POLL EXPECTATIONS FROM BENGAL
Union Home Ministry initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan
The Union ministry action came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were "functioning in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant", he said.
Probe initiated into alleged assault on woman in Coochbehar post-poll
Majumdar, the State President, has constituted a seven-member team to investigate the “inhuman” incident in Coochbehar. The team, led by Paul, also included MLA Malati Rava Roy, Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, Falguni Patra among others.
Calcutta HC orders Bengal Govt to ensure safe return of displaced post-poll violence victims by Tuesday
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to ensure the safe return of displaced victims of alleged post-poll violence by Tuesday. A Division Bench, headed by Justice Harish Tandon, reviewed the situation and numerous petitions were submitted. The court ordered the displaced people to be sent back to their homes by next Tuesday and ordered increased police surveillance in affected areas to prevent recurrence of violence.
Bengal told to ensure post-poll violence victims' safe return
A division bench headed by Justice Harish Tandon reviewed the situation with numerous petitions being submitted in the court and ordered the police to be more active in helping the displaced. "There are certain locations where the houses were vandalised. There were several other complaints of post-poll violence... CAPF was scheduled to stay till June 21. The Court has extended the presence of hearing till next Wednesday," Priyanka Tibrewal, the lawyer fighting for the displaced, said.
Ensure return of people displaced by post-poll violence to their homes: Cal HC to Bengal govt
The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to ensure the safe return of people displaced by alleged post-poll violence in the state. The court instructed stringent vigilance by police in affected areas to prevent further incidents. Justice Harish Tandon's division bench issued these directives while hearing petitions concerning violence after the Lok Sabha elections. The court is expected to issue detailed directions on the extension of central forces deployment in West Bengal soon.
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.
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BJP announces name of candidates for by-polls to 4 assembly seats in Bengal
The BJP announced Kalyan Chaubey and three new candidates for the July 10 West Bengal assembly by-polls. They will contest against Trinamool Congress candidates in Maniktala, Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin (SC), and Bagda (SC). This follows recent vacancies and a shift in political dynamics within the Matua community and other key constituencies.
Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari urges Governor to deploy CAPF till Durga Puja in West Bengal
The Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed LoP) Suvendu Adhikari and alleged victims of post-poll violence to meet Governor CV Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan, if granted permission by his office. On Thursday, Adhikari was not allowed to enter Raj Bhawan with the victims. HC wondered if the Governor was under house arrest that police did not allow the post-poll victims were not allowed to meet him.
BJP central team visits Coochbehar over 'post-poll violence' in West Bengal
A four-member BJP central team visited Coochbehar in West Bengal to assess post-election violence against party workers. The team, led by convenor Biplab Deb and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, will meet displaced workers allegedly targeted by Trinamool Congress. Deb criticised TMC's violence, urging a change. The team will also meet affected workers in Kolkata.
BJP forms committee of 4 MPs to look into post-poll violence in West Bengal
BJP president J P Nadda formed a committee, including Biplab Kumar Deb, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Brij Lal, and Kavita Patidar, to investigate alleged political violence in West Bengal and accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of inaction. The party condemned Banerjee for not addressing attacks on opposition workers and voters. The Calcutta High Court has extended CAPF deployment due to ongoing violence. BJP criticised West Bengal's post-poll violence.
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.
Post-poll violence erupts in West Bengal; BJP workers targeted
Post-poll violence erupted in West Bengal, with reports of BJP workers being attacked, party offices vandalized, and houses locked. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has written to the Governor seeking intervention. In Bankura's Kotulpur, BJP workers' houses were vandalized. BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar urged the Chief Minister to visit affected areas. Major violence was reported in Minakhan under Basirhat Constituency. Adhikari also mentioned incidents in Coochbehar and BJP has moved Calcutta High Court on the issue.
Dlip Ghosh's oblique statement sparks speculations on inner-party factions in Bengal BJP
Fissures within the BJP West Bengal unit are showing after 'disappointing' performance in state parliamentary polls, sparked by Dilip Ghosh's suggestive statement on 'old-versus-new' debate.
BJP's Bengal debacle: Trapped by narrative, leadership crisis and minority consolidation
The BJP's defeat in the 2024 West Bengal Lok Sabha elections was exacerbated by its failure to counter the TMC's narrative, led by Mamata Banerjee, on central funds and anti-Muslim rhetoric, resulting in a shift of support. The TMC secured a significant victory, winning 29 out of 42 Lok Sabha seats.
Election Result 2024: Prashant Kishor's predictions proved wrong, BJP fails to improve 2019 tally
As the 2024 Lok Sabha election results unfold, a tight race emerges between the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Despite predictions, BJP leads with 221 seats, while Congress secures 87. Prashant Kishor had anticipated BJP as the top party in West Bengal, but trends show TMC leading with 29 seats, reducing BJP to 12. In Northeast India and Rajasthan, Congress gains ground. Exit polls predicted a strong BJP performance, but actual trends reveal a more competitive landscape.
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.
How to trade Nifty on election result day? Heads I win, tails you lose strategy
Depending on whether the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA surpasses or falls short of the expectations outlined by exit polls, the Nifty could experience significant swings in either direction once the trends of the Lok Sabha election results become apparent on Tuesday. The substantial rally of over 3% on Monday, coupled with a 15% decline in the India VIX fear gauge, indicates that market anticipation for a negative surprise has diminished.
Congress calls INDIA bloc leaders to Delhi, plans demonstration if results not on expected lines, say sources
Ahead of the Lok Sabha election result day, senior leaders of the INDIA alliance have been summoned by Congress to remain in Delhi until tomorrow night or the following morning, with plans for a post-results meeting. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has reportedly supported this move. However, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh clarified that the meeting is merely a routine one after the results are declared.
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.
Sandeshkhali post-poll violence: 'Worried' Bengal Guv asks Mamata to intervene
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose expressed concern about post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali and urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene and restore peace, particularly addressing attacks on women in the area.
Believe in people's poll, not exit polls: TMC Santanu Sen
Rejecting the exit poll predictions about the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday said it believed in people's mandate. Most of the exit polls have predicted that the BJP will get more seats than the TMC in the state.
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.
West Bengal sees violence, protests in several districts
Violence reported in West Bengal during 78% voter turnout in sixth phase of general election. BJP candidate Pranat Tudu hospitalized after stone pelting. Tudu's vehicle vandalised, media vehicle windscreen broken. Tudu complained to EC and district magistrate before violence erupted.
West Bengal: Sporadic incidents of violence reported from some Lok Sabha seats during polling
During the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polling in West Bengal, scattered incidents of violence were reported across the eight constituencies. The Election Commission received 954 complaints by 11 am, including allegations of EVM malfunctions and obstruction of agents from entering booths. Despite this, the poll panel stated that voting remained peaceful overall. Clashes erupted between TMC and BJP supporters in Ghatal over agent access to booths, with both sides trading accusations. Similar incidents occurred in Kanthi, where BJP activists accused central forces of voter intimidation.
EC removes BSF jawan from election duty after 'molestation' complaint
The Election Commission removed a BSF jawan from poll duty in Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency due to a molestation complaint. A woman filed the complaint at Uluberia Police Station, prompting the action. Authorities await the police report and will take necessary legal action if the jawan is found guilty. Amid tight security, voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls began in West Bengal, with over 57% of polling stations designated as sensitive. The Election Commission deployed over 60,000 central forces personnel and around 30,000 policemen, surpassing security measures in previous phases.
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