West 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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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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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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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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"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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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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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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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.
