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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh - file image.

WB polls 2026: Rajnath Singh’s remarks spark political row

April 20, 2026, 02:54 PM - 3 min read

Addressing a high-voltage gathering, Singh sought to energise the crowd with Bengali slogans targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

According to the petition filed before the Calcutta High Court, the TMC alleges that nearly 800 of its leaders and workers have been identified and could be arrested at any moment.

TMC fears arrest of 800 workers ahead of polls, moves HC

April 20, 2026, 01:52 PM - 2 min read

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while addressing multiple campaign rallies across districts, has repeatedly claimed that members of her party could be targeted and detained in the run-up to polling.

While the Prime Minister’s social media channels were filled with footage of him chatting with vendors and paying a ten-rupee note for his treat amidst chants of "Jai Shri Ram", the TMC painted a far more cynical picture.

TMC targets PM Modi over ‘jhalmuri’ break in Jhargram

April 20, 2026, 09:28 AM - 3 min read

The controversy stems from an unscheduled stop the Prime Minister made at a local roadside stall to sample jhalmuri, a popular Bengali snack.

TVK backs independent candidate in Edappadi

April 19, 2026, 10:12 PM - 2 min read

In a statement posted on social media platform X on Sunday, the TVK chief urged voters in the Salem district constituency to back K Premakumar, a former administrator of the actor’s fan club.

Trinamool Congress Kerala leader PV Anvar - file image.

Debate CPI(M) LoP, not Cong CM face: Anvar

April 19, 2026, 06:56 PM - 3 min read

Anvar, who was part of the LDF and exited the front following differences with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, contested the Assembly election from Beypore in Kozhikode.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu - file image.

Naidu to begin two-day TN poll campaign from Apr 20

April 19, 2026, 06:48 PM - 2 min read

The visit aims to energise cadre, strengthen voter connect and reinforce the alliance’s development-driven narrative across key regions in the state.

Stalin releases manifesto for Chennai city

April 19, 2026, 06:25 PM - 1 min read

Stalin released the manifesto at the DMK headquarters, ‘Anna Arivalayam’, and its first copy was received by party organisation secretary RS Bharathi.

Narendra Modi campaigns in Bengal, targets Trinamool Congress, pitches BJP’s ‘bharosa’ ahead of April 23 polls.

Modi targets TMC, pitches BJP ‘bharosa’ in Bengal

April 19, 2026, 02:04 PM - 2 min read

“This year’s Bengal polls will be historic as people will end TMC's 'bhoy' (fear) and give a mandate to BJP's 'bharosa' (trust),” he said at Bankura rally.

Indian Political Action Committee pauses Bengal ops citing legal issues; Trinamool Congress denies halt ahead of polls.

I-PAC ‘suspends’ operations days before polls, TMC says otherwise

April 19, 2026, 01:23 PM - 4 min read

The TMC, however, dismissed the news of I-PAC’s decision to suspend their work for 20 days.

Enforcement Directorate raids Kolkata cop’s home, I-T searches Debasish Kumar ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections

ED raids Kolkata DCP’s home ahead of polls

April 19, 2026, 12:44 PM - 3 min read

The latest ED’s action has stirred unease within police circles and reignited political speculation, particularly given its timing just ahead of the elections. Political observers note that such actions often intensify the already heated exchanges between the ruling party and the opposition.

Debabrata Saikia flags security lapses in EVM strongrooms, writes to poll observer, citing violation of Election Commission of India norms.

Saikia flags lapses in strongroom security post Assam polls

April 18, 2026, 04:47 PM - 4 min read

“This physical state is in direct and alarming contravention of the Election Commission of India’s strict directives designed to prevent unilateral or unauthorised access to sensitive election materials,” Saikia said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi - file image.

PM Modi, Shah ‘lied’ to nation on women’s bill: Rahul in TN

April 18, 2026, 04:07 PM - 3 min read

The BJP-led government transformed the electoral map of Assam and Jammu and Kashmir and they intend doing it in the rest of the country as well, he alleged.