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.
Sachdeva said the misconduct at the AI Summit, allegedly at the behest of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, was an attempt to tarnish India’s image.
The development comes after the Election Commission of India announced elections for 37 vacant Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states.
Observers note that the coordinated and relentless attack against Rahul Gandhi reflects more than a mere reaction.
Speaking to the media in the Assembly complex, Gehlot said no government at the Centre or in the states had ever made such a “murkhtapurn (foolish)” proposal. “This is not only illogical but also contrary to established democratic traditions,” he said.
In a strongly worded statement posted on X, Gandhi framed his criticism around the theme of “shame,” responding to recent remarks by the Prime Minister.
