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    West Bengal Election: Trinamool MLA Charged with Vandalism

    Kolkata, April 6 – A first information report (FIR) has been filed against Trinamool Congress MLA Ratna Chatterjee, who is also the party's candidate in this election, over an incident of vandalism at a local office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Behala (Paschim) Assembly...
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    Kannur Elections: Enhanced Surveillance for Transparent Voting

    Kannur, April 5 – In a major step to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, authorities have put in place comprehensive camera surveillance covering both the interiors and exteriors of all polling booths across the Kannur district for the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala...
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    Nemom Roadshow: Kerala Minister Invites Modi to See 'Developed' Constituency

    Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow here for the April 9 Assembly elections, Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty and BJP state leadership clashed on social media over development issues on Saturday.Sivankutty, the LDF candidate from Nemom...
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    Tensions Rise Near Kolkata CEO Office Amid Ongoing Demonstrations

    Kolkata, April 1 – Amid ongoing tension and demonstrations outside the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in central Kolkata, West Bengal, which began on Tuesday afternoon and continued on Wednesday, the Kolkata Police have expanded the area around the office where prohibitory orders...
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    West Bengal Elections: ECI Rejects Hooliganism Near CEO Office

    Kolkata, April 1 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a strong warning on Wednesday, stating that it would not tolerate any form of hooliganism in front of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, under any circumstances.Specifically, the ECI has officially and...
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    Kolkata Protest: Clash Between BLOS, Police, and BJP Workers

    Kolkata, March 31 A group of booth-level officers (BLOs), perceived to be backed by the ruling Trinamool Congress, protested outside the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office here on Tuesday over alleged manipulation of the voter list, and clashed with the police and BJP workers.During the...
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    Basanti Officer Suspended Over Political Clashes

    Kolkata, March 27 In a first this election season in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Friday ordered the immediate suspension of Basanti Police Station Inspector-in-Charge Avijit Paul for allegedly failing to handle the clashes between BJP and TMC on March 26, according to a notice issued...
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    Basanti Clashes: Police Officer Faces Suspension

    Kolkata, March 27 In a first this election season in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Friday ordered the immediate suspension of Basanti Police Station Inspector-in-Charge Avijit Paul for allegedly failing to handle clashes between BJP and TMC on March 26, according to a notice issued by...
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    Bengal Election Anxiety: Violence Concerns Rise in Dinhata and Sitalkuchi

    Cooch Behar, March 27 – An atmosphere of unease prevails among residents of the Dinhata and Sitalkuchi constituencies in Cooch Behar district, North Bengal, as the April 23 elections approach. Voters are apprehensive, especially given the history of political violence in the region.These...
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    Kolkata Violence: ECI Investigates Shootout and Clashes

    Kolkata, March 26 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday sought a detailed report from the Kolkata Police regarding the murder of Trinamool Congress worker Rahul Dey (36), who was killed in a shootout between two rival groups while they were sitting and allegedly consuming alcohol...
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    Election Tension in Bengal - BJP, TMC Supporters Clash

    Kolkata, March 26 Clashes erupted between BJP and TMC supporters during an election campaign by a saffron party candidate in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, with several police personnel also coming under attack while trying to control the situation.Eight people were detained in...
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    West Bengal Polls: Escalating Tensions in Baranagar

    Kolkata, March 22 An altercation between supporters of the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP was reported in the Baranagar assembly constituency on Sunday, a day after clashes were reported between the two sides over alleged tearing of campaign posters and hoardings.The latest incident...
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    Baranagar: Campaigning Turns Violent Amidst BJP-TMC Dispute

    Kolkata, March 21 Supporters of the BJP and TMC clashed in Baranagar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Saturday over alleged tearing of campaign posters and banners, police said.The incident took place at the Tobin Road crossing within the constituency, in the presence of BJP...
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    Girish Park Clashes: ECI Questions Police Response

    Kolkata, March 19 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a fresh report from the Kolkata Police regarding the violence that erupted on the streets of Girish Park in North Kolkata, in front of the residence of a member of the West Bengal cabinet, following clashes between ruling...
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    Incident at Minister's House Examined Ahead of Rally

    Kolkata, March 19 The Election Commission (EC) has sought a detailed report from the Kolkata Police regarding the alleged attack on the residence of senior Trinamool Congress leader and state minister Shashi Panja here, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally last week, a senior official...
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    West Bengal Elections: Kolkata Police Confirm Coordination Procedures

    Kolkata, March 17 – Kolkata's new Police Commissioner, Ajay Kumar Nand, stated on Tuesday that there is no conflict between the West Bengal Police and personnel from the central forces following the announcement of state assembly elections last week.He added that central forces personnel will...
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    Kolkata Clashes: BJP Workers Protest Outside Police Station

    Kolkata, March 16 Members of the BJP staged a protest outside the Girish Park police station in north Kolkata on Monday to protest the arrests of their supporters in connection with the clashes that occurred ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here on March 14.Around 300 BJP workers...
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    TMC-BJP Conflict Escalates Following Attack on Shashi Panja's Residence

    Kolkata, March 15 Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday termed the allegations of an attack on the residence of West Bengal minister Shashi Panja as "drama" and warned that similar incidents could take place at locations linked to Trinamool Congress leaders.Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said...
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    Kolkata Clashes: Nine Arrested After TMC-BJP Violence

    Kolkata, March 15 Nine people have been arrested in connection with clashes between TMC and BJP supporters before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at the Brigade Parade Ground here a day ago, police said on Sunday.Four people were apprehended late on Saturday, and five more this morning, a...
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    Kolkata Clashes: Police Arrest Five More

    Kolkata, March 15 – Police announced on Sunday that five more people have been arrested in connection with the clashes between supporters of the BJP and Trinamool Congress in Kolkata's Girish Park.According to a senior officer of the Kolkata Police, the arrests were made after complaints were...
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