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Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 6:18 PM IST

ECI seeks coronavirus report from states ahead of deciding on elections

The ECI has written a letter to the State Election Commissioners of states like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat asking the condition of the states

ECI seeks coronavirus report from states ahead of deciding on elections
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 7:16 AM IST

Locket Chatterjee could be among the CM faces of BJP for Bengal polls

Chatterjee, whose new appointment is being seen as a promotion of sorts, is seen as one of the leaders in Bengal who has been seen taking on the TMC-ruled Bengal government fiercely

Locket Chatterjee could be among the CM faces of BJP for Bengal polls
Updated On : 13 Jun 2020 | 9:44 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee says never called 'Shramik' trains 'Corona Express'

Her comments came a day after Shah, addressing a virtual rally for West Bengal, accused Banerjee of "insulting" migrant workers returning to the state on Shramik Special trains

Mamata Banerjee says never called 'Shramik' trains 'Corona Express'
Updated On : 11 Jun 2020 | 2:44 AM IST

Virtual call to Bengal voters: Amit Shah rallies against Mamata Banerjee

The Trinamool Congress responded almost instantly with party leader and Banerjee's nephew Abhishek asking Shah on Twitter on the subject of exits

Virtual call to Bengal voters: Amit Shah rallies against Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 10 Jun 2020 | 3:22 AM IST

Brand Mamata takes centre stage as TMC begins its West Bengal campaign

Banglar Gorbo Mamata campaign is aimed at creating a personality cult ahead of the West Bengal election

Brand Mamata takes centre stage as TMC begins its West Bengal campaign
Updated On : 08 Mar 2020 | 8:16 PM IST

Despite impressive Lok Sabha show, challenges lie ahead for BJP in Bengal

With two years to go before West Bengal elects its next government, the internal objective is to scale down the TMC tally from 211 to 45 seats

Despite impressive Lok Sabha show, challenges lie ahead for BJP in Bengal
Updated On : 23 Jun 2019 | 7:56 PM IST

Loyalty matters: BJP's attempt to poach TMC leader for Bengal by-poll fails

'I am a loyal soldier of Mamata Banerjee', said former TMC legislator, after she turned down BJP's offer

Loyalty matters: BJP's attempt to poach TMC leader for Bengal by-poll fails
Updated On : 08 Jan 2018 | 10:29 PM IST

Vote counting in West Bengal in 90 venues

Top officials of the Election Commission in Delhi will hold a review meeting tomorrow

Vote counting in West Bengal in 90 venues
Updated On : 16 May 2016 | 8:23 PM IST

West Bengal polls entering decisive phase

Two phases of the Assembly election in West Bengal will be held this week, on Monday and Saturday

West Bengal polls entering decisive phase
Updated On : 24 Apr 2016 | 11:53 PM IST

Over 70% polling in West Bengal second phase

Long queues of voters were seen outside most polling booths despite the sweltering heat and humidity at most of the 56 constituencies

Over 70% polling in West Bengal second phase
Updated On : 17 Apr 2016 | 5:53 PM IST

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee to start campaigning from April 19

He will lead a road show from Dhakuria to Garia

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee to start campaigning from April 19
Updated On : 13 Apr 2016 | 2:18 PM IST

Corruption the biggest issue in Bengal polls

The six-phase election will begin in West Bengal tomorrow

Corruption the biggest issue in Bengal polls
Updated On : 03 Apr 2016 | 2:37 PM IST

Paid leave for staff of all establishments on poll day

Polling to 294 assembly seats will be held in six phases beginning April 4

Paid leave for staff of all establishments on poll day
Updated On : 01 Apr 2016 | 6:57 PM IST
Updated On : 30 Mar 2016 | 9:01 PM IST