ECI Extends Delhi SIR Claims, Objections Deadline To October 30
The ECI has extended Delhi’s SIR claims and objections deadline to October 30, giving electors an additional month to submit documents.
Mamata Faction Candidate Withdraws Nandigram Nomination; Extends Support To Congress
Sanchita Dey Pradhan withdrew her Nandigram nomination after meeting Suvendu Adhikari, prompting Mamata Banerjee to back Congress candidate Milan Pradhan.
Rebel TMC Faction To Meet ECI Over Party Symbol, Funds Claim
The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel TMC faction will meet the Election Commission to stake its claim over the party's election symbol and funds.
Calcutta HC Seeks Bengal Report On Ration, Annapurna Benefits After SIR
The Calcutta High Court asked the West Bengal government to report on measures ensuring SIR-affected beneficiaries continue receiving ration and Annapurna Yojana benefits.
Counting Trends By 11:30 AM: BJP Leads In 147 Seats, TMC At 82
West Bengal election counting trends at 11:30 AM show BJP leading in 147 seats and TMC at 82. Mamata Banerjee trails in Bhabanipur as counting continues.
Counting Trends By 10 AM: BJP Leads In 90 Seats, TMC Close Behind In Bengal
Counting trends at 10 AM show BJP leading in 90 seats and TMC at 82 in West Bengal, indicating a close contest as vote counting continues.
Counting Trends By 9 AM: BJP Leads In 73 Seats, TMC Close Behind In Bengal
Early counting trends at 9 AM show BJP leading in 73 seats and TMC at 59 in West Bengal, indicating a close contest as counting continues.
Vote Counting Begins At 8 AM As ECI Stresses Transparency And Security
Vote counting for Assembly elections in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry begins at 8 AM with strict security and transparency measures in place.
Supreme Court Declines To Interfere In ECI’s Bengal Vote Counting Framework
The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the ECI’s decision on deploying Central staff for West Bengal vote counting, directing adherence to its circular.
LIVE UPDATES: Who Holds The Edge Now? Bengal Votes In Crucial Phase 2
Who’s ahead as Bengal votes in Phase 2? Follow LIVE UPDATES on turnout, trends and key contests across 142 seats.
