West Bengal Election
Ahead of West Bengal assembly election vote counting, Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee instructed TMC counting agents in a virtual meeting to stay vigilant at centres. They urged agents not to trust rumours, avoid outside food, and report any irregularities. Counting is scheduled for May 4.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded monks, saints and priests as candidates for the West Bengal assembly elections in 2026. Drawing from the Yogi Adityanath model, the strategy seeks to harness religious influence against the Trinamool Congress. Candidates have been nominated in seats such as Kaliaganj, Uluberia South, Nabadwip, Behala East and Hasan.
March 17, 2026 02:00