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Suvendu Adhikari targets Mamata Banerjee, vows development after BJP win in West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari targets Mamata Banerjee, vows development after BJP win in West Bengal

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Suvendu Adhikari criticised the All India Trinamool Congress government, calling it worse than the CPM, after BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal. He promised development, law enforcement, and fulfilment of poll guarantees under the new government Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

BJP’s tally climbs to 207 after recount victory in Rajarhat-New Town

BJP’s tally climbs to 207 after recount victory in Rajarhat-New Town

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A day after scripting a historic mandate in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday increased its tally to 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, following a recount-triggered victory in the Rajarhat-New Town constituency, news agency PTI reported. The additional seat came after BJP candidate Piyush Kanodia defeated sitting two-term Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Tapash Chatterjee by a slender margin of 309 votes after a recount, pushing the party’s final tally from 206 to 207. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

New CM to take oath on Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday on May 9, says BJP state chief

New CM to take oath on Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday on May 9, says BJP state chief

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The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in West Bengal will take oath on Saturday, May 9, which coincides with the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya said on Tuesday. “The Prime Minister announced yesterday that on 25th Baisakh, that is May 9, Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday, this government will take the oath,” Bhattacharya told ANI, terming the moment historic for the state. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

New BJP govt in West Bengal to take oath on May 9; focus on probable CM post

New BJP govt in West Bengal to take oath on May 9; focus on probable CM post

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Newly elected leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will take their oath to form the new government in West Bengal on May 9, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore as party leader Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated Trinamool Congress (TMC) convenor Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, remains one of the frontrunner for the chief ministerial post. BJP candidate for Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies, Suvendu Adhikari, shows a certificate of election after winning. (PTI) Adhikari defeated Banerjee in Bhabanipur, by over 15,105 votes in the West Bengal polls, the results of which were announced on Monday. “The Prime Minister has already announced the day, Pochishe Boisakh, May 9. It is the birthday of Rabindranath Tagore. It will be held on that day,” Samik Bhattacharya, state BJP president said. PM Modi while addressing a rally at Barrackpore in April, said that he will return to Kolkata for the oath-taking ceremony of the new government. The BJP on Monday swept the state assembly elections winning 206 seats. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 81. The chief electoral officer …

Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP `looted` 100 plus seats, claims `CCTV switched off`

Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP `looted` 100 plus seats, claims `CCTV switched off`

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Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged serious irregularities in the West Bengal Assembly Election process, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moves towards a decisive victory in the state. Speaking to reporters, Banerjee claimed that more than 100 seats had been “looted” and described the outcome as “immoral” and “illegal”, reported the ANI. She reportedly criticised the Election Commission of India, alleging bias and inaction despite her complaints. She said she had raised concerns with officials, including Manoj Agrawal, but no steps were taken. The West Bengal Chief Minister also questioned the role of central agencies and security forces during the election process. Claims of issues at counting centres The Trinamool Congress leader further alleged irregularities at counting centres. She claimed that CCTV cameras were switched off, party agents were denied entry, and violence broke out later in the day. Banerjee also said she was physically attacked during the process, according to the ANI. #WATCH | West Bengal CM & TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee says, “From 3 pm onwards, they have been beating us. I …

RG Kar victim’s mother Ratna Debnath wins by 28,836 votes

RG Kar victim’s mother Ratna Debnath wins by 28,836 votes

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Debnath, a political newcomer, defeated the Trinamool Congress’ Tirthankar Ghosh by 28,836 votes, securing 87,977 votes in the Panihati Assembly segment. The TMC candidate is the son of incumbent MLA Nirmal Ghosh, who had been accused of attempting to hastily cremate the body of the young RG Kar medic Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

BJP tally of CMs rises to 17 after Bengal win; NDA total reaches 22

BJP tally of CMs rises to 17 after Bengal win; NDA total reaches 22

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Extending its saffron brushstroke in north and east India, the BJP was Monday set for a decisive win over the TMC in long elusive West Bengal and headed for another term in Assam. Following the West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to increase its number of Chief Ministers to 17 across India. Prior to the latest result, the BJP had Chief Ministers in 16 states. The addition of West Bengal marks a further expansion of the party’s political presence. However, the name of the new West Bengal CM was yet to be declared. With this development, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will now have a total of 22 Chief Ministers across the country, including those from its alliance partners. List of 16 BJP CMs State  Names Pema Khandu Arunachal Pradesh Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam  Samrat Choudhary Bihar Vishnu Deo Sai Chhattisgarh Rekha Gupta Delhi Pramod Sawant Goa Bhupendra Patel Gujarat Nayab Singh Saini Haryana Mohan Yadav  Madhya Pradesh Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra  Yumnam Khemchand Singh Manipur Mohan Charan …

PM Modi hails BJP wins in West Bengal and Assam, says people have given an unprecedented mandate

PM Modi hails BJP wins in West Bengal and Assam, says people have given an unprecedented mandate

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In a post on X, PM Modi described the results as a reflection of people’s faith in development and good governance. He acknowledged their hard work on the ground, saying they had overcome challenges and consistently promoted the party’s development agenda Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mamata Banerjee tells Trinamool Congress workers ‘we will win’ despite early BJP surge

Mamata Banerjee tells Trinamool Congress workers ‘we will win’ despite early BJP surge

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Mamata Banerjee has urged Trinamool Congress candidates and workers to remain at counting centres, expressing confidence the party will prevail despite early leads by the Bharatiya Janata Party. She also alleged irregularities in counting and accused authorities of misinformation Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Security ramped up outside strongrooms in Kolkata ahead of counting on May 4

Security ramped up outside strongrooms in Kolkata ahead of counting on May 4

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Ahead of result day of West Bengal Assembly Elections, security was heightened outside several polling stations in Kolkata. Heavy force was deployed outside the strongrooms in Kolkata, which included Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls’ High School in Bhabanipur, Netaji Indoor Stadium, and several others. Apart from managing security of strongrooms, the security was also increased outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office and Falta assembly constituency, where locals protested alleged threats and beatings by TMC leaders on Saturday. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed repolling in all 285 polling stations, including auxiliary polling stations, in the Falta assembly seat between 7 AM and 6 PM on May 21. Counting of votes will take place on May 24. Meanwhile, the local residents staged a protest on Saturday in the Falta area of South 24 Parganas district, alleging threats and intimidation by Trinamool Congress (TMC) cadre ahead of the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled on May 4. Heavy security deployment was witnessed in the area, with personnel from the Central Reserve Police …