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Alarm bells: On violence in West Bengal panchayat elections
Level of violence in West Bengal Panchayat electionsWhile shocking, it was not entirely unexpected. Overall, 36…
Less withdrawal of nominations in West Bengal panchayat polls compared to 2018: SEC to Calcutta HC
A view of the Calcutta High Court in Kolkata | Photo Credit: Sushanta Patronobish The West…
West Bengal Governor returns State Election Commissioner’s joining report
West Bengal State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu West Bengal Governor…
Calcutta HC directs WBSEC to deploy more Central forces than 2013 panchayat elections
Police personnel stand guard at violence-hit areas ahead of the panchayat elections, in South 24 Parganas,…
Field Central forces for Bengal panchayat polls: Calcutta High Court
Damaged vehicles after a violent clash between workers of the Indian Secular Front and the Trinamool…
Elections for 108 municipalities in West Bengal on February 27
The last date for filing nominations is February 9 Elections for 108 municipalities in 20 districts…
Covid surge in Bengal: BJP seeks postponement of 4 civic polls, Calcutta HC seeks clarity from poll panel
In the wake of the Covid-19 surge, BJP leaders in West Bengal have demanded that the…
Kolkata municipal elections announced, BJP questions SEC notification with case pending in High Court
The standoff between the ruling TMC and the BJP over the pending civic polls intensified after…
Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections on December 19
The SEC’s announcement comes at a time when a petition is pending before the Calcutta HC…