West Bengal Assembly Election 2021

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2021 2016

West Bengal

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UPDATED ON 01 FEB, 12:20 PM IST

Source: CVoter

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*Polling not held in Jangipur and Samserganj seats following the death of two candidates.
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Majority Mark:

Source: CVoter

Note:

The cartogram represents both wins and leads.
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2016 winner

EC transfers more police officers amid 7th phase of West Bengal assembly polls

Published on Apr 26, 2021 02:11 PM IST

Shantanu Sinha Biswas, an inspector at the Directorate of Economic Offences, was transferred to the office of the DIG Jalpaiguri Range as a crime inspector amid the West Bengal assembly elections.

Election Commission of India made the police transfers amid the ongoing West Bengal elections. (Arvind Yadav/HT File Photos)

PTI |

17.95% voter turnout recorded till 9:35am in 7th phase of West Bengal elections

A total of 268 candidates, including 37 women, are in the fray in the seventh and penultimate phase of the West Bengal elections. The Murshidabad district has reported the highest turnout so far with 19.53%, while Kolkata South reported the lowest so far with 13.07%.

Voters stand in long queues on polling day in West Bengal. The seventh phase of the state assembly elections will witness an intense battle across six constituencies in Dakshin Dinajpur, six in Malda, nine in Murshidabad, nine in Paschim Bardhaman, and four in Kolkata, amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. (File Photo / Representational Image)

Published on Apr 26, 2021 10:08 AM IST

ANI |

West Bengal: Post-poll clashes kill 1; 7th phase polling under way

Crude bombs were also recovered from a few places, including port area of Kolkata and Murshidabad, where polling is going on since morning. Police also recovered a few bombs from Amdanga in North 24 Parganas where voting was held on Saturday

Polling officials with their EVMs and other election material on the eve of 7th phase of the West Bengal assembly polls, in Kolkata on Sunday, April 25. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 26, 2021 09:39 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha

West Bengal polls Phase 7: PM Modi urges citizens to vote, be mindful of Covid

Voting in the seventh phase of the West Bengal election began at 7am amid tight security. In this phase, 34 assembly constituencies are going to polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to partake in the election process while being cautious in view of Covid-19.(File Photo)

Published on Apr 26, 2021 07:45 AM IST

Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

West Bengal Assembly Polls highlights: Voting ends for 7th phase of elections

West Bengal Election 2021 highlights: Voting concluded for the seventh phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Monday in 34 constituencies. More than 8.6 million voters exercised their franchise to decide the fate of 284 candidates.

Voters stand in line during polling for the seventh phase of the West Bengal assembly elections in Kolkata.(PTI Photo)

Updated on Apr 27, 2021 06:19 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

34 key seats in Bengal to vote in 7th phase today

Polling will be held on six seats each in South Dinajpur and Malda, nine in Murshidabad, nine in West Burdwan and four in Kolkata.

Elections in Bengal’s 294 seats are being held in an unprecedented eight-phase exercise that will end on April 29.

Updated on Apr 26, 2021 04:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Kolkata

Bengal polls phase 7: BJP, TMC to battle it out in 34 seats amid Covid-19 pandemic

A third candidate died on Sunday morning and several, including Union minister Babul Supriyo, were infected.

West Bengal: Polling officials and election staff wait to collect EVM machines and other material from an EVM distribution centre on the eve of the 7th phases of the West Bengal assembly election in Kolkata. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 25, 2021 04:31 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Bengal govt not handing over crime records to central agencies: BJP chief Nadda

"Maati was not worried for, either. Bengal has fallen behind on several parameters. Manush has fallen to such lows that Mamata Ji had stopped giving crime records to the Central agencies. She did not want the world to know how she had treated the people of Bengal," Nadda said.

Published on Apr 25, 2021 03:49 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Harshit Sabarwal, New Delhi

West Bengal polls: TMC candidate Kajal Sinha, Covid-19 positive, passes away

Kajal Sinha, the 59-year-old TMC candidate from Khardah assembly constituency, was found to have contracted the viral disease two days ago.

Supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) with party flags (File Photo)

Published on Apr 25, 2021 01:38 PM IST

PTI |

TMC lodges complaint against BJP after crowd swells at actor’s rally

The poll panel on Thursday had banned cycle or motorbike rallies, padyatras and limited public events to 500 people for the remaining two phases of the West Bengal elections, saying political parties had flouted Covid-19 norms despite an alarming spike in infections.

The TMC lodged a complaint with the district magistrate of Malda against the BJP for violation of ECI directives at Mithun Chakraborty's rally. (PTI PHOTO).

Updated on Apr 25, 2021 06:41 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BJP, TMC in close contest in Bengal’s biggest industrial and mining belt

During her last campaign in Durgapur on Friday, chief minister Mamata Banerjee drew the attention of local industry workers, saying they would lose jobs because of the Centre’s disinvestment policy.

Before campaigning ended on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, BJP’s star campaigner, actor Mithun Chakraborty, and others held more than a dozen rallies and roadshows in these constituencies. (AP PHOTO).

Published on Apr 25, 2021 12:38 AM IST

ByTanmay Chatterjee

EC top brass reviews enforcement of Covid norms during Bengal campaigning

The Election Commission's meet comes a couple of days after the poll panel placed a ban on roadshows and foot marches, and placed a cap on the number of persons attending public meetings to 500.

TMC supporters take part in a West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's election rally, in Malda on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Apr 24, 2021 03:40 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

BJP announces free vaccines for all in Bengal, TMC calls it ‘jumla’

The BJP’s promise came on the final day of campaigning for the seventh phase of elections, scheduled on April 26, for 34 seats.

Only one more phase, on April 29, remains for the high-stake elections to end.(AFP)

Published on Apr 24, 2021 05:53 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Bengal is voting for governance free of partiality: PM Modi in virtual rally

"These elections in West Bengal are not just for changing power, rather I see an aspirant, an optimistic West Bengal emerging in these elections. West Bengal is voting for governance free of partiality," PM Modi said.

Published on Apr 23, 2021 05:55 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi

Covid-19: PM Modi to address rally virtually in Bengal due to surge

The BJP has been targeted by the opposition parties for holding big rallies in Bengal which is among the ten states which are contributing to the daily caseload of Covid-19.

PM Modi is also scheduled to chair a series of high-level meetings to review the nation’s condition in the wake of the prevailing situation of the pandemic.(Bloomberg)

Published on Apr 23, 2021 08:22 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Violence mars 6th phase of polls, over 79% voter turnout

Polling was held for nine seats each in North Dinajpur and Nadia, 17 in North 24 Parganas, and eight in East Burdwan district.

The state reported more than 10,000 infections on Wednesday and 11,948 on Thursday.(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Apr 23, 2021 01:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Kolkata

Mamata to campaign virtually for last phases

Before the order was issued, Modi had cancelled the four rallies he was to address in Bengal on Friday.

ECI said social distancing norms have to be maintained at public events. The order came into force at 7 pm.(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Apr 23, 2021 12:55 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Kolkata

PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee go virtual after EC restricts campaigning in Bengal

On Thursday, the sixth phase of polling took place amid a spike in coronavirus infections. The state reported 11,948 new cases on Thursday and 56 people died between Wednesday and Thursday morning.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cancelled all her prescheduled election meetings on Thursday and announced that she would reach out to the voters virtually ahead of the last two phases of polls in Bengal. (PTI PHOTO.)

Published on Apr 23, 2021 12:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Dissatisfied with measures for polls amid Covid surge: Calcutta HC raps ECI

This comes at a time when the state is struggling with a record number of infections and the daily count of Covid-19 cases breaching the 10,000-mark, at least 50 times what it was on February 26, when the election dates were announced.

The eight-phase assembly polls in West Bengal started on March 27 and the sixth round ended on Thursday.(HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 23, 2021 01:07 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kolkata, Hindustan Times

EC bans roadshows, restricts size of gatherings in Bengal

The order came with roughly four days left for campaigning in the eight-phase polls and critical remarks by the Calcutta high court on the poll panel’s enforcement of Covid guidelines.

Since late February, when the elections were announced, daily Covid cases have increased in the state at least 50 times, according to official figures.(Arvind Yadav/HT File Photos)

Updated on Apr 23, 2021 01:09 AM IST

ByDeeksha Bhardwaj

Covid-19: Mamata Banerjee cancels meetings as EC revokes permission for rallies

"I am cancelling all my prescheduled meetings and we will reach out to the people virtually. We will be sharing the updated schedule of the virtual meetings shortly," CM Banerjee tweeted.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

Published on Apr 22, 2021 09:36 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

79.09% voter turnout recorded till 5pm in phase 6 of West Bengal polls

Long queues were seen outside most polling booths with security personnel asking everyone to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols amid the surge in the pandemic.

Voters stand in a queue to cast their votes during the sixth phase of West Bengal Assembly Election, in North 24 Paraganas on Thursday.(ANI Photo)

Published on Apr 22, 2021 07:10 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

West Bengal assembly polls: 57.33% voter turnout till 1.30pm in Phase 6

Voting for the sixth phase of West Bengal assembly polls began at 7 am on Thursday amid tight security and will conclude at 6 pm.

Drones are being used for security surveillance in the area near booth number 131-132 in Amdanga, North 24 Paraganas. In picture - Polling station at Khardha in North 24 Parganas.(PTI)

Published on Apr 22, 2021 02:40 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Srivatsan K C, Kolkata

Bengal records 11.93% voter turnout till 9.30am in sixth phase of poll

No incidents of major violence were reported during Phase 6.

Elders show their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting their votes at a polling station during the sixth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, at Barrackpur assembly seat in North 24 Parganas district. (PTI Photo)

Published on Apr 22, 2021 10:44 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Bengal polls: Sixth phase takes off amid sporadic violence

All political parties including the BJP and the ruling TMC have curtailed rallies in the state. Polling is being held in nine seats in North Dinajpur, nine in Nadia, 17 in North 24 Parganas and eight in East Burdwan district

Polling officials check the EVMs and other polling materials at a distribution centre. (ANI)

Published on Apr 22, 2021 09:07 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

West Bengal election: PM Modi urges voters to exercise their franchise

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed officials to ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour is followed by voters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in all 43 constituencies of West Bengal to exercise their franchise.(File photo)

Published on Apr 22, 2021 07:24 AM IST

Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

LIVE: Mamata Banerjee cancels all her meetings after Election Commission order

Development and unemployment continue to be main factors across most of these constituencies which are voting today.

Updated on Apr 22, 2021 10:17 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

In Covid’s shadow, sixth phase of polling in West Bengal today

In North 24 Parganas, North Dinajpur and Nadia, the BJP has made deep inroads with support from the Dalit Namasudra community.

Polling will be held in nine seats in North Dinajpur, nine in Nadia, 17 in North 24 Parganas and eight in East Burdwan district.

Updated on Apr 22, 2021 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Kolkata

West Bengal goes to the polls for the sixth round

While nine out of the 43 ACs are located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of North Bengal, the remaining 34 are in the South Bengal districts of North 24 Parganas, Nadia and Purba Bardhaman.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) had won 24 out of these 43 ACs in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.(HT_PRINT)

Published on Apr 22, 2021 02:50 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

West Bengal elections: 1 killed before 6th phase polls

The main issues in this phase are development, lack of employment opportunities in the state and allegation of corruption by ruling party workers and leaders.

Updated on Apr 22, 2021 01:11 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Kolkata

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Shantanu Sinha Biswas, an inspector at the Directorate of Economic Offences, was transferred to the office of the DIG Jalpaiguri Range as a crime inspector amid the West Bengal assembly elections.

A total of 268 candidates, including 37 women, are in the fray in the seventh and penultimate phase of the West Bengal elections. The Murshidabad district has reported the highest turnout so far with 19.53%, while Kolkata South reported the lowest so far with 13.07%.

Crude bombs were also recovered from a few places, including port area of Kolkata and Murshidabad, where polling is going on since morning. Police also recovered a few bombs from Amdanga in North 24 Parganas where voting was held on Saturday

Voting in the seventh phase of the West Bengal election began at 7am amid tight security. In this phase, 34 assembly constituencies are going to polls.

West Bengal Election 2021 highlights: Voting concluded for the seventh phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Monday in 34 constituencies. More than 8.6 million voters exercised their franchise to decide the fate of 284 candidates.

Polling will be held on six seats each in South Dinajpur and Malda, nine in Murshidabad, nine in West Burdwan and four in Kolkata.

A third candidate died on Sunday morning and several, including Union minister Babul Supriyo, were infected.

"Maati was not worried for, either. Bengal has fallen behind on several parameters. Manush has fallen to such lows that Mamata Ji had stopped giving crime records to the Central agencies. She did not want the world to know how she had treated the people of Bengal," Nadda said.

Kajal Sinha, the 59-year-old TMC candidate from Khardah assembly constituency, was found to have contracted the viral disease two days ago.

The poll panel on Thursday had banned cycle or motorbike rallies, padyatras and limited public events to 500 people for the remaining two phases of the West Bengal elections, saying political parties had flouted Covid-19 norms despite an alarming spike in infections.

During her last campaign in Durgapur on Friday, chief minister Mamata Banerjee drew the attention of local industry workers, saying they would lose jobs because of the Centre’s disinvestment policy.

The Election Commission's meet comes a couple of days after the poll panel placed a ban on roadshows and foot marches, and placed a cap on the number of persons attending public meetings to 500.

The BJP’s promise came on the final day of campaigning for the seventh phase of elections, scheduled on April 26, for 34 seats.

"These elections in West Bengal are not just for changing power, rather I see an aspirant, an optimistic West Bengal emerging in these elections. West Bengal is voting for governance free of partiality," PM Modi said.

The BJP has been targeted by the opposition parties for holding big rallies in Bengal which is among the ten states which are contributing to the daily caseload of Covid-19.

Polling was held for nine seats each in North Dinajpur and Nadia, 17 in North 24 Parganas, and eight in East Burdwan district.

Before the order was issued, Modi had cancelled the four rallies he was to address in Bengal on Friday.

On Thursday, the sixth phase of polling took place amid a spike in coronavirus infections. The state reported 11,948 new cases on Thursday and 56 people died between Wednesday and Thursday morning.

This comes at a time when the state is struggling with a record number of infections and the daily count of Covid-19 cases breaching the 10,000-mark, at least 50 times what it was on February 26, when the election dates were announced.

The order came with roughly four days left for campaigning in the eight-phase polls and critical remarks by the Calcutta high court on the poll panel’s enforcement of Covid guidelines.

"I am cancelling all my prescheduled meetings and we will reach out to the people virtually. We will be sharing the updated schedule of the virtual meetings shortly," CM Banerjee tweeted.

Long queues were seen outside most polling booths with security personnel asking everyone to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols amid the surge in the pandemic.

Voting for the sixth phase of West Bengal assembly polls began at 7 am on Thursday amid tight security and will conclude at 6 pm.

No incidents of major violence were reported during Phase 6.

All political parties including the BJP and the ruling TMC have curtailed rallies in the state. Polling is being held in nine seats in North Dinajpur, nine in Nadia, 17 in North 24 Parganas and eight in East Burdwan district

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed officials to ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour is followed by voters.

Development and unemployment continue to be main factors across most of these constituencies which are voting today.

In North 24 Parganas, North Dinajpur and Nadia, the BJP has made deep inroads with support from the Dalit Namasudra community.

While nine out of the 43 ACs are located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of North Bengal, the remaining 34 are in the South Bengal districts of North 24 Parganas, Nadia and Purba Bardhaman.

The main issues in this phase are development, lack of employment opportunities in the state and allegation of corruption by ruling party workers and leaders.

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