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The BJP achieved a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state. However, incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, alleging electoral fraud and claiming her party did not lose.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting that her Trinamool Congress (TMC) would secure over 200 seats, while also alleging attempts at stock market manipulation. The Supreme Court rejected a TMC plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for vote counting in the state.
West Bengal's assembly elections concluded with a historic high voter turnout, leading to the release of various exit poll predictions for the state and other regions like Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. These polls offered initial insights into potential election outcomes across India.
Mamata Banerjee is set to face a challenging rematch against Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency, a critical electoral test for the political leader.
A ground report from Nandigram, India, details the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party's 'Hindu turn' strategy in its efforts to win back the seat currently held by Suvendu Adhikari.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari spoke to NDTV about his potential as the party's Chief Minister face in Bengal. He also outlined the BJP's commitments for the state, emphasizing jobs and clean governance.
Political heavyweights Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari, former party colleagues now rivals, are gearing up for the 2026 Bengal elections, following Adhikari's shift from TMC to BJP in 2020.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the suspension of four Kolkata Police officers, including a divisional deputy commissioner, following chaos that occurred during Suvendu's nomination process.
Suvendu Adhikari has filed his nomination from Nandigram, with the BJP leadership displaying party unity during the event.
Mamata Banerjee will lead the Trinamool Congress (TMC) campaign in her Bhabanipur constituency, relying on aides for electioneering against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.
For the 2026 assembly polls, Adhikari will be contesting from the Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats in West Bengal.
The spotlight is firmly on the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, where a direct contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari has turned the seat into a high-stakes battle.
TMC supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee exuded confidence in her party and predicted that they would over 226 seats in the upcoming elections.
A former BJP panchayat chief, who was known to be close to senior party leader Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday rejoined the ruling TMC amid speculations that he may be pitted against the leader of the opposition in Nandigram seat in assembly polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is demanding action against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) who staged protests against political leader Suvendu Adhikari.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.
Ahead of counting day for the West Bengal elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP are clashing over allegations of strongroom breaches and wrongful activities. The Supreme Court is set to hear a TMC plea regarding counting supervisors, while repolling has been ordered in some areas.
The political contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency is highlighted, focusing on the ground-level dynamics at polling booths.
Pabitra Kar is running as a TMC candidate from Nandigram in a high-profile 2026 election, facing off against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Analysis of the West Bengal elections reveals details about candidates, including their wealth and criminal cases, and examines strategic considerations for parties in key regions. It also highlights the role of prominent political figures.
Pabitra Kar, a former panchayat pradhan in Nandigram and ex-BJP leader, is set to contest against his former mentor Suvendu Adhikari.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referenced Mamata Banerjee's 2021 loss in Nandigram to her former protégé, Suvendu Adhikari, predicting similar outcomes for her party across Bengal.
While Mamata Banerjee is not directly in the race, all eyes are on a significant 'prestige fight' in Bengal's Nandigram constituency. Suvendu Adhikari is not only striving to retain Nandigram but has also challenged Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur.
Suvendu Adhikari led a Ram Navami procession in Mamata Banerjee's constituency of Bhabanipur, with tight security measures across the state, as the Chief Minister appealed for peace to prevent unrest.
The BJP leader alleged that Mamata Banerjee has violated the poll code by using the Chief Minister's letterhead for political correspondence
West Bengal has argued before the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate cannot claim a 'fundamental right' to probe, flagging a threat to the federal structure in the context of alleged obstruction during I-PAC raids.
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states, with voting phases occurring in April. The upcoming polls are set against a backdrop of looming energy crisis concerns in the country.
As the BJP prepares for the West Bengal assembly elections in its bid to challenge the ruling TMC, several leaders, such as Suvendu Adhikari, are expected to play key roles in shaping its high-stakes…
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
Suvendu Adhikari, who joined the Trinamool Congress in 1998 and became an MLA in 2006, is highlighted for his political trajectory and ongoing efforts to challenge his former mentor.
Bhabanipur constituency in West Bengal witnessed intense drama during polling as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari exchanged accusations, with Mamata alleging rigging and Suvendu dismissing her claims.
Suvendu Adhikari is conducting a campaign in Nandigram, where he is invoking 'change' but also facing strong opposition and criticism from the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
In the ongoing Bengal elections, BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari is facing a significant challenge from an old loyalist in the Nandigram constituency.
Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari warned Muslim migrant workers in Nandigram that they could lose employment in BJP-governed states after the upcoming assembly polls, citing their presence in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has predicted a 'Nandigram-style miracle' for Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur constituency, urging voters to oust the 'cruel TMC'.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, fielded from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, is facing 25 criminal cases, most of which were filed after he left the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
The Bhabanipur constituency is set for a high-voltage contest in the 2026 Bengal assembly elections, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee relying on loyalists as the BJP fields Suvendu Adhikari to challenge her.
An article examines the political influence of Pabitra Kar, who previously aided Suvendu Adhikari in defeating Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, and his current standing.
Political speculation surrounds Nandigram as a former loyalist of Suvendu Adhikari considers challenging for the constituency, highlighting the ongoing political shifts in West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee's election petition challenging Suvendu Adhikari's victory in Nandigram remains pending, with the last hearing held in December 2021.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally protested the Election Commission's decision to reshuffle top bureaucrats and police officials in the state ahead of the assembly elections, with the Commission naming a new DGP and Kolkata top cop.
The senior leaders of West Bengal BJP State president Samik Bhattacharya, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar were present when theme song and a booklet of ‘Paribartan Yatra’ was released in the State.