Confident of my victory even in booth where Bengal CM, her nephew cast votes: Suvendu Adhikari

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:49 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, said on Wednesday that he is confident of his success even in the polling booth in Bhabanipur constituency in South Kolkata, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, who is the Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member, cast their votes.

Trinamool indulging in electoral malpractices in Falta, 'Diamond Harbour model’ at play, repoll needed: BJP's Amit Malviya

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) BJP IT Cell chief and the party's co-incharge for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, on Wednesday alleged that the Trinamool Congress is indulging in electoral malpractices in several booths in Diamond Harbour of South 24 Parganas to win the Assembly election during the second and final phase of voting and demanded a repoll.

'Trinamool miscreants hit me on head with rod': BJP polling agent in Bengal's Nadia

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:09 PM

Nadia, April 29 (IANS) Amid the ongoing second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, a polling agent was allegedly brutally assaulted at Booth No. 53 in Chapra, Nadia district, raising concerns over poll-related violence.

BJP moving forward with strong majority in Bengal: UP Deputy CM Pathak as phase-2 voting underway

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:17 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, on Wednesday said that the BJP was heading towards a strong mandate in the ongoing second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, asserting that voters were supporting the party’s policies beyond caste and religious lines.

Prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, well-being of countrymen, says PM Modi

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:01 AM

Varanasi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for the happiness and well-being of the citizens while offering prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Bengal polls: CM Mamata calls CRPF force 'Gunda', then rectifies

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:26 AM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) "Gunda", before rectifying the same, and accused the force of "assaulting" workers and leaders of the Trinamool Congress.

This is time to stand up against forces that seek to undermine your rights: Kharge's appeal to Bengal voters

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:23 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) As the second phase of the West Bengal elections progresses, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday called upon voters to participate in significant numbers and utilise their democratic rights. He further said that this is the time to stand up against forces that seek to undermine your rights and give them a befitting reply.

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Confident of my victory even in booth where Bengal CM, her nephew cast votes: Suvendu Adhikari

Trinamool indulging in electoral malpractices in Falta, 'Diamond Harbour model’ at play, repoll needed: BJP's Amit Malviya

'Trinamool miscreants hit me on head with rod': BJP polling agent in Bengal's Nadia

BJP moving forward with strong majority in Bengal: UP Deputy CM Pathak as phase-2 voting underway

Prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, well-being of countrymen, says PM Modi

Bengal polls: CM Mamata calls CRPF force 'Gunda', then rectifies

This is time to stand up against forces that seek to undermine your rights: Kharge's appeal to Bengal voters

PM Modi offers prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Make democracy more vibrant: PM Modi urges record turnout as phase-2 voting begins in West Bengal

‘Lotus bloomed due to workers’: Gujarat CM on poll victory

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