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Behind Bengal BJP's rout in civic polls: Inexperienced leadership, lack of a regional face, factionalism
March 07, 2022 8:48 pm
In the recent civic elections -- the first big polls in the state since last year's Assembly election, when the BJP was completely outplayed by the ruling Trinamool Congress -- the party failed to win any of the 108 municipalities in the state.
Trinamool gives 48-hr deadline for rebels to pull out of civic polls
February 18, 2022 4:27 am
A senior TMC leader said around 100 party rebels have refused to withdraw their nominations. TMC sources said most rebels are from Bankura district.
TMC sweeps Bengal civic polls with 140 seats, BJP 2nd with 6
August 18, 2017 4:51 am
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “I am indebted to the people for this victory and I thank them. Those who were scrambling for the third or fourth position secured only 0.1 per cent of the votes and got no seats.”
Bengal civic polls: No written orders, so no repoll today, says Alapan Bandyopadhyay
October 08, 2015 1:06 am
Bandyopadhyay also hints that counting may not be held on October 9
West Bengal civic polls: Everywhere, the most organised won
April 29, 2015 6:43 pm
The scale of the Trinamool Congress victory is overwhelming. At the same time, the different dimensions of the outcome make the CPM-BJP allegations of “state sponsored terror” hard to substantiate.
Repolling in 36 booths peaceful: SEC
April 28, 2015 1:00 am
Upadhaya, meanwhile, said the discrepancy in KMC poll turnout percentage was a result of human errors.
Bengal civic polls: TMC worker first casualty
April 26, 2015 2:07 am
Several people suffer gunshot, splinter injuries as political parties flex muscle
First casualty in West Bengal civic polls: Trinamool supporter shot dead in Burdwan
April 25, 2015 3:49 pm
According to preliminary reports, soon after the voting began this morning at about 7 am bombs were hurled outside several polling booths in Katwa.
Polls to 91 civic bodies in West Bengal begin amid tight security
April 25, 2015 8:47 am
The civic polls in Bengal will be a test for the BJP, which aims to become a major political force.
Behind Didi’s confidence, BJP disarray
April 17, 2015 12:42 am
So far growing, BJP grapples with infighting, clashes among members, limited campaign ahead of Bengal civic polls.
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Bengal civic polls: Trinamool Congress shows its grip on state with clean sweep
October 10, 2015 10:20 pm
The victories reiterate the Trinamool Congress’ continuing hold over urban electorate.
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