Storm Modi sweeps Bengal
According to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the BJP had won 176 seats and was leading in nearly 32 constituencies as counting progressed across 293 Assembly segments till 9.30 p.m.
According to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the BJP had won 176 seats and was leading in nearly 32 constituencies as counting progressed across 293 Assembly segments till 9.30 p.m.
Early trends from multiple districts show BJP leading across key constituencies, as Suvendu Adhikari projects a decisive shift in Bengal’s political landscape during counting day.
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A 93.19% voter turnout was registered during the first phase of voting in 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal on April 23.
AAP’s Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia has summoned all MLAs of the party, along with block observers and heads of frontal organisations, for a meeting scheduled on April 29.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its third list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, naming five nominees from Hooghly district.
JD(U) insiders say the party wants a successor from within its ranks, with senior minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary emerging in discussions, even as BJP leaders keep their own options open.
Patra also alleged that the Opposition party encouraged social media users to post against the AI Impact Summit with monetary benefits. “People have shared messages from Congress leaders offering money to tweet or make reels critical of the Summit,” Patra claimed.
The official announcement came at the Ajit Pawar-le NCP's national convention 2026 organised in Worli here on Thursday.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday held an extensive review meeting in Chennai to assess poll preparedness for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, 2026.
