Grand Repudiator bites the dust
Among all the Assembly elections held in 2026, it was the results from Bengal that generated the greatest national curiosity.
Among all the Assembly elections held in 2026, it was the results from Bengal that generated the greatest national curiosity.
As per the 1 pm polling data, West Medinipur recorded the highest voter turnout at 65.77 per cent, followed by Jhargram at 65.31 per cent, Bankura at 64.85 per cent and Birbhum at 63.93 per cent.
As Bengal votes in Phase 1, Dilip Ghosh projects a strong BJP showing, questions TMC’s candidate choices and flags concerns over election conditions across key constituencies.
Polling begins across Tamil Nadu and West Bengal with multi-phase voting schedule, over 1,400 candidates in fray, and counting set for May 4 amid tight security arrangements.
West Bengal election 2026 LIVE updates: Phase 1 voting underway across 152 seats, with 18.76% turnout recorded till 9 am amid long queues at polling booths.
At least three representatives of each political party have been invited to meet the ECI at the Sher-e-Kashmir Convention Centre in Srinagar.
Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan, who recently tasted victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, has said that he will continue to work in films.
“The day will also come soon when Jammu and Kashmir will once again make its future better as a state,” Modi assured the people of the Union territory.
BJD, BJP claim comprehensive victories in twin polls.
The ADR analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 66 candidates, who are contesting in the six LS constituencies in the Odisha Phase-IV polls, the report said.
