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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will file a legal case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This action follows Shah's remarks about TMC workers after the upcoming elections. Banerjee stated that such language is unacceptable from a Home Minister. The second phase of polling is scheduled for April 29. High voter turnout was recorded in the first phase.

Mamata Banerjee mocks PM Narendra Modi over his jhalmuri break, calls it scripted drama, while Modi predicts BJP victory in Bengal and praises the Election Commission

Post-poll scrutiny in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal completed; no re-polls ordered after thorough verification by the Election Commission.

Bhangar and Canning Purba constituencies are set for a heated electoral battle. The Trinamool Congress faces a strong challenge from the Indian Secular Front. Both parties are campaigning intensely. Locals anticipate increased political clashes. The outcome will be crucial for the ISF's growth. Voting is scheduled for April 29.

Diamond Harbour Additional SP Sandip Garai is among those suspended.

West Bengal Elections: The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of five police officials in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour. This action follows allegations of serious misconduct and a failure to maintain impartiality during the upcoming 2026 assembly polls. An IPS officer is among those suspended. Disciplinary action will be initiated against the officials.

The roadshows will cover Shibpur, Howrah Central, Howrah South, Tollygunge and Jadavpur constituencies.

Citizens' action group Vishwamitri Bachao Samiti (VBS) submitted a complaint to the election authorities as well as the Police Commissioner, raising an alarm over what it called a "free run for history-sheeters" and alleged known offenders with alleged political links "intimidating voters and creating fear in certain areas".

According to the Election Commission of India, Phase 1 recorded a historic turnout of around 92.9%, the highest since Independence

ECI suspends five West Bengal police officers for serious misconduct during elections, demanding immediate disciplinary action and compliance report.