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East India State News

Bengal Phase One Turnout Nears 90%

By BPN News Desk
West Bengal recorded brisk polling in the first phase of the 2026 Assembly election, with voter turnout touching nearly 90% by 5 pm and Dakshin Dinajpur emerging as the district with the highest participation. Long queues were seen at several booths through the day, pointing to strong voter engagement in this opening round of the […]
rahul gandhi
National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Rally In Kolkata Cancelled

By BPN News Desk
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s planned campaign in West Bengal has hit a hurdle after his proposed April 23 election rallies in Kolkata and Serampore were called off over lack of permission. The development has added a fresh political flashpoint to the Bengal Assembly election campaign, with the Congress alleging selective denial of rally access. Rahul […]
rajnath singh
National

Rajnath Singh Hits Back Over Kolkata Threat

By BPN News Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sharply criticised Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his reported remarks on Kolkata, saying such provocative statements could have serious consequences. The exchange has added fresh strain to already tense India-Pakistan ties, with the latest comments drawing political reactions in both Delhi and West Bengal. Rajnath Singh Hits
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National Politics

Congress Names 284 Bengal Candidates

By BPN News Desk
Congress on Sunday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, naming 284 nominees and signalling that the party is preparing for a full-scale solo contest in the state. The list includes senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur and several known faces from politically significant seats. Congress Releases Bengal […]
Mamata Banerjee
East India State News

Mamata Calls Modi Biggest Infiltrator

By BPN News Desk
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday sharpened her attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Assembly elections, calling him the “biggest infiltrator” while accusing the BJP and the Centre of trying to influence Bengal through voter roll changes. She made the remarks at an Eid gathering in Kolkata as the political […]
Mamata Banerjee
East India State News

Mamata Claims Unofficial President’s Rule

By BPN News Desk
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that an “unofficial” or “undeclared” President’s Rule has been imposed in the state, using the charge to attack the Centre and the Election Commission ahead of the Assembly polls. The comment comes amid rising political tension over administrative changes and voter roll scrutiny in the run-up to […]
Mamata Banerjee
East India State News

TMC Releases Bengal Poll Manifesto

By BPN News Desk
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections, placing “Didi’s 10 pledges” at the centre of its campaign. The document combines welfare promises, infrastructure commitments and administrative changes as the party seeks another term in office. TMC Manifesto Focuses On Welfare Promises A major part of the manifesto