West Bengal Elections 2026 phase 2 voting begins: Check documents needed, how to vote and other important guidelines you need to knowWest Bengal Elections phase 2 voting: West Bengal is going to the polls today, April 29, 2026, for the second phase. As many as 142 constit...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
PM Modi thanks Bengal's 'great people' for high voter turnout, urges continued participation in 'festival of democracy'Addressing a public gathering in Hardoi, the Prime Minister said he appreciated the "great people of Bengal" for coming out in large number...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
The Bengali factor: Jhalmuri, Durga Puja and other strategies in West Bengal's battle for powerWest Bengal Election 2026: Polls in the state are a battle of narratives. Parties are using food and cultural symbols to connect with voter...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
West Bengal assembly elections 2026: 2,926 candidates in fray for Bengal pollsA total of 2,926 candidates are now set to contest the West Bengal assembly elections. This number was finalized after the nomination withd...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
ECI rolls out ‘Democracy Express’ in Darjeeling to drive voter awarenessThe Election Commission of India organised a voter awareness campaign in North Bengal. The iconic Darjeeling toy train was used to encourag...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
From bamboo walls to AI eyes: West Bengal election gets unprecedented surveillance pushThe Election Commission of India is enhancing surveillance for the West Bengal Assembly polls by installing cameras for 100% webcasting, mo...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
EC tribunal begins Bengal operations with 16 judges presentBengal's Appellate Tribunal is now operational with 16 judges. Election officials held review meetings in Bankura and Paschim Bardhaman. Vo...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Political spotlight turns to Jadavpur as West Bengal polls nearAhead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Jadavpur remains a crucial urban constituency in Kolkata, shaped by its Left legacy, TMC domin...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
West Bengal CEO flags off poll tram ahead of Assembly raceKolkata has launched its 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign with a special Election Tram. The state will vote in two phases on Apr...
28 Mar, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Cyclothon and cultural events held in Howrah to promote voter awarenessAhead of assembly elections, the Election Commission of India organized a Cyclothon in Howrah to boost voter awareness, utilizing popular c...
27 Mar, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
ECI launches statewide voter awareness drive across West BengalThe Election Commission of India and West Bengal officials have launched a statewide voter awareness program. Events are being held across ...
24 Mar, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Remove BJP: Mamata Banerjee cites 'one intent' at Eid-Al-Fitr celebrationsBengal Polls: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, at Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations, vowed to oust the BJP from the state and protect the...
21 Mar, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
West Bengal conducts first-ever booth level officers' training amid speculations of special intensive revisionWest Bengal is conducting Booth Level Officers’ (BLO) training across five divisions for the first time, sparking speculation about a Speci...
25 Jul, 2025, 10.51 PM IST
Dip in number of voters in Kolkata Uttar LS seat matter of concern for poll panelThe voter turnout in Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency has been decreasing since the 2014 general elections, with below-average turnout ...
31 Mar, 2024, 05.17 PM IST
West Bengal deploys 23,000 police personnel for Kolkata pollsThe Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the state police force and the Kolkata Police to provide security for the KMC election. The co...
18 Dec, 2021, 11.14 PM IST
Wildlife chosen as theme for voter awareness campaigns in West BengalThe rich natural heritage of the geographically-diverse West Bengal has now become a motif for the Election Commission to attract voters to...
30 Mar, 2016, 12.39 PM IST
- 'EC plans to use Facebook, Twitter for voter education'
'Like Maulana Azad, I believe that an educated and aware citizen is the best guarantee for deepening both democracy and development.'
11 Nov, 2011, 11.40 PM IST