politics

Tensions rise before May 4 results as Mamata Banerjee alleges irregularities in EVM storage; election authorities deny claims.

Cabinet led by Samrat Choudhary approves changes to Patna Zoo and dairy institute, signaling administrative shift

TVK projected to win 98–120 seats in debut election, drawing comparisons with MGR and NTR’s historic rise

Congress leader moves top court after Guwahati High Court rejects anticipatory bail in case linked to allegations against Assam CM’s wife

Bharatiya Janata Party surge puts All India Trinamool Congress on the defensive in a tight West Bengal race.

Nearly 90% voter turnout by evening across 142 seats; clashes and EVM concerns surface as high-stakes battle intensifies

Over 61% voting recorded by afternoon across 142 seats; violence, EVM concerns, and political accusations mark crucial phase

NewsSetu Exclusive: Peaceful Voting Across 142 Constituencies Amid Tight Security; Purba Bardhaman Leads in Early Turnout

Bhabanipur candidate claims observers and security forces are acting under BJP influence

Massive turnout, political clashes, and sharp rhetoric mark a moment in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

From marginal force to main challenger, BJP’s growing vote share signals a structural shift in Bengal’s electoral landscape

Early violence and technical glitches mark crucial Phase 2 voting in Bengal as Mamata vs BJP battle intensifies

All India Trinamool Congress vs Bharatiya Janata Party battle heats up as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari face off in final phase voting

BJP tightens grip on Gujarat, outshining rivals across key cities.

Shahnawaz Hussain accuses Akhilesh Yadav of politicizing issues, highlights governance under Yogi Adityanath amid intensifying BJP–SP rivalry in Uttar Pradesh.

Polling teams deployed across districts as security tightened; high turnout recorded in first phase

Appointment of “encounter specialist” Ajay Pal Sharma as police observer in South 24 Parganas triggers sharp reactions from political leaders ahead of Phase 2 voting in West Bengal.

Saurabh Bhardwaj accuses Raghav Chadha of conspiring against Aam Aadmi Party and secretly collaborating with the BJP.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says central forces will remain in the state for 60 days after elections to ensure security.

Rajya Sabha shift signals changing political equations; Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak among key names