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West Bengal panchayat polls | Repolling in 600 booths on July 10; death toll rises to 18

The death toll in the violence that marred the panchayat elections in West Bengal rose to 18 on July 9.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Tripura CM accuses TMC of perpetrating violence in Bengal rural polls

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has accused the TMC of perpetrating violence during the panchayat polls in West Bengal, and asked his counterpart Mamata Banerjee to “learn” from the northeastern State on “how to ensure free, fair and peaceful” elections.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

West Bengal rural polls: Parties blame each other for violence, BJP seeks President's Rule

KOLKATA/BEHRAMPORE: All parties in West Bengal leveled allegations against each other for the violence that claimed the lives of 16 people in various districts as voting for the three-tier panchayat elections ended at 5pm.

The Times of India · Jul 8, 2023

Central forces pour in as West Bengal gets set to vote in panchayat polls

West Bengal is set to go to the polls on July 8 to elect 73,887 panchayat representatives, in a high-stakes contest which is being seen as a critical indicator during the run-up to next year’s general election.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Amid violence, all set for panchayat polls in West Bengal on Saturday

KOLKATA: Amid widespread violence and killings, rural West Bengal braces for the crucial three-tier panchayat polls on Saturday, which serves as a litmus test for the 2024 parliamentary elections and holds the power to reshape the state's political landscape.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

CBI books seven in Malda for forced religious conversion

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against seven members of the Muslim community from Malda in West Bengal for involvement in forced religious conversion of two Hindu brothers.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

West Bengal panchayat elections: BJP’s Amit Malviya praises court orders on deployment of central forces on booths

NEW DELHI: The BJP has expressed gratefulness to the Supreme Court for its orders on enhanced deployment of central forces in the booths of West Bengal which will face panchayat elections on July 8.

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023

Mamata Banerjee undergoes microsurgery on left knee at Kolkata hospital

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee underwent a microsurgery on left knee at State-run SSKM hospital.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

State Election Commissioner responsible for corpses on the streets: West Bengal Governor

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose on July 6 alleged that State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha has failed in discharging his duties during the panchayat elections.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

West Bengal Governor sends sealed envelope to SEC after failure to visit Raj Bhavan

Several people have been killed and many injured in poll violence in West Bengal over the last one month. Read more details on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023