West Bengal elections
Election Commission Rejects TMC's 'Blood On Hands' Claim Amid West Bengal Voter Verification Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected allegations from the Trinamool Congress regarding the deaths of 40 Booth Level Officers during West Bengal's voter verification process, terming them "politically motivated." Following a meeting with TMC representatives, the EC ordered immediate security for electoral staff and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accurate voter rolls through its constitutional mandate, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for December 9 release and final publication on February 7.
West Bengal Election Commission Identifies 14 Lakh Uncollectable SIR Forms Due to Absent, Deceased, or Relocated Voters
Nov 26, 2025 07:45 am CST
The Election Commission has identified nearly 14 lakh uncollectable SIR forms in West Bengal, representing voters who are absent, duplicate, deceased, or permanently relocated. This number increased from 10.33 lakh on Monday to 13.92 lakh by Tuesday noon, with officials expecting further increases. Over 80,600 Booth Level Officers are working on this electoral revision exercise, with three BLOs having died during the ongoing process.
BJP's Strategic Blueprint: Challenging Mamata Banerjee's 15-Year Rule in West Bengal's 2026 Elections
Nov 25, 2025 03:16 am CST
As BJP prepares for West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections, Prime Minister Modi has launched an intricate six-zone strategy to challenge Mamata Banerjee's 15-year Trinamool Congress rule. Despite maintaining a 39% vote share, BJP faces the challenge of converting support into seats while navigating Bengal's complex political landscape of caste dynamics, religious polarization, and rising anti-incumbency sentiment against Banerjee's government.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission's Staffing Decisions and Polling Booth Locations
Nov 24, 2025 11:17 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally challenged the Election Commission over concerns of potential bias in electoral preparations. In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, she questioned decisions to outsource data entry operations and establish polling booths in private residential complexes, suggesting these moves may compromise electoral fairness and potentially benefit specific political interests.
BJP's Mission Bengal: Targeting 160+ Seats with Strategy Focused on Grassroots Workers, Not Mamata Directly
Nov 24, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The BJP is pivoting its election machinery toward West Bengal after victories in Delhi and Bihar, with a strategic focus on recruiting Trinamool grassroots workers rather than targeting high-profile defectors. The party aims to secure 160-170 seats in the March-April 2025 elections by highlighting dynastic politics surrounding Abhishek Banerjee while capitalizing on religious polarization and regional sentiments, needing to increase its vote share by approximately 6% to overcome Trinamool's traditional advantage.
India's 2026 Election Calendar: Upcoming State and Local Body Polls Across the Country
Nov 17, 2025 08:14 pm CST
India's electoral landscape is set for significant activity with multiple state assembly elections scheduled for 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, alongside various by-elections and local body polls across Maharashtra, Kerala, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh in the coming months.
BJP Sets Sights on West Bengal After Bihar Victory, Trinamool Responds with Dismissive Meme
Nov 14, 2025 07:04 pm CST
Following their resounding success in Bihar's elections, the BJP has publicly declared West Bengal as their next electoral target, prompting a dismissive meme response from the ruling Trinamool Congress. With West Bengal elections scheduled within six months, political tensions are rising as the BJP aims to build on their previous record of 77 seats against Mamata Banerjee's 215-seat government.
West Bengal Begins First Electoral Roll Revision in 23 Years Amid Technical Challenges and Political Tensions
Nov 04, 2025 11:07 pm CST
West Bengal has launched its first Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 23 years, deploying 80,000+ booth-level officers for house-to-house verification ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The month-long process faces technical glitches and staffing challenges, while political tensions rise between TMC and BJP over the revision's timing and purpose.
Election Commission Launches 1950 Helpline for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Oct 30, 2025 12:08 pm CST
The Election Commission has established a dedicated voter helpline (1950) to address concerns and ensure transparency during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The comprehensive support system includes the National Contact Centre, district-level services, and the ECINET platform, allowing voters to connect directly with election officials and have complaints resolved within 48 hours.
West Bengal Minister Threatens "Breaking Legs" of Election Commission Over CAA Implementation Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim sparked controversy by threatening to "break the legs" of the Election Commission and BJP if the Citizenship Amendment Act implementation removes genuine voters from electoral rolls. This comes amid tensions over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Bengal ahead of assembly elections, raising concerns about potential political violence and constitutional overreach.