WB polls: Over 84 pct voters turnout recorded in sixth phase
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): A staggered six phase seven rounds Assembly Elections in West Bengal concluded with the final phase of balloting on Thursday in which more than 84 percent turnout was recorded, said officials.
Bengal polls: Narendra Modi urges people to vote in large numbers
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people of West Bengal 'vote in large numbers' in the fifth of polling in West Bengal.
Bengal polls: ECI removes four police officials in Kolkata South , South 24 Parganas
Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Ahead of the 5th phase of West Bengal assembly polls, the ECI removed Officer-in-Charge (OC) of 3 police stations and one Sub-Divisional Police Officer on Tuesday, officials said.
WB polls: Fourth phase records 78.05 pct turnout
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) The fourth phase of polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections on Monday witnessed about 78.05 percent voters' turnout amid reports of violence from several places.
Bengal polls: 40 female candidates for phase 4
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): A total of 40 women out of 345 candidates are in the fray for West Bengal phase four election to the 49 Assembly constituencies in the two districts.
Bengal assembly elections: Post poll violence injures many in Birbhum
Kolkata/Birbhum, Apr 18 (IBNS): At least five men were badly injured and another was shot during a political clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and CPI-M on Sunday night at Parui in West Bengal's Birbhum district, reports said.
Bengal polls: Modi attacks Mamata government over Saradha, Narada , syndicate issues
Kolkata/Krishnanagar, Apr 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at Mamata Banerjee-led government and her Trinamool Congress party over several issues, while addressing two mass campaigns for assembly polls here, in Kolkata and Nadia district of West Bengal on Sunday.
WB polls: 70.82 % turnout till 3 PM
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS) Around 70.82 % voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm as the second phase of Assembly election in West Bengal is currently underway.
Bengal polls: Second phase election underway
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): The second phase polling of the crucial West Bengal Assembly polls is underway on Sunday.
Bengal polls: ECI to put TMC leader Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 surveillance
Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): After receiving a huge number of allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal, from all opposition parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday evening decided to put Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 magistrate surveillance, reports said.
Polling 59.78 pct in West Bengal, 55 pct in Assam till 1pm
Guwahati/Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) West Bengal and Assam reported 59.78 percent and 55 percent voting respectively till 1 pm as polling to elect new Assemblies in the state commenced on Monday morning.
Assembly polls: WB records 79 pct voters turnout, no untoward incident reported
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls concluded peacefully on Monday with heavy voters turnout, media reports said.
Bengal polls: Narendra Modi holds first mass rally in Kharagpur
Kolkata/Kharagpur, Mar 27 (IBNS): Slamming the Mamata Banerjee-led government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commenced his election campaign in West Bengal for the upcoming assembly polls.
Bengal polls: Election Commission launches 24x7 helpline for voters
Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS):The Election Commission on Monday launched a 24x7 toll free helpline number to help the voters for upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Narada News reveals 2nd part of sting operation, more TMC leaders shown taking bribes
Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): News portal- Narada News- on Monday released another sting operation footage, where Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP from Arambag constituency Aparupa Poddar and former TMC students' leader Shankudeb Panda were exposed while allegedly taking bribes.