Polling is underway in the second phase of Assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal amid tight security. Polling is being held for 39 seats in Assam and 30 seats in Bengal.
Polling for the second phase of West Bengal and Assam assembly elections in 30 and 39 seats respectively will be held today (April 1). Among many key contests, all eyes will be on high profile Nandigram constituency where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is pitted against her aide turned adversary Suvendu Adhikari.
Bengal polls second phase will be held on Thursday (April 1) that will witness the most awaited contest in the 8-phased assembly election. Out of 30 constituencies where polling is scheduled, Nandigram is going to be the prime focus.
Giriraj Singh has hit back at TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee over her 'gotra' remark made in Nandigram just ahead of the polling.
Looking at the enthusiasm among the people of Nandigram, it is clear that Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Suvendu Adhikari is going to win from here. The easiest way to bring 'parivartan' is to make sure Mamata Didi loses from Nandigram: Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah
Suvendu Adhikari will win in Nandigram with a massive margin. Didi (Mamata Banerjee) will face big defeat, Amit Shah told India TV.
The Trinamool Congress on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that Nandigram BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari is harbouring criminals and putting them up in different hotels and guest houses of West Bengal.
The poll campaigning at Nandigram reached its crescendo and there was a bitter war of words Monday between the main rivals - Trinamool Congress' Mamata Banerjee and BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, her close follower-turned-political foe.
Nandigram in East Midnapore district is become the most high-profile contest in the state Assembly elections. Fates of Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari will be locked in the EVMs on April 1 in nandigram.
BJP candidate from Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari's convoy was allegedly blocked by workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the Asadtala area of the constituency on Monday.
The battle of Bengal has now shifted to the battle for Nandigram, where Didi will face her disciple in the fight of the year. Suvendu Adhikari, had challenged his political mentor, Mamata Banerjee, to contest from Nandigram, and the West Bengal Chief Minister has taken the bait. watch ground report.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released an audio clip accusing Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of asking BJP leader to help her win the election in Nandigram. Mamata Banerjee is contesting against former close aide and now a BJP leader Suvnedu Adhikari in Nandigram constituency, where polling will take place in the second phase, scheduled for April 1.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released an audio clip accusing Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of asking BJP leader to help her win the election in Nandigram.
With the first phase polling in Bengal assembly elections is underway, the BJP on Saturday accused TMC goons of attacking Suvendu Adhikari's brother Soumendu Adhikari in Contai. Though Soumendu was unhurt but his driver was beaten up and his car was completely damaged by rowdy elements.
Suvendu has urged the suspension of Haldia Additional Superintendent of Police (SP), Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Barunbaidya and some other officers of Nandigram police station.
The stage is set and the game has begun. The battle of Bengal has now shifted to the battle for Nandigram, where Didi will face her disciple in the fight of the year. The protégé, Suvendu Adhikari, had challenged his political mentor, Mamata Banerjee, to contest from Nandigram, and the West Bengal Chief Minister has taken the bait.
Bengal, Assam first phase polling: Over 1.54 crore voters in West Bengal and Assam will exercise their franchise on Saturday (March 27) in the first phase of polling to decide the fate of key candidates.
Bengal Opinion Polls: The BJP has emerged as the ruling TMC's main rival in West Bengal. BJP leaders are upbeat that the party will end Mamata Banerjee's 10-year rule in the assembly polls. Elections to the 294-member assembly will be held in eight-phase from March 27 to April 29. Results will be declared on May 2.
Kanthi is the home turf of the Adhikaris who have thrown their weight behind the Bharatiya Janata Party in the ongoing electoral process, giving a big jolt to the incumbent Trinamool Congress.
Veteran TMC MP Sisir Adhikari - father of BJP heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari - joined the BJP in Egra on Sunday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the party.
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