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Security personnel conduct a flag march ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal. The number of polling phases will depend on the availability of central armed police forces. (PTI Photo)

Central force availability to decide Bengal poll phases

February 12, 2026, 05:10 PM - 3 min read

The number of phases for the forthcoming West Bengal Assembly elections will depend on the availability of central armed police forces, a senior official in the Chief Electoral Officer’s office said. The Election Commission is assessing force requirements before taking a final decision.

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West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar (R), interacts with former state unit chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

Congress to fight 2026 Bengal Assembly elections independently

February 5, 2026, 05:17 PM - 3 min read

The Congress has decided to contest all 294 Assembly seats in West Bengal on its own, ruling out alliances ahead of polls due early this year.

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Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir floats new party

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir floats new party

December 22, 2025, 05:01 PM - 3 min read

Speaking at the party’s launch event, Kabir made it clear that the new party would not restrict its political ambitions to Malda and Murshidabad alone.

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EC seeks central forces for Kolkata CEO office amid tensions

December 19, 2025, 01:30 PM - 3 min read

According to the ECI, a crowd comprising booth-level officers and workers associated with a political party had surrounded the office premises, severely jeopardising the safety of officials and staff.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Eyeing 2026 polls, Mamata launches ₹8,000-cr outreach project

July 22, 2025, 09:40 PM - 3 min read

The new scheme, aimed at addressing hyper-local civic issues directly through government camps, will roll out across the state from August 2.

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AJSU can contest Bihar polls: Mahto

AJSU can contest Bihar polls: Mahto

June 12, 2025, 06:05 PM - 2 min read

Elections to 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar are slated to be held later this year.

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Prasad politics: Mamata sets up for 2026 battle

Prasad politics: Mamata sets up for 2026 battle

June 11, 2025, 05:42 PM - 3 min read

Scheduled to commence from June 17, the Mahaprasad delivery drive will be executed through the state’s Food and Supplies Department’s 'Door-to-Door Ration' network

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Congress steps in as Left falters in Bengal by-poll

May 31, 2025, 02:45 PM - 4 min read

With the by-election in Kaliganj due on 19 June, the Congress has entered the fray amid discord within the Left Front. As TMC and Congress confirm candidates, the BJP remains silent, keeping the three-cornered contest wide open in a constituency with shifting alliances and rich political history.

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