Counting is underway for the Howrah Madhya election results 2026 as West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges vigilance. The seat has shown consistent TMC strength since at least 2011, with large winning margins over CPI(M), JD(U), and even BJP in prior contests. The big question now is whether BJP can finally penetrate TMC’s fortress as trends emerge.
During the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections, an elderly voter in Howrah district died, triggering sharp accusations from TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. He claimed central forces pushed and assaulted the man, collapsing afterward, and alleged the forces are acting as BJP’s private army. Banerjee warned of consequences for those involved in the alleged excesses.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation has inaugurated the East-West corridor on Feb 13, connecting Kolkata and Howrah. Today, only the elevated portion is operational, but the final underwater stretch is targeted for completion by 2022. The INR 8,575 crore project will become India’s first underwater suburban rail transport, marking a major engineering milestone for the city.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
