NEW DELHI-The Election Commission of India (ECI) on April 23 reported record voter participation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and the first phase of polling in West Bengal, with women voters outnumbering men in turnout in both states.

CJI praises record 92.72% voter turnout in West Bengal's first assembly poll phase, emphasizing democratic participation and electoral rights.

Exit polls for five-state elections, including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, remain under strict ban until April 29 evening. The Election Commission has warned of legal action against any early release,

Those named for suspension are Additional Superintendent of Police Sandip Garai, SDPO Sajal Mondal, and inspectors Mausam Chakraborty, Ajay Bag and Subhechha Bag.

Two crude bombs were found outside an ISF leader’s residence in North 24 Parganas ahead of Phase 2 voting. Police probe is underway.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has increasingly relied on Lok Sabha MPs Saayoni Ghosh and Dev as two of its most visible campaigners in West Bengal, reflecting a broader strategy that combines public recognition with political messaging.

West Bengal’s first phase of Assembly elections on April 23 saw a record 92% voter turnout, the highest since Independence, amid a sharply reduced electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision. Both the BJP and TMC claim the surge favours them ...

Campaigning for the second phase of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election has reached an intense peak, with all major political parties deploying their top leadership across key constituencies.