ELECTIONS IN WEST BENGAL
BJP retains most state incharges but names for UP, Maharashtra, WB not declared
BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde will continue as in-charge of Bihar. Former Jharkhand BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha member Deepak Prakash will be his deputy. Similarly, general secretary Tarun Chugh will continue to handle Jammu and Kashmir- where elections are likely in September- and will be assisted by Ashish Sood of Delhi BJP. Chugh will also be incharge of Ladakh while Sood will be incharge of Goa.
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.
Impasse over swearing in: 2 newly elected TMC MLAs waiting for Guv in Bengal assembly
Amid the ongoing impasse over their swearing-in, two newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs arrived at the West Bengal assembly on Wednesday, stating they would wait until 4 pm for Governor C V Ananda Bose to administer the oath of office or give his consent for the Speaker to do so. The two MLAs, Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar, were elected from Baranagar and Bhagabangola constituencies, respectively.
BJP central team faces protests from party workers in Bengal
A four-member BJP team, including Ravi Shankar Prasad, met post-poll violence victims in West Bengal, alleging attacks on party workers. They criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for failing to address the violence. The team visited injured victims, highlighting incidents of assault and threats. BJP seeks accountability and support for victims.
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...
West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari to move HC over post-poll violence against BJP cadre
"The Governor had given permission to meet 200 victims in writing," Adhikari said. Adhikari and 200 BJP workers waited outside Raj Bhawan for more than two hours, along with other BJP leaders but the entire area was barricaded in multiple layers.
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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).
'Old is gold': Dilip Ghosh's cryptic message amid disgruntlement in Bengal BJP
BJP's Lok Sabha tally in the state dipped to 12 in this election from 18 in 2019, when Ghosh was the BJP state president. The saffron party had targeted to win 30 of the 42 seats this time. Ghosh was defeated at the hands of TMC's Kirti Azad by nearly 1.38 lakh votes in the Bardhaman-Durgapur seat.
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.
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.
Several candidates in West Bengal win polls by massive margins
Several candidates in West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha constituencies secured victories with significant margins, including Trinamool Congress' Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour with over 7 lakh votes.
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.
Diamond Harbour Election Result 2024: TMC's favorite nephew Abhishek Banerjee wins seat with over 5 lakh vote margin
Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leads by over 5 lakh votes from Diamond Harbour in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in 31 of the 42 seats in West Bengal, with significant victories in Asansol, Krishnanagar, and other constituencies. Mamata Banerjee skipped a major opposition meeting due to the final phase of polling. The BJP is leading in 10 seats, while Congress trails with only one.
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 Lok Sabha Results 2024: Here's who is winning and who is losing
West Bengal Lok Sabha Results 2024: TMC and BJP in close contest as counting of postal ballots for Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal begins. Early reports show TMC leading in 3 seats, BJP and Congress in 1 each.
West Bengal Election Results: Modi wave proves no match for Mamata magic
In the Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leads in 31 out of 42 constituencies in West Bengal, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead in 10. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee is leading in the Diamond Harbour constituency by a large margin.
West Bengal Election Results: TMC on the way to make history, party celebrates in green
Counting of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal began with the rest of the country at 8 am on Tuesday. The TMC was leading in 31 seats after several rounds of counting, while the BJP was ahead in 10, and Congress in one, according to the Election Commission website at 12:30 PM.
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.
Howrah Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Rathin Chakraborty vs Prasun Banerjee, who is winning
Howrah, a significant urban center in West Bengal, is poised for a political shakeup as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) challenges Mamata Banerjee's stronghold. With the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results looming, the BJP's potential surge in West Bengal could redefine the state's political landscape.
EC apprises SC about tentative schedule for by-election to Maniktala assembly constituency in Bengal
The Election Commission (EC) has submitted a tentative schedule for the Maniktala assembly constituency by the Supreme Court. The EC had refused to hold a bypoll for the seat due to Chaubey's pending election petition. Chaubey had moved an application to the high court seeking withdrawal of his petition challenging the 2021 election. The EC's counsel placed the tentative schedule before a vacation bench of Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan in a sealed cover.
Repolling underway in two booths in West Bengal
The booth in the Barasat constituency is located at the Kadambagachi Saradar Para FP School in the Deganga assembly segment, while the one in Mathurapur is located at the Aaddir Mahal Srichaitanya Bidyapith in the Kakdwip assembly seat, they added.
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.
Election Commission orders repolling at Barasat, Mathurapur in West Bengal on Monday
As per the order from the poll body, repolling will be conducted at 61 Kadambagachi Saradar Pada FP School, Room No 2 of 120-Deganga Assembly Constituency in 17 Barasat Parliamentary Constituency and 26 Aaddir Mahal Srichaitanya Bidyapith FP School of 131-Kakdwip Assembly Constituency in 20-Mathurapur (SC) Parliamentary Constituency in West Bengal.
EC orders repolling in two booths in West Bengal
Election Commission orders repolling at specific booths in Barasat and Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituencies on Sunday. Repolling scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm on Monday at Kadambagachi Saradar Para FP School and Aaddir Mahal Srichaitanya Bidyapith. BJP seeks repoll at Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat.
CPI(M) accuses ruling TMC workers of intimidating its polling agents
CPI(M) accused Trinamool Congress workers of intimidating polling agents and engaging in electoral malpractices in various constituencies of West bengal. Incidents of threats, assault, and false voting were reported, with candidates alleging intimidation of party workers and supporters in places like Diamond Harbour and Kolkata Dakshin. TMC dismissed the accusations, claiming the CPI(M) was making excuses due to lack of representation in the state assembly or outgoing Lok Sabha.
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.
TMC will perform better compared to what we had in 2019: Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress candidate from Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, Abhishek Banerjee, expressed confidence in surpassing their 2019 election performance. He criticised BJP's tactics and asserted that the TMC would secure victory in all nine seats being contested. Banerjee highlighted resentment against the current government and predicted a strong response from voters in the upcoming results.
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