Kolkata's Rashbehari constituency faces a heated election battle. Trinamool Congress MLA Debasish Kumar is up against Bharatiya Janata Party's Swapan Dasgupta. The TMC holds the seat, but the BJP aims to win. Key issues include infrastructure development and welfare schemes. The election is scheduled for April 29. Counting of votes will take place on May 4.
ECI imposes 48-hour dry day restrictions in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ahead of polling
In preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has announced a ban on alcohol sales in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, introducing dry days leading up to polling and during vote counting. Authorities are mandated to enforce these restrictions rigorously, promoting a fairer and more tranquil voting atmosphere.
West Bengals Investment Climate Under Scrutiny: BJPs Samik Bhattacharya Raises Concerns
Kolkata, April 20: Samik Bhattacharya, the state president of the BJP and a member of the Rajya Sabha, has raised serious questions regarding West Bengals economic situation and investment environment. He claims that the state is no longer favorable for investments, leading to a significant number of companies leaving. Bhattacharya stated, Over the past 15 ... Read more West Bengals Investment Climate Under Scrutiny: BJPs Samik Bhattacharya Raises Concerns
Supreme Court to Seek Report from Calcutta High Court on West Bengal Voter List Disputes
New Delhi, April 20: The Supreme Court addressed ongoing controversies related to the Special Intensive Review (SIR) process of voter lists in West Bengal during a hearing on Monday. The court announced it would request a report from the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, particularly concerning the functioning of appellate tribunals established to ... Read more Supreme Court to Seek Report from Calcutta High Court on West Bengal Voter List Disputes
Nitin Nabin accuses TMC of betraying women over quota bill
BJP leader Nitin Nabin accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by opposing the central government's women's reservation bill. He stated that the TMC's stance on this issue contrasts with their alleged support for minority reservations. Nabin highlighted concerns about women's safety in West Bengal and criticized the state government's policies regarding infiltrators.
West Bengal polls: ECI cracks down on musclemen, 135 arrested ahead of Phase 1 voting
As West Bengal braces for electoral battles, state officials are implementing rigorous security strategies. With more than 135 arrests made to date, the focus is on ensuring a tranquil election process. The Election Commission is harnessing advanced AI surveillance technology and outfitting security personnel with bodycams.
West Bengal polls 2026: What Trinamool, BJP, Congress, Left promise in their manifestos
The BJP promises an aid of 3,000 to unemployed youths double of Trinamools offer as womens safety takes centrestage in poll manifestos of major parties
SIR in West Bengal: Will call for report from Chief Justice of Calcutta HC today itself, says SC
The CJI expressed displeasure that almost everyday, the matters related to SIR in West Bengal were being mentioned before it
SIR in West Bengal: Will Call for Report from Chief Justice of HC Today Itself: SC
The CJI expressed displeasure that almost everyday, the matters related to SIR in West Bengal were being mentioned before it
SIR in West Bengal: Will call for report from chief justice of HC today itself, says SC
NEW DELHI, Apr 20: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would call for a report from the chief justice of the Calcutta High Court today itself after it was alleged that the appellate tribunals constituted for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal were not functioning. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the matter before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi. This is the West Bengal SIR matter.Your lordships have listed the matter for [] The post SIR in West Bengal: Will call for report from chief justice of HC today itself, says SC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress is Among Those Responsible for Partition: Owaisi
Owaisi hit out at the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for calling AIMIM the BJP's B team in West Bengal, objecting to criticism over his party contesting 11 seats
SC seeks Calcutta HC report on Bengal voter tribunals not functioning properly
New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Monday, April 20, said it will seek a report from the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on the functioning of appellate tribunals set up to hear appeals against inclusions and exclusions in West Bengals electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). A bench comprising Chief Justice of 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 .
TMC Remembers Rights of Workers, Women, and Youth Only During Elections: Dilip Ghosh
Khargpur, April 20: Political activities have intensified in West Bengal as the assembly elections approach. The ruling party, TMC, and the BJP are engaged in a war of accusations. In this context, BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh has made sharp remarks about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a media interaction, Ghosh stated, As elections approach, TMC ... Read more TMC Remembers Rights of Workers, Women, and Youth Only During Elections: Dilip Ghosh
West Bengal BJP candidate from the Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency, Dilip Ghosh, on Monday called the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) a means to promote corruption in the state following the arrest of Director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case.
Suvendu Adhikari Mocks Mamata Banerjees Job Promises to I-PAC Employees
Kolkata, April 20: Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengals Assembly, ridiculed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees promises regarding job offers to employees of the Kolkata-based Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) on Monday. This reaction came after reports emerged that I-PAC had temporarily suspended operations in the state for 20 days and instructed ... Read more Suvendu Adhikari Mocks Mamata Banerjees Job Promises to I-PAC Employees
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP at a community outreach program in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging voter list deletions and attempts to divide people on religious and caste lines. She emphasized elections as a festival of democracy and urged unity among diverse communities, vowing to protect communal harmony in Bengal.
BJP President Nitin Naveen to Hold Multiple Rallies in West Bengal Today
New Delhi, April 20: BJP National President Nitin Naveen will campaign in West Bengal today, appealing for votes for the partys candidates through public meetings and roadshows. His schedule includes a public rally at 10:30 AM at Dariberia School Turn, Kali Mandir Ground, Mahishadal, East Medinipur (Tamluk). This will be followed by a roadshow at ... Read more BJP President Nitin Naveen to Hold Multiple Rallies in West Bengal Today
Nitin Nabin ramps up BJP campaign with rallies in West Bengal today
New Delhi: BJP national president Nitin Nabin is set to hold a series of public rallies and roadshows across West Bengal on Monday, April 20 as the partys intensified election campaign in the state. His schedule includes a public rally at 10:30 AM at Dariberiya School More, Kali Mandir Ground, in Mahishadal, Purba Medinipur (Tamluk), 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 .
Women's Reservation | No changes were proposed to Delimitation Commission Act: Centre
Central government Sunday reiterated that no changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act in the Bills, introduced by it in the Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026 to ensure 33 percent women reservation in 2029. Responding to frequently asked queries about three bills to allay all apprehensions in the minds of public, it stated, On April 16, 2026, the central government introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha i.e., The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Delimitation Bill, 2026 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. To explain the rationale why those three Bills were brought at this point in time, it, while referring to (Women Reservation Act 2023), stated, The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides that reservation for women will be implemented based on delimitation after the Census conducted post-2026. If the government had waited for the Census and subsequent delimitation, women would not have been able to benefit from 33 percent reservation even in the 2029 general elections as the census and subsequent delimitation period take time. Therefore, to ensure timely benefits to half the population, it was considered necessary to delink implementation of the Act from this condition. Spelling out the benefits if these Bills had been passed, it asserted that if passed and approved, these Bills would have enabled women to receive 33 percent reservation in the Lok Sabha as early as the 2029 general elections. Clarifying why the delimitation was linked with the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and why there was a proposal to increase seats, the central government delineated that it was imperative to provide reservation. Delimitation means finalising the boundary of a constituency. It is essential for implementing womens reservation. The limit on seats in Lok Sabha was set at 550 in 1976. In 1971, the population of India was 54 Cr. Today it is 140 Cr. Therefore, it is important to increase seats to 850 in Lok Sabha. This would enable fair representation of people in the Parliament. It rejected the contentions (forwarded by the opposition) that there was any attempt to modify the Delimitation Commission Act for political advantage or it would have affected ongoing state elections. No changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act. The existing legal framework remains intact and any recommendations of the Commission would require parliamentary approval and Presidential assent. Ongoing elections, including those in states like Tamil Nadu or West Bengal, would not be affected, as elections up to 2029 will be conducted under the current system, the Centre has reiterated. Elucidating the rationale behind increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850, it pointed out that the proposal was based on a proportional expansion approach. A uniform 50 percent increase in seats would maintain the proportion for all states and UTs. Applying this principle to the current 543 seats would lead to approximately 815 seats. Therefore, the upper limit on seats was increased from the current cap of 550 seats in Lok Sabha to 850 seats, it said. The government also rejected the apprehensions that the new delimitation proposal would have adversely affected southern or smaller states. All states would see a uniform 50 percent increase in seats. Southern states would not face any reduction in representation; rather, their overall share would remain stable. For example, Tamil Nadus seats would increase proportionally, ensuring no disadvantage. As the table below shows, the southern states currently have 23.76 percent seats in Lok Sabha. This would have become 23.87 percent after passage of the Bills, it clarified. It asserted that in case of 50 percent increase model, the revised status (in percentage) of Karnataka would have been 5.14 percent against existing 5.15 percent; in Andhra Pradesh, it would have been 4.65 percent instead of existing 4.60 percent; in Telangana, it would have been 3.18 percent against present status of 3.13 percent; in Tamil Nadu, it would have been 7.23 percent against current status of 7.18 percent and in case of Keralam, it would have been 3.67 percent against existing status of 3.68 percent. It also stated that contrary to the propaganda, the states that controlled population growth would not face any disadvantage. As the increase in seats was proposed uniformly across states, their proportional representation would remain unchanged or slightly improve, it was stated. With regard to questions about the Bills affecting the representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the central government clarified, The process of delimitation ensures proportional reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. With an expanded House, the number of reserved seats would increase significantly, thereby strengthening their representation. It also rejected the contention that the Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced was aimed at delaying caste census. The Government has already started a time-bound programme for caste census. The process includes detailed enumeration, and caste-related data will be recorded during the population count phase, it clarified. Regarding questions why there was no separate quota for Muslim women within the reservation framework, it reiterated, The Constitution of India does not provide for reservation based on religion. Reservation policies are based on social and economic backwardness, as laid out in the Constitution. The central government pointed out that the womens reservation was not implemented in the 2024 general elections itself as implementing reservation required delimitation of seats. Delimitation is an extensive consultative process. It takes about two years to complete delimitation. Therefore, these Bills (including Delimitation Bill) were brought in the Parliament for implementing womens reservation. However, the Womens Reservation Bill was introduced and passed in 2023 to establish the legal and constitutional framework for womens reservation. Its unanimous passage reflected broad political support at the time, enabling the enactment of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, it stated. With regard to the requirement of separate Union Territories Bill, it was pointed out that the Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories such as Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Puducherry are governed by separate legal provisions. Therefore, specific amendments were required to implement womens reservation in these regions, necessitating a separate Bill, it was stated.
TMC changing Bengals culture, language through infiltration: PM
Corruption, extortion paralyse governance, economy PURULIA, (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a broadside against the TMC Government in West Bengal, accusing it of changing the states language and culture through infiltration, neglecting tribal areas and presiding over what he called Maha jungleraj. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a rally in Purulia that has a significant tribal population, Modi sought to sharpen the BJPs political pitch in Junglemahal ahead of the 2026 assembly [] The post TMC changing Bengals culture, language through infiltration: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police Arrest 32 Bank Officials For Multistate Cybercrime Racket
The city cybercrime police arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, for allegedly facilitating a pan-India cyber fraud network through mule accounts to siphon off victims money across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
TMC betrayed women, will be punished in Bengal polls: Modi
Bankura (WB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, and asserted that the women would punish the ruling party in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing an election rally in Bankura district, Modi attacked []
'Wont let employees lose jobs': Mamata Banerjee defends I-PAC, accuses BJP of intimidation
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP. She accused the party of intimidating her political consultancy firm, I-PAC. Banerjee also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding women's reservation and delimitation. She asserted that the government's actions were aimed at dividing the country. Banerjee vowed to protect I-PAC employees.
BJP Leader Predicts CM Mamata Banerjees Defeat in Bhawanipur, Promises Good Governance in Bengal
New Delhi, April 20: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lose the upcoming elections in Bhawanipur, asserting that the BJP will usher in a new era of good governance in West Bengal. Speaking in New Delhi, Vallabh stated that over the past 15 years, CM Mamata Banerjee and the ... Read more BJP Leader Predicts CM Mamata Banerjees Defeat in Bhawanipur, Promises Good Governance in Bengal
Prime Minister Modi Surprises Snack Vendor with Visit in West Bengal
Kolkata, April 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a snack shop in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Sunday, where he enjoyed the local delicacy, Jhalmuri. Shopkeeper Vikram Shaw expressed his astonishment at the Prime Ministers visit, calling it a significant moment for him. During his campaign for the West Bengal assembly elections, ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Surprises Snack Vendor with Visit in West Bengal
In West Bengal, Sukhu says voters want change
I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Never Opposed Womens Quota: Bhongir MP
The MP alleged that special parliamentary sessions were convened solely to gain political mileage in the elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
West Bengal polls: ECI flags 55 seats as 'expenditure sensitive'
West Bengal faces heightened election scrutiny. The Election Commission has marked 55 constituencies as expenditure sensitive. This year, 100 observers are deployed, the highest number across poll-bound regions. Seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies have surged. Several border areas and urban centers are under close watch to ensure fair elections.
TMC 'betrayed' women, will be punished in Polls: PM Modi in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Trinamool and Congress for allegedly conspiring to defeat the Women's Reservation Bill. He addressed rallies in West Bengal's tribal regions, accusing the ruling party of betraying women. Modi promised financial assistance and the creation of Lakhpati Didis if the BJP forms the government, highlighting women's empowerment.
BJP Candidates Confident of Victory Following PM Modis Rally in West Bengal
Mumbai, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed multiple rallies and election meetings in West Bengal on Sunday, energizing the political landscape ahead of the elections. During a rally in West Midnapore, a massive crowd gathered to hear PM Modi speak. The enthusiasm among BJP candidates in the region is palpable. They believe that the ... Read more BJP Candidates Confident of Victory Following PM Modis Rally in West Bengal
TMC 'betrayed' women, will be punished in Bengal assembly polls: PM Modi
Bankura (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of etraying women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, and asserted that the women would punish the ruling party in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing an election rally in Bankura district, Modi attacked the Mamata Banerjee-led party over its opposition to the bill, which sought to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies before 2029. He attempted to flip what was widely seen as a setback for the BJP into an emotive campaign issue in West Bengal, where women voters and beneficiaries of welfare schemes have emerged as the single most decisive electoral constituency. We want the role of our daughters to be expanded in building a developed India, with more and more daughters entering politics as well. But you must have seen what happened in Parliament. TMC has once again betrayed the sisters of West Bengal. The sisters of West Bengal wanted 33 per cent reservation for them, and Modi ensured it. They wanted it to be implemented from 2029 itself, but TMC did not want it, he said. Seeking to place the TMC on the defensive, Modi alleged that the ruling party betrayed the women because they are challenging TMC's 'mahajungleraj' (lawlessness) in West Bengal. The TMC does not want women empowerment and reservation. It does not want women from West Bengal to become MPs and MLAs in large numbers because women of the state are challenging its 'mahajungleraj'. That is why they conspired with Congress and opposed the bill. The women of West Bengal will punish TMC in this election, he said. The bill failed to clear the Lok Sabha on Friday after falling short of the required two-thirds majority. Although 298 MPs voted in favour and 230 against it, the legislation required 352 votes for passage. Modi sought to draw a sharp contrast between what he called the BJP's politics of women's empowerment and the TMC's etrayal of West Bengal's women. The BJP's identity is tied to women's empowerment and their safety. We want the role of daughters to expand in building a developed India and more and more daughters to enter politics. But you saw what happened in Parliament. The TMC has betrayed the sisters of West Bengal once again, he said. In West Bengal's increasingly polarised campaign, where the BJP is attempting to prise away a section of the TMC's formidable women vote, the failed bill has suddenly given the saffron party a new line of attack. Using the issue to widen his attack, Modi accused the TMC of appeasing infiltrators while denying women their due. This is the same TMC which breaks every law and every rule to benefit infiltrators, but opposes women's empowerment. It is also the same party that is actively promoting religion-based reservations. In doing so, it is undermining the spirit of the Constitution, he said. Modi also sought to pitch the BJP as the party that seeks tribal empowerment in the Junglemahal region, while accusing the TMC and the Congress of insulting President Droupadi Murmu. The anti-tribal TMC insulted President Droupadi Murmu. Both the TMC and the Congress are anti-tribal. That is why they fielded a candidate against her in the presidential election, just as Nehruji had fielded a candidate against Babasaheb Ambedkar. They did not want a tribal person to become President. But today, the whole world respects her, he said. The TMC hates tribal daughters and sisters. The BJP gave the country its first tribal President because we are committed to empowering tribal communities, he added. Modi alleged that the TMC ignored the Kurmi community's grievances while selectively offering benefits to its vote bank. The TMC does not listen to the grievances of the Kurmi community, but wants to give reservation to its vote bank, he said. Baluchari sarees are also an identity of Bankura. If the BJP comes to power, the district will benefit from the 'One District, One Product' scheme. The TMC has done nothing for the tribals. The TMC's syndicate does not allow it. In Odisha, 30,000 houses have been built for tribals. That has not happened in West Bengal because there is a ruthless, anti-tribal government here, he said. In an attempt to counter the TMC's welfare pitch, Modi announced a series of promises for women if the BJP came to power in the state. When the BJP government is formed in West Bengal, the poor will receive free ration. No one will be able to snatch your ration, he said. He said women would receive assistance of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under the PM Awas Yojana to build permanent houses, and accused the state government of depriving them of the benefits of central schemes. Due to the corruption of the TMC government, women of West Bengal do not get the benefits that women get in BJP-ruled states. The cruel government has stopped the Ayushman Bharat scheme here. As soon as the BJP government is formed in West Bengal, women will get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, he said.
BJP Claims Two-Third Majority in West Bengal Assembly Elections: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato
Purulia, April 19: BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a two-thirds majority in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. In an interview with a news agency, Mahato described Prime Minister Narendra Modis election rally as historic, claiming it surpassed any previous rally held by other parties. ... Read more BJP Claims Two-Third Majority in West Bengal Assembly Elections: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato
Giriraj Singh Warns TMC: Consequences Await After May 4
Patna, April 19: The political atmosphere in West Bengal is heating up as the assembly elections approach. Union Minister Giriraj Singh has echoed Prime Minister Modis warning, stating that the TMCs goons should be on alert. After May 4, there will certainly be consequences, he asserted. During a rally in Bengal, PM Modi addressed the ... Read more Giriraj Singh Warns TMC: Consequences Await After May 4
West Bengal BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi expected to be new Indian envoy to Bangladesh
The timing of appointment is crucial as Bangladeshs new government needs support to deal with acute energy crisis that has erupted in the country because of U.S.-Israel war on Iran and the Iranian chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz
Double Engine Government in West Bengal Promises Accelerated Development: Khagen Murmu
Malda, April 19: BJP MP Khagen Murmu has asserted that the people of West Bengal are determined to establish a double engine government in the upcoming assembly elections. He claims that under BJP governance, the pace of development will double. In a conversation in Malda, Murmu highlighted the alarming rate of crimes against women in ... Read more Double Engine Government in West Bengal Promises Accelerated Development: Khagen Murmu
Mushidabad voter list sees large scale deletions: Reports
West Bengal polls: PM misusing govt machinery for political campaigns, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. She stated that Modi's address regarding the women's quota bill constituted an illegal campaign for the BJP. Banerjee plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission. She questioned the delay in implementing the women's reservation bill passed in September 2023.
The sharp rebuttal from the ruling party came hours after reports surfaced that the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), which has been closely associated with the TMC's election campaigns since 2021, had allegedly asked its employees in West Bengal to stop work immediately and proceed on a 20-day leave
PM: Permanent Surgery Of TMC Syndicate If BJP Wins West Bengal
TMC has done PhD in looting the people. But I assure you that the BJP government will take everyone along and ensure development for all: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Assembly Polls: EC Cracks Down on 11,000 Unlawful Social Media Posts
While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this month.
'Will deposit Rs 9,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account': PM Modi in Medinipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged West Bengal voters to elect a BJP government. He promised direct benefits for farmers and accountability for the current administration. Modi pledged to eliminate middlemen and ensure fair prices for produce. A BJP government will focus on development and security for all citizens. The Prime Minister also assured better employment opportunities for the youth.
Assembly polls: ECI action against 11,000 unlawful social media posts
While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this month
West Bengal elections: CAPF holds key security review meeting in Kolkata
The meeting brought together Directors General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
PM should first release blocked central funds before professing love for West Bengal: Abhishek
Let me tell Modi and Shah, use central force and agencies, but your game plan and conspiracy have been exposed before the people, says TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee
PM Modi Relishes Jhalmuri Amidst Election Campaign in West Bengal
Jhargram, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoyed a local delicacy, jhalmuri, during his election campaign in West Bengal. He visited a shop in Jhargram, engaging with the crowd and sharing his experience on the social media platform X. Modi mentioned that amidst a busy day filled with four rallies, he took a moment to ... Read more PM Modi Relishes Jhalmuri Amidst Election Campaign in West Bengal
Additional security forces to arrive in Manipur after West Bengal elections: Minister
Mine and bulletproof vehicles have already started coming. After the Bengal elections on April 23 and April 29, all the withdrawn forces, along with additional forces and those apt in counterinsurgency, will arrive in the State, says Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam
CM Mamata Banerjee Promises Jobs for I-PAC Employees Amid Uncertainty
Kolkata, April 19: The future of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in West Bengal has been shrouded in uncertainty since Sunday. This confusion intensified following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees promise to provide jobs to I-PAC employees in Kolkata. Earlier in the day, reports emerged that I-PAC had sent an email to its Kolkata office ... Read more CM Mamata Banerjee Promises Jobs for I-PAC Employees Amid Uncertainty
PM Modi Exposes TMCs Anti-Women Stance in Medinipur Rally
Medinipur, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Medinipur, West Bengal, on Sunday. He criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for widespread corruption in youth recruitment, teacher appointments, and the mid-day meal program during their governance. He also highlighted the misuse of relief funds allocated for cyclone-affected individuals, stating that the ... Read more PM Modi Exposes TMCs Anti-Women Stance in Medinipur Rally
JP Nadda Claims Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Ahead of Elections
Jalpaiguri, April 19: Central Minister JP Nadda has asserted that there is a favorable atmosphere for the BJP in West Bengal, claiming that the public is ready to establish a double engine government. Speaking to a news agency in Jalpaiguri, Nadda criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that her appeasement policies have led to a ... Read more JP Nadda Claims Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Ahead of Elections
Mamata working for infiltrators, election a battle to save Bengals identity: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said resentment against the Trinamool government has spread across communities and regions of West Bengal
PM should first release 'blocked' central funds before professing love for Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 2 lakh crore in central dues to West Bengal before professing love for the state. He criticized Modi's guarantee as zero guarantee and highlighted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's commitment to her promises, contrasting it with alleged BJP inaction on development projects.
Narendra Modi slams TMC, alleges cultural change and jungleraj in West Bengal
Purulia (WB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 19, launched a broadside against the TMC government in West Bengal, accusing it of changing the states language and culture through infiltration, neglecting tribal areas and presiding over what he called Maha jungleraj. Addressing a rally in Purulia that has a significant tribal population, Modi sought 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 .
Additional security forces to arrive in Manipur after Bengal elections: Minister
Manipur will receive more security forces after the West Bengal elections conclude. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated this, assuring the public of enhanced protection. He also urged for the end of a five-day state shutdown, highlighting its negative impact on daily life, education, and businesses. The government is addressing demands related to the Tronglaobi incident.
Exclusive: Why Top Bengal Poll Officer Stands By 58 Lakh Voter Deletions
West Bengal elections: Manoj Kumar Agarwal stressed that his role was only supervising the SIR process, and he had done his job with full neutrality.
PM Modi gives election guarantees to women, farmers in West Bengal rallies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was attending four rallies in West Bengal on Sunday, as he canvassed for his Bharatiya Janata Party's candidates who are set to contest in the upcoming state assembly polls.
PM Modi Highlights Bengals Struggles at Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram
Jhargram, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Sunday. He emphasized that the upcoming election is crucial for preserving the rich heritage and identity of Bengal. He warned that the state is at risk of losing its unique identity. Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for ... Read more PM Modi Highlights Bengals Struggles at Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram
This assembly poll battle to save Bengal's identity: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the West Bengal assembly election is a fight to preserve the state's identity, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of favoring infiltrators over native populations. He alleged the TMC aims to form a government of infiltrators and for infiltrators, urging voters to unite for its removal.
PM misusing govt machinery for political campaigns: Mamata
Tarakeswar: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. Addressing a poll rally in Hooghly districts Tarakeswar, Banerjee alleged that Modi indulged in illegal campaign for the BJP through his address to the nation regarding the womens quota bill. They (BJP) misused the 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 .
BJP president Nitin Nabin blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Congress for the failure of the women's reservation bill. He urged voters to remove the TMC government to drive out infiltrators and ensure national security. Nabin promised good governance and a secure environment for all citizens if the BJP is voted to power.
Trinamool betrayed women, will be punished in West Bengal elections, says Modi
We have seen how the TMC betrayed women in Parliament. The TMC conspired with the Congress to prevent the passage of the Bill as it is against womens empowerment, Mr. Modi said
PM Modi Assures Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Elections
Purulia, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Purulia, West Bengal, on Sunday. He stated, I usually refrain from predicting election outcomes, but this time, everyone I meet claims that the BJP government is assured. After hearing this, I am confident that the BJP will form a government with a ... Read more PM Modi Assures Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Elections
Last Chance to Surrender Before April 29: PM Warns TMC 'Goons at West Bengal Rally
Listing promises for women in West Bengal, he said that women will receive free rations and Rs 36,000 annually with the 'Maatri Shakti Bharosa Card' if the BJP comes to power in the state
Modi accuses TMC, Congress of blocking womens reservation bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Trinamool Congress and Congress of conspiring to block the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. He stated that West Bengal's women will punish TMC for betraying them. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuted the claims, stating TMC champions women's representation and opposes the delimitation exercise linked to the bill.
TMC Betrayed Women, Will Be Punished In Assembly Polls: PM Modi
BANKURA (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, and asserted that the women would punish the ruling party in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing an election rally at Bishnupur in Bankura district, Modi said the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, in collusion with the Congress, blocked the passage of the bill, which sought to provide 33 per [] The post TMC Betrayed Women, Will Be Punished In Assembly Polls: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Bengal elections: TMC 'betrayed' women, will be punished in assembly polls, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by blocking a bill for 33% reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. He asserted that women voters in West Bengal would punish the TMC in the upcoming assembly polls for opposing women's empowerment.
Voter roll deletions shift West Bengal polls from governance to identity battle
West Bengal's election focus has dramatically shifted. Massive deletions from electoral rolls have transformed the campaign. Issues of corruption and jobs now take a backseat. The election is now a battle over identity and citizenship. Voters are concerned about their names being removed from the voter list. This has created anxiety and polarization across the state.
Ethnic aspirations define political loyalty in Bengal's Junglemahal ahead of Assembly elections 2026
West Bengal elections 2026: Political contests in West Bengal's Junglemahal are influenced by ethnic identity struggles. The Kudmi-Mahato community seeks Scheduled Tribe status, expressing disillusionment with the TMC government. Meanwhile, the Santal community prioritizes educational development. These community demands are creating a complex electoral landscape for mainstream parties.
West Bengal's electoral rolls have seen an addition of nearly seven lakh voters ahead of assembly elections. While the Election Commission has not yet released detailed demographic data, including first-time voters or gender-wise breaks, the total electorate now stands at over 6.82 crore. This comes after a Special Intensive Revision report indicated significant net deletions of voters in the state.
Prime Minister Modi to Address Four Rallies in Tribal Areas of West Bengal
Kolkata, April 19: As the campaigning heats up for the upcoming two phases of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address four rallies in the state this Sunday. All these rallies will take place in tribal-dominated constituencies. The Prime Ministers first rally will be held in Barjora, Bankura district, ... Read more Prime Minister Modi to Address Four Rallies in Tribal Areas of West Bengal
Narendra Modi to address four rallies in West Bengal on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four public meetings across West Bengal on Sunday. The BJP is intensifying its campaign for the 2026 assembly elections. Modi's rallies in Bishnupur, Purulia, Jhargram and Medinipur aim to consolidate support in western and south-western districts. These regions have shown strong BJP performance in past elections.
EC adds around 7 lakh new voters ahead of polls in West Bengal
Kolkata: Around seven lakh new voters have been added to West Bengal electoral rolls ahead of the assembly elections, with the Election Commission yet to disclose the age or gender break-up of this additional electorate, officials said on Saturday, April 18. Around 3.22 lakh of these new voters will vote in the first phase, while 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 .
Assam Chief Minister Accuses Trinamool Congress of Appeasement Politics
Kolkata, April 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Trinamool Congress of engaging in appeasement politics during an election rally in Kalimpong, North Bengal, on Saturday. He asserted that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should be removed from power. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made the issue of infiltration a central ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Accuses Trinamool Congress of Appeasement Politics
Congress, allies committed sin of foeticide by killing quota bill: PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 18:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday warned the Congress and its allies that the women of India will severely punish them for the sin of foeticide after they killed a bill on womens reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. In an address to the nation, Modi apologised to the women, and said the government may have lost the vote but it will never give up its efforts to empower women. We may not have got the necessary 66 per cent votes for the passage of the bill yesterday, but we have got 100 per cent blessings of Nari Shakti, Modi said in an address to the nation, a day after a bill to implement 33 per cent womens reservation in legislatures in 2029 was defeated in the Lok Sabha. He said the opposition parties have mercilessly crushed the dream of women by not allowing the bill to pass in Parliament despite the governments best efforts. I seek forgiveness from all women of the country, he said, while asserting that his government will remove all obstacles in the way of implementing womens reservation and for their empowerment. Modi, in his 30-minute speech, alleged that the self-serving politics of parties like the Congress, DMK, TMC and the Samajwadi Party has come at the expense of the nations women. The prime minister said the opposition parties, which have opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment in Parliament, are taking women power for granted. Today, every citizen of India is witnessing how the march of Indias women has been halted. The dreams of the countrys women have been mercilessly crushed, and despite our utmost efforts, we could not succeed, he said. Modi said Indias women saw how parties like Congress, TMC and DMK celebrated their selfish politics against the countrys women power.They have been unmasked, he claimed. The Congress and its allies have committed foeticide of the honest effort in front of the entire country in the House. Parties like the Congress, DMK, TMC and the SP are guilty of this foeticide. They are criminals against the countrys Constitution, criminals against the countrys feminine power. The Congress hates the issue of womens reservation itself, he alleged. The Prime Minister said the Congress has often fuelled divisive narratives in the country and has spread the claim that delimitation would harm certain states. However, he said, the government made it clear from the very beginning that no states share would be reduced and that the seats would increase proportionately. Even then, Congress, along with the DMK, TMC and the SP, refused to accept this, he said. Modi said the Congress has always spread falsehoods about necessary reforms and delayed every such decision while it ruled. Every single challenge our country faces today is due to the negative approach of the Congress party over the years. Women of our country will give a befitting reply to Congress and its allies, he said. The Prime Minister said a key reason behind the opposition to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhinyam is the fear among dynasty-driven parties that if women are truly empowered, their leadership structures could be challenged. He said they do not want women outside their own families to rise and lead. Modi said the DMK had the opportunity to enable more people from Tamil Nadu to become Members of Parliament and strengthen the states voice, but it let that opportunity slip. He said the TMC too had the chance to empower more people from West Bengal and elevate their representation, but it also failed to seize it. The Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment is the need of the hour. It was an effort to ensure balanced empowerment across all regions, including north, south, east and west. It aimed to strengthen the voice of every state in Parliament, whether big or small, by increasing representation proportionately. But this sincere effort was crushed by Congress and its allies, he said. The Prime Minister said the opposition parties are forgetting that the women of the 21st century are keeping an eye on every event in the country, they are sensing the intentions of the opposition and are fully aware of the truth as well. Therefore, he said, the sin that the opposition has committed by opposing womens reservation will surely earn them punishment. A woman forgets everything, but she never forgets her insult. Therefore, the bitterness of the behaviour of Congress and its allies in Parliament will always remain in the heart of every woman. Those parties that opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament are taking women power for granted, he said. Modi said the family-based parties like the Congress, DMK, TMC, and the SP were clapping gleefully and were thumping their desks after snatching away womens rights. What they did was not just a thump on the table; it was a blow to the dignity of women, to her self-respect, he said. The Prime Minister said the Congress has lost its base in most parts of the country and is surviving by riding on the support of regional parties, yet it does not want these regional forces to grow stronger. By opposing this amendment, the Congress has attempted to push the future of many regional parties into uncertainty through political manoeuvring, he said, adding, I want to tell all parties who oppose this bill in clear terms that they are taking womens power for granted. Modi said this amendment, pending for 40 years, was about giving them that right starting from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The bill was a grand yajna to provide new opportunities to the women of 21st-century India, to give her new wings, and to remove the obstacles in her path. It was a sacred festival performed with pure intent and honesty to grant rights to the countrys 50 per cent-- that is, half the population, he said. The Prime Minister said by opposing this bill, the Congress has shown itself to be an anti-reform party. This is the same Congress that opposed Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, and digital payments as well as the Goods and Services Tax, he said. The Congress opposed reservation for economically weaker sections, the abrogation of Article 370, and the abolition of Triple Talaq. It continues to oppose the Uniform Civil Code, he said. Modi said this is not just a fight over one law, but a larger battle against the Congresss anti-reform mindset, driven by negativity. I have no doubt that the daughters of this country will give a strong answer to this thinking. I said in Parliament, give half the population their rightful share, and I would credit the opposition for it. Yet those who view women through a regressive lens remained stuck in their position and refused to move beyond it, he said. The Prime Minister said he knows that the mothers, sisters, daughters of the country are grieving today. I too am grieving with you. But our effort will not stop, our effort will not falter, our inner strength is invincible. More opportunities will come our way. We must fulfil this resolve for the dreams of half of the population, for the future of the country, he said.
Election Commission Issues Media Coverage Guidelines for Bengal and Tamil Nadu Voting
New Delhi, April 19: Ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for April 23 in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission has clarified that access for media personnel at polling stations will be strictly controlled by the presiding officers. In a statement, the Commission emphasized that any misuse of authorization letters is strictly prohibited. ... Read more Election Commission Issues Media Coverage Guidelines for Bengal and Tamil Nadu Voting
Rajasthan Chief Minister Calls for Unity in Support of BJP in West Bengal
Kolkata, April 19: In a recent event held in Howrah, Kolkata, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was honored by the local Rajasthan community. During his address, he launched a verbal attack on opposition parties while appealing for a decisive mandate in West Bengal. CM Sharma urged the audience to unite in support of the ... Read more Rajasthan Chief Minister Calls for Unity in Support of BJP in West Bengal
West Bengal Polls: Mamata Banerjee calls delimitation bill 'ploy to divide'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the Delimitation Bill aims to divide India. She stated the downfall of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP has begun. Banerjee asserted her government already ensures women's representation through reservations in local bodies. She urged voters to reject the BJP and its backed candidates in the upcoming elections.
Security beefed up in Kishanganj ahead of West Bengal polls
Yusuf Pathan Predicts Mamata Banerjees Victory in West Bengal Elections
Kharagpur, April 18: In the lead-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan has confidently asserted that Mamata Banerjee will return to power, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) winning 15 more seats than in the previous election. Pathan, a former cricketer, made this statement as the BJP intensifies its campaign efforts in ... Read more Yusuf Pathan Predicts Mamata Banerjees Victory in West Bengal Elections
BJP announces Rs 5,000 monthly allowance to journalists if it comes to power in Bengal
The BJP has pledged a monthly allowance of Rs 5,000 for accredited journalists in West Bengal. This financial support aims to provide security for the media fraternity. The scheme will apply to all eligible journalists, regardless of their affiliation. The announcement was made by state BJP President Samik Bhattacharya. Elections in West Bengal are scheduled for April 23 and 29.
West Bengal Pradesh Congress says no post-poll alliance
Bengal Congress Committee chief tries to dispel reports on the possibility of post-poll tie-up with TMC; the Congress is contesting all Assembly seats on its own strength in the State, ending a decade-long understanding with the CPI(M)-led Left Front
Only voters allowed within 100 metres of polling stations in Bengal: Election Commission
In West Bengal, the Election Commission is committed to maintaining a serene and unobstructed voting experience. They'll establish a 100-meter buffer zone around polling stations to control access. A thorough verification process is in place to eliminate fraudulent votes, with voter slips being personally delivered to every household.
Congress exposed ulterior motive behind womens reservation Bill, says CWC leader Gidugu Rudra Raju
NDAs attempt to gain political mileage ahead of the elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal has been successfully thwarted by the Opposition, he says
CM Yogi Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Womens Empowerment Bill
Kooch Behar, April 18: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed election rallies in West Bengal on Saturday. Speaking at public meetings in Mathabhanga and Dinhata assembly constituencies, he criticized opposition parties for their stance on the Womens Empowerment Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The Chief Minister claimed that supporters of Bangladeshi infiltrators prevented ... Read more CM Yogi Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Womens Empowerment Bill
Congress Emerges as Key Opposition Force Against BJP in Bengal: Himachal CM
Mumbai, April 18: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu Singh Sukhu recently discussed the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026. He expressed confidence in the partys performance. During the conversation, CM Sukhu stated, For the first time in 20 years, Congress is fielding ideology-based candidates for all 294 seats. Our presence in Bengal has been ... Read more Congress Emerges as Key Opposition Force Against BJP in Bengal: Himachal CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of diverting state resources for Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators. He stated that Banerjee has earmarked the state treasury for these infiltrators and alleged she sold land for votes. Sarma called for Banerjee's removal, warning that Bengal could be lost to infiltrators.
Kolkata, April 18: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of making divisive, inciteful statements along with defamatory and unverified allegations targeting the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In the letter, Trinamool Congress had referred to a public statement made by [] The post Bengal polls: Trinamool approaches ECI accusing Assam CM of making derogatory comments about Mamata Banerjee appeared first on The Shillong Times .
BJP's downfall has begun: Mamata on NDA failing to pass bill to give women quota from 2029
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared the BJP's downfall has commenced. She stated the party's defeat is evident after the failure to pass a Constitution amendment bill for women's reservation in legislatures. Banerjee asserted the BJP is in power only with allies' support. She warned those working for the BJP that its time in power is limited.
WB Madhyamik result date 2026: WBBSE to release Class 10 result on May 8 at wbbse.wb.gov.in
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has announced the Madhyamik result date for Class 10 examinations. Students can check their results on May 8, 2026. The exams were conducted from February 2 to February 12, 2026. Around 9,71,340 students appeared for the examination. Results will be available on official websites and via SMS.
Weapons seized in central Kolkata, one detained ahead of West Bengal polls
Acting on suspicion, STF sleuths intercepted the man, carrying a bag, near a bus stand and recovered six single-shot firearms and 14 cartridges from him, an official
West Bengal polls: Azharuddin backs Congresss Adhir Ranjan in Baharampur
Kolkata: Telangana Minister Mohammad Azharuddin on Saturday, April 18, campaigned for Congress nominee Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in the Baharampur assembly constituency in West Bengals Murshidabad district. Ahead of a roadshow in the town, Azharuddin cited Chowdhurys long political experience and connection with the region and appealed to voters to support the Congress candidate. People gathered 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 .
