Despite a parallel structure of Central forces functioning in West Bengal, the Mamata Banerjeed-led Trinamool Congress is going to win the polls there in a historic manner, says the Samajwadi Party president
Trinamool Congress has accused 2011-batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, also a trained dental surgeon, of intimidating and threatening locals in Falta under West Bengal’s Diamond Harbour constituency.
Over 100 armoured and anti-riot vehicles deployed across sensitive areas to instil confidence among voters, says official; security presence has “fostered trust and an atmosphere of peace”, says CRPF
During a high-level coordination meeting, attended by poll officials, senior police officers and commanders of central forces from three election districts under Kolkata, the ECI reviewed the preparedness in 142 constituencies that would go to polls on April 29
Contesting from rival parties, BJP’s Ratna Debnath and CMI(M)’s Sabina Yasmin have turned personal loss into broader questions of safety, governance, and State accountability.
He said that if the BJP was not voted to power in West Bengal, the State risked becoming an "extension of Bangladesh" due to unchecked infiltration
Mamata Banerjee alleges ‘selective’ targeting of Trinamool workers as part of preventive arrests. The EC and the State police take down over 11,000 social media posts
M. Sarvana Vivek, a 2015-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, will oversee police-related arrangements during the two-phase polls, said the Election Commission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee addressed multiple rallies across the State during the day.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "we do not want any disturbance in the present differentials and relative strength"