Bengal Panchayat Polls 2018
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"Shocking": Top Court Questions Bengal Panchayat Seats Going Uncontested
The Supreme court on Tuesday took a dim view of West Bengal panchayat election, saying thousands of seats going uncontested shows that democracy is not working in the state.
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On Video, Mass False Voting In Violence-Hit Bengal Panchayat Polls
Shocking video footage have emerged from a poll booth in Bengal that shows blatant false voting took place in the recent panchayat elections, during which violence swept the state. Counting of votes is on today, in which the ruling Trinamool Congress is way ahead. The polls were held on Tuesday after days of court battle and opposition allegations ...
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West Bengal Panchayat Poll Results: Trinamool Congress Leads, BJP Distant Second
The Trinamool Congress reinforced its dominant position in rural West Bengal's local bodies, elections of which were hit by rampant violence leaving several dead. Mamata Banerjee's party bagged 9,270 seats in gram panchayats, while the BJP emerged as the main challenger in most districts, according to results available till 2 pm today.
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Amid Fear Of Violence, Counting Of Votes For Bengal Panchayat Polls Today
On Monday, elections were held in over 45,000 booths in West Bengal and at least 20 people died in panchayat poll related violence. On Wednesday, repolls were held in only 572 booths. One person is reported dead in North Dinajpur district in a political clash but not linked to repolls. But the numerous incidents of violence, terror tactics and manh...
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West Bengal Panchayat Election Results On May 17: All You Need To Know
The West Bengal Panchayat election results will be declared on Thursday, May 17.
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After Bengal Panchayat Election Violence, Re-Poll Under Way In 568 Booths
Re-polling in 568 booths across West Bengal from where the State Election Commission received complaints of violence during Monday's panchayat election, began today amid tight security.
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West Bengal Election Commission Orders Repoll In 568 Booths On Wednesday
The West Bengal State Election Commission today ordered repolling in 568 booths tomorrow following complaints of violence during the pancahayat polls held on Monday. "We have ordered repolling in 568 booths spread across 20 districts of the state," an SEC official said.
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Bengal Minister Caught On Camera Slapping Man, Says It Was Crowd Control
A minister in Bengal was caught on camera slapping a man at a polling station in Bengal, where panchayat polls are being held today amid much violence. Cellphone videos of the episode -- recorded at a booth in north Bengal's Coochbehar -- started being circulated in the area soon.
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13 Deaths, Bombs, Ballot Box-Burning In Bengal Panchayat Polls: 10 Points
Thirteen people died and around 50 were injured in widespread violence that swept across Bengal, centering the panchayat elections. Instances of violence -- bomb attack, booth capture, ballot boxes set on fire and attacks on journalists -- were reported from at least eight districts. By 5 pm, the turnout was 72 per cent, but voting continued becaus...
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In Bengal, Pregnant Woman Allegedly Raped, Blames Trinamool Congress
A woman who is six months' pregnant was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal. The family says her sister-in-law, who is contesting panchayat polls on a BJP ticket, had refused to withdraw her nomination despite orders from the local Trinamool leaders. The attackers, the family claims, were linked to the Trinamool Congress.
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West Bengal Panchayat Elections: CPI(M) A Shadow Of Its Past
Once a formidable force in Bengal politics, the CPI(M) is now just a shadow of its past as it struggles to hold on to its ground with the BJP fast replacing it as the main opposition to the ruling Trinamool Congress or TMC.
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West Bengal Panchayat Poll On May 14, Mamata Banerjee Welcomes New Date 'Before Ramzan'
Panchayat polls in West Bengal will be held on May 14, the State Election Commission said in an informal media briefing in Kolkata this evening, and re-polls on May 16, if needed.
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With Swords, Daggers, Men Appear For Nomination Filing In Bengal Panchayat Polls
The administrative headquarters of Bengal's Birbhum woke to a menacing sight today. Carrying swords, daggers and knives, several people had gathered outside the office where candidates for the panchayat elections were given an extra four hours to file their nominations, starting from 11 am.
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"Shocking": Top Court Questions Bengal Panchayat Seats Going Uncontested
The Supreme court on Tuesday took a dim view of West Bengal panchayat election, saying thousands of seats going uncontested shows that democracy is not working in the state.
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On Video, Mass False Voting In Violence-Hit Bengal Panchayat Polls
Shocking video footage have emerged from a poll booth in Bengal that shows blatant false voting took place in the recent panchayat elections, during which violence swept the state. Counting of votes is on today, in which the ruling Trinamool Congress is way ahead. The polls were held on Tuesday after days of court battle and opposition allegations ...
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West Bengal Panchayat Poll Results: Trinamool Congress Leads, BJP Distant Second
The Trinamool Congress reinforced its dominant position in rural West Bengal's local bodies, elections of which were hit by rampant violence leaving several dead. Mamata Banerjee's party bagged 9,270 seats in gram panchayats, while the BJP emerged as the main challenger in most districts, according to results available till 2 pm today.
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Amid Fear Of Violence, Counting Of Votes For Bengal Panchayat Polls Today
On Monday, elections were held in over 45,000 booths in West Bengal and at least 20 people died in panchayat poll related violence. On Wednesday, repolls were held in only 572 booths. One person is reported dead in North Dinajpur district in a political clash but not linked to repolls. But the numerous incidents of violence, terror tactics and manh...
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West Bengal Panchayat Election Results On May 17: All You Need To Know
The West Bengal Panchayat election results will be declared on Thursday, May 17.
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After Bengal Panchayat Election Violence, Re-Poll Under Way In 568 Booths
Re-polling in 568 booths across West Bengal from where the State Election Commission received complaints of violence during Monday's panchayat election, began today amid tight security.
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West Bengal Election Commission Orders Repoll In 568 Booths On Wednesday
The West Bengal State Election Commission today ordered repolling in 568 booths tomorrow following complaints of violence during the pancahayat polls held on Monday. "We have ordered repolling in 568 booths spread across 20 districts of the state," an SEC official said.
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Bengal Minister Caught On Camera Slapping Man, Says It Was Crowd Control
A minister in Bengal was caught on camera slapping a man at a polling station in Bengal, where panchayat polls are being held today amid much violence. Cellphone videos of the episode -- recorded at a booth in north Bengal's Coochbehar -- started being circulated in the area soon.
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13 Deaths, Bombs, Ballot Box-Burning In Bengal Panchayat Polls: 10 Points
Thirteen people died and around 50 were injured in widespread violence that swept across Bengal, centering the panchayat elections. Instances of violence -- bomb attack, booth capture, ballot boxes set on fire and attacks on journalists -- were reported from at least eight districts. By 5 pm, the turnout was 72 per cent, but voting continued becaus...
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In Bengal, Pregnant Woman Allegedly Raped, Blames Trinamool Congress
A woman who is six months' pregnant was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal. The family says her sister-in-law, who is contesting panchayat polls on a BJP ticket, had refused to withdraw her nomination despite orders from the local Trinamool leaders. The attackers, the family claims, were linked to the Trinamool Congress.
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West Bengal Panchayat Elections: CPI(M) A Shadow Of Its Past
Once a formidable force in Bengal politics, the CPI(M) is now just a shadow of its past as it struggles to hold on to its ground with the BJP fast replacing it as the main opposition to the ruling Trinamool Congress or TMC.
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West Bengal Panchayat Poll On May 14, Mamata Banerjee Welcomes New Date 'Before Ramzan'
Panchayat polls in West Bengal will be held on May 14, the State Election Commission said in an informal media briefing in Kolkata this evening, and re-polls on May 16, if needed.
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With Swords, Daggers, Men Appear For Nomination Filing In Bengal Panchayat Polls
The administrative headquarters of Bengal's Birbhum woke to a menacing sight today. Carrying swords, daggers and knives, several people had gathered outside the office where candidates for the panchayat elections were given an extra four hours to file their nominations, starting from 11 am.
