Mamata Banerjee-led TMC steamrolls opposition in West Bengal civic polls, wins 102 municipalities
Reaffirming its dominance among the urban voters, the Trinamool Congress bagged 1870 of the 2170 wards.
Mar 03, 2022, 07:29 AM IST
West Bengal Municipal Polls: TMC decimates opposition in civic polls, wins 93 of 107 municipalities
"The TMC has already won 93 municipalities and is leading in seven others. The Left Front has won one civic body, and Hamro Party has won one," the State Election Commission (SEC) official said.
Mar 02, 2022, 13:30 PM IST
West Bengal Municipal Polls: TMC takes early leads as counting begins
Widespread violence, rigging and clashes with the police were reported from various parts of West Bengal in one of the most extensive electoral exercises in the state.
Mar 02, 2022, 10:24 AM IST
Gas chamber of democracy: Guv Dhankhar after violence mars civic polls in Bengal
BJP has called for a 12-hour bandh - from 6 am till 6 pm on Monday.
Feb 28, 2022, 09:15 AM IST
BJP meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, demands fresh polls in 107 civic bodies
A BJP delegation consisting of General Secretary Agnimtra Paul and Sisir Bajoria made the request to Dhankhar Sunday night after meeting the State Election Commission.
Feb 27, 2022, 23:38 PM IST
WB: BJP calls for bandh on February 28 against alleged rigging during civic polls
BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya told reporters here that the shutdown from 6 am to 6 pm will exempt essential services like healthcare, milk supply and media.
Feb 27, 2022, 19:44 PM IST
West Bengal Municipal Polls: Violence reported in some areas, 49.91% polling recorded till 1 pm
"2 EVMs vandalized at ward 9, similar situation across the state. Police arresting BJP workers, not letting them vote. All booths have been captured,” said BJP leader, Arjun Singh.
Feb 27, 2022, 14:55 PM IST
West Bengal Municipal Polls: Voting underway in 108 corporations, 8,160 candidates in fray
Polling in 2,171 wards of the 108 municipalities started at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm, officials said.
Feb 27, 2022, 09:08 AM IST
'Will smash every booth': BJP leader Arjun Singh’s BIG warning to TMC over violence ahead of Bengal civic polls
Arjun Singh made the controversial remark ahead of elections to 108 municipalities in the state slated for February 27. Arjun Singh, the BJP MP from Barrackpur, was campaigning in his own neighbourhood of Bhatpara on Sunday.
Feb 21, 2022, 09:16 AM IST
Withdraw from civic poll fray or face expulsion: West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim to TMC rebels
Over 100 TMC members are contesting independently in different municipalities of the state after they were not given party tickets violating the directive of its leadership, including that of its supremo Mamata Banerjee, to withdraw from the civic poll fight.
Feb 16, 2022, 17:33 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee-led TMC heading for a big win in four West Bengal civic bodies
"It is once again an overwhelming victory of Ma, Mati, Manush," Mamata said.
Feb 14, 2022, 12:14 PM IST
West Bengal municipal elections 2022: Polling underway in Siliguri, Bidhannagar, Chandannagar and Asansol
Voting has started at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm.
Feb 12, 2022, 07:00 AM IST
TMC sweeps West Bengal civic polls, bags all seven bodies; BJP emerges main challenger
Trinamool Congress on Thursday bagged all seven civic bodies in West Bengal.
Aug 17, 2017, 22:42 PM IST
West Bengal: Local body polls begin for seven municipal bodies
In West Bengal, local body polls are being held for seven municipal bodies on Sunday.
May 14, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Trinamool Congress sweeps municipal corporation elections in West Bengal
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress scored a landslide victory on Saturday in the civic polls.
Oct 10, 2015, 13:27 PM IST
Trinamool ahead in West Begnal civic polls
The ruling Trinamool Congress is ahead in most of the wards of Asansol and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporations for which counting is being held on Saturday.
Oct 10, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
Trinamool blames CPI-M for civic poll violence
The Trinamool Congress on Sunday "blamed" the CPI(M) for violence during yesterday's election to Bidhannagar and Asansol municipalities in West Bengal in a counter to the opposition parties' demand for re-election to the two civic bodies alleging loot of votes by the ruling party.
Oct 04, 2015, 19:22 PM IST
West Bengal civic polls marred by violence, over 70 percent cast votes
Local body polls in four pockets of West Bengal on Saturday saw a turnout of about 70 percent, but were marred by violence, allegations of booth capturing and assault on media persons that left 15 of them bloodied and injured.
Oct 03, 2015, 22:22 PM IST
LIVE: 40% turnout in West Bengal municipal polls, CPI(M) calls 12-hour bandh on Monday
Amid reports of violence and alleged malpractices, over 40 percent polling was recorded till afternoon for election to two municipal corporations and Siliguri Mahukuma Parishad in West Bengal as the CPI(M) called a bandh in Rajarhat-Bidhannagar area on Monday in protest.
Oct 03, 2015, 16:31 PM IST
