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AAP alleges BJP Lok Sabha candidate Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya's claims in affidavit not true

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against BJP's Ghatal Lok Sabha candidate Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya. He has been accused of providing false information about his educational qualifications in his affidavit and falsely claiming to be a research fellow at IIT Kharagpur,. There are calls for the cancellation of his candidature. Chattopadhyaya denied the allegations and accused the Trinamool Congress of conspiracy. The Election Commission is reviewing the complaint.

Rs 1.4 lakh-crore: The cost parties are paying to woo voters in the world's biggest election

In West Bengal though, it seems candidates across the board aren't ready to give up on the traditional campaign methods just yet with parties displaying an overt preference for a mix and match of tried-and-tested mass outreach methods with those of the digital age.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 4: 10 States, 1,717 candidates, 96 seats up for grabs; Key candidates and constituencies in focus

India General Elections 2024: The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 will cover 96 seats across 10 states and Union Territories. Key candidates include Akhilesh Yadav, Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni, Mahua Moitra, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Asaduddin Owaisi, Giriraj Singh, and Nityanand Rai. Previous phases witnessed voter turnout percentages around 66%. The declaration of election results is scheduled for June 4. This phase is crucial as candidates compete in high-stakes battles in various constituencies.

Showbiz personalities galore in Bengal electoral fray

The trend of major political parties in West Bengal backing film personalities continues in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, with stars of yesteryears and contemporary icons vying for seats. The ruling Trinamool Congress leads with six filmstars in the fray, including Shatrughan Sinha and Dev. The BJP and CPI(M) have also fielded film personalities. While TMC's strategy aims to consolidate its support base, the opposition hopes to dent it. The role of these stars-turned-politicians and their impact on the election remains to be seen.

Kunal Ghosh removed as TMC state general secretary

The Trinamool Congress removed Kunal Ghosh from the West Bengal general secretary post due to his statements not aligning with the party. Ghosh shared a stage with BJP's Kolkata North candidate Tapas Ray and praised him. Despite his removal, he held press conferences regularly from the party headquarters. Ghosh also gave a rally for the party's candidate, Sudip Bandopadhyay.

West Bengal: 10 out of 37 candidates contesting in 1st phase are crorepatis

​​The West Bengal Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which scrutinised the affidavits, on Monday said three independents, two each from the BJP and Trinamool Congress and one candidate each from the CPI(M), Congress, and the RSP are crorepatis.

LS polls: TMC, BJP favour turncoats over seasoned leaders in Bengal

TMC and BJP in West Bengal elections favor turncoats over experienced leaders, triggering protests. Both parties defend decisions based on 'winnability and political strategy'. Notable turncoats like Biswajit Das fielded by TMC.

Mahua Moitra no threat; TMC misrule compelled me to join politics: BJP nominee ‘Rajmata' Amrita Roy

In an interview with PTI, Amrita Roy who has been pitted against the TMC's Mahua Moitra in Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat, also said that the "misrule and corruption" of the Trinamool Congress regime in West Bengal has compelled her to join politics and work for the development of the state.

Manipur: Congress-led 10-party alliance announced candidates for two Lok Sabha seats

Accompanied by leaders of 10 parties, Manipur state Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh announced that Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been nominated for the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha Constituency while former MLA Alfred K Arthur would contest in the Outer Manipur seat, reserved for the tribals.

LS Elections 2024: TMC announces 42 candidates' list; Yusuf Pathan, Mahua Moitra among key nominees

Few BJP candidates in Bengal commence campaign for LS polls

BJP candidates in West Bengal kick-start their Lok Sabha poll campaign, taking advantage of being ahead of the opposition in candidate nominations. Rathin Chakraborty, candidate for Howrah, begins his campaign with prayers at Siddheswari Kali Temple. Wall graffiti for BJP's Hiranmay Chattopadhyay (Hiran) appears in Ghatal constituency. Hiran is a BJP MLA from Kharagpur Sadar. In 2019, actor Dev (Deepak Adhikari) won Ghatal for TMC, but BJP is now making strong inroads.

Each LPG cylinder will cost Rs 3,000 if BJP wins 2024 LS polls: Abhishek Banerjee

Banerjee also assured the locals of making Dhupguri a sub-division within three months. "By December 31, we will make Dhupguri a sub-division. I will speak to the CM (Mamata Banerjee) in this regard," he said. A sub-division is an administrative unit below the district level and above the block level, and is administered by a sub-divisional officer (SDO). West Bengal has 69 subdivisions.

Oppn to pause Manipur protest as ‘AAP and Trinamool axis’ forces INDIA to debate, vote on Delhi bill

While AAP’s Raghav Chaddha pitched for INDIA MPs’ presence in the Houses for debate and voting against the bill, Trinamool’s Derek O’Brien acted as the former’s zealous backer. “Evidently, AAP and Trinamool had come prepared to push the case and it is understandable given the Arvind Kejriwal-Mamata Banerjee axis in the Opposition,” quipped an Opposition leader after the meeting.

New anti-BJP alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha elections: Opposition alliance named INDIA

Sources said the alliance name, INDIA, was proposed by Trinamool's Mamata Banerjee and was chosen after discussions on a dozen other names. After Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced the alliance at a joint press conference, she said in her speech: "NDA, BJP, can you challenge INDIA? Catch us, if you can."

After Bengal rural polls, BGPM will remain only relevant party in hills: GTA chief Anit Thapa

Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) chief executive Anit Thapa claimed that his Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) will remain "the only relevant party " in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal as it will "sweep the July 8 rural elections ".

By-election results: Congress wins 3, BJP and ally 2; TMC suffers shock defeat in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the Congress and the CPI(M) had entered into an understanding with the BJP to defeat the Trinamool Congress with their "immoral" alliance. Banerjee also said that her party will go it alone in the 2024 elections, "with the support of common people" and the Congress should refrain from calling itself anti-BJP.

Meghalaya polls: 21 lakh voters to seal fate of 369 candidates on Monday

Polling will begin at 7 am in 3,419 booths and will continue till 4 pm. As many as 640 polling booths have been categorised as 'vulnerable' and 323 as 'critical'.

In Meghalaya, it’s allies against each other

The NPP announced a list of 57 candidates for the upcoming election, while the BJP is contesting in all the 60 seats. The Trinamool Congress, which is the main opposition party in Meghalaya, has put up 56 candidates. Congress has given tickets to 60 candidates and the UDP has 46 nominees.

Tripura polls: 259 candidates, including 31 women, in the fray

Around 31,000 polling personnel are manning 3,327 polling stations in 2504 locations. In all 28.14 lakh voters including 13.99 lakh women electorate are eligible to cast their votes.

High-voltage campaign for Tripura assembly polls ends

"The campaign for the assembly elections ended at 4 pm on Tuesday without any major law and order issue. The poll machinery is geared up to conduct free, fair and peaceful elections on February 16," Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao told PTI.

In Tripura- it's a triangular fight

The BJP-IPFT combine and the Left parties along with the Congress are contesting in all the seats for the February 16 polls, while the Tipra Motha Party, which is making its election debut, has fielded candidates in 42 constituencies. While the main contest is expected among these three groups, the Trinamool Congress is also contesting in 28 seats.

NPP, UDP, TMC are puppets of BJP in poll-bound Meghalaya: Jairam Ramesh

"The Congress is fighting against the cloud of corruption and unemployment, and the destruction of Meghalaya's identity and finally the cloud of the unholy alliance - BJP, NPP, UDP, TMC - which are all claiming that they are fighting the election independently..." the former union minister said.

NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu set to get over 60 per cent votes in presidential poll

With the support of regional parties like the BJD, the YSR-CP, the BSP, the AIADMK, the TDP, the JD(S), the Shiromani Akali Dal, the Shiv Sena and now the JMM, NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu's vote share in the July 18 presidential poll is likely to reach nearly two-thirds and she is set to become the first woman from the tribal community to occupy the top constitutional post.