West Bengal panchayat polls

Bengal Violence: The 'game' of murder and uproar in Bengal

WB Panchayat Election Violence: In Birbhum, West Bengal, there has been a stir due to the bomb being found again today. And in Malda the leader was beaten to death.

Jun 18, 2023, 00:08 AM IST

Violence continues in West Bengal, 50 bombs found in Birbhum

The big news of this time is from West Bengal where political violence is not taking the name of stopping. West Bengal's Virbhum has stirred after getting 50 bombs

Jun 17, 2023, 13:16 PM IST

West Bengal TMC's blood character... Bombing fiercely, High Court asked for report

Violence has flared up again in West Bengal before the Panchayat elections. The bombings have started at the time of filing nominations for the elections. Bombing has taken place outside the BDO office in Birbhum. TMC workers have been blamed for the bombing. The Calcutta High Court has sought a report from the Bengal government on this whole incident.

Jun 16, 2023, 17:40 PM IST

TOP 100: Tension again in West Bengal before elections, bombing outside BDO office

Bombing has taken place during the nomination for Panchayat elections in West Bengal. Bombing has taken place outside the BDO office in Birbhum. Violence is again seen in Bengal before the Panchayat elections.

Jun 16, 2023, 16:58 PM IST

West Bengal's Governor visits violence-hit areas

Panchayat elections are being held in West Bengal. There has been violence again in Bengal during the Panchayat elections. The dispute over the nomination reached violence. After which the incident of firing and arson in many vehicles came to light.

Jun 16, 2023, 14:24 PM IST

BJP holds PC on Bengal Violence, says, 'It is not right'

Panchayat elections are being held in West Bengal. There has been violence again in Bengal during the Panchayat elections. The dispute over the nomination reached violence. After which the incident of firing and arson in many vehicles came to light.

Jun 16, 2023, 13:32 PM IST

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: TMC, BJP, Congress Trade Charges After Oppn Leaders Assaulted From Filing Nominations

The ruling Trinamool Congress accused the opposition parties of forming an "unholy nexus" to delay the elections and tarnish the state's image due to fear of defeat.

Jun 12, 2023, 23:52 PM IST

Chicken, fruits in mid-day meal? West Bengal govt's decision ahead of panchayat polls sparks row

Mid-day meal in West Bengal: Students are currently given rice, pulses, vegetables, soybean and eggs in schools as part of mid-day meals. An amount of Rs 20 will be spent per week on providing additional nutrition to every student, and the process will continue for 16 weeks, according to the January 3 notification.

Jan 05, 2023, 19:49 PM IST

West Bengal panchayat polls: Trinamool Congress headed for massive victory; BJP main rival

Widespread violence in West Bengal's rural body polls had claimed at least 12 lives and left 43 injured.

May 18, 2018, 00:18 AM IST

West Bengal panchayat elections: Repolling in 568 booths hit by violence on Monday

The West Bengal government and the police have been asked to make elaborate security arrangements so that the repolling is held in a free and fair manner.

May 16, 2018, 10:00 AM IST

Democracy more important than election results: PM Modi condemns poll-related violence in West Bengal

Highlighting that no election is as important as preserving democracy, PM Modi said that violence needs to be condemned and put an end to.

May 15, 2018, 20:22 PM IST

At least eight killed as violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls

Initially, voting for the rural bodies in West Bengal was to be held on May 1, 3 and 5 but as the nomination process started in April, it was rescheduled to May 14 by the SEC following a Calcutta High Court order.

May 15, 2018, 00:26 AM IST

West Bengal Panchayat elections 2018 marred by violence: 6 dead, several injured

In less than three hours after polling began, reports of violence and clashes emerged from several districts across state. 

May 14, 2018, 14:05 PM IST

BJP's Babul Supriyo demands President’s rule in West Bengal as violence mars panchayat polls

Babul Supriyo said that the West Bengal government could not be expected to follow any kind of constitutional behaviour.

May 14, 2018, 13:07 PM IST

Clashes mar West Bengal panchayat polls; 2 dead, over 20 injured, media vehicle torched

The Opposition parties alleged that TMC members are not letting voters enter poll booths.

May 14, 2018, 10:42 AM IST

West Bengal panchayat polls: As it happened on May 14, 2018

The run-up to the WB rural polls witnessed intense violence, a series of court cases, and clashes among supporters of ruling TMC and opposition BJP, Congress and Left

May 14, 2018, 07:13 AM IST

West Bengal panchayat polls to be held May 14, counting on May 17

Counting for West Bengal panchayat polls will be held on May 17.

May 10, 2018, 21:04 PM IST

West Bengal panchayat polls: SC stays Calcutta High Court order, raises concern about 'unopposed candidates'

West Bengal panchayat elections will be held on May 14, 2018.

May 10, 2018, 15:45 PM IST

CPI-M denies report on joining hands with BJP ahead of West Bangal panchayat polls

Earlier in the day, it was reported that arch-rivals BJP and the CPI(M) have joined hands at the grassroots level in Nadia district to defeat the TMC in the upcoming panchayat polls in the state.

May 09, 2018, 01:01 AM IST

West Bengal panchayat polls: CPI(M)-BJP join hands at grassroots level to fight TMC; BJP describes it as 'isolated incident'

BJP and the CPI(M) have joined hands at the grassroots level in Nadia district to defeat the TMC in the upcoming panchayat polls in West Bengal.

May 08, 2018, 19:18 PM IST