BENGAL STATE ELECTION COMMISSIONER
No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
Muslim Rashtra's rule has started in Bengal, state will merge with Bangladesh...: BJP's Khan attacks TMC
BJP MP Saumitra Khan accused the TMC of excessive Muslim appeasement, suggesting that in ten years, the TMC MPs might not return to Parliament. "Muslim Rashtra's rule has started there...this is the biggest problem," Khan stated, adding that Hindus in West Bengal are unable to say "Jai Shree Ram" or celebrate Saraswati and Kali Puja.
Post-poll violence in Bengal: Ravi Shankar Prasad highlights the fear of TMC goons in the state
A four-member central team of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met with victims of the alleged post-poll violence against party workers in West Bengal at the BJP's party office in Amtala in South 24 Parganas on Tuesday. The team including former Union Min...
Labour Codes: Secy to meet officials to take stock of state rules
The BJP-led NDA government is preparing to implement the four labour codes and will hold a meeting on June 20 with state labour secretaries and commissioners to review state rules. The aim is to align state rules with the Centre's model rules to ensure uniformity. Labour reforms are part of the government's 100-day agenda to enhance ease of doing business and attract investments. The government consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes, with most states having framed rules across these codes.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging numerous incidents of post-poll violence in the state following the Lok Sabha elections. A division bench led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam stated that the court will hear Adhikari's petition on Wednesday.
EC announces bypoll dates for 7 states: Check details here
The assembly seats going for bypolls are Rupauli (Bihar), Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagda and Maniktala (all West Bengal), Vikravandi (Tamil Nadu), Amarwara (Madhya Pradesh), Badrinath and Manglaur (Uttarakhand), Jalandhar West (Punjab) and Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh).
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Org weakness, switching candidates, stoppage of MNREGA funds hurt BJP
Weaknesses in the organisational structure, candidate changes in previously-won seats, and the halt of central scheme funds contributed to the BJP's defeat in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress blaming central deprivation. The lack of a Modi wave and public trust in CM Mamata Banerjee's social welfare initiatives also impacted the BJP's performance, while North Bengal provided some respite amidst a poor showing in South Bengal.
Leadership fissures in BJP Bengal come to fore
Dissident voices arise within Bengal BJP as leadership cracks emerge post-underperformance in recent Lok Sabha elections. The party sees erosion in cadres as 10 panchayat members defect to Trinamool Congress, BJP ex-state president Dilip Ghosh criticised flawed strategies and alleged seat shifting tactics, with key leaders losing in crucial constituencies prompting calls for self-analysis and discussions with central leadership to rectify mistakes and move forward.
Lok Sabha polls: Overall voter turnout reduces to 65.79 per cent in 2024 from record high of 67.40 per cent in 2019
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a voter turnout of 65.79%, with Assam leading at 81.56% and Bihar at 56.19%. India set a global benchmark with 64.2 crore voters, surpassing G7 nations' total by 1.5 times, including 31.2 crore women. Only 39 re-polls were needed, a significant decrease from 2019.
Needs to be examined why BJP couldn't maintain momentum in Bengal after 2021: Dilip Ghosh
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh reflects on 'conspiracy and backbiting' behind his electoral loss in West Bengal after the 2021 elections, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining momentum and performance gaps.
400 not paar: The states that have pulled BJP back
The Lok Sabha elections have seen the BJP facing setbacks in various states like Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Gujarat, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi winning with reduced margins. The NDA alliance, including the BJP and Shiv Sena, had a significant drop in seats compared to previous elections. The performance of the BJP has been inconsistent, with clean sweeps in some states and surprising losses in others.
West Bengal Election Result Winner List 2024: Is TMC set for a win once again in fight against BJP, Congress? check details
West Bengal Election Result Winner List 2024: The counting of votes for the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal is currently underway. Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken a comfortable lead. West Bengal has emerged as a fascinating battleground in these Lok Sabha elections. The BJP has been eager to capitalize on Prime Minister Modi's popularity in the state. Meanwhile, Banerjee's well-established vote bank has stood firmly behind her.
West Bengal Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP to dominate three-way fight against TMC, Cong, predicts exit polls
West Bengal 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Kolkata and its surrounding regions, including the Sunderbans, participated in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Historically, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dominated these nine constituencies, with the BJP struggling to make significant inroads. Dum Dum has been the only exception where the BJP has found some success. The exit poll numbers will be released at 6:30 pm, following the conclusion of this last phase of voting.
Count of postal ballots will commence first: CEC
The process of simultaneous counting of postal ballots and EVM votes followed in 2019 elections continues in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. VVPAT slips are matched with EVM results for transparency.
Record Rs 10,000 crore seized during elections: Chief Election Commissioner
India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar revealed the Election Commission's record seizure of Rs 10,000 crore during the recent Lok Sabha elections, preventing vote buying and corruption. The number was Rs 3,477 crore seized in 2019. Kumar praised the EC's efforts in curbing the distribution of freebies like liquor and clothing, noting a decrease in such practices. He highlighted the prevention of money giveaways in southern states and emphasised the importance of stringent measures.
Central Armed Police Force's 400 companies to remain positioned in West Bengal till June 19
Nearly 400 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, totaling over 40,000 personnel, will remain in West Bengal until June 19 to manage post-election violence. The significant portion of the force would Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) units. The decision is aimed at establishing area dominance, building citizen confidence, and ensuring a peaceful environment while maintaining law and order in the state.
Braving icy heights: Election at world's highest polling station
The polling station at Tashigang, serving 62 voters from Tashigang and Gete, has been made a model polling booth.
The Bengal election story that bothers no one
The real story is why political violence is so rampant and, more importantly, normalised in a state that advertises its ‘bhadralok’ credentials, admittedly with increasingly waning credibility outside its own navel-gaze.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Voting for 57 seats in 7 states, UT of Chandigarh
The seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will see polling for 57 seats across seven states and a Union Territory. Key candidates include Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, seeking a third term, and Abhishek Banerjee from Diamond Harbour, aiming for his third term. Results will be declared on June 4. Other significant contests include Anurag Singh Thakur in Himachal Pradesh, Preneet Kaur in Punjab, and a close battle in Balasore, Odisha. The phase will witness political heavyweights vying for seats, concluding the extensive electoral process.
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India to witness last phase of polls on June 1, check key details
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India is gearing up for the final phase of its elections on June 1, 2024. This concluding segment will see voters heading to polls in 57 constituencies across multiple states. The states participating in this decisive phase include Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
The four battleground states that can swing election results
BJP strategizes to secure a third term, relying on allies to offset potential losses. Key states like Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra will influence Lok Sabha results. Challenges from regional parties, TMC in West Bengal, BJD in Odisha, and political uncertainties in Maharashtra may impact BJP's performance.
Bengal will be the best-performing state for BJP, says PM Modi
With the Lok Sabha election process nearing its end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the BJP will be the biggest gainer in West Bengal. In an interview with ANI, Modi described the election in the state as "one-sided" with significant public support for the BJP, leading to frustration among Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders. He highlighted BJP's past success, increasing from three to 80 seats in the state assembly, and predicted further gains in the current elections.
Nearly 78 per cent voter turnout in 8 Lok Sabha seats of West Bengal till 5 pm
Bishnupur (SC) recorded the highest polling at 81.47 per cent, followed by Tamluk 79.79 per cent, Jhargram (ST) 79.68 per cent, Ghatal 78.92 per cent, Medinipur 77.57 per cent, Bankura 76.79 per cent, Kanthi 75.66 per cent, and Purulia 74.09 per cent, he said.
TMC lodges complaint with EC against West Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, alleging that he used his office to canvass for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by wearing their party symbol at an event in Kolkata. The TMC alleged that Bose's conduct was undemocratic, violating constitutional values and impairing free and fair elections in the state. The TMC pointed out that the Election Commission of India has taken action against governors who have used their offices for canvassing for political parties, such as former Governor of Himachal Pradesh Gulsher Ahmad in 1993 and then Governor of Rajasthan Kalyan Singh in 2019.
Arunchal forged ID case: State Human Rights Commission registers complaint
Rita Chakma filed a complaint of forgery and cheating committed by Drishyamuni Chakma with respect to his forged voter ID bearing No. UBV2587045 from 3-Avoipur village under 49 Diyun-Bordumsa constituency, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh and staying in Arunachal Pradesh without taking Inner Line Permits (ILP) in violation of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.
"Mumbai police will stay alert till the entire voting procedure gets done," says Mumbai Police Commissioner
Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar announced early deployment of police personnel at polling booths ahead of the fifth phase of voting in Mumbai's six Lok Sabha constituencies. Over 8.95 crore voters, including notable leaders, will decide the fate of 695 candidates in this phase across eight states/UTs.
Voter Turnout: West Bengal sees highest voter turnout at 78.4%, J&K lowest at 37.9%
Lok Sabha elections Phase 4: 96 constituencies across 10 states and union territories were in play during this phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Alongside, voting for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha's Assemblies was also conducted.
What Bengal thinks today
BJP’s campaign in the state seems to have stumbled. CAA hasn’t worked for the party. TMC, Congress & CPM are now rivals, not enemies
This election is for protecting Bengal's culture, says PM Modi
Modi alleged there was no freedom of expression under the TMC rule in West Bengal. He claimed that even if someone jocularly shares a post on social media, that person is not spared. It has become a crime to take the name of Ram Mandir in TMC-ruled Bengal, he alleged.
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