In India's West Bengal state, the cultural significance of fish and vegetarianism has unexpectedly turned them into major flashpoints in the fiercely contested election campaign.

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have attacked the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over women's safety and corruption in Bengal, with Modi promising fast-track CAA citizenship. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit back, alleging BJP misinformation and election interference.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified the BJP's campaign in West Bengal, focusing on issues like infiltration, citizenship under CAA, and alleged TMC corruption, promising expedited citizenship for refugees.

Concerns have been raised regarding potential alterations to West Bengal's electoral map, as districts with higher Muslim voter populations experienced more deletions during the adjudication process ahead of assembly elections.

AIMIM has terminated its alliance with AJUP in West Bengal after a video surfaced alleging a deal between AJUP leader Humayun Kabir and the BJP, raising concerns over political integrity.

Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest deletions at 2.89 crore, followed by Tamil Nadu with 97 lakh and West Bengal with 90.8 lakh electors removed.

Approximately 2.7 million voters were removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls following an adjudication process, with the highest deletions observed in Muslim and Matua-dominated constituencies, sparking concerns and protests.

An analysis discusses the trend of 'demonetisation' in elections, particularly in West Bengal, raising questions about public concern regarding election funding and practices.

Prime Minister Modi and Mamata Banerjee traded accusations at election rallies in West Bengal, with Modi predicting a 'regime change' and Banerjee accusing the BJP of 'buying votes'.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed 12 cases and deployed teams on the ground following a Supreme Court order regarding the attack on judicial officers in Malda.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Election Commission, requesting the removal of West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal, citing concerns of bias and partisanship.

With increased participation in recent years, women voters are taking center stage and becoming key kingmakers in upcoming elections in Indian states like Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

An appellate tribunal in West Bengal ruled that an Aadhaar card was sufficient proof of identity, confirming that Motab Shaikh and Motab Herul are the same person, after the Election Commission failed to justify his exclusion from voter lists.

The West Bengal election campaign has taken on a unique dimension, being described as a "culinary war" involving local food culture.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused authorities of selectively removing names from voter rolls, claiming that nearly 91 lakh voters were deleted post-revision, with her intervention sought in the Supreme Court.

The Election Commission of India has released initial data showing 54% of voter deletions after adjudication in West Bengal.

The 10-page-long notice carried a chargesheet on seven counts. ​​The charges ranged from partisan conduct of CEC to mass disenfranchisement of voters. The opposition had also raised the issue of the way CEC handled SIR in previous elections like Bihar and forthcoming elections in states like West Bengal; his "proved misbehaviour"; his partial conduct towards a political party are also issues that find a mention in the notice.

Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to resume the hearing of a review petition filed by PTI founder Imran Khan in a Rs10 billion defamation case, challenging the closure of his right to defense.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for proper checking of EVMs and urged citizens whose names were removed during the SIR process to appeal, as she criticized the BJP and the Election Commission of India.

Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the Centre's decision to convene Parliament from April 16-18, just days before assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, calling the move 'mischievous'.

A viral video purportedly showing an Election Commission official preparing BJP campaign material has ignited a controversy in Kolkata, prompting the TMC to demand the official's removal and legal action for breaching neutrality.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cautioned women voters against sharing bank details with BJP workers, alleging a plot to commit financial fraud and steal benefits from the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme. She also criticized the Congress party.

In West Bengal's upcoming assembly polls, the phrase 'Mache Bhate Bangali' (Bengali by fish and rice) has become a potent political symbol, deeply linked to Bengali identity and culture, with the TMC leveraging it against the BJP to influence voter sentiment.

The West Bengal HS Council has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) regarding a fake notice circulating about semester examinations.

India's Supreme Court expressed grave concern over an attack on judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda, citing a breakdown in law and order, and has issued show-cause notices to top state officials while ordering central forces for officer protection.

West Bengal's political landscape is seeing a significant increase in dynastic representation across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed the Election Commission for failing to protect judicial officers involved in the SIR exercise in Malda district, following a rap from the Supreme Court.

The Indian National Congress party, once a dominant force in West Bengal, has seen its influence significantly diminish over the past 50 years, overshadowed by communist rule, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, and the BJP.

An analysis of West Bengal's higher education sector highlights significant unmet challenges within the system.

Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of conspiring with the Election Commission to manipulate the voters' list through Form 6, with the CEO stating that all charges will be investigated.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alerted the Election Commission about a 'grave conspiracy' to manipulate electoral rolls, alleging the BJP is attempting to add non-residents to voter lists by submitting a large number of Form 6 applications for voter enrolment across districts.

Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP of attempting to alter West Bengal's demography by facilitating bulk Form 6 submissions from voters in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

BJP lawmaker K Laxman claimed that several states, including Telangana, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, have included all Muslims in the quotas designated for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), leading to an Opposition walkout in the Rajya Sabha, a move criticized by the leader of the House.

An analysis highlights a puzzling trend in West Bengal, where significant social gains have not translated into higher incomes for the population.

West Bengal’s 173-year-old Chandannagar railway station is set for a makeover under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of snatching administrative power to incite violence, a day after a communal flare-up in Raghunathgunj.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stated that cooking gas cylinders produced within Bengal should not be diverted to other parts of the country.

A former judge of the Calcutta High Court, who served from 2013 to 2020, has been dropped from West Bengal's voters' list following an adjudication process.

The Congress, which was the main challenger to the Left government and later, to the TMC, is now out of the top race, paving the way for a TMC vs BJP fight

A man in West Bengal made a death threat against Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, with authorities citing 'personal reasons' and the individual being 'mentally unfit' as potential motives.

India's Election Commission has transferred a West Bengal official following complaints of irregularities, specifically regarding the inclusion of contractual employees in the database for election duty.

Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, has been nominated by the BJP to contest from Panihati in the West Bengal Assembly elections, seeking justice for her daughter.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal government to regularize an 'unapproved' teacher who has served for 30 years in a remote Sundarbans school.

The Supreme Court observed that the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls proceeded smoothly across all Indian states, with the notable exception of West Bengal.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is planning to deploy 780 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and implement a 72-hour lockdown in West Bengal. These measures aim to break the cycle of election violence in the state.

The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to resume its hearing on the West Bengal SIR (Special Investigation Report/Team) case, with live updates expected from the proceedings.

India's Election Commission has transferred 73 Returning Officers in West Bengal, a significant move ahead of upcoming electoral processes.

West Bengal has released its first supplementary list, and an article explains how individuals whose names are excluded can appeal to the new 19 tribunals established for this purpose.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked Prime Minister Modi and the BJP during an Eid congregation, referring to Modi as an "infiltrator," drawing criticism from the BJP.

The Hindu's West Bengal bureau has analyzed the crucial issues and important players expected to shape the upcoming Assembly polls in the State in 2026.

A new book titled "Battleground Bengal" is released, offering insights and analysis on the upcoming West Bengal elections.

Around 500 companies would be retained in the state even after the elections are over to prevent post-poll violence

One of the 10 pledges of the manifesto focuses on empowerment of women, with the party promising to enhance financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar

They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF

Polling will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026. A total of 294 Assembly constituencies will go to the polls across the two phases

Humayun Kabir stated that his political outfit, in alliance with AIMIM, plans to contest 182 seats in the West Bengal elections and could play a decisive role in government formation, potentially leading to a Muslim Chief Minister or Deputy Chief Minister.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and gusty winds expected to affect West Bengal over the next three days.

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.

More than 1,300 tenders were issued in poll-bound Indian states within 48 hours of the Model Code of Conduct coming into effect, with West Bengal accounting for the majority.

The newly floated Aam Janata Unnayan Party will field a Muslim candidate against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency

The Election Commission has transferred 13 district electoral officers and 5 DIGs, a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rebuke.

As West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, a brief evaluation on how Trinamool Congress and BJP fared in 2021 polls

Of fish and fowl: Non-vegetarian food spices up political debate in India’s West Bengal state  The Straits Times

Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal's top election officer, is facing intense scrutiny from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) amidst a political controversy.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches at two Kolkata locations, including the residence of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, as part of a money laundering probe into a teachers' recruitment scam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video on X, highlighting the energy and large turnout at his rally in West Bengal, despite the scorching heat, and praised the "West Bengal mood."

Supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP clashed in West Bengal's Hooghly district during an election campaign, resulting in minor injuries and an FIR being lodged.

A Trinamool Congress worker from West Bengal claims his name was removed from his state's electoral roll and inexplicably added to Bihar's voter list, a discrepancy discovered by booth-level agent Krishnendu Mukherjee.

BJP leader Amit Shah has denied claims by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that the BJP would ban fish, meat, and eggs if it came to power in the state. Banerjee had issued a "cultural warning" at a recent rally.

Election Commission data has revealed that 30% of voters in a Murshidabad seat were removed during adjudication, prompting questions about the extent of deletions in Bengal.

Legislative assembly elections are being held in India's Assam and Kerala states, as well as the federal territory of Puducherry, with West Bengal and Tamil Nadu scheduled to vote later this month.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that political change is imminent in West Bengal, accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering a 'syndicate raj' controlling coal and sand at an Asansol rally.

A political controversy has erupted in Bengal, India, over a video allegedly showing politician Humayun Kabir claiming links with senior BJP leaders and discussing efforts to defeat West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The TMC has called for an ED probe into the matter.

A meeting between Election Commission of India (ECI) officials and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders concluded with heated arguments over 'fear-free vs bias-free' elections. TMC leader Derek O’Brien reportedly raised his voice at ECI officials, including CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed her nomination and stated that her party, TMC, would move the Supreme Court against the electoral roll freeze.

India's Election Commission has issued a stern warning to the Trinamool Congress, cautioning against illegal practices such as booth capturing and jamming during the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.

A rift within India's opposition INDIA bloc has surfaced after Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her "irresponsible allegations" hinting at collusion between the BJP and INDIA bloc allies, emphasizing the need for opposition unity.

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Islamabad, stating that "God knows how many parts Pakistan will be divided into" if it continues to cast an eye on West Bengal.

The Congress party has released its full list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. AICC in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir stated that any candidate contesting from Bhabanipur would be a significant leader for the party.

Concerns are being raised over the potential removal of voters from West Bengal's electoral rolls due to discrepancies, with data showing that 95.5% of deletions in Nandigram are Muslims, ahead of upcoming assembly polls.

The Indian Supreme Court has strongly condemned the 'pre-planned' siege of judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda district, ordering the state's top bureaucrat to apologize and calling for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the incident.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Pakistan's threat to strike Kolkata, demanding his resignation for not addressing the specific threat.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over its manifesto, which he called 'ishtehar,' and accused the Mamata government of sheltering infiltrators and engaging in appeasement politics during a rally in West Bengal. He also slammed the Malda mob siege.

The CPI(M) has released its full list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, including prominent figures like Sabina Yasmeen.

The Election Commission has suspended four police officers following an incident where Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers gatecrashed a roadshow by Amit Shah during the West Bengal polls.

An analysis of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) advertising campaigns reveals their respective strategies and perceptions of voters in West Bengal.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has sharply attacked PM Modi over the voter list row, demanding his resignation if infiltrators are found on electoral rolls, and has also blamed AIMIM and ISF for the Malda judicial officers' gherao, following the arrest of an AIMIM leader for violence during voter deletion protests.

Five key constituencies, including Nandigram and Bhabanipur, are identified as crucial in determining the outcome of the West Bengal elections, with TMC aiming to reclaim Nandigram and BJP seeking to defeat Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur.

The Election Commission of India on Thursday handed over the probe into the gherao of the seven judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda district to the NIA, following a Supreme Court directive.

The Supreme Court has taken serious note of an incident in Malda, India, where protesters angered by voter list removals gheraoed judicial officers for hours, issuing show-cause notices to West Bengal's chief secretary and DGP.

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to transfer IPS and IAS officers ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, stating there was no 'step-motherly treatment'.

Speculation arises that the BJP may have set a new trap for Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur for the West Bengal polls, similar to their strategy in Nandigram during the previous election.

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to transfer IPS and IAS officers ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections.

Following a victory in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced her political ambition to "capture Delhi," signaling a broader national focus for her party.

The Calcutta High Court has criticized India's Election Commission for its "arbitrary" handling of a surveillance tender ahead of the 2026 West Bengal polls.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, stating he 'should be charge sheeted' for his remark that she plays the 'victim card' in politics.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the BJP would impose dietary restrictions, including banning fish and eggs, if they came to power, while also alleging attacks on Bengali-speaking people in other states.

Mamata Banerjee's government in West Bengal is strategically utilizing an extensive welfare system, including programs like Lakshmir Bhandar and Khadya Sathi, to influence the upcoming 2026 state elections.

Violence erupted during a Ram Navami procession in Murshidabad, West Bengal, sparked by an argument over music, leading to arson, stone-pelting, and the imposition of prohibitory orders, with twelve individuals arrested.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended the Basanti police inspector-in-charge for negligence following clashes between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in South 24 Parganas, ahead of the West Bengal polls.

Former BJP state president Dilip Ghosh vowed 'UP-style encounters' in West Bengal, alleging police inaction against criminals due to the ruling Trinamool Congress, which has responded to his controversial remarks.

A significant portion, 35-40% of 3.2 million adjudicated names, were reportedly not included in West Bengal's first supplementary SIR list, with only about one million names uploaded.

An Election Commission official confirmed that approximately 12 lakh voter claims were rejected in Bengal after judicial officers vetted over half of the pending cases, leading to widespread disenfranchisement in rural areas. This comes amidst conflicting reports and anxiety over voter list deletions in West Bengal, with the Election Commission previously remaining silent on the discrepancies.

West Bengal is set to host 5,000 Ram Navami processions across the state, with authorities implementing traffic restrictions in Kolkata to manage the large-scale events.

Significant questions remain unanswered regarding the West Bengal Special Identification of Residents (SIR) scheme and its implications for over 60 lakh voters in the region.

A political row has erupted in West Bengal between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC and the BJP over allegations that Hindus require court permission for puja pandals while Muslims can offer namaz freely.

The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal's objection to the Enforcement Directorate's plea, which alleged obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid, emphasizing the fundamental rights of individual ED officers.

India's Supreme Court is set to consider extending the deadline for freezing electoral rolls in West Bengal, acknowledging concerns regarding procedural irregularities in the state's voter list exercise.

The election body in West Bengal has released its first supplementary voters' list, which includes the names of voters whose cases have been adjudicated by judicial officers.

An analysis details the significant decline of the Left Front in West Bengal's political landscape, highlighting their poor performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections where their vote share plummeted to 6.28%.

The Election Commission is set to release the first supplementary voter list for West Bengal, which will determine the electoral rights of over 27 lakh individuals previously in an 'under adjudication' category, with the state government ensuring law and order.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharpened her attack on the BJP-led Centre during an Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at Kolkata’s Red Road.

Veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is reportedly considering a return to the West Bengal Assembly in the 2026 elections, three decades after his last tenure.

For the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the ruling TMC, opposition BJP, and Left Front have nominated a significant number of advocates as candidates, while the Congress party has yet to announce its list.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the state is under unofficial President's Rule and accused the central government of planning to revoke citizenship through NRC and Census.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to “take away people’s citizenship” in the name of NRC (National Register of Citizens) and Census.

While the Trinamool Congress, which is battling an anti-incumbency of 15 years, is banking on cash incentive schemes and Bengali identity, the BJP wants to unseat Mamata Banerjee on grounds of…

The accused entered India illegally from Bangladesh nearly nine years ago and was residing in West Bengal using fake documents.

She claimed that she had received an offer from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) long ago but had not made up her mind at the time.

The Left Front has announced its second list of 32 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election.

The battle for Bengal has intensified as TMC and BJP announce candidate lists for the upcoming assembly elections.

The Supreme Court raised concerns over legal remedies for investigating agencies obstructed by state leaders, amid ED's allegations against West Bengal's CM.

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the West Bengal government's challenge to the Enforcement Directorate's plea regarding alleged obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices questioned where the ED would seek recourse if not in courts, emphasizing no entity should lack remedies. The court also raised constitutional concerns over the alleged obstruction.

According to an official communication issued by the poll body, officers including Jitin Yadav (Cooch Behar), Sandeep Ghosh (Jalpaiguri), Vivek Kumar (Uttar Dinajpur), Rajanvir Singh Kapur (Malda)…

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.

The Election Commission has reshuffled senior police officials in West Bengal, including ADGs and a dozen SPs, on the third day of such changes ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.

The Election Commission of India has deployed over 1,000 Central observers for the upcoming Assembly polls, with West Bengal receiving the highest number of observers.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah mocked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and promised a 'Bhoomiputra' (son of the soil) chief minister for the state.

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan from West Bengal has been martyred in Manipur's volatile Ukhrul district.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to invalidate her candidature from Bhabanipur through false cases with the Election Commission's help, also alleging manipulation of electoral rolls.

The BJP unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising a Uniform Civil Code, a monthly honorarium of ₹3,000 for women, and 10 million new jobs, amidst counterclaims from the TMC.

An opinion piece discusses the historical role of the Bhadralok in shaping public opinion in West Bengal, particularly Kolkata, and their views on 'SIR' ahead of the upcoming elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the BJP's election manifesto for West Bengal, promising direct cash transfers to women and job reservations.

Central Armed Police Force personnel deployed for Assembly polls in West Bengal have flagged poor living conditions at their election camps, prompting the Election Commission to expedite improvements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he called 'misguided' fish farming policies, prompting a reply from Banerjee amid discussions related to the 2026 West Bengal election.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, telling him not to 'teach Bengal about fish' in a political exchange.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin expressed confidence in forming the government in the upcoming West Bengal elections, citing the party's surge in the 2021 polls.

The BJP has not nominated any Muslim candidates in the Bengal elections, a departure from previous polls despite a significant Muslim membership.

The Election Commission of India has assured fair West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, following accusations from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of bias towards the BJP and allegations of intimidation.

Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who made history as India's first openly queer MP from West Bengal, has defined her role in Parliament, emphasizing the importance of a strong legislature for democracy.

Congress leader Manickam Tagore criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "secret understanding" remark, calling it reckless.

Maoist-style posters have surfaced in Purulia, West Bengal, ahead of the polls, causing anxiety among residents given the region's history of Maoist activity.

The Supreme Court's remarks came as it lashed out on several West Bengal administration officials over the gherao of seven judicial officers in Malda.

India's Supreme Court has ruled against the inclusion of names pending appeals in the West Bengal electoral roll revision, potentially leading to the exclusion of nearly 27 lakh voters. This development is critical ahead of the state's upcoming Assembly elections, with claims rejected by judicial officers.

Those whose names do not come in supplementary list will now have to approach tribunals for redressal. Uncertainty remains over that system as voting day nears.

Nineteen newly elected leaders, including Sharad Pawar and Ramdas Athawale, have been sworn in as members of the Rajya Sabha, representing states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Odisha.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of importing 'paid supporters' and hooliganism to influence elections, while also cautioning her party workers about potential EVM tampering.

Central investigative agencies are reportedly increasing their focus on prominent Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidates, a move that comes just before the upcoming Assembly Elections, likely in West Bengal.

The BJP is intensifying its campaign in West Bengal with plans for a major rally by Prime Minister Modi and the unveiling of a vision document designed to counter the TMC's welfare promises.

The Election Commission has suspended an official in West Bengal for allegedly campaigning for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) political party.

AIMIM leader Mofakrul Islam has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the Malda violence, where judicial officers were held hostage, prompting the Supreme Court to criticize West Bengal's law and order situation.

The Election Commission has deployed a record 2.4 lakh CAPF personnel in West Bengal, marking the highest-ever security presence for the upcoming assembly elections.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified its criticism of Union Home Minister Amit Shah before his visit to West Bengal, suggesting local non-vegetarian dishes in a move to portray the BJP as out of touch with Bengali culture.

A dispute over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for electoral rolls has triggered protests in West Bengal's Malda, leading to the blocking of a national highway.

Expelled Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting Muslim voters while prioritizing temple construction for Hindus, vowing to unseat her in alliance with AIMIM.

The descendants of Mir Jafar, Bengal’s Nawab after the Battle of Plassey, are facing deletion from the electoral roll in West Bengal due to name changes, complicating their participation in upcoming elections.

The BJP has announced its fourth list of candidates for the West Bengal elections, including MP Santanu Thakur's wife and former Congressman Santosh Pathak, while also changing the candidate for Maynaguri.

Several migrant workers from West Bengal are reportedly rushing home from New Delhi due to fears of deletions or discrepancies in electoral rolls following a revision exercise, ahead of the upcoming West Bengal polls.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) initially ordered 49 hospital doctors to election duty in West Bengal but reversed the decision following protests.

India's Election Commission has ordered the transfer of 173 police station heads across West Bengal in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, aiming to ensure neutrality in law enforcement.

India's Election Commission transferred 83 Block Development Officers (BDOs) in West Bengal, including those in Nandigram and Sandeshkhali, prompting the TMC to claim the state is moving towards President's rule.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP, accusing them of attempting to curb local food habits like fish and meat consumption and alleging voter list deletions targeted her supporters.

The political battle in West Bengal is intensifying ahead of the state assembly polls in April, with leaders from TMC and BJP, including Mamata Banerjee and Amit Shah, exchanging barbs.

West Bengal has released its second supplementary list, including 1.2 million names, but there remains a lack of clarity regarding who made the cut and the process of disposal for pending cases.

A poll official in West Bengal's Nadia district was allegedly assaulted during a training session over a Model Code of Conduct violation, prompting the Election Commission to seek a report and order an FIR.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's aircraft was forced to circle over Kolkata airport for an hour as severe weather conditions impacted the region.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers from West Bengal for attending an Iftar party while deployed for election duty, with two placed in central forces' custody and five transferred out of the state.

A ground report highlights how the tragic events of April 10, 2021, in Sitalkuchi, West Bengal, continue to cast a shadow over the current elections in that constituency.

Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of AIMIM, criticized Mamata Banerjee's TMC and announced an alliance with Humayun Kabir, stating it would boost Muslim leadership in West Bengal.

Confusion surrounds the publication of the first supplementary electoral roll in West Bengal, with the Election Commission of India admitting it had no data on deletions, drawing criticism from Mamata Banerjee who questioned the EC's transparency.

The Indian President's office has again rejected a meeting request from the Trinamool Congress, following a recent protocol dispute during the President's visit to West Bengal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sharply criticized the Election Commission of India's latest transfer order, stating, 'I know what they are doing.'

India's Supreme Court has sternly criticized the West Bengal government for obstructing the Kolkata Metro Orange Line's completion, calling their appeal 'frivolous' and an 'obstinate anti-development agenda'.

India's Supreme Court has criticized the West Bengal government for stalling work on the Kolkata Metro at Chingrighata crossing, following the state's appeal against a high court order.

Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced its entry into the West Bengal election fray, forming an alliance with Humayun Kabir's party.

The Election Commission has formed 19 appellate tribunals in West Bengal to handle appeals concerning electoral rolls, following the disposal of approximately 22 lakh under-adjudication cases.

Alert local residents immediately contacted the emergency helpline Namma 112.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Kolkata, accusing the Centre of trying to remove voters through SIR and impose President’s Rule.

The ruling TMC has already announced the names of 291 candidates for the 294 assembly seats in the state.

He said no amount of effort by the ECI “to gerrymander will change the results”

The Trinamool Congress has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court. They are challenging the Election Commission's decision to transfer several IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reversed the transfer of two senior police officers in West Bengal and put on hold the transfer of three others

The BJP has released its second list of 111 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly polls, fielding Rekha Patra from Hingalganj, Kalyan Chakraborty from Khardaha, and Roopa Ganguly from Sonarpur Dakshin, alongside other former MPs like Nisith Paramanik and Arjin Singh.

Political speculation surrounds Nandigram as a former loyalist of Suvendu Adhikari considers challenging for the constituency, highlighting the ongoing political shifts in West Bengal.

A political battle between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified in West Bengal's tribal seats, fueled by a protocol dispute involving President Droupadi Murmu.

The Supreme Court described the situation as 'not happy' regarding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's alleged interference during ED raids, as the Enforcement Directorate seeks a CBI probe under Article 32.

The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered a fresh round of reshuffle of senior officers in poll-bound West Bengal, appointing 13 IAS officers as DMs-cum-DEOs and posting five IPS officers as…

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast strong winds up to 60kmph and hailstorms for several districts in West Bengal over the coming days.

The BJP in West Bengal is prioritizing loyal party members over turncoats and outsiders for the upcoming assembly elections, aiming to prevent internal conflicts from harming its electoral prospects.

The full schedule for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election in 2026, including voting and result dates, has been announced.