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Election Commission of India.

EC orders transfer of 83 BDOs, AROs across Bengal ahead of polls

March 29, 2026, 10:22 PM - 3 min read

According to Commission sources, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had submitted a proposal on March 28 recommending the transfer of a batch of officials. After reviewing the proposal, the Commission approved the relocation of 83 officers.

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In the footage, three men in uniform can be seen gathered around a carrom board, with one of them even taking a shot.

Three CAPF men suspended for playing carrom in TMC office

March 29, 2026, 06:11 PM - 3 min read

A viral video, currently doing the rounds on social media, appears to show uniformed personnel of central forces casually playing carrom inside a local office of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Suri, Birbhum.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata doubles down on ‘utensils’ call after EC notice

March 28, 2026, 06:21 PM - 3 min read

Addressing a rally in Raghunathpur in Purulia, Mamata urged women to stay vigilant at polling booths and resist any attempts at alleged electoral malpractice.

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Election Commission of India.

EC suspends Basanti IC after violence in poll-bound WB

March 27, 2026, 09:25 PM - 2 min read

In a communication to Nabanna, the state secretariat, the EC stated that despite prior intelligence inputs about political activity in the area, the officer failed to ensure adequate deployment of forces.

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Election Commission of India (ECI).

WB poll official hurt in protest over govt ad display

March 27, 2026, 06:11 PM - 3 min read

The incident took place at Ranaghat Debnath Boys' Institute High School, Nadia, where training sessions for polling personnel were underway.

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Half the voters, few women candidates in Kerala

March 26, 2026, 06:07 PM - 5 min read

The passing of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament in 2023 had created strong expectations among women leaders across party lines. Many believed it would encourage parties to field more women candidates.

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Election Commission of India.

EC approves transfer of returning officers for WB polls

March 24, 2026, 10:24 AM - 2 min read

The poll panel has directed the officers to report to their respective constituencies by 5 pm on March 24, he said.

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CJI recuses from Election Commissioner appointments case

CJI recuses from Election Commissioner appointments case

March 20, 2026, 04:41 PM - 3 min read

A Bench of CJI Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was scheduled to hear the case today when the CJI chose to recuse.Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for a petitioner, today suggested that the case may be placed before a Bench that does not have a prospective Chief Justice.CJI Kant accepted this suggestion to avoid any possible conflicts of interest.

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Election Commission of India.

EC removes WB DGP, Kolkata CP hours after reshuffle

March 16, 2026, 02:57 PM - 3 min read

According to the Commission’s directive, senior IPS officers SN Gupta and Ajay Nand were appointed as the new DGP and CP, respectively.

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Election Commission to announce Assembly poll dates for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry at 4 pm today.

ECI to announce Assembly Poll schedule for 5 states today

March 15, 2026, 01:39 PM - 1 min read

The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule.

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A file photo of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

193 Opposition MPs move notice to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

March 12, 2026, 04:35 PM - 4 min read

A total of 193 Opposition MPs have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, exceeding the required numbers in both Houses and marking the first such move against a CEC.

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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer and senior officials of the Commission, during a meeting with recognised National and State political parties of the state, in Kolkata. (@ECISVEEP/X via PTI Photo)

ECI hears parties in Bengal as poll battle intensifies

March 9, 2026, 04:22 PM - 3 min read

At EC’s Bengal poll consultations, TMC alleged voter harassment in SIR, while BJP demanded fewer phases for the Assembly elections. The Commission assured free and fair polls.

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