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EC begins recount at Rajarhat New Town after 323 vote lead questioned

EC begins recount at Rajarhat New Town after 323 vote lead questioned

The Election Commission has started a recount in West Bengal’s Rajarhat New Town constituency after a candidate challenged a very tight result. After the 17th round, Trinamool Congress candidate Tapash Chatterjee led BJP’s Piyush Kanodia by just 323 votes. The commission will declare the final outcome once the recount is completed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
BJP surges in Kerala but stumbles in key contests winning three seats overall

BJP surges in Kerala but stumbles in key contests winning three seats overall

BJP improved its Kerala outing, finishing second in six constituencies including Thiruvalla, Palakkad, and Attingal, and winning three seats overall. In multiple constituencies, candidates recorded sharp vote-share increases from 2021, hinting at growing support. Yet the party failed to turn those gains into victories in pivotal fights, as UDF led with 102 seats and CPI(M)-led LDF won 35.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026

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Bengal and Tamil Nadu upend old politics as new kingmakers rise and voters revolt quietly

Bengal and Tamil Nadu upend old politics as new kingmakers rise and voters revolt quietly

Assembly polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu delivered verdicts that startled the political establishment. West Bengal ended the status quo, signaling a clear appetite for change. In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay’s party emerged as a kingmaker, disrupting long-held calculations. Together, the results point to a broader shift toward fresh leadership and performance-driven governance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
BJP declares INDIA alliance has no future after poll results shake opposition

BJP declares INDIA alliance has no future after poll results shake opposition

After recent assembly poll outcomes, BJP leaders said the INDIA bloc is already breaking, citing performances in West Bengal and Assam. The party framed opposition setbacks as proof of wider cracks within the alliance. Critics, meanwhile, targeted Rahul Gandhi over leadership failures and a widely noted absence on the crucial counting day.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
West Bengal Phase 2 polling turns fierce as Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata showdown

West Bengal Phase 2 polling turns fierce as Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata showdown

West Bengal is voting in Phase 2, the final round of the assembly elections, with South Bengal and Kolkata at the center of attention. Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari headline the contest as voters head to the booths, making the day a high-stakes test for the state’s political future.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
ECI Orders NIA to Stop Bomb Threats in West Bengal Polls Before Phase Two

ECI Orders NIA to Stop Bomb Threats in West Bengal Polls Before Phase Two

The Election Commission of India has directed the National Investigation Agency to take all necessary steps to prevent bombs or explosives from being used by miscreants to disrupt the second phase of West Bengal Assembly polls on Wednesday, officials said. The move underscores heightened security planning ahead of voting and aims to ensure a peaceful election process.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 28 Apr 2026

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EC to convene Kolkata coordination meet days before West Bengal second phase polling

EC to convene Kolkata coordination meet days before West Bengal second phase polling

The Election Commission will hold a coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday to review preparations for the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections. Election officials, police, and central forces are expected to attend, with the meeting taking place three days before polling on April 29, focused on ensuring smooth inter-agency coordination.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
Tamil Nadu votes in one phase as triangular contest replaces DMK AIADMK bipolarity today

Tamil Nadu votes in one phase as triangular contest replaces DMK AIADMK bipolarity today

Tamil Nadu goes to polls today in a single-phase election across all 234 assembly seats, with about 5.67 crore voters—51% women—eligible to vote. The race, traditionally dominated by a DMK–AIADMK bipolar contest, has turned into a triangular battle that could reshape the state’s political map. Out of 234 seats, 44 are reserved for SC and 2 for ST.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Kapil Sibal accuses Election Commission of BJP collusion over Bengal poll security crackdown

Kapil Sibal accuses Election Commission of BJP collusion over Bengal poll security crackdown

Kapil Sibal sharply criticized the Centre and the Election Commission over the security-heavy deployment for West Bengal assembly polls. He claims there is “gross abuse” of state machinery and effectively a state of emergency, alleging the Chief Election Commissioner is acting in tandem with the BJP. Sibal argues the government is targeting the election itself, not contesting parties.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
EC blocks Mamata Banerjee rally in Bhawanipore as TMC cries bias ahead of polls

EC blocks Mamata Banerjee rally in Bhawanipore as TMC cries bias ahead of polls

The Election Commission of India has denied permission for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s proposed rally in Bhawanipore ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, drawing an angry response from the Trinamool Congress. Banerjee questioned alleged bias, pointing to how quickly permission was reportedly granted for PM Narendra Modi’s rallies, intensifying the campaign’s political tension.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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