BJP Celebrates Election Gains in West Bengal with Festivities and Sweets

West Bengal Polls: BJP Crosses Majority Mark, Leads In 185 Seats; Mamata Ahead In Bhabanipur

KOLKATA, May 4: Signalling a potential political churn in West Bengal, a state long dominated by TMCs Mamata Banerjee, the BJP surged past the halfway mark on Monday, leading in 185 assembly seats against the TMCs 91 as counting progressed steadily, according to the Election Commission data. With the majority mark of 148 in the 294-member House breached in early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Partys momentum pointed to a possible breakthrough, while the ruling Trinamool Congress scrambled to close the [] The post West Bengal Polls: BJP Crosses Majority Mark, Leads In 185 Seats; Mamata Ahead In Bhabanipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Why BJP Fought So Hard For Bengal: A Clue In Kolkata's Arterial Road

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BJP Celebrates Early Trends Indicating Victory in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun celebrations following early trends indicating a majority in the West Bengal elections. Leaders and party workers have gathered at the BJP office in Salt Lake, Kolkata, to mark the occasion. BJPs Bengal in-charge, Mangal Pandey, stated that the trends are clear: the people of the ... Read more BJP Celebrates Early Trends Indicating Victory in West Bengal Elections

Victory For PM Modi: BJP Leaders Say People Of Bengal Have Voted For Change

KOLKATA, May 4: Exuding confidence about forming the next government in West Bengal, BJP leaders on Monday said people of the state have voted for change and in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP was leading in 171 seats against the TMCs 83 as counting progressed for 293 assembly segments, signalling a political shift in the state. Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari asserted that the BJP will form the next government in the state. Adhikari is seeking [] The post Victory For PM Modi: BJP Leaders Say People Of Bengal Have Voted For Change appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Bengal Polls: BJP Leads In 152 Seats, TMC In 81; Mamata Banerjee Ahead In Bhabanipur

KOLKATA, May 4: The BJP maintained a strong lead in West Bengal on Monday, surging ahead in 152 Assembly seats against the TMCs 81 as counting progressed steadily, signalling a potential political churn in a state long dominated by Mamata Banerjee and setting the stage for a high-stakes power shift. With the halfway mark of 148 in the 294-member House within striking distance, the BJPs early momentum pointed to a possible breakthrough, while the ruling TMC scrambled to close the [] The post Bengal Polls: BJP Leads In 152 Seats, TMC In 81; Mamata Banerjee Ahead In Bhabanipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

TMC Struggles in Bengal Elections as BJP Leads in Four Districts

Kolkata, May 4: Significant shifts are emerging in the counting trends of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. Among the 293 seats being counted, four districts show no signs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) making any gains. The districts where TMC appears to be struggling are Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri in North Bengal, along with Jhargram ... Read more TMC Struggles in Bengal Elections as BJP Leads in Four Districts

Kolkata Police bans 'victory processions, rally, or public celebration' on May 4 for Bengal votes counting day

Kolkata Police has banned victory processions and public celebrations on May 4, the day of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 counting. This restriction aims to ensure public order and a smooth counting process. Processions will only be allowed from May 5 onwards with prior permission. Violators will face legal action. The order will be widely publicized.

Kunal Ghosh Confident of TMC Victory in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 4: Kunal Ghosh, the Trinamool Congress candidate from the Beleghata assembly constituency, has expressed confidence in the partys success in the West Bengal elections. He stated that the people of Bengal are praying for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees victory and are blessing the party. When asked about the initial trends, Ghosh remarked, We ... Read more Kunal Ghosh Confident of TMC Victory in West Bengal Elections

Election Trends: Saffron Rise In East With BJP Set To Bag Prized WB And Assam, Vijays TVK Smashes Through TN

KOLKATA/CHENNAI, May 4: The BJP was forging a possible victory path in West Bengal with leads in 109 seats against the ruling TMCs 63 and surging ahead in Assam while actor-politician Vijays TVK was set for a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, ahead in 103 seats, leaving the ruling DMK in number three position, according to trends on the Election Commission website. As votes were counted for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, the east [] The post Election Trends: Saffron Rise In East With BJP Set To Bag Prized WB And Assam, Vijays TVK Smashes Through TN appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Bengal Polls: BJP Leads In 111 Seats, TMC In 69; Mamata Ahead In Bhabanipur

Kolkata, May 4: The BJP gained early lead in West Bengal on Monday, surging ahead in 111 Assembly seats against the TMCs 69 as counting gathered pace, signalling a possible outcome that could reshape the states political landscape following a high-stakes and tightly fought electoral battle. The early numbers suggest a geographically split mandate in the making with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pushing ahead in border, tribal and industrial regions, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) holds ground in parts [] The post Bengal Polls: BJP Leads In 111 Seats, TMC In 69; Mamata Ahead In Bhabanipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Mamata Banerjee leading over Suvendu by 1,996 votes in Bhabanipur

Kolkata, May 4: West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee was leading over her nearest BJP rival Suvendu Adhikari by 1,996 votes in the Bhabanipur assembly constituency after the first round of counting on Monday, according to the Election Commission data. Banerjee secured 3,666 votes, while Adhikari polled 1,670 in the initial round. Counting of votes for the high-stakes West Bengal assembly elections was underway, amid tight security arrangements across centres in the state.

BJPs Suvendu Adhikari Takes Early Lead Over Mamata Banerjee in Bhawanipur

Kolkata, May 4: Early trends from the counting of votes in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections indicate that BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has gained an initial lead over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhawanipur constituency. Adhikari was ahead in the first hour of counting, setting the stage for an exciting contest. Once a ... Read more BJPs Suvendu Adhikari Takes Early Lead Over Mamata Banerjee in Bhawanipur

BJP Leads in Early Trends for Jhargram Seat in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 4: In the early trends of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in the Jhargram seat, according to initial figures from the Election Commission. By 9:30 AM, BJP candidate Lakshmikant Sahu had secured over 900 votes, while his rival from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mangal Saren, was ... Read more BJP Leads in Early Trends for Jhargram Seat in Bengal Elections

Bengal Polls: BJP Leading In 8 Seats, TMC In 2; BGPM Ahead In Kalimpong

KOLKATA, May 4: The BJP was leading in eight assembly constituencies while the TMC was ahead in two, according to early trends available on the Election Commission website, as counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections was underway on Monday. The Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM), an ally of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the Darjeeling hills, was leading in Kalimpong. As per EC data, BJP candidate Lakshmi Kanta Sau was leading in Jhargram with 5,156 votes, ahead [] The post Bengal Polls: BJP Leading In 8 Seats, TMC In 2; BGPM Ahead In Kalimpong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Not Victory Rallies Will Be Allowed After Announcement Of Results In Bengal: EC Official

KOLKATA, May 4: No rallies celebrating the victory of candidates will be allowed anywhere in West Bengal on Monday, a senior official of the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office said. The official also said the poll panel is looking into complaints that agents of different parties were unable to reach counting centres. No rallies celebrating wins of candidates following the announcement of results will be allowed anywhere in the state today, special observer Subrata Gupta told reporters. We are looking [] The post Not Victory Rallies Will Be Allowed After Announcement Of Results In Bengal: EC Official appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Srikalahasti: Four Killed As Ambulance Hits Stationary Lorry On Highway

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BJP Claims Victory in West Bengal Elections Under Modis Leadership

Kolkata, May 4: Ahead of the vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asserted its claim to form a government with a clear majority in the state. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul stated that a new dawn is set to emerge in West Bengal under Prime Minister Narendra Modis ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in West Bengal Elections Under Modis Leadership

BJP Claims Victory in Bengal Elections Under Modis Leadership

Kolkata, May 4: Ahead of the vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed it will form a government with a full majority in the state. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul stated that a new dawn is set to emerge in West Bengal under the leadership of Prime Minister ... Read more BJP Claims Victory in Bengal Elections Under Modis Leadership

Mamata Banerjee Urges Vigilance Amid Allegations of Power Cuts in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 4: West Bengal is gearing up for the counting of votes on Monday following an intense assembly election. Ahead of the counting process, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to the social media platform X to rally her party workers. She urged them to stay alert, monitor the situation, remain awake throughout the night, ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Urges Vigilance Amid Allegations of Power Cuts in West Bengal Elections

Strongrooms, counting centres become triple-security fortresses across Kolkata

BENGAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2026 KOLKATA: Strong rooms across West Bengal have been placed under a multi-layered security blanket ahead of the counting of votes for the Assembly elections on Sunday, with heightened political rhetoric of EVM tampering by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) adding to the tension on the ground. Over 1,500 security personnel have been []

IPL 2026: KKR Beat SRH By 7 Wickets As Raghuvanshi Anchors Chase

A composed chase led by a young batter and backed by a disciplined bowling effort helped Kolkata Knight Riders secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, May 3.

Kolkata Port Assembly election result 2026: Firhad Hakim vs Rakesh Singh vs Aquib Gulzar vs Faiyaz Ahmad Khan, who is winning?

Kolkata Port constituency faces a close contest as Firhad Hakim seeks a third term amid a significant voter decline. A sharp drop in electorate numbers has sparked concerns over revised voter rolls, with opposition parties alleging deletions. Civic issues and the integrity of the electoral process are key campaign themes.

VVPAT Slips Found in West Bengal Ahead of Counting Day

Kolkata, May 4: Just hours before the counting of votes for 293 assembly seats in West Bengal, VVPAT slips were discovered near a petrol pump in Subhash Nagar, Nilganj, under the Madhyagram assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas. This discovery came after a Trinamool Congress worker and a BJP candidate shared photos and videos of ... Read more VVPAT Slips Found in West Bengal Ahead of Counting Day

Election Commission Appoints 432 Counting Supervisors Ahead of West Bengal Vote Counting

Kolkata, May 4: The Election Commission has appointed a significant number of counting supervisors to ensure a smooth vote counting process for the West Bengal Assembly elections. This decision comes just a day before the counting begins. Counting will commence at 8 AM on Monday for the states 293 assembly seats. The Election Commission aims ... Read more Election Commission Appoints 432 Counting Supervisors Ahead of West Bengal Vote Counting

Election Countdown: BJP Ready for Results in West Bengal, Says Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, May 4: As the vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections approaches, political tensions are rising. Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly and BJP candidate, stated that his party is fully prepared for the election results. In a conversation with reporters, Adhikari remarked, All arrangements have been made ... Read more Election Countdown: BJP Ready for Results in West Bengal, Says Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Election Counting to Be Transparent and Secure, Says Chief Electoral Officer

Kolkata, May 4: Ahead of the assembly election results in West Bengal, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal provided detailed preparations on Sunday. He assured that the counting process would be conducted in a completely transparent and secure manner. The counting of votes will commence at 8 AM on Monday, he announced during a press ... Read more West Bengal Election Counting to Be Transparent and Secure, Says Chief Electoral Officer

Two held for firing at BJP leaders house in Bengal

KOLKATA, May 3: A day before the counting of votes for the West Bengal assembly elections, two persons were arrested on Sunday for allegedly being involved in a firing incident outside the residence of a BJP leader in North 24 Parganas district, police said. BJP leader Kundan Singh lodged a police complaint, alleging that a []

KKR snap SRHs winning streaks

Chakravarthy (3-36), Narine (2-31) star in their 11-run victory Hyderabad: A resurgent Varun Chakravarthy and milestone man Sunil Narine were instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders comprehensive seven-wicket victory that snapped Sunriser Hyderabads five-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League, here on Sunday. After Chakravarthy (3/36) and Narine (2/31) played major roles in bowling out []

PM IS COMPROMISED: Indian Youth Congress takes protest to IPL match in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:Workers of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) staged a demonstration inside the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday during the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), holding up placards reading PM is compromised in a coordinated flash protest targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rows of IYC workers in 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 .

IPL points table: GT draw level with RCB as KKR stay alive in playoff race

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad, ending their winning streak. Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings, tightening the mid-table battle. Punjab Kings lead the table. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans are clustered with 12 points. Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals are in the mid-table. Kolkata Knight Riders remain in contention.

SRH Coach Daniel Vettori Dissects Problem After KKR Loss, Namedrops Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori on Sunday said losing wickets at crucial times hampered their strategies against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 match on Sunday.

Chakravarthy, Narine shine as KKR snap SRHs 5-match winning streak

Hyderabad: A resurgent Varun Chakravarthy and milestone man Sunil Narine were instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders comprehensive seven-wicket victory that snapped Sunrisers Hyderabads five-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League, here on Sunday, May 3. After Chakravarthy (3/36) and Narine (2/31) played major roles in bowling out SRH for 165 in 19 overs, KKR 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 .

Sweet ending: Modishree, Joy Bangla desserts flavour Bengals result-day anticipation

Kolkata: Fish, jhalmuri and regional identity became unlikely symbols in the TMC-BJP fight for over a month. With Bengal now all agog for the EVMs to open on Monday, May 4, the state looks to cap off the bitterly fought battle with sweets drenched in the hues of every political party. From saffron-coloured Modishree and 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 .

IPL 2026: Raghuvanshis 59, Varuns Three-for Help KKR Beat SRH By Seven-wicket

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a fine knock of 59 runs as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chased down a small target of 166 runs in just 18.2 overs and won the match by seven wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. Earlier, Varun Chakaravarthy picked three wickets and led a strong bowling effort as KKR bowled out SRH for 165 in 19 overs. Chasing a modest total, KKR had a slow start with openers Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen taking time to assess the conditions, managing just 14 runs in the first two overs. Rahane broke the early pressure in the third over with a six off Eshan Malinga. Allen then counter-attacked in the next over, taking on Pat Cummins with two sixes and two fours in a single over. However, his aggressive innings was cut short when he was caught at deep mid-wicket by Heinrich Klaasen. Allen, who replaced Tim Seifert in the playing XI, scored a quick 29 off 13 balls, including three fours and two sixes. After Allens dismissal, Rahane took charge of anchoring the innings, while Raghuvanshi played freely at the other end. The youngster looked confident and attacked the bowlers, hitting two sixes off Eshan Malinga in the final over of the powerplay as KKR reached 71/1 after six overs. The duo then stitched together a crucial partnership, rotating the strike well and picking up boundaries at regular intervals without taking unnecessary risks. Their steady approach kept the scoreboard moving as KKR reached 105/1 at the halfway mark of the chase. Raghuvanshi showed great composure and maturity during his innings and brought up his half-century off 39 balls, guiding KKR closer to the target. SRH finally managed to break the 84-run stand in the 15th over when Sakib Hussain, introduced as an impact substitute, dismissed Rahane with a short delivery. The KKR skipper was caught at square leg by Smaran Ravichandran after scoring a steady 43 off 36 balls, which included four boundaries and a six. Raghuvanshis impressive innings came to an end in the 17th over when he attempted a big shot off Shivang Kumar but was dismissed for 59 off 47 balls. His knock was laced with five fours and two sixes. Despite losing both set batters towards the end, KKR remained in control of the chase. Rinku Singh and Cameron Green applied the finishing touches, guiding the team home with 10 balls to spare and sealing an easy victory for Kolkata. Batting first, SRH began aggressively with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma attacking from the first over. Head dominated early, hitting multiple boundaries, while Abhishek supported him with quick runs. SRH raced to 71/1 in the powerplay, putting KKR under pressure. KKR got their first breakthrough when Kartik Tyagi dismissed Abhishek for 15. However, Head continued his attacking approach and brought up a quick fifty off just 22 balls. His innings came to an end at 61 off 28 balls when he was caught in the deep, giving KKR a much-needed breakthrough. The momentum shifted after that as KKRs bowlers tightened their grip. Cameron Green removed Heinrich Klaasen, who scored 11, with Rovman Powell taking a good catch in the deep. Varun then struck twice, removing Smaran Ravichandran and Aniket Verma, triggering a collapse. Ishan Kishan tried to hold the innings together with 42 runs off 29 balls, but wickets kept falling at the other end. Sunil Narine dismissed Kishan and also reached 200 IPL wickets during the process. The momentum shifted after that as KKRs bowlers tightened their grip. Cameron Green removed Heinrich Klaasen, who scored 11, with Rovman Powell taking a good catch in the deep. Varun then struck twice, removing Smaran Ravichandran and Aniket Verma, triggering a collapse. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 165/10 runs in 19 overs (Travis Head 61, Ishan Kishan 42; Varun Chakaravarthy 3-36, Kartik Tyagi 2-30, Sunil Narine 2-31) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders 169/3 in 18.2 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 59, Ajinkya Rahane 43; Sakib Hussain 1-17, Shivang Kumar 1-31) by seven wickets. Article Source: IANS

IPL 2026: Raghuvanshi, Spinners Fire KKR To 7-Wicket Win Over SRH

The promising Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59) made a well-paced fifty as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets

KKR Back In IPL 2026 Playoffs Race? What Win Against Sunrisers Hyderabad Means For Ajinkya Rahane And Co

Kolkata Knight Riders received a massive boost in the IPL 2026 Playoffs race as the Ajinkya Rahane-led side registered a comfortable 7-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'We Tried To Stick In The Game': Powell On KKRs Fightback After SRH's Good Start

Kolkata Knight Riders: All-rounder Rovman Powell credited Kolkata Knight Riders disciplined bowling and sharp fielding effort after they bowled out Sunrisers Hyderabad for 165 in 19 overs, while also highlighting the importance of executing plans against SRHs strong top order. We know they are very good with the top 3-4 batters. Our plans were to put pressure on them. They got away from us, but we tried our best to stick with the game, Powell said after the innings. SRH had raced to a strong start with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma attacking early, helping the hosts reach 71/1 in the powerplay. Head led the charge with a quickfire 61 off 28 balls, putting KKR bowlers under pressure in the initial overs. However, KKR fought back through their spin attack, with Varun Chakaravarthy turning the game around in the middle overs. The mystery spinner picked up three key wickets, including that of Head, to derail SRHs momentum. Our spinners are our strength. Good to see Chakaravarthy back among the wickets. Always knew he would come good at some point in the competition, Powell added. The turning point came when Powell himself pulled off a stunning catch in the deep to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen, who was looking dangerous. Klaasen managed only 11 runs before being sent back. Reflecting on the catch, Powell explained his positioning and approach in the field. Those things happen when you have good hands. When you have good hands, you just need to get close to the ball, and it will stick more often than not. The funny thing is when you're fielding in those positions, and the field is a little big, you have to come off the rope a little bit. I was about 5-10 meters off the boundary. I didn't want it to go over my head, and I also didn't want him to just hit the ball and push two. So I come off a little bit and ensure that I give myself enough time to run back and take the catch, he said. KKR continued to chip away with wickets as Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi picked up two wickets each, while Ishan Kishan top-scored for SRH with 42 off 29 balls. Powell also underlined the importance of fielding in supporting the bowlers on a good batting surface. We always talk about using our fielding to help our bowlers. As they hit the ball in the air, hit the ball to the fielder, we have to take those catches because the wickets are very good. KKR continued to chip away with wickets as Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi picked up two wickets each, while Ishan Kishan top-scored for SRH with 42 off 29 balls. Also Read: Live Cricket Score KKR eventually bundled out SRH for 165 in 19 overs, recovering well after the early onslaught to put themselves in a strong position in the match. Article Source: IANS

Congress Emerges as Potential Alternative in Bengal, Says Shubhankar Sarkar

Kolkata, May 3: Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly election results, Congress state president Shubhankar Sarkar made significant statements regarding EVMs, strongroom security, and the future of politics. He asserted that there is no room for the BJP in Bengal, claiming they will not form a government. In an interview, Sarkar stated, In the coming ... Read more Congress Emerges as Potential Alternative in Bengal, Says Shubhankar Sarkar

IPL 2026: When And Where To Watch MI Vs LSG, Know All Details

Lucknow Super Giants: A struggling Mumbai Indians will face fellow bottom-placed side Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, with both teams desperate to revive their fading playoff hopes. Placed ninth on the table, MI have managed just two wins from nine matches and come into the contest on the back of three consecutive defeats, including a heavy eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in their recently concluded game. LSG, who sit at the bottom, have also registered two wins but from eight outings, and are reeling from five straight losses, their latest being a Super Over heartbreak against Kolkata Knight Riders. Mumbais campaign has been hampered by inconsistent performances from key players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and skipper Hardik Pandya, whose leadership has also come under scrutiny. The absence of Rohit Sharma due to a hamstring injury has further dented their stability, leaving the side with little margin for error going forward. Lucknow, led by Rishabh Pant, have struggled primarily due to repeated batting failures despite commendable efforts from their bowlers. In their previous outing, a strong spell by Mohsin Khan went in vain, while a questionable Super Over decision involving Nicholas Pooran proved costly. Historically, Lucknow have held the upper hand, winning six of the eight encounters between the two sides, including two victories at the Wankhede. With both teams languishing at the bottom, Mondays clash could prove decisive in determining whether either side can keep their playoff aspirations alive. When: May 4, Monday, 7:30 PM IST Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Where to watch: The MI vs LSG match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Squads: Where to watch: The MI vs LSG match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan Article Source: IANS

IPL 2026: Varun Spins Web As KKR Bowl Out SRH For 165 Despite Fiery Start

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Varun Chakaravarthy led a strong bowling effort as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowled out Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for 165 in 19 overs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, despite a blazing start from the openers. Batting first after winning the toss, SRH got off to a flying start with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head attacking from the very beginning. KKR opened with Sunil Narine, but the move did not work as SRH collected nine runs from the first over. Travis Head then took charge in the second over, hitting Vaibhav Arora for four boundaries, while Abhishek rotated the strike well. SRH raced to 37 runs by the end of the third over. KKR got their first breakthrough in the fourth over when Karthik Tyagi dismissed Abhishek Sharma for 15 off 10 balls. The left-hander hit a four and a six before getting caught at mid-wicket. Head continued his aggressive approach, smashing three consecutive fours off Cameron Green in the next over. Ishan Kishan also joined the attack, hitting a four and a six in the final over of the powerplay as SRH reached 71/1 after six overs. Head brought up his fifty in just 22 balls with a six off Varun Chakaravarthy. However, KKR slowly started to apply pressure, with Vaibhav conceding just five runs in the next over. Kishan tried to keep the momentum going with two boundaries off Varun, but Head was dismissed soon after. He was caught at deep mid-wicket by Cameron Green while attempting another big shot. Head scored a quick 61 off 28 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes. KKR tightened their grip further when Cameron Green dismissed Heinrich Klaasen, who managed only 11 runs off eight balls, thanks to a fine catch by Rovman Powell. Debutant Smaran Ravichandran failed to make an impact and was dismissed by Varun while trying to go for a big shot. Varun struck again in his next over, removing Aniket Verma as SRH began to lose wickets quickly. Ishan Kishan held one end and kept scoring, but his innings ended on the last ball of the 16th over when Sunil Narine claimed his wicket, also reaching 200 IPL wickets in the process. Kishan scored 42 off 29 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. The collapse continued as Pat Cummins was dismissed by Anukul Roy, who took a good return catch. Vaibhav Arora then removed Shivam in the next over. Kartik Tyagi wrapped up the innings by dismissing Harshal Patel in the 19th over. The collapse continued as Pat Cummins was dismissed by Anukul Roy, who took a good return catch. Vaibhav Arora then removed Shivam in the next over. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 165/10 runs in 19 overs (Travis Head 61, Ishan Kishan 42; Varun Chakaravarthy 3-36, Kartik Tyagi 2-30, Sunil Narine 2-31) against Kolkata Knight Riders. Article Source: IANS

KKR Star Sunil Narine Becomes 1st Player In IPL History To Achieve Humongous Feat vs SRH

Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) star spinner Sunil Narine took his 200th wicket in IPL, creating a major first in the process.

Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes the first overseas player to...

Sunil Narine achieved a historic milestone, becoming the third bowler and first overseas player to claim 200 IPL wickets. His crucial spell, alongside Varun Chakravarthy's, spearheaded Kolkata Knight Riders' remarkable comeback against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After a blazing start by SRH, KKR's spinners triggered a dramatic collapse, restricting the opposition to 165.

Nitish Reddy Committed to Giving His All for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 3: Despite being sidelined due to illness, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy emphasized the importance of adapting to circumstances and prioritizing the teams success. The 22-year-old was unable to participate in the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday. In his absence, SRH gave a debut opportunity to ... Read more Nitish Reddy Committed to Giving His All for Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2026: PV Sindhu Attends SRH Vs KKR Match With Husband

Olympic Champion Chen Yu Fei: India's star badminton player PV Sindhu recently attended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Sunday. Commonwealth gold medalist Sindhu was accompanied by her husband Venkata Datta Sai. The couple was donning orange colour dress and was seen supporting the home team Sunrisers Hyderabad along with the franchise owner Kavya Maran. Sindhu recently took part in the Uber Cup, where India's campaign ended after a defeat to China in their final Group A fixture. India came up with a spirited performance against China but could not avoid a 0-5 loss. Facing a must-win situation to stay in the hunt for a quarterfinal berth, former world champion PV Sindhu returned to play the first singles and had her chances against world no 2 Wang Zhi Yi. Sindhu led Wang for most of the third game and even opened up an 18-12 lead in the decider. The Chinese then took seven consecutive points to take the lead and wrapped up the match a couple of points later. India's other two singles players - Isharani Baruah and Devika Sihag - also built pressure on their much fancied Chinese opponents but could not carve out a win. Isharani lost to former Olympic Champion Chen Yu Fei 20-22, 13-21, while Devika went down 21-19, 17-21, 10-21 against Xu Wen Jing. India's scratch women's doubles combination of Tanisha Crasto and Kavipriya Selvam raised hopes of winning a point when they took the opening game against Luo Xu Min and Zhang Shu Xian, but ended on the losing side of a 10-21, 21-12, 21-19 score line. Isharani lost to former Olympic Champion Chen Yu Fei 20-22, 13-21, while Devika went down 21-19, 17-21, 10-21 against Xu Wen Jing. Also Read: Live Cricket Score KKR have also made two changes as Finn Allen and Manish Pandey comes in place of Tim Seifert and Ramandeep Singh. Article Source: IANS

Bengal woman gets rape threat for sharing anti-BJP post, confronts man

Kolkata: A woman in West Bengal confronted a man who sent her rape threats for sharing a social media post that said no vote to BJP. A video circulating online showed the woman asking the man to read the abusive comment out loud. The comment read, It wouldve been better if you were raped, then 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 .

IPL 2026 Live: Varun Chakaravarthy Shows True Mettle, Grabs 3rd Wicket vs SRH

SRH vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Kolkata Knight Riders have got their fourth wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad as Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Ravichandran Smaran for 4.

'Rinku's Return To Form Has Been Brilliant To Watch': Watson

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson believes that vice-captain Rinku Singhs return to form has come as a major boost for the team, with the middle-order batter delivering a match-winning 83 off 53 balls in the previous game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to guide his side to victory. Watson praised Rinkus innings, calling it brilliant to watch, while underlining the importance of building support around him in the batting unit ahead of their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). We've played nicely in the last couple of games. Our bowling has been very good in the last couple of games. Our batting, there's been some very good things. Rinku Singh's coming to form has been brilliant to watch. We just need a couple of other guys to put their hands up today, Watson told broadcasters ahead of the match against SRH. The former Australia all-rounder also sounded optimistic about the playing conditions, hinting at a batting-friendly surface. We've played nicely in the last couple of games. Our bowling has been very good in the last couple of games. Our batting, there's been some very good things. Rinku Singh's coming to form has been brilliant to watch. We just need a couple of other guys to put their hands up today, Watson told broadcasters ahead of the match against SRH. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Speaking of the match, SRH have won the toss and opted to bat first. KKR have made two changes to their team with Finn Allen and Manish Pandey coming in place of Tim Seifert and Ramandeep Singh. Article Source: IANS

Veteran KKR Star Achieves Unique Feat. Only Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Have Done It

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Manish Pandey became the third cricketer to play at least one match in every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'I Just Want To Give 100 Percent For The Team': Nitish Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has emphasised the importance of adaptability and a team-first mindset, saying that he is ready to give his 100 percent for the side even as he misses the ongoing clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to illness. Smaran Ravichandran is making his debut for SRH in place of the 22-year-old. Reiterating his commitment to the team, the all-rounder made it clear that personal milestones take a backseat to collective success. For me, it's about what the team needs from me. I just want to give 100 percent. There are no individual goals for me like scoring this many runs or taking these many wickets. In any situation, whatever the team requires from my side, that's what I want to do, Reddy told broadcasters ahead of the match. Reddy acknowledged that SRHs aggressive brand of cricket does not always guarantee success but stressed the need for experienced players to step up in challenging situations. Every match doesn't go in our way. The brand of cricket we play is aggressive. Sometimes it might fail. In those situations, it's me, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil, and Aniket, we have to step in there and put on a good score, he said. Reddy also heaped praise on the younger bowlers like Sakib Mahmood and Praful Hinge in the squad, highlighting their fearlessness and ability to surprise opponents with fresh approaches. Every match doesn't go in our way. The brand of cricket we play is aggressive. Sometimes it might fail. In those situations, it's me, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil, and Aniket, we have to step in there and put on a good score, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Nitish Reddy has emerged as a crucial player for SRH in IPL 2026, delivering significant all-round performances, including a player-of-the-match 39 off 24 balls and 2/17 against KKR in their previous encounter. He has scored 193 runs in 9 matches and also taken six wickets. Article Source: IANS