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Suvendu Adhikari names Choroibeti mantra after oath in Tagore Jorasanko

Suvendu Adhikari names Choroibeti mantra after oath in Tagore Jorasanko

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister since independence, after a high-octane 2026 Assembly election. Rather than leading with policy, he began with a symbolic visit to Rabindranath Tagore’s Jorasanko. There, Adhikari declared “Choroibeti” as the state’s mantra, presenting his start as a shift toward progress and growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
BJP Surges in Bardhaman Early Leads as TMC Incumbents Stall in West Bengal Counting

BJP Surges in Bardhaman Early Leads as TMC Incumbents Stall in West Bengal Counting

Counting for the 2026 Bardhaman-Durgapur contest has kicked off with an early shock. In Purba Bardhaman, BJP has taken the lead while TMC, the incumbent, is trailing, raising pressure in West Bengal’s industrial belt. Observers are watching round-wise trends across Durgapur Purba and Paschim, alongside labor-margin shifts that could decide the final outcome.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026

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Asansol Election Results 2026 Live BJP Leads as TMC Faces Stunning Coal Belt Challenge

Asansol Election Results 2026 Live BJP Leads as TMC Faces Stunning Coal Belt Challenge

As counting progresses in Asansol, BJP is taking an early lead while TMC’s heavyweight candidates trail in key segments. The contest is especially charged across Paschim Bardhaman’s industrial belt, where results in Asansol Uttar hinge on round-wise swings for BJP’s Agnimitra Paul and TMC contenders, including Moloy Ghatak. Live updates will decide who keeps or breaks the stronghold.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Villianur Election Result 2026 Live Counting Starts at 8 am Who is leading right now

Villianur Election Result 2026 Live Counting Starts at 8 am Who is leading right now

Counting for the Villianur seat in the 2026 election is expected to begin at 8 am. The constituency is currently held by R. Siva of the DMK, and all focus is on who will lead as results start coming in. Live updates will track the leading candidate, party-wise vote share, and expected winning margin.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Cooch Behar Dakshin Election Results 2026 Counting Starts 8 AM Who is leading first

Cooch Behar Dakshin Election Results 2026 Counting Starts 8 AM Who is leading first

Counting for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 in Cooch Behar Dakshin begins at 8 AM. TMC fields Avijit De Bhowmik, while BJP has nominated Rathindra Bose. The left-backed All India Forward Bloc is contesting with Nazmul Alom Sarkar as the race tightens and early trends are expected to emerge quickly from the counting hall.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Bolpur Election Results 2026 Tight Race as TMC Chandra Nath Sinha Faces BJP Dilip Ghosh

Bolpur Election Results 2026 Tight Race as TMC Chandra Nath Sinha Faces BJP Dilip Ghosh

Bolpur’s 2026 West Bengal Assembly race is drawing attention after an unusually high voter turnout of 93.13%. TMC’s Chandranath Sinha, long favored in the constituency, faces BJP’s Dilip Ghosh and Congress’s Rathin Sen. With exit polls pointing to a tight contest between TMC and BJP across the state, Bolpur could decide momentum for the ruling camp.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026

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TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay vows to win all 11 Kolkata seats as votes row simmers

TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay vows to win all 11 Kolkata seats as votes row simmers

Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay claims his party will win all 11 seats in Kolkata, dismissing security concerns ahead of West Bengal’s 2026 second-phase Assembly election. He also condemned the Election Commission of India’s deletion of votes, even as the phase becomes pivotal for TMC to retain power in the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
West Bengal Phase 2 Begins as TMC Fortresses Face the Final Litmus Test

West Bengal Phase 2 Begins as TMC Fortresses Face the Final Litmus Test

West Bengal’s second and final phase of the 2026 Assembly elections has begun, following a record turnout in Phase 1. The voting is centered in the ruling Trinamool Congress’s traditional strongholds in South Bengal, turning the round into a key litmus test for TMC’s momentum as analysts watch for signals that could shape the final result.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
West Bengal exit poll timing 2026 when TMC vs BJP trends emerge after silence period

West Bengal exit poll timing 2026 when TMC vs BJP trends emerge after silence period

With West Bengal campaigning wrapped up, the focus shifts to the voting window and the first exit poll signals. A media silence period runs until 6:00 PM on April 29, restricting election content. Multiple states exit polls will be released after 6:30 PM, while vote counting is set for May 4.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
West Bengal Phase 1 Sees 92.86% Turnout as EC Praises Every Voter

West Bengal Phase 1 Sees 92.86% Turnout as EC Praises Every Voter

West Bengal’s Phase 1 recorded a striking 92.86% voter turnout across 16 districts, covering North Bengal, parts of South Bengal, and Jangalmahal areas. The Election Commission “saluted” voters for participating in large numbers. Amid the high turnout, Congress alleged an attack on its party agent by TMC workers in Berhampore, escalating political claims around the voting day.

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

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Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase 1 voting begins today for 386 assembly seats

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase 1 voting begins today for 386 assembly seats

Polling starts today for Tamil Nadu’s full 234-member assembly and the first phase of West Bengal elections covering 152 seats. With turnout and key constituency dynamics expected to play a major role, parties are banking on candidate matchups and regional strongholds. Here’s a quick look at eligible voters, contesting parties, and what to watch in the day’s voting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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