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.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath advised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to come forward in support of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi.
Addressing a press conference in Dhanbad, Sahu claimed that the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress alliance was “rattled by the prospect of defeat” in the civic polls and was resorting to intimidation tactics through criminal elements.
Addressing party workers on the occasion of Jananayak Karpoori Thakur’s death anniversary in Patna, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly asserted the resilience of the RJD, outlined a roadmap for the party’s future political course, and reiterated his commitment to upholding Karpoori Thakur’s principles.
The state leadership has sidelined Dushyant Gautam to the extent that his picture and name were not allowed on posters and hoardings put up by party workers across the town and along roads
The ceremony was held at the BJP state headquarters here after puja and havan rituals. Outgoing state president and Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi formally installed Sahu in office, welcoming him with a bouquet and sweets.