West Bengal polls: TMC justifies chief secretary's reply to EC notice to Mamata
Releasing online the copy of EC's letter to Banerjee, TMC said,"It is addressed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (not the Trinamool Congress or the candidate from Bhowanipore Assembly constituency).
Apr 17, 2016, 20:22 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly elections, phase two: As it happened
The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections began here on Sunday. 383 candidates including 33 women are in the fray for the 56 seats spread in seven districts. Here are all the LIVE updates:-
Apr 17, 2016, 19:38 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly polls 2016: Mamata fighting EC, not political parties, says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi on Sunday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is fighting the battle with the Election Commission and not with other political parties.
Apr 17, 2016, 18:07 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election: PM Modi to address two rallies on Sunday
Modi also took a jibe at Banerjee for failing to attend meetings called by the Centre, saying the TMC supremo does not attend important meetings.
Apr 17, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
WATCH: Clash between CPI(M), TMC workers outside Malda booth during West Bengal Assembly elections
Here is the video of clash between CPI(M) and TMC workers outside a polling booth in Malda during West Bengal Assembly elections.
Apr 17, 2016, 12:54 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election: Pro-TMC intellectuals criticise EC
The group also criticised the EC for showcausing Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee for violating the model code of conduct.
Apr 16, 2016, 22:47 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Mamata replies to notice, EC decision on Tuesday
Mamata Banerjee was asked to respond by 3 PM today.
Apr 16, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
Malda: Four bombs found in car meant to pick up poll personnel
Four bombs were on Saturday found in a car, which was supposed to pick up poll personnel, in Malda town just as a driver was about to start the vehicle.
Apr 16, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
West Bengal polls: EC bans political ads in print media for second phase
The polling for the second phase of the assembly elections in the state will be held on April 17.
Apr 16, 2016, 00:09 AM IST
West Bengal polls: I will continue to do or say as I like, says Mamata Banerjee
The TMC supremo accused the poll panel of acting only on the complaints of opposition-sponsored "syndicates" and transferring police officers.
Apr 15, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
EC examining Mamata's outburst against showcause notice
The Election Commission had yesterday showcaused Banerjee for violating the model code of conduct.
Apr 15, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
People will 'showcause' EC on May 19: Mamata
Banerjee, however, claimed that the EC showcaused her for her comments that she would take on the rival parties after the elections.
Apr 14, 2016, 20:05 PM IST
EC should have done basic due diligence: TMC
The apparent reason for the show cause is that she had promised to make Asansol into a new district which was against the EC model code of conduct, TMC chief national spokesperson Derek O'Brien.
Apr 14, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
People of Bengal will showcause you on May 19: Mamata Banerjee to EC on poll code notice
Amid ongoing polling in West Bengal for Assembly polls, Election Commission on Thursday issued showcause notice to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for violation of Model Code of Conduct during her rally in Asansol.
Apr 14, 2016, 17:55 PM IST
Narada sting row: LS Ethic Committee seeks explanation from TMC MPs
The Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha has sought explanation from five Trinamool Congress MPs, who were allegedly caught in a sting operation accepting cash last month.
Apr 14, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
'Average assets of 45 MLAs recontesting in WB 2nd phase polls has doubled'
Cutting across party affiliations, the average assets of 45 sitting MLAs who are re-contesting in the second phase of West Bengal Assembly polls on April 17 has almost doubled in the last five years, a report said.
Apr 14, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
With Baichung Bhutia in fray, Siliguri poised for interesting contest
For Siliguri mayor and former minister Ashok Bhattacharya it is a fight to stage a comeback after his surprise defeat in the 2011 Assembly Election as he takes on former Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia, who has taken the field as a Trinamool Congress nominee.
Apr 14, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
Election Commission to review poll preparedness in West Bengal today
Ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, a full bench of the Election Commission will come to the city on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
Saradha to Narada, all planted political game: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the purported Narada sting operation and the Saradha chit fund scam were "planted political game" and the real culprits were yet to be arrested.
Apr 14, 2016, 00:49 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee, Narendra Modi 'two sides of the same coin', says Sonia Gandhi
Launching a frontal attack on TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday accused her of unleashing 'tanasahi' (autocracy) in West Bengal and said the chief minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are "two sides of the same coin".
Apr 13, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
