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Suvendu Adhikari.

TMC questions Bhabanipur RO pick, cites ‘proximity’ to Suvendu

March 25, 2026, 11:29 AM - 2 min read

According to the TMC, Roy had previously served as the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Nandigram-II block and is currently posted as Additional Director of Land Records. The party has questioned both his neutrality and the suitability of his current role, arguing that his appointment could compromise the fairness of the electoral process.

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Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP bid to poach TMC booth agents; launches Bengal poll campaign with five pledges and ambitious targets.f

BJP offering money to TMC BLAs: Banerjee

March 24, 2026, 08:54 PM - 3 min read

“They are calling and saying, ‘We will give you money; work for us.’ The matter has been brought to the notice of the concerned authorities,” he said, claiming that the list of booth agents submitted to the Election Commission of India had been accessed by the BJP.

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BJP dissent erupts in North Bengal as rebel leaders field candidates under new banner, raising fears of vote split ahead of polls.

BJP faces intra-party rift in North Bengal

March 24, 2026, 05:30 PM - 3 min read

Addressing the media, Chakraborty said the move was driven by a larger ideological and organisational concern.

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BJP’s Ramaprasad Giri shaves voter, eats jhal-fuchka in Bengal poll push; similar acts signal rising theatrical campaigning trend.

WB candidates turn barbers in bid to charm voters

March 24, 2026, 04:03 PM - 3 min read

Together, these episodes underscore a growing trend where candidates are swapping podiums for props in a bid to humanise their political persona.

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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi (L) and, AJUP leader Humayun Kabir (R).

Opposition slams Owaisi-Kabir tie-up, fears vote split in Bengal

March 23, 2026, 05:56 PM - 3 min read

Opposition leaders criticised the AIMIM-Humayun Kabir alliance for West Bengal polls, warning it could split votes and weaken “secular parties”.

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A calculated jolt, not a reckless leap

A calculated jolt, not a reckless leap

March 23, 2026, 05:02 PM - 5 min read

The candidate list unveiled by Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee is not merely an electoral exercise; it is a carefully calibrated disruption. The imprint of Abhishek Banerjee on this list is unmistakable. This is not just candidate selection; it is doctrine in motion. Performance, not patronage, appears to have been the guiding metric.

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Award-winning Baul singer takes on poll noise

Award-winning Baul singer takes on poll noise

March 23, 2026, 04:03 PM - 3 min read

The choice of Bhabanipur is far from incidental. The constituency has become the epicentre of political attention, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces off against Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari in what is widely anticipated to be a fiercely contested electoral duel. The high stakes have amplified anxieties, with memories of past electoral unrest still lingering in the state’s collective consciousness.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

TMC sets 60,000-vote margin target for Mamata

March 22, 2026, 10:25 PM - 3 min read

At a workers’ meeting held at Ahindra Mancha in Chetla on Sunday evening, senior leaders including Mamata Banerjee, party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, and Firhad Hakim outlined a focused campaign strategy centred on expanding the party’s lead.

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Security tightened ahead of supplementary WB voter list release; ECI to meet on central force deployment as state ramps up poll preparedness.

WB on statewide alert ahead of supplementary voter list release

March 22, 2026, 12:54 PM - 2 min read

Officials have been directed to ensure that all arrangements are put in place without delay. The administration emphasised that the focus extends beyond the smooth publication of the voter list to preventing any untoward incidents throughout the broader election process.

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2,400 CAPF companies to guard Bengal elections 

2,400 CAPF companies to guard Bengal elections

March 21, 2026, 01:03 PM - 3 min read

According to an urgent communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the enhanced deployment is being carried out at the request of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a gathering on the occassion of Eid al-Fitr, at Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday.

Battle will continue: Mamata targets SIR at Eid-Ul-Fitr gathering

March 21, 2026, 12:40 PM - 3 min read

Pledging her unwavering support to the people, she stated, "I have rushed to Delhi and the Supreme Court; I will go to any extent to ensure that not a single name is omitted from the list."

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TMC unveils West Bengal poll manifesto with ‘Didi’s 10 Pledges’, promising welfare boost, economic growth, and targeting Centre over dues.

TMC unveils manifesto; ‘Didi’s 10 Pledges’ take centre stage

March 20, 2026, 06:31 PM - 3 min read

The manifesto claims that 1.72 crore people have been lifted out of poverty and that nearly 2 crore jobs have been generated in the state. It also states that unemployment has declined by 40 per cent, while highlighting progress in sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, electricity, and agriculture.

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