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Abhishek Banerjee's challenge to Amit Shah to stay in Kolkata on the 4th has resurfaced following the West Bengal election results. After TMC's defeat, Banerjee softened his stance, stating that BJP leaders should visit Bengal, but not just during elections. The statement has reignited political debate.

04 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Tripura's ruling BJP celebrated a decisive victory in the Dharmanagar assembly bye-election. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha led a victory procession in Agartala. The party also marked wins in West Bengal and Assam.

West Bengal is voting today in the second and final phase of its 2026 Assembly elections, with over 2,300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces deployed for peaceful polling. The BJP aims to improve on its 2021 performance of 77 seats, amid allegations against TMC. Results are due on May 4.

28 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav visited BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal at Medanta Hospital in Lucknow on Tuesday, after she suffered burn injuries while setting his effigy ablaze during a protest in Bahraich. Yadav extended wishes for her speedy recovery and emphasized social harmony. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya also enquired about her health.

West Bengal is voting today in the first phase of assembly elections across 152 seats, with about 3.6 crore voters deciding the fate of 1,452 to 1,478 candidates. The contest pits BJP against Trinamool Congress in a high-stakes battle, particularly in north Bengal where BJP has been strong. The Election Commission has deployed record central forces for security.

21 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Sattur MLA A.R.R. Raghuraman, from MDMK and elected on DMK symbol, joined the BJP on Tuesday. The switch occurred just before Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's election meeting in Sattur. Raghuraman cited lack of respect in the DMK regime.