The latest coverage I can see right now includes updates around Phase 2 voting, EVM strong-room security/verification claims, and pre-counting preparations, plus some early exit-poll-style seat projections.
What’s been in the news (latest items)
- Phase 2 voting developments: Reporting says Phase 2 took place across multiple districts (including Kolkata), with turnout figures reported “as of 3 pm,” and some incidents/unrest noted in a few areas.
- EVM strong-room controversy: The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (Manoj Agarwal) has been quoted saying there was no formal complaint filed and that there was no breach in security; he also said strong-room status had already been shown to TMC leaders.
- Pre-counting political strategy: Coverage also says the BJP planned a high-level strategy meeting in Kolkata ahead of vote counting to review booth-level/counting protocols and coordination.
- Exit poll/seat expectations (not official results): One report includes Chanakya projections/estimates suggesting BJP as a frontrunner, with TMC-led alliance also projected to win a large share—these are framed as exit-poll-type projections, not official results.
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Tell me what you mean by “latest news”:
1) Before voting / during Phase 2 updates
2) Counting day updates
3) Result/seat projection summaries
4) Issues like EVM strong rooms, violence/complaints, or candidate/party lists
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www.indiatvnews.comAmid the ongoing controversy over EVM strong rooms, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal clarified that no formal complaint has been filed and there has been no breach in security. He said the status of the strong rooms has already been shown to TMC leaders and asserted that authorities will continue monitoring arrangements as they move towards the counting process, adding that he does not rely on hearsay.
economictimes.indiatimes.comGet latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul will contest from Asansol Dakshin, actor-turned-politician Rudranil Ghosh is set to run from Shibpur, and BJP MLA Bankim Chandra Ghosh will contest from Chakdaha. India News BJP Releases 1st List of 144 Candidates for Bengal Assembly 2026 Polls; Suvendu Fielded in Mamata's Bhabanipur Constituency.
www.latestly.comLegislative Assembly elections are expected to be held in West Bengal in April–May 2026 to elect all 294 members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
www.dl1.en-us.nina.azWest Bengal election 2026 is a key test for PM Modi and the BJP as they aim to challenge the TMC's stronghold. Over 3.22 crore voters will cast ballots across two phases. Mamata Banerjee is contesting from Bhabanipur. The outcome will determine the state's political future. Parties are focusing on women, youth and welfare promises.
economictimes.indiatimes.comDates for the upcoming five state assembly elections in the country have been announced. Assembly elections will be held in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the coming weeks. In West Bengal, the election process will be conducted in multiple phases, with polling scheduled to take place from April 9, 2026. The counting of votes and declaration of results will take place on May 4, 2026. The Election Commission of India announced the schedule during a press conference.
www.lokmat.comThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to hold a crucial high-level meeting in Kolkata on Saturday to review and strengthen preparations for the counting of votes in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: BJP To Hold Key Strategy Meeting in Kolkata Ahead of Vote Counting.
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