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BJP workers protest in front of the Election Commission office in Kolkata

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West Bengal registered 84.61% polling in third phase

West Bengal registered 84.61 per cent polling during the third phase of polling on April 6 held in 31 assembly constituencies spread across its three districts, state chief electoral officer Ariz Aftab said on Friday.

 

The highest turnout of 85.51 per cent was registered in South 24 Parganas district, while it was 83.75 per cent in Hooghly and 83.55 per cent in Howrah, he said. Goghat constituency in Hooghly district recorded the highest vote turnout of 88.67 per cent, the CEO said.

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West Bengal BJP chief BJP says TMC workers attacked his car in North Bengal

The BJP's West Bengal president Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that Trinamool Congress workers attacked his car with bombs and bricks in Cooch Behar district of North Bengal, a charge denied by the ruling party. Ghosh said that the car's window glasses including the one on his side were smashed in the attack which took place at Sitalkuchi after a public meeting of his party.

 

After breaking the glass, a brick also hit him, he said. "If this is the situation, how can one expect free and fair polls in Cooch Behar, where people had voted for change in the 2019 Lok Sabha election," Ghosh said in a video message.

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Amit Shah promises rapid industrialisation, predicts massive win for BJP in Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a series of colourful road shows in three districts of south Bengal on Wednesday, promising rapid industrialisation if BJP is voted to power and predicted a massive victory for his party.

 

Shah claimed the BJP will win between 63 to 68 seats out of 91 constituencies for which elections have been held in the first three phases of the eight-phase West Bengal assembly elections.

 

Asserting that Mamata Banerjee's departure is assured, he said at Mallick Fatak in Howrah, "She is such a big leader, so her departure should also be with a big margin." The home minister also promised to wipe out hooliganism and political violence if his party came to power. The first of the road shows of the day was at Singur, once the hotspot of the anti-land acquisition movement.

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West Bengal polls LIVE: EC notice to Mamata for 'communal' appeal

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Pariksha Pe Charcha LIVE: Parents create a parameter for their kids, says PM Modi

Parents create a parameter for their kids. As a result the kids unintentionally becomes instrument of their parents' dreams. I urge parents to train their kids in the right manner. Inspiring documentaries, movies or books can be utilized to train the young mind. The right environment motivates the child to do more. When you connect our Puranas, our forefathers with values, the children will also be inspired. It will become easier to practice these values in daily conduct.

We want our kids to wake up early and study, but do we have any books at home that showcases the benefits of rising early? Have we watched any documentary that scientifically proves its benefits?. Once the kid learn things scientifically & understands the reason behind your commands, they will learn things more quickly: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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I request parents to treat their domestic help with full respect. Children observe little things at home: Modi

We need to identify that are we imposing our thoughts and belief on our kids. We have to lead our kids with example. We have to make sure that our kids see us performing our social duties. I request parents to treat their domestic help with full respect. Children observe little things at home and try to copy the same behaviour. Kids learn from what they see. We have to ensure that the environment of the home is loving and dedicated to social wellbeing: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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Devote your spare time in activities through which you can express yourself and develop your personality: PM

I love sitting on my swing and wind off after a hard day at work. Devote your spare time in activities through which you can express yourself and develop your personality: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha LIVE: We can accomplish anything with hard work, says PM Modi

Not everybody can do everything, but we can accomplish anything with hard work. If you find some subjects difficult, don't run from it. There must be number of things that you found difficult but now you can do them easily. Write these things down, and revisit this list whenever you feel you cannot do anything: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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I request all teachers to guide their students on time management: PM Modi

A student should always try to attempt the difficult topic in the beginning and devote more time to it. Do hard subjects and topics in the morning before you jump onto easier topics, because the mind is fresh and we have sharper concentration. I request all teachers to guide their students on time management. A proper time schedule always helps: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha LIVE: Students and parents should not consider exams the end of life, says PM Modi

Students and parents should not consider exams the end of life. We should always try to do better in the next attempt: Prime Minister Narendra modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha LIVE: Exams an opportunity to take your first steps towards your dreams, says PM Modi

Exams are not the last chance to prove yourself, but it is an opportunity to take your first steps towards your dreams: Prime Minister Narendra modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha LIVE: I want to request parents not to pressurize kids for exams, says PM Modi

I want to request the parents not to pressurize kids for the exams. Let kids enjoy their exams: Prime Minister Narendra modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha virtual meet.

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'Pariksha Pe Charcha' will entail a lot of interesting topics: PM Narendra Modi