After issuing notice, the party asked them to respond within 24 hours, explaining why disciplinary action should not be taken against them for allegedly violating party discipline.

TMC suspends 3 spokespersons for 6 years over anti-party remarks

West Bengal CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: WB is witnessing its biggest political reset in 15 years as Suvendu Adhikari prepares to be sworn in as the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, ending Mamata Banerjee’s long rule. LIVE updates here.

Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul sworn in as ministers

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal

Uttarakhand CM Dhami arrives in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikari's oath-taking ceremony

'A historic dawn for West Bengal indeed': Adhikari 

Why Suvendu Adhikari is the best bet for BJP as Bengal CM?

Why BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari never got married? 

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s first message after being named Bengal CM 

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Suvendu Adhikari leaves residence for swearing-in ceremony

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Congress’s Udit Raj urges Suvendu to avoid revenge politics in Bengal

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reaches Kolkata, hails Bengal’s ‘new beginning’

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates:  Folk songs fill Kolkata’s Brigade Ground ahead of Suvendu oath

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary arrives in Kolkata for Suvendu swearing-in

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Killing of Suvendu aide Chandranath Rath casts shadow over Bengal power shift

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Ex-CM contender Agnimitra Paul backs Suvendu, says BJP made ‘eligible’ choice

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP MP Rahul Sinha calls Bengal swearing-in ‘historic change,’ confirms PM Modi to attend

Suvendu Adhikari: 10 fast facts about the leader set to be first BJP chief minister of West Bengal

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP promises ‘Sonar Bangla’ under Suvendu leadership

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates:  Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary heads to Kolkata for Suvendu oath ceremony

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Suvendu to take oath as Bengal CM on Rabindranath Tagore anniversary

‘Freeing Bengal from rule influenced by foreign ideologies’: What Amit Shah said after Suvendu Adhikari named CM

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE updates: Historic win! BJP ended TMC’s 15-year Bengal rule with 207 seats

West Bengal CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Suvendu stakes claim to form Bengal government after BJP landslide

West Bengal CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Amit Shah names Suvendu Adhikari BJP Legislature Party leader in Bengal

West Bengal CM oath ceremony HIGHLIGHTS: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as 1st BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari has been named the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal after a landslide election victory. Here are 10 fast facts about his family, education and political journey.

The BJP’s impending chief ministerial choice in West Bengal has everybody guessing. Suvendhu Adhikari’s name has propped up constantly, but a look at the party’s past unconventional moves tells us that the choice of the Narendra Modi-led party may not be so obvious.

Who will be the next Chief Minister of West Bengal? BJP’s past choices forewarn a surprise | In Pics

As the final decision for the West Bengal Chief Minister’s chair approaches, the buzz across the city suggests that the choice isn't just about a name, but about the vision for the future. WION spoke to people of Kolkata to understand who they want as Bengal's new CM. 

Suvendu Adhikari, Agnimitra Paul, Shamik Bhattacharya: Who Kolkata is rooting for as the next CM of Bengal | Exclusive

West Bengal is spiralling into deadly post-poll violence, with miscreants firing shots at police patrols in the Bamangheri area. This comes as at least four people were killed in fierce TMC-BJP clashes that have erupted across districts. Scroll down to read more.

Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police as TMC-BJP clashes claim four lives

As West Bengal's election heads to a crunch result, we look at Jyoti Basu’s 23-year rule to Mamata Banerjee’s rise, exploring the longest-serving Chief Ministers of West Bengal and their political legacy.

West Bengal election result 2026: Longest-serving Chief Ministers in state's history

Ahead of the results, West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya expressed confidence in the party’s victory, saying Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be “gone” on May 4.

West Bengal: Gunmen attack BJP district secretary’s house in Noapara ahead of counting

The protest comes as repolling is underway in 15 booths across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies following directions from the Election Commission of India over reported irregularities during the second phase of polling.

West Bengal: Protests erupt in Falta as residents allege TMC intimidation ahead of May 4 counting

The Election Commission denied the tampering charges and released a detailed statement saying all strong rooms containing polled EVMs are safely secured and sealed, and there is no possibility of such an occurrence.

TMC alleges EVM tampering in Kolkata strongroom, shares video; EC rebuts charge

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the exit polls being shown on television channels are a larger conspiracy to influence perception before results. The TMC chief went on to claim that her party would comfortably cross the two-thirds mark.

‘Exit poll predictions made at BJP’s behest to demoralise TMC workers,’ alleges Mamata, claims to win two-thirds majority

On Thursday, Kolkata came out to cast their vote at the final day of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Tollywood stars like Parambrata CHatterjee, Prosenjit Chatterjee to cricketer Sourav Ganguly cast their vote in the second phase of assembly elections. 

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Mimi Chakraborty, Sourav Ganguly; celebrities cast their vote in Kolkata

Prediction markets like Polymarket show the BJP leading the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal polls 2026. Despite the complex legal environment in India, $4.8 million has been traded on the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election.

Polymarket bets $4.8M on 2026 West Bengal elections, projects BJP as favourite after phase 2

2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections Exit Poll: The 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections concluded with a record 89.99 per cent turnout. Exit polls will soon determine if the TMC secures a fourth term or if the BJP captures the state.

Axis My India exit poll results

'BJP set to form govt in Bengal', says Shivam Tyagi

West Bengal: 91.57% voter turnout in phase 2 polls

129-145 seats for TMC, 144-160 for BJP: ZEENIA AI

Zeenia AI predicts 140-162 seats for DMK in TN

Assam: 80-86 seats for BJP, 29-35 for Cong, 8-13 for others, says Zeenia AI 

Nearly 90% turnout in phase 2 of West Bengal voting

'Will Win All 11 Seats in Kolkata,' Says TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay

West Bengal Assembly Elections Exit Poll: 144-160 seats for BJP, 129-145 for TMC: Zeenia AI

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal votes again today and this phase could be decisive.
With 3.22 crore voters, 142 seats, and Mamata Banerjee’s fourth-term bid facing the BJP’s biggest push yet. Which way will the state swing? Scroll down for LIVE updates

Mamata Banerjee, arrives at the polling station

TMC candidate Firhad Hakim, along with his family, casts his vote

Voter turnout till 3PM reported at 78.68 per cent

Here is the district-wise voter turnout in West Bengal so far

Kolkata mayor and TMC candidate Firhad Hakim casts vote

TMC alleges assault by central forces in Bagda

Bengali actors and Rajya Sabha member Koel Mallick, Jeet and Subhoshree Ganguly and Director Raj Chakroborty cast their votes

BJP's Saikat Sarkar alleges TMC assault on polling agent in Nadia; files complaint

Ink smeared on BJP symbol at Panihati booth, removed using sanitiser

TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh casts her vote

Voter turnout till 1PM 61.11 per cent

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges: 'These are not voters but outsiders'

 Voters in North 24 Parganas allege CM Mamata Banerjee of threatening them. 

Former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Sourav Ganguly, and his wife, Dona Ganguly, cast their vote 

TMC MP Mahua Moitra sarrives at polling booth in e-rickshaw 

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and CM Mamata Banerjee cast votes at the same polling booth in Bhabanipur

TMC goons who tried to attack me: BJP candidate from Panihati seat, Ratna Debnath

BJP’s button allegedly taped over at a polling booth: BJP candidate Debangshu Panda alleges

West Bengal Election Commissioner says repoll can happen if reports of EVM taping is true

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Voter turnout till 11 am

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP’s Bikash Sardar alleges TMC mob attacked car in Basanti

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP alleges ‘dummy EVM’ used to influence voters in Noapara

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP polling agent attacked in Nadia, alleges assault by TMC workers

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Voters report EVM malfunction at Baranagar booth in Bengal phase 2

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Security tightened in Bengal’s Bhangar as NIA, police monitor sensitive zones

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Mithun Chakraborty queues up to vote, says sought no special treatment

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Mamata tours polling booths, accuses BJP of trying to ‘rig’ Bengal vote

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: WB phase 2 records 18.39% turnout by 9 am

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: RG Kar victim’s father alleges voter intimidation in Panihati

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Mamata alleges poll ‘terrorism,’ says outsiders influencing Bengal vote

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Election Commission reiterates exit poll ban till Bengal voting ends

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: EVM glitch sparks clash in Howrah’s Bally, CRPF detains two | Watch

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates:  Violence, vandalism reported in parts of Bengal during early phase 2 voting

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal clashes with poll staff at Kolkata booth

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP’s Ratna Debnath flags possible EVM issue after voting in Panihati

Mahua Moitra says Bengal vote is fight to ‘save democracy’

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: TMC MP Mahua Moitra casts her vote

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: EC transfers Falta poll officer, removes 2 ADM-rank officials ahead of WB phase 2

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: 2,400 CAPF companies deployed across 41,001 booths

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: TMC, BJP trade charges ahead of Bengal polling

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Women, jobs, infiltration dominate Bengal poll discourse

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Record turnout in phase 1 raises stakes for final round

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: PM Modi urges record turnout in Bengal phase 2, calls on women and youth

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Bengal phase 2 voting begins, Mamata vs Suvendu battle in spotlight

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: When will results be declared?

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: 41,001 polling stations set up across Bengal

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: BJP eyes Bengal breakthrough, Modi predicts victory

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Mamata Banerjee faces key Bhabanipur battle

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: 1,448 candidates in fray as Bengal battle intensifies

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal votes in crucial phase 2 today

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Voter turnout till 3PM reported at 78.68 per cent

west-bengal-assembly-elections

West Bengal Assembly Elections, News on West Bengal Assembly Elections, stories on West Bengal Assembly Elections, articles on West Bengal Assembly Elections, West Bengal Assembly Elections stories at Wion, West Bengal Assembly Elections news, West Bengal Assembly Elections latest news

Latest News on West Bengal Assembly Elections | Read Breaking News on West Bengal Assembly Elections | Wion

west bengal-assembly-elections

TMC suspends 3 spokespersons for 6 years over anti-party remarks

West Bengal CM oath ceremony HIGHLIGHTS: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as CM

Suvendu Adhikari: 10 fast facts on leader set to be first BJP CM of West Bengal

Who will be the next CM of West Bengal? BJP’s past choices forewarn a surprise

Who will be the next CM? Kolkata weighs in on Suvendu, Agnimitra, and Shamik

Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police; 5 injured

West Bengal election result: Longest-serving Chief Ministers in state's history

West Bengal: BJP leader’s house attacked in Noapara ahead of vote counting

West Bengal: Protests in Falta over alleged TMC intimidation ahead of counting

TMC alleges EVM tampering in Kolkata strongroom, shares video; EC rebuts charge

‘Exit poll predictions made at BJP’s behest to demoralise TMC workers’: Mamata

WestWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Tollywood stars cast their vote

Polymarket bets $4.8M on 2026 West Bengal elections, projects BJP as favourite

West Bengal Assembly Elections Exit Poll: 144-160 seats for BJP, 129-145 for TMC: Zeenia AI

West Bengal Elections HIGHLIGHTS: Voter turnout till 3PM reported at 78.68%