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.
During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to release the NDA manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections. He is also expected to meet religious and community leaders as part of his outreach programme.
Addressing people at an event in North East Delhi while presenting her government’s one-year report card, Gupta said her position carried great responsibility, not privilege, and that in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leaders are entrusted with responsibilities.
The AI Summit protest has sparked sharp political exchanges, with Margaret Alva urging restraint even as BJP leaders and the Prime Minister slammed the Youth Congress demonstration.
Rashmi's crossover to the BJP came after it was confirmed that Aisha Potty, who had left the CPM and joined the Congress recently , would be the UDF candidate in Kottarakkara in the upcoming Assembly polls.
The protest at Indore turned violent, as both sides threw stones at each other. At least half-a-dozen Congress workers, some BJP workers, and some police personnel were injured.
