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Sushil Kumar Bauri, a former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly and TMC leader, died by suicide, leaving a note that cited political hostility as a reason for his decision. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed sorrow, attributing his death to the human cost of relentless political animosity.
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh was marshalled out and suspended from the West Bengal Assembly after disrupting proceedings during a budget debate and refusing to return to his seat.
Factions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party sat separately as the West Bengal assembly session began, marking the first public display of a split. A group of MLAs loyal to Mamata Banerjee is expected to receive separate accommodations and speaking time.
A rebel member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been appointed as the new leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly.
Following a defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing a mass exodus, with over 100 councillors resigning and many others reportedly skipping work.
The Governor of West Bengal dissolved the state assembly and Mamata Banerjee's cabinet after she defiantly refused to resign as Chief Minister. This action paves the way for the formation of a new government, with the BJP preparing to take power, while Banerjee's party plans to challenge the dissolution.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
High drama unfolded in West Bengal as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party alleged EVM tampering and protested outside strongrooms ahead of election results. The Calcutta High Court also rejected a challenge to the Election Commission's order on deploying central staff for vote counting.
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms and humidity for 142 seats during the West Bengal Assembly polls, issuing a rain alert.
Details regarding the voting date, time, and poll results for the West Bengal Assembly Election in 2026 have been announced.
Campaigning for assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal is wrapping up, with recent focus on the Constitution Amendment Bill ahead of voting.
The Election Commission of India has assured fair West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, following accusations from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of bias towards the BJP and allegations of intimidation.
The CPI(M) has released its full list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, including prominent figures like Sabina Yasmeen.
Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, has been nominated by the BJP to contest from Panihati in the West Bengal Assembly elections, seeking justice for her daughter.
For the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the ruling TMC, opposition BJP, and Left Front have nominated a significant number of advocates as candidates, while the Congress party has yet to announce its list.
West Bengal has argued before the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate cannot claim a 'fundamental right' to probe, flagging a threat to the federal structure in the context of alleged obstruction during I-PAC raids.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally protested the Election Commission's decision to reshuffle top bureaucrats and police officials in the state ahead of the assembly elections, with the Commission naming a new DGP and Kolkata top cop.
Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, key issues such as Bengali 'asmita' (pride), the Matua community factor, and urban discontent are shaping the political landscape.
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, India's Election Commission has deployed 240 CAPF companies to maintain law and order during electoral roll revisions.
The West Bengal Assembly has approved delimitation bills, leading to an increase in the number of municipal wards for Kolkata and Howrah. Kolkata will now have 209 municipal wards following this legislative action.
The West Bengal assembly has passed the Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, allowing for the detention of individuals deemed anti-social.
The Calcutta High Court has rejected the Trinamool Congress's interim order plea challenging the West Bengal assembly speaker's decision to recognize Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.
Expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee has been chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, with a rebel faction of 59 TMC legislators claiming the status of the main opposition party. This move represents a significant blow to Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.
Rathindra Bose, a BJP MLA from Cooch Behar, has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal assembly. His election marks a significant event in the state's political landscape.
The BJP achieved a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state. However, incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, alleging electoral fraud and claiming her party did not lose.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting that her Trinamool Congress (TMC) would secure over 200 seats, while also alleging attempts at stock market manipulation. The Supreme Court rejected a TMC plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for vote counting in the state.
West Bengal's assembly elections concluded with a historic high voter turnout, leading to the release of various exit poll predictions for the state and other regions like Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. These polls offered initial insights into potential election outcomes across India.
Campaigning for the West Bengal assembly elections intensified with Prime Minister Modi addressing rallies, wooing the Matua community with citizenship promises, and visiting a Kali temple. Meanwhile, the Election Commission ordered a special drive to arrest bomb makers amidst ongoing political rhetoric and claims from various parties.
The first phase of West Bengal assembly elections saw polling for 152 seats, with reports of tensions and attacks on candidates in Murshidabad, Birbhum, Cooch Behar, and Dakshin Dinajpur.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls, out of 2,130 candidates analysed, 528 (25 per cent) had declared criminal cases against themselves.
The high-pitched campaign for the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections came to an end on Tuesday as issues ranging from food habits, cross-border infiltration and a uniform civil code to…
India's Election Commission has issued a stern warning to the Trinamool Congress, cautioning against illegal practices such as booth capturing and jamming during the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
Central investigative agencies are reportedly increasing their focus on prominent Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidates, a move that comes just before the upcoming Assembly Elections, likely in West Bengal.
The Hindu's West Bengal bureau has analyzed the crucial issues and important players expected to shape the upcoming Assembly polls in the State in 2026.
The Left Front has announced its second list of 32 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its initial list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, including key leaders like Rajeev Chandrasekhar and George Kurian, aiming for a stronger presence in the state.
The Left Front has announced its initial list of 192 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly polls, featuring both party veterans and emerging youth leaders, including 27 women.
The Chief Election Commissioner warned that strict action would be taken against officials if any lapses are found during the West Bengal assembly polls, following a series of review meetings with political parties and state agencies.
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was denied permission for foreign travel for eye treatment, as he is currently facing a police case related to alleged intimidatory statements made during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign.
The presence of two factions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is reportedly diminishing the effectiveness and unity of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.
Sixteen Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, led by Sukhendu Ray and Kakoli Dastidar, met with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The meeting fuels growing speculation about a possible split within the Mamata Banerjee-led party following its significant losses in the recent West Bengal assembly polls.
A controversy involving forged documents submitted to the West Bengal Assembly regarding the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition is causing a scandal for the TMC and Mamata Banerjee.
The West Bengal Assembly is undergoing preparations for a new cabinet, with outgoing ministers' nameplates being removed and new signages installed.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.
Ahead of counting day for the West Bengal elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP are clashing over allegations of strongroom breaches and wrongful activities. The Supreme Court is set to hear a TMC plea regarding counting supervisors, while repolling has been ordered in some areas.
NDTV's team explored various issues, from local food items like fish and jhalmuri to identity and women's security, that are influencing the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections in 2026.
Following the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections, BJP's Amit Shah and TMC's Mamata Banerjee offered contrasting projections of their parties' success. Shah predicted a BJP victory with 110 seats, while Banerjee stated TMC had already surpassed 100 seats.
Millions of voters participated in state elections across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with both regions reporting exceptionally high turnouts despite challenging conditions. These elections are seen as a significant test for the Modi alliance and feature high-stakes battles for key political figures.
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, several controversies have emerged, including allegations of voter deletions, misconduct, and bribery. Enforcement Directorate raids were conducted on various individuals, and a police observer was replaced in Nandigram.
I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on charges related to illicit money generation, with a court noting reasons to believe an I-PAC director was involved. This legal action took place just days before the West Bengal assembly elections.
The Congress party has released its full list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. AICC in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir stated that any candidate contesting from Bhabanipur would be a significant leader for the party.
The BJP is intensifying its campaign in West Bengal with plans for a major rally by Prime Minister Modi and the unveiling of a vision document designed to counter the TMC's welfare promises.
Veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is reportedly considering a return to the West Bengal Assembly in the 2026 elections, three decades after his last tenure.
The BJP has released its second list of 111 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly polls, fielding Rekha Patra from Hingalganj, Kalyan Chakraborty from Khardaha, and Roopa Ganguly from Sonarpur Dakshin, alongside other former MPs like Nisith Paramanik and Arjin Singh.
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states, with voting phases occurring in April. The upcoming polls are set against a backdrop of looming energy crisis concerns in the country.
As the BJP prepares for the West Bengal assembly elections in its bid to challenge the ruling TMC, several leaders, such as Suvendu Adhikari, are expected to play key roles in shaping its high-stakes…
A key concern raised by the BJP delegation related to the deployment and utilisation of nearly 400 companies of central forces currently stationed in the State