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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 …

West Bengal repoll in South 24 Parganas sees steady early voting in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour

West Bengal repoll in South 24 Parganas sees steady early voting in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour

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Over 16 per cent turnout was recorded in the first two hours of voting during repoll in 15 booths of two assembly constituencies in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, an official said. Voting was underway peacefully in 11 polling stations of Magrahat Paschim assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour, where the EC ordered repoll a day ago, following reports of electoral malpractices. 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

Bengal records highest-ever voter turnout since independence, over 92% cast ballot

Bengal records highest-ever voter turnout since independence, over 92% cast ballot

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West Bengal has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence, with polling in both phases witnessing over 92 per cent participation, as the state now awaits exit polls and final results. People show their Voter ID card to cast vote on 2nd phase and final phase of West Bengal Assembly Election in Kolkata, April 29, 2026. (Samir Jana/ HT photo) Sharing the development chief election commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar said, “Highest ever percentage of polling in West Bengal in both Phase I & II since Independence – Chunav ka Parv, Paschim Bengal ka Garv.” The first phase, conducted on April 23, saw a turnout of 91.78 per cent, while the second and final phase on April 29, recorded 91.71 per cent, according to Election Commission of India‘s data TMC vs BJP battle The contest in the state is primarily being seen as a direct fight between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP. With both parties projecting confidence after the first phase, the high turnout has only intensified claims and counterclaims. The unusually high …

PM Modi vows transformation, rallies support for BJP before final phase

PM Modi vows transformation, rallies support for BJP before final phase

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday encouraged the people of West Bengal to cast their votes for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the second phase of Assembly elections 2026, stating that the State will surely set a new record in voting. “My fellow citizens of West Bengal, a golden opportunity lies before you to hoist the flag of the BJP’s victory in the festival of democracy. I am confident that on 29th April, you will set a new record in voting. On this historic occasion, I have expressed my sentiments through an audio message,” the PM said he stated in an audio message. 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

FM Sitharaman warns of ‘unprecedented’ risks from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, says banks must stay vigilant

FM Sitharaman warns of ‘unprecedented’ risks from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, says banks must stay vigilant

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that Indian banks are adequately prepared to deal with emerging technology-related challenges, even as she raised fresh concerns over risks linked to a new artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic.  Speaking to reporters, FM Sitharaman noted that India is closely monitoring the potential threats posed by Anthropic’s Mythos AI model, which has drawn global attention for its advanced capabilities. 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

WB Assembly polls | ‘Next CM will be BJP worker, born in Bengal’: Amit Shah slams Mamata`s ‘outsider’ jibe

WB Assembly polls | ‘Next CM will be BJP worker, born in Bengal’: Amit Shah slams Mamata`s ‘outsider’ jibe

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her “outsider” jibe against the BJP, asserting that the next Chief Minister of the state will be a BJP worker born and brought up in Bengal. Exuding confidence in the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Amit Shah took a swipe at CM Mamata, saying her nephew and TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee would not be in power after the declaration of results. 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

Amit Shah’s warning to TMC ‘goons’ ahead of Bengal phase 2 voting| India News

Amit Shah’s warning to TMC ‘goons’ ahead of Bengal phase 2 voting| India News

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Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that during the first phase of polling in West Bengal, ‘goons’ linked to chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s party stayed off the streets, and issued a stern warning ahead of the second phase scheduled for April 29. Union Home Minister Amit Shah waves as he arrives during a public meeting in Balagarh as part of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 (ANI) The first phase of polling was held across 152 constituencies in West Bengal on Thursday, with around 92.35% voter turnout by 11 pm. This marked the highest-ever percentage in West Bengal since Independence, chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said. Follow for live updates on West Bengal elections Some clashes were reported in parts of Bengal, including flare-ups in parts of Murshidabad, Birbhum, Cooch Behar and Dakshin Dinajpur. Crude bombs were allegedly hurled, and candidates of both parties faced attacks, even as security forces were deployed in large numbers. Amit Shah’s warning Amit Shah, in a post on X, warned the ‘goons’ of CM Mamata Banerjee not …

Arijit Singh refuses to show inked finger to paps, share message after casting vote in West Bengal elections; here’s why

Arijit Singh refuses to show inked finger to paps, share message after casting vote in West Bengal elections; here’s why

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Singer Arijit Singh was seen in a jovial mood as he stepped out with his wife Koel Roy to cast his vote in the West Bengal Elections 2026 on April 23. While the moment quickly caught the attention of photographers, the singer chose to keep things light and politely declined requests to share a message or flash his inked finger with witty remarks. Singer Arijit Singh and his wife Koel Roy leave after casting their votes at the Jiyaganj Singh Primary School polling station, in Murshidabad on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab ) Arijit Singh declines to show inked finger On Thursday, Arijit stepped out with his wife to Koel Roy to cast his vote in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, 2026. The singer was spotted arriving at a polling booth in Jiaganj, in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. Arijit walked in hand-in-hand with her as they made their way inside to cast their vote. Several videos circulating on social media showed the singer in a cheerful mood as he arrived at the polling …

Gyanesh Kumar lauds record turnout in Bengal and Tamil Nadu| India News

Gyanesh Kumar lauds record turnout in Bengal and Tamil Nadu| India News

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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday lauded the voters of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for the highest-ever voter turnout in both states since independence. The first phase of Bengal election recorded record turnout. (PTI FILE) While West Bengal, which saw polling for 152 assembly seats in phase 1, recorded a mammoth turnout of 91.91 per cent so far, Tamil Nadu was also not far behind with 84.80 per cent of ballots cast, according to the latest ECI data. “Highest-ever percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu since Independence. The ECI salutes each voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu,” Gyanesh Kumar said after the polls closed. The high turnout figures is generally seen as an active electoral exercise as polling drew to a close amid tight security arrangements across constituencies. Several districts in West Bengal recorded voter turnout of over 90 per cent. Dakshin Dinajpur led with 94.85 per cent, followed by Cooch Behar at 94.54 per cent, Birbhum at 93.70 per cent, Jalpaiguri at 93.23 per cent, and Murshidabad at …

Over 62 pc turnout amid sporadic violence; BJP candidate assaulted

Over 62 pc turnout amid sporadic violence; BJP candidate assaulted

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West Bengal recorded brisk polling on Thursday with over 62 per cent of the 3.60 crore electors in the first phase of the Assembly elections exercising their franchise till 1 pm amid sporadic incidents of violence, voter intimidation and assault on a BJP candidate. Polling in 16 districts that began at 7 am on Thursday will decide the electoral fate of 1,478 candidates, including 167 women, in 152 constituencies of the 294-strong state Assembly. Braving hot and humid conditions, voters queued up in large numbers outside polling booths since morning, with voting picking up pace as the hours progressed.The voter turnout was 18.76 per cent in the first two hours, and it slowly gathered pace, reaching 41.11 per cent at 11 am and 62.18 per cent at 1 pm, according to the Election Commission. 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