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Emergency-like situation in WB: Himanta Sarma on BJP worker Priyanka's arr
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Howrah (West Bengal) [India], May 13 (ANI): BJP leader and minister in Assam government, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has strongly condemned the arrest of BJP's youth wing worker Priyanka Sharma, stating that the current situation in the state is reminiscent of Emergency.
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WB: Bharati Ghosh locked inside compound by security to ensure her safety
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Medinipur (West Bengal) [India], May 12 (ANI): The BJP candidate from Ghatal, Bharati Ghosh was locked inside a compound at a polling station by security forces here to ensure her safety. Later, Ghosh was escorted out of the booth by the security.
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Have asked EC to take action against TMC induced violence in WB: Prakash J
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Goons of Trinamool Congress are spreading violence and engaging in poll rigging at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata's behest, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar after visiting the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday.
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WB: BJP demands ban on entry of outsiders 48 hours before polls
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday demanded the Election Commission to ban entry of outsiders in the Lok Sabha constituencies, 48 hours ahead of the commencement of the elections.
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LS polls: Over 51 per cent polling recorded till 5 pm, WB leads tally
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), May 12 (ANI): Over 51 per cent of the voters cast their ballot till 5 pm on Sunday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls covering 59 constituencies across seven states with West Bengal topping the chart.
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WB: BJP leader Mukul Roy's convoy searched; cries foul
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 12 (ANI): BJP leader Mukul Roy has accused Mamata government of acting out of political vendetta after his convoy was searched by police here. He said the police was acting like "stooges of the state government".
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Naqvi targets Mamata, says Raj tantra has turned into 'goonda tantra' in W
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 12 (ANI): Hitting out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over recent attacks on BJP leaders in the state, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said "raj tantra" has turned into "goonda tantra" here.
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Lok Sabha polls: 41.03 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm, WB leads chart
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), May 12 (ANI): Over 41 per cent of the voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm on Sunday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls in 59 constituencies across seven states with West Bengal on top of the chart.
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Bharati Ghosh's convoy attacked: WB CEO directs DM to file report
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 12 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Aariz Aftab has sought a report from District Magistrate of Ghatal in West Bengal regarding the attack on Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) candidate Bharati Ghosh's convoy earlier on Sunday.
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WB: Senior BJP leaders bringing boxes full of money to woo voters, says Ma
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged that BJP leaders with Z and Y-plus security cover were involved in mobilising money to influence voters in the Lok Sabha elections.
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WB: TMC stares at BJP's surge and CPM's attempt to wrest back Bankura
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Bankura (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): Known as one of the major CPI(M) bastions since 1970s, Bankura changed the wind in 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The electorate elected TMC's new entrant Moonmoon Sen who defeated CPI(M)'s 9 times MP Basudeb Acharya from the constituency.
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WB: 12 policemen injured in road accident
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Sindri (West Bengal) [India], May 10 (ANI): At least 12 police personnel suffered injuries after an anti-landmine vehicle they were travelling in toppled near Sindri area of West Bengal on Friday.
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