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
Bengal SIR row: TMC 'misinformation' sparks NRC fears, opposition accuses political intimidationBengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces political turmoil as the Trinamool Congress allegedly spreads misinformation, ...
03 Nov, 2025, 03.50 PM IST
Bengal EC turns to 'Goopy Bagha' magic for voter awarenessWest Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer is launching a voter awareness campaign. Iconic characters Goopy Gyne and Bagha Byne will be used. Th...
30 Oct, 2025, 12.27 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
Visually impaired students join voter awareness drive under SVEEP in Kolkata’s Rashbehari constituencyA voter awareness campaign took place at LightHouse for the Blind. The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation program aim...
25 Jul, 2025, 06.38 PM IST
Election Safari: How Panda, Turtle, Tiger and Rhino are encouraging voters to cast their voteBengali district Elections Sections are using various animal mascots to encourage voters to exercise their democratic rights and attend pol...
12 Apr, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections: 266 low-turnout seats on EC watchDuring the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the voter turnout in 11 states fell below the national average of 67.40%, highlighting the need for strate...
05 Apr, 2024, 11.40 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
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