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How 1970s marked a violent turn for Bengal’s electoral politics
May 17, 2026 1:58 pm
The period between 1967 and 1972 marked a turning point in West Bengal’s politics. Violence entered electoral politics in a sustained way and continued for decades after.
Engineering student killed in pre-poll violence in Odisha’s Bhadrak
February 02, 2022 1:15 pm
Family members of the deceased, along with local villagers, blocked Bhadrak-Chandbali road demanding immediate arrest of the assailants.
Pre-poll violence: 11 ultras killed in last couple of days
April 15, 2009 5:20 pm
The number of militants killed during the 'Operation Summer Storm' launched at Loktak lake and surrounding area in Manipur's Bishenpur district went up to 11.
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Pre poll violence in Kolkata
May 12, 2014 3:35 pm
In Kolkata, the CPM workers clashed with Trinamool supporters over wall writing on Thursday.
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