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West Bengal assembly elections 2026: How split in minority votes helped BJP breach TMC bastions
India News: The 2026 assembly elections have redrawn West Bengal’s political fate in saffron. BJP didn’t just win, they swept the state clean. But beyond the bloc.
Bengal verdict driven by women voters, welfare race and safety concerns
Women voters showed high turnout in West Bengal elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party's welfare promises and focus on women's safety appear to have swayed support. The Trinamool Congress's flagship scheme faced competition. Issues like employment and recruitm…
'We fought villains, not BJP': Mamata Banerjee cries foul after West Bengal rout, alleges 'murder of democracy'
Mamata Banerjee rejected the West Bengal election results. She alleged widespread rigging, voter manipulation, and violence. Banerjee claimed the Election Commission colluded with the BJP. She stated that 100 seats were stolen. The Trinamool Congress suffered…
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal elections
JM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform under a BJP-led government. While this could create headwinds for CESC, it may benefit Coal India and other central utilities
'People bestowed their upon me': BJP's Dilip Ghosh after winning Kharagpur Sadar assembly in West Bengal polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Dilip Ghosh won the Kharagpur Sadar seat. This win marks a major milestone for the BJP in the state. The party secured a substantial number of seats, surpassing p…
India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal
KOLKATA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party swept to victory in key elections in
Mamatata: Routed Mamata Banerjee fumes at SIRprise in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign in Bengal has concluded dramatically with a surprising electoral defeat, shattering her hopes for a historic fourth term and undermining a critical pillar of the INDIA alliance. Her relentless drive and progressive welfare init…
Mamatata: Routed Mamata Banerjee fumes at SIRprise in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign in Bengal has concluded dramatically with a surprising electoral defeat, shattering her hopes for a historic fourth term and undermining a critical pillar of the INDIA alliance. Her relentless drive and progressive welfare init…
Itahar election result 2026: TMC's Mosaraf Hussain wins defeating BJP's Sabita Barman by 27,878 votes
India News: In the competitive Itahar constituency of Uttar Dinajpur, TMC's Mosaraf Hussain aims to defend his seat against BJP's Sabita Barman and Congress's Amal Acharya in the 2026 West Bengal elections. Key issues include rural development and infrastruct…
Baazar Style, Senco Gold, other stocks jump up to 9% on BJP's early lead in West Bengal elections. Here's why
Shares of Kolkata-based companies surged after early trends in the West Bengal Assembly elections showed a strong lead for the BJP. Stocks like Baazar Style Retail, Senco Gold and CESC rallied on expectations of higher consumption and economic activity, altho…
How the three Ms and paramilitary forces may have played a major role in West Bengal outcome 2026
In the 2026 assembly elections of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, known for her long, strong hold over the state, faced unexpected hurdles. The voting trends among Muslim constituents revealed a complex interplay of division and unity. Meanwhile, female voters …
How the three Ms and paramilitary forces may have played a major role in West Bengal outcome 2026
In the 2026 assembly elections of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, known for her long, strong hold over the state, faced unexpected hurdles. The voting trends among Muslim constituents revealed a complex interplay of division and unity. Meanwhile, female voters …
SC may consider plea on continued central forces deployment in West Bengal amid post-poll violence apprehension
West Bengal Elections: The Supreme Court will hear a plea on May 11 regarding the deployment of Central forces in West Bengal. This comes as vote count trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party leading significantly. The BJP is projected to cross the halfway mar…
India news: State polls test Modi's political might
Vote counting begins in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party hopes to make inroads into opposition strongholds. Follow live.
India’s Modi faces key test as vote count underway
Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took place in April and May, …
West Bengal polls: Residents protest alleged threats by TMC cadre in Falta, CRPF and RAF deployed
Residents in South 24 Parganas protested alleged threats from Trinamool Congress cadre. This occurred ahead of vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Repolling is underway in some constituencies due to irregularities. Concerns have also been ra…
West Bengal Elections 2026: CPI(M)’s quiet role between TMC’s hold and BJP’s push
West Bengal's 2026 elections hinge on the Left's resurgence. The CPI(M)'s vote share is the critical 'X-factor' impacting the TMC and BJP contest. A revitalized Left could shift voters away from the BJP, potentially altering the state's political landscape. T…
West Bengal final phase: BJP targets TMC bastion in south, SIR shadow persists
West Bengal votes today in the final phase of assembly elections. The outcome will decide if the TMC keeps its southern dominance or the BJP secures a path to the state secretariat. This phase focuses on Kolkata, Howrah, and surrounding districts, crucial for…
Morning Brief Podcast: Polls On My Pod: Fish, Faith & the SIR Fear: Can Mamata Hold Bengal?
West Bengal's 2026 elections should be a contest of ideas but on the ground, something far darker is unfolding. What emerges from ground reporting is not voters debating whom to choose, but fearing whether they'll be allowed to vote at all. Booth capturing, v…