Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday promised jobs to the family members of the victims killed in the post-poll violence after the 2021 Assembly polls.Addressing a campaign rally at Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district, which is going for repolling on May 21, the Chief Minister said that besides taking responsibility for granting jobs to the family members of those killed in 2021 post-poll violence, he will also take responsibility fo…
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Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) A minor clash broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters outside a counting centre in Biddhannagar in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, said the police on Sunday.According to police, tension erupted in front of the strongroom on Saturday night due to a quarrel between the workers and supporters of the two parties. Slogans and counter-slogans were raised. After some time, the situation escalated into a clash.A large number of central forces reached the s…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Friday debunked a fake report circulating on social media that falsely claimed to be an Intelligence Bureau (IB) assessment on the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.In a post on X, PIB Fact Check said: “A report titled ‘Preliminary Assessment of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026’ is circulating on social media, claiming to have been issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB).PIB Fact Check: This report …
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued strict instructions to presiding officers at all polling booths to ensure transparency and integrity in the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Sources within the Commission emphasised that presiding officers must check and confirm that all candidate buttons on the ballot unit are clearly visible and free from obstruction.No button should be covered with tape, glue, or any other material that could interfere with …