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BJP councillor Pravesh Wahi from Rohini East has been elected Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi with 156 votes, supported by 14 Indraprastha Vikas Party members. Congress candidate Hazi Zaraf secured nine votes. BJP’s Monika Pant from Anand Vihar was elected Deputy Mayor, also winning 156 votes in the civic body election.
Voting for the 2nd and final phase in West Bengal is underway today, witnessing participation from prominent personalities. Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, along with his wife Donna Ganguly, exercised their franchise in South 24 Parganas. Meanwhile, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty cast his vote at Subhokhan Community Hall in Belgachia.
Several allegations have emerged that TMC workers used abusive language and attempted to attack BJP candidate Ratna Debnath, linked to the RG Kar Medical College case, while her family claims police failed to act. Separately, the victim’s father alleged voter intimidation and inaction by security forces during the tensions amid phase 2 Bengal polls today.
The poll spotlight in West Bengal’s 2nd phase is firmly on Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee faces a high-stakes challenge from Suvendu Adhikari. The contest is viewed as a prestige clash, with both sides deploying significant resources. Campaign debates have revolved around governance, regional identity, development issues, and corruption charges.
The West Bengal State Election Commission has assured strict action after the BJP stressed that some Electronic Voting Machines had tape placed over buttons during polling. Officials stated that every complaint will be carefully investigated. If any irregularities are confirmed, necessary corrective steps, will be promptly carried out to ensure fair polls.
As Phase 2 voting underway in Bengal, both BJP and TMC face key tests. The BJP aims to make inroads into TMC’s urban and suburban bastions, a key hurdle in its campaign. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee’s TMC party is banking on a strong showing to stay on track for 4th straight term. Congress and Left candidates […]
West Bengal Assembly Polls Phase 2 recorded with 39.97% voter turnout by 11 am. Here is the district-wise turnout in Bengal till 11 AM IST:★Nadia – 40.34%★Hooghly – 43.12%★Howrah – 39.45%★Kolkata North – 38.39%★Kolkata South – 36.78%★North 24 Parganas – 38.43%★South 24 Parganas – 37.92%★Purba Bardhaman – 44.50%.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of attempting to rig assembly polls today, alleging central armed police forces, NIA teams, and election observers were acting under saffron party influence. She also cited reports of violent incidents across several areas including Howrah, Nadia, Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala, and Bhangar amid ongoing polling tensions.
During the second phase of West Bengal polls, polling in Howrah district’s Balli area was disrupted after an EVM malfunction triggered tension at a booth. Heated arguments escalated into a clash among voters. CRPF staff quickly intervened, bringing the situation under control and dispersing the crowd. Two individuals were detained as CAPFs restored order.
During Phase 2 polling across 142 seats, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee cast his vote at the Mitra Institute booth in Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. Expressing strong confidence in TMC’s performance, he claimed the BJP will be reduced to less than 50 seats. He flashed the victory sign, while large voter queues were seen outside polling […]
West Bengal Assembly Polls Phase 2 recorded with 18.39% voter turnout by 9 am. Here is the district-wise turnout in Bengal till 9 AM IST:★Nadia- 18.50★Hooghly – 20.16★Howrah- 17.76★Kolkata North- 17.28★Kolkata South- 16.81★North 24 Parganas- 17.81★South 24 Parganas- 17.25★Purba Bardhaman- 20.86.
RR captain Riyan Parag credited openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal for setting up victory over PBKS, saying their explosive start eased pressure on the chase. He added that despite a slight slowdown after the Powerplay, Shubham Dubey and Donovan Ferreira rebuilt momentum with a match-winning stand that ultimately sealed the game in RR’s favour.
Newly appointed India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, cast his vote at the United Missionary Primary Teachers Training Institute polling station in Kolkata’s Ballygunge. Voting for the second phase of West Bengal polls began today at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. The first phase on April 23 recorded a strong 93.19% […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee toured few polling stations in her Bhabanipur assembly constituency as voting progressed. Her stronghold witnessed high-profile activity, with TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee also casting his ballot at Mitra Institute. The seat, long considered her political base, reflects a symbolic contest against Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal’s Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, visited a well-known Kolkata temple to offer prayers ahead of voting. He asserted confidence in defeating CM Mamata Banerjee in her stronghold of Bhabanipur. Adhikari also claimed that the BJP is poised to secure a full majority and form the govt […]