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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

Chandrababu Naidu’s alliance hunt: Mayawati, Mamata, Congress

The timing of the run, before the results are declared and the veracity of numerous exit polls is tested, is also for a reason.

22 May 2019 2:11 AM

Sources said that some central forces would have normally stayed in the state till the counting of votes on May 23. The MCC is applicable till May 25. (Photo: PTI)

TMC meets EC against BJP demand for deployment of central forces in WB till May 25

‘Why special rules for Bengal? This is unacceptable,’ TMC leader and national spokesperson Derek O’ Brien has said to the EC.

21 May 2019 6:51 PM

The CBI, in its plea, had sought permission for custodial interrogation of Kumar, who earlier headed the West Bengal police special investigation team (SIT) probing the chit fund scam, over his alleged role in destroying evidence in the case. (Photo: PTI)

SC refuses to set up special bench for ex-Kolkata top cop's plea

Rajeev Kumar had on Monday approached the top court seeking an extension of time citing strike of lawyers in West Bengal.

21 May 2019 2:24 PM

The meeting also discussed possibilities of forming a non-BJP government including regional parties with the support of the Congress, they said. (Photo: ANI)

Naidu, Banerjee prepare for hung verdict, non-BJP front in discussion

Naidu held a 45-minute-long meeting with Banerjee on the future strategies of the 'Mahagatbandhan'.

20 May 2019 7:56 PM

Coming down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over poll-related violence in the state, Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari on Monday dubbed TMC supremo as 'Mamata dadagiri'. (Photo: File)

'Mamata didi' now 'Mamata dadagiri': Manoj Tiwari on Bengal violence

He said that NDA will form the government with an outright majority and Narendra Modi will take oath as the Prime Minister again.

20 May 2019 5:56 PM

During his interaction with Banerjee, Naidu is expected to brief her about his meetings with all political leaders in New Delhi over the weekend. (Photo: PTI)

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu to meet Mamata for post-poll alliance talks in Kolkata

The TDP president will meet Banerjee as part of his efforts to unite opposition parties against the BJP.

20 May 2019 12:11 PM

The Supreme Court had last week vacated the interim protection from arrest to Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha chit fund scam case but granted him seven days time to approach a competent court to seek legal remedies. (Photo: File)

Saradha case: Rajeev Kumar moves SC, seek extension of 7-day protection

Kumar has cited strike of lawyers in West Bengal as the reason behind seeking an extension of the time period.

20 May 2019 11:33 AM

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: Asian Age)

Exit polls gossip, don’t trust them: Mamata Banerjee

I appeal to all Opp. parties to be united, strong and bold. We will fight this battle together, says Mamata.

20 May 2019 5:04 AM

The TMC supremo made this statement after casting her vote at a polling station here. (Photo: ANI twitter)

BJP workers, CRPF committed 'unprecedented torture' during polling: Mamata

The counting of votes would take place on May 23.

19 May 2019 6:05 PM

BJP leader and Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters that elections in six of the nine seats, which have undergone elections on Sunday, were marred by violence. (Photo: ANI twitter)

As Mamata talks of 'revenge', BJP demands central forces in Bengal till MCC ends

The MCC will remain in force till May 27, according to the EC.

19 May 2019 3:21 PM

BJP's Bengal in-charge Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and claimed that her goons are running the state of West Bengal. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata handed over West Bengal to goons: BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya

The statement from Vijayvargiya came after people alleged that there were reports of bombing at Raidighi in Mathurapur Lok Sabha seat.

19 May 2019 12:54 PM

'BJP will achieve the target of more than 300 seats in the country and if we combine allies, we will get over 400 seats. In Uttar Pradesh, we will get over 74 seats,' Adityanath said. (Photo: File)

Unlike West Bengal, violence wasn't reported in last 6 phases in UP: Adityanath

Yogi exercised his right to vote in Gorakhpur accompanied by his party's candidate Ravi Kishan.

19 May 2019 11:58 AM

West Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee writes to EC hours before final phase of polling

TMC supremo accuses new police commissioner of withdrawing prohibitory orders in Central parts of the city to allow Amit Shah’s roadshow.

19 May 2019 5:14 AM

Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee (Photo: ANI twitter)

Mamata’s nephew sues Modi for ‘gunda’ jibe, seeks apology within 36 hours

The letter also claimed that Mr Modi had threatened to lock Abhishek’s office after the results of Lok Sabha elections are announced.

19 May 2019 3:21 AM

Mamata also alleged, 'The Election Commission of India had appointed two retired as special observers which is not accordance with the law'. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata asks CEC to ensure final phase of Lok Sabha polls without orders of PM Modi

'The roadshow was itself a deliberate, intentional and a criminal conspiracy to vandalize the culture and heritage of Kolkata,' CM said.

18 May 2019 9:10 PM

Mamata’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee sends defamation notice to PM

In the letter, the lawyer stated that Modi threatened to lock Abhishek's office after the results of Lok Sabha elections are announced.

18 May 2019 7:19 PM

Opposition parties are pitching for a joint anti-BJP front to steer the next government. (Photo: ANI twitter)

After Rahul, AP CM meets Akhilesh, Mayawati in coalition-building effort

Naidu drove straight from Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh airport to the Samajwadi Party office.

18 May 2019 6:02 PM

Violance erupted during the roadshow of BJP President Amit Shah in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Kolkata violence likely to resonate in Varanasi poll

In such a scenario therefore it would be interesting to see how Varanasi’s Bengalis vote in the aftermath of the Vidyasagar College incident.

18 May 2019 4:37 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: File)

Is there a method to Mamata’s madness…?

During an animated conversation with friends at our home, it was interesting to hear multiple points of view on the outcome of this election.

18 May 2019 12:10 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives to attend a rally at Mathurapur, near Kolkata, on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Shadow of Bengal polls to linger over republic

The BJP, in contrast, has not done the hard work and failed to build a party grid of significance.

18 May 2019 12:00 AM

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