Tensions Rise in West Bengal Ahead of Second Phase of Elections 2026
Election 2026 LIVE: Trinamool leader's ‘outsider’ dig at PM Modi, Amit Shah in Bengal ahead of second phase
Hindustan Times
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West Bengal prepares for the second phase of polling on April 29, with Trinamool Congress leader Tanmay Ghosh criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as 'outsiders'. The BJP aims for a two-thirds majority, while violent clashes have erupted in North 24 Parganas district ahead of the elections.
- 01West Bengal's second phase of polling is on April 29, with results on May 4.
- 02Tanmay Ghosh of the Trinamool Congress criticized PM Modi and Amit Shah, labeling them as 'outsiders'.
- 03The BJP is optimistic about winning a two-thirds majority in the elections.
- 04Violence erupted between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and BJP in North 24 Parganas.
- 05The first phase of polling saw a significant 92.35% voter turnout.
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As West Bengal gears up for the second phase of polling on April 29, Trinamool Congress State General Secretary Tanmay Ghosh made headlines by stating that 'no outsider', including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will be present in the state by 11 am on May 4, the day results will be announced. Ghosh expressed confidence that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would secure between 230 to 250 seats in the elections, attributing this to the support of the people for TMC leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is optimistic about unseating the TMC, aiming for a two-thirds majority. Tensions escalated in North 24 Parganas district, where violent clashes occurred between TMC and BJP supporters, reportedly sparked by the tearing of political flags ahead of Modi's visit. The first phase of polling on April 23 witnessed a remarkable 92.35% voter turnout, indicating strong public engagement ahead of the elections.
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The outcome of the elections will significantly affect governance and political representation in West Bengal, influencing policies that impact daily life for residents.
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