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Bengal polls: Paths of 'Singham' & 'Pushpa' don't cross, Falta focuses on taped EVM
The article presents Bengal election dynamics, including campaign narratives in Bhowanipore, remarks by political figures, and turnout data across phases. It also aggregates exit polls for Bengal and other states, while noting national security and civic events occurring alongside the electoral coverage.
Why It Matters
It captures the shaping of public discourse around Bengal’s polls while situating turnout data, exit polls, and related national developments in a broader political and civic context.
Timeline
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Exit poll results 2026: How accurate were predictions last time for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and others
April 29, 2026
The article includes a retrospective examination of the accuracy of last-time exit poll predictions for Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other states.
Puducherry Exit Poll 2026: Record turnout; multi-cornered contests
April 29, 2026
Puducherry exit polls report record turnout and multi-cornered contests.
Kerala Exit Poll 2026: UDF leads 70–90 seats
April 29, 2026
Kerala exit polls indicate a slight edge for the UDF with 70–90 seats.
Assam Exit Poll 2026: BJP to win 80–100 seats
April 29, 2026
Assam exit polls project a BJP return with 80–100 seats.
West Bengal exit polls: BJP projected to win 150–175 seats
April 29, 2026
Early exit poll projections for West Bengal suggest the BJP could win around 150–175 seats.
Tamil Nadu Exit Poll 2026: Stalin's return; TVK a disruptor
April 29, 2026
Tamil Nadu exit polls indicate Stalin's return and note TVK as a key disruptor in the state.
Exit polls 2026: Bengal cliffhanger; Congress in Kerala; status quo in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry
April 29, 2026
Exit polls project a cliffhanger in Bengal, with Congress in Kerala and the status quo in Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry.
Nasha-Mukt drive: urine drug tests on drivers in J&K
April 29, 2026
Urine drug tests on drivers are being conducted in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the ‘Nasha-Mukt’ drive.
Madhya Pradesh tragedy: 12 labourers killed, 20 injured in Dhar crash
April 29, 2026
A van crash in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, results in 12 deaths and 20 injuries.
Phase 2 Bengal turnout: 91.66%; sporadic violence reported
April 29, 2026
In Phase 2, West Bengal turnout is 91.66%, with sporadic violence reported across districts.
Record turnout over two Bengal phases; Phase 2 92.6%, Bengal total 92.9%
April 29, 2026
The report notes a record turnout across two Bengal phases, with Phase 2 at 92.6% and the overall Bengal turnout reaching 92.9%.
Sacred Buddha relics reach Ladakh ahead of Buddha Purnima
April 29, 2026
Sacred Buddha relics from the National Museum reach Ladakh as Leh marks Buddha Purnima.
Army to hold first-ever multilateral drill with 11 countries (May 18–31)
April 29, 2026
An upcoming multilateral military drill involving 11 countries is scheduled to take place from May 18 to 31, as reported.
Falta focuses on taped EVM
April 29, 2026
The report notes Falta constituency's focus on taped electronic voting machines as part of the election coverage.
Bhowanipore votes; Didi breaks poll-day routine & Suvendu says, 'I like this fear'
April 29, 2026
Polling in Bhowanipore is highlighted with Mamata Banerjee reportedly breaking her poll-day routine, while Suvendu Adhikari comments on the atmosphere with the remark 'I like this fear'.
Bengal polls: Paths of 'Singham' & 'Pushpa' don't cross
April 29, 2026
The article frames Bengal election discourse around two campaign narratives likened to 'Singham' and 'Pushpa', noting that their paths do not cross as polling continues.