New Delhi: election commission of india (EC) has ordered a complete re-poll in West Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency and canceled the April 29 polls, calling it a collapse of the democratic process. All 285 polling stations in the South 24 Parganas constituency will go to polls again on May 21 under enhanced security measures and … Read more
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday lashed out at the BJP and the Election Commission after fresh polls were announced for Falta constituency following reports of “serious electoral irregularities and subversion of the democratic process” during the second phase of polling on April 29.Reacting to a social media post by BJP leader … Read more
New Delhi: Supreme Court The TMC on Saturday refused to pass any order on the TMC’s plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for counting of votes in West Bengal “other than reiterating the statement submitted by the TMC”. election commission of indiaThe recommendation is that the impugned circular will be implemented.”The court recorded … Read more
West Bengal Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari expressed concern over the deployment of contract and temporary workers for vote counting in two constituencies, saying it posed a threat to the integrity of the democratic process.Adhikari, who is also the BJP candidate from Bhowanipur, called the move “gravely concerning and a direct attack on the sanctity of … Read more
New Delhi: Following the second phase of assembly elections on April 29, the Election Commission has ordered re-polling at 15 polling stations in two constituencies in West Bengal. The new polling will be held on May 2 from 7 am to 6 pm in South 24 Parganas district, covering 11 polling stations in Magrahat Paschim … Read more
Suvendu Official; Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: With just two days left to count votes, West Bengal has been put on high alert, with parties competing on the pitch with fresh court action, vault vigils and mutual accusations.The All India Trinamool Congress’ verdict on Friday asked the Supreme Court to challenge a Calcutta High Court order … Read more
TMC Chairman Mamata Banerjee New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court’s order dismissing pleas challenging the May 4 deployment of central government workers only at work centres.this Mamata BanerjeeThe party has raised questions over the polling duties assigned to central government and PSU (public sector … Read more
NEW DELHI: EC sources told TOI on Friday that no re-poll has been recommended at 44,376 polling stations in West Bengal and 75,064 polling stations in Tamil Nadu. This breaks a pattern of multiple re-votes recommended in past elections, particularly in Bengal, due to political violence and alleged electoral fraud. Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded … Read more
NEW DELHI: The record-breaking polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu of 92.9% and 85.1% respectively have once again vindicated the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise despite persistent doubts raised by some political parties and the unwavering faith of the people in the electoral process, according to Election Commission officials.The overall turnout … Read more
Nandigram: People show their ink-stained fingers after casting their votes in Nandigram in Puba Medinipur district during the first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) New Delhi: The polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal turned fruitful on Thursday with the Election Commission (ECI) saying polling ended at 6 pm and … Read more