Counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections began today (2nd May) amid strict health protocols, as it is taking place amid a raging second wave of COVID-19.

West Bengal Assembly Election Result: Strict COVID-19 precautions followed at counting centre

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday released the list of Trinamool Congress candidates for the upcoming assembly polls for 291 seats with emphasis on youths, minority, women and backward communities.

Mamata Banerjee releases TMC list for 291 assembly seats

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to mislead the people with half-truth and distorted facts over the non-implementation of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in the state.

PM Modi trying to mislead people with distorted facts: Mamata Banerjee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed West Bengal government for not implementing centre's scheme for farmers under which they are being provided Rs 6,000 (USD 82) every year.

PM Narendra Modi lashes out at Mamata Banerjee over centre's scheme for farmers

The Congress has formally given a go-ahead to an alliance with left parties for the upcoming assembly election in the eastern state of West Bengal. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress's Bengal chief, confirmed the alliance on Thursday on Twitter.