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Delhi Confidential: Post-poll Plan | Delhi Confidential News

Delhi Confidential: Post-poll Plan | Delhi Confidential News

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2 min readMay 5, 2026 04:50 AM IST AS THE early trends indicated the Congress-led UDF would emerge victorious in the Kerala Assembly polls, the party announced a press conference at its Akbar Road office at 5 pm, to be addressed by Congress’s communication department head Jairam Ramesh. But as poll results of other states started coming in, Ramesh and other senior Congress leaders were summoned by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence to discuss the next steps to be taken in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where the party is mulling lending support to Vijay-led TVK. With Ramesh attending Kharge’s meet, the press conference had to be cancelled. Jhalmuri Treat To celebrate its thumping victory in West Bengal, the BJP has invited party supporters to its Delhi headquarters for a ‘jhalmuri’ treat. Those in Bengal have been asked to join a ‘maach-bhaat’ feast at the party office. The celebratory mood was also reflected from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s traditional Bengali attire — beige dhoti and white kurta — which he wore to the BJP …

Tripura BJP celebrates win in Assembly bye-election

Tripura BJP celebrates win in Assembly bye-election

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Tripura CM Manik Saha takes part in a victory procession in Agartala on May 4, 2026, to celebrate the BJP’s performance in the Assembly elections. Picture: X/@DrManikSaha2 The ruling BJP in Tripura on Monday celebrated the party’s win in West Bengal and Assam as well as a convincing victory in the by-election to the Dharmanagar assembly constituency in north Tripura. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, his ministerial colleagues and party leaders participated in a victory procession in Agartala. The saffron party retained the Dharmanagar seat with its candidate Jahar Chakraborti defeating his trailing candidate Amitabha Datta of CPI(M) by over 18,000 votes. Chakraborti received 24,009 votes in the multi-corner contest. Published – May 05, 2026 04:44 am IST 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

‘No important files to be removed or damaged’: Top official as TMC loses Bengal

‘No important files to be removed or damaged’: Top official as TMC loses Bengal

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West Bengal Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala has issued a directive to all Departmental Secretaries and Heads of Offices to safeguard official records, as assembly results showed a massive loss for Mamata Banerjee’s TMC. Two Central Reserve Police Force person sit near a election billboard of Trinamool Congress party chief Mamata Banerjee during the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, in Kolkata, India, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das) (AP) The official directed that “no important paper or any file is removed/damaged or otherwise taken out from the offices.” Follow here for live updates on West Bengal Assembly Elections What does the directive say? The document states, “All Departmental Secretaries and Head of Offices are requested to ensure that no important paper or any file is removed/damaged or otherwise taken out from the offices. No unauthorised copying/scanning shall be permitted.’” “‘Further, all files/important papers/communication shall be properly accounted for. The Head of Departments and Departmental Secretaries shall personally ensure that this is followed in letter and spirit. Personal responsibility shall be fixed for any instance of …

West Bengal elections 2026: Raj Chakraborty leaves Barrackpore voting count ground amid thief slogans, mud thrown at him

West Bengal elections 2026: Raj Chakraborty leaves Barrackpore voting count ground amid thief slogans, mud thrown at him

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Bengali film director Raj Chakraborty contested from Barrackpore Assembly constituency again in this year’s West Bengal Assembly elections. On Monday, he visited the vote counting ground. Although he won last time, Raj was trailing by more than 9,500 votes in this election till 3:45 pm. Meanwhile, BJP candidate Kaustuv Bagchi is leading. Raj Chakraborty had to leave the premises amid loud slogans and boos. Mud thrown at Raj Chakraborty, slogans raised At the premises, Raj was forced to leave amid rising tensions. Several workers and people who had gathered there started shouting slogans on seeing him. People shouted ‘chor (thief)’ at him as he was taken aside from the premises. Videos emerged from the ground, where, at one instance, mud was thrown on him. Raj maintained his calm and did not respond to the slogans. What Raj said Earlier on Monday, Raj spoke to reporters and said that he has full faith that Didi, aka Mamata Banerjee, would win again. “In the next two hours, the BJP supporters will run away. Just wait and watch. …

Will win Falta by over 1 Lakh votes: BJP’s Debangshu Panda after EC orders repoll on May 21

Will win Falta by over 1 Lakh votes: BJP’s Debangshu Panda after EC orders repoll on May 21

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Falta Assembly constituency Debangshu Panda on Sunday alleged large-scale irregularities during polling in parts of the constituency, including manipulation at select booths and incidents of voter intimidation. ECI has ordered fresh voting across all 285 polling stations in the Falta Assembly constituency of West Bengal. (ANI Video Grab) Speaking to ANI, Panda claimed that the party had raised objections over irregularities at several booths and demanded repolling in those areas, after which the Election Commission ordered fresh voting on May 21. “We had petitioned for re-polling in the 150 booths where cellotape was put on the BJP symbol… They even rotated cameras in some of the booths… Yesterday, they made a decision on our demand and declared a repoll on 21st May… In Falta, the BJP will win by a margin of 1-1.5 lakhs votes…,” Panda said. He further alleged that several voters were prevented from exercising their franchise and that incidents of intimidation were reported after polling. “The next day (of the voting), they (TMC people) took away …

West Bengal elections: Polling concludes; 90 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal elections: Polling concludes; 90 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

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The final phase of polling in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 concluded at 6 pm on Wednesday, recording an impressive voter turnout of around 90 per cent before the close of voting, reported the ANI. The strong turnout reflects high public engagement as polling for all 294 seats of the state assembly came to an end. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Among districts, Purba Bardhaman reported the highest turnout at 92.46 per cent, followed by Hooghly (90.34 per cent), Nadia (90.28 per cent) and Howrah (89.44 per cent), according to the ANI. North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas also recorded turnout close to 90 per cent, indicating widespread participation across the state, the news agency reported. TMC vs BJP in high-stakes battle The election is primarily a contest between the ruling All India Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is aiming for a breakthrough in the state. The ruling party is seeking a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP is attempting …

West Bengal polls: Polling resumes after TMC-BJP workers clash in Hooghly

West Bengal polls: Polling resumes after TMC-BJP workers clash in Hooghly

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Amidst the ongoing second phase polling across 142 constituencies in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) polling agents reportedly clashed at booth numbers 147 and 148 at the Ramchandrapur Adarsha Bidyabhaban polling station in the Khanakul assembly Constituency. According to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub-Inspector Usha, voting in the region has resumed peacefully following the “minor incident”. “It was a minor incident. Right now, voting is taking place in a peaceful manner. CRPF’s all-women 240th Battalion is deployed here,” she said. Apart from this incident, several other cases of clashes and violence have been reported from different parts of West Bengal. A violent clash erupted in the morning near the primary high school in the Hatra Bazaar area of Nadia district between workers of TMC and Indian Secular Front (ISF). Several people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Voting picks up pace; 39.97&#37 turnout recorded in first four hours Polling percentage in the first four hours till 11 am on Wednesday in the second phase of West …

TMC procured ‘artificial fingers’ to facilitate false voting in Bhabanipur: Suvendu Adhikari

TMC procured ‘artificial fingers’ to facilitate false voting in Bhabanipur: Suvendu Adhikari

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West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari. | Photo Credit: ANI Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) alleged that a Trinamool Congress councillor had procured “hundreds of artificial fingers” to facilitate bogus voting in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency, a charge dismissed by the ruling party. Addressing reporters a day ahead of polling in the second phase of the Assembly election, Mr. Adhikari, claimed that the councilor had purchased over 700 “artificial fingers” to enable fraudulent voting. Published – April 29, 2026 02:49 am IST 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

‘Mati handed to infiltrators,’ Modi attacks TMC in last leg of campaign; Mamata says ‘BJP dar gaya’| India News

‘Mati handed to infiltrators,’ Modi attacks TMC in last leg of campaign; Mamata says ‘BJP dar gaya’| India News

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Political heavyweights across party lines fanned out across West Bengal on Sunday, holding rallies, roadshows and marches as the high-octane campaign for the second phase draws to a close on Monday evening. PM Modi said that under TMC’s 15-year rule, the unemployment in West Bengal has reached “a dangerous level”. (PTI/ANI) Addressing rallies in the North 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts, PM Narendra Modi focused on women’s safety, saying women were firmly behind the BJP. “I can see the maximum enthusiasm among women here because they suffered the most during the TMC regime,” he said. Mamata Banerjee on EVMs Chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused central forces of acting at the behest of the Election Commission to favour the ruling party at the Centre. “I heard of two incidents where power to strongrooms housing EVMs was cut. Central forces escorted criminals there to capture them. I am surprised the EC is silent,” Banerjee said at a rally in Bhabanipur, from where she is contesting. Union home minister Amit Shah also intensified campaigning, with LoP in the …

Central forces’ heads discuss security ahead of 2nd phase of polling| India News

Central forces’ heads discuss security ahead of 2nd phase of polling| India News

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The heads of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) met on Sunday to discuss security arrangements ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal on Wednesday. The CRPF is the nodal agency for central forces in the state. (X) Over 250,000 personnel or 2,550 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and Sashastra Seema Bal have been deployed for the polls. The CRPF, the nodal agency for central forces in the state, said in a statement that the meeting aimed to ensure a peaceful and fair democratic process. It added that the directors general (DGs) of the CAPFs joined a video conference with officials and personnel deployed across West Bengal. The CRPF called strategising voters’ security and maximum participation as the focus area. It referred to reinforcing the election guidelines in letter and spirit, ensuring a safe environment for every voter, and said commitment to duty remains paramount. The DGs have been visiting the state and monitoring the …