(Inputs from Sweety Kumari). Exit polls by different agencies project a tough race to call in West Bengal. Results will be declared on May 2. The post-poll survey has a thrown an election thriller in West Bengal. Security measures have been heightened in view of the violence in the previous phases, particularly the death of five people in Cooch Behar in the fourth round of polling on April 10. (ANI), West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife Sudesh Dhankhar cast their votes at a polling booth in Chowringhee, Kolkata. Voting is being held in 11,860 polling stations of 35 constituencies — 11 each in Murshidabad and Birbhum, six in Malda and seven in north Kolkata. The Covid impact on voters was more visible in South Kolkata, which recorded 59.91 per cent voting. Not always. It was done by either TMC or Congress goons. The polling began at 7 am for 35 seats. 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In another incident, Biswajit Mondal, brother of BJP candidate Shyamapada Mondal, was attacked in Binnagari village in Mayureshwar. Both sides accused each other of obstructing the voting process. I'm very happy with the arrangements. Supporters of the two parties allegedly attacked each other with hockey sticks. ECI states that 68.46% voter turnout has been recorded till 3.37 pm during the last phase of polls. As Mamata Banerjee eyes to retain West Bengal, Poll of exit polls project neither BJP nor TMC crossing the halfway mark of 147 seats on its own in 2021 polls “Preliminary probe revealed that banned firecrackers were set off and not bombs,” the official at the Chief Electoral Officer’s office said, PTI reported. (ANI), West Bengal: A bomb was hurled near Mahajati Sadan Auditorium in north Kolkata today. Three-cornered contests are expected in many of the 17 constituencies in Malda and Murshidabad districts where the Left-Congress-ISF combine has a stronghold apart from the TMC and the BJP. -According to ABP C-Voter, TMC is set to get 152-164 seats,BJP to get 109-121 seats, CPM to get 14-25 seats and 1-4 seats fro others. At present two phases of Bengal election has been completed and in two phase 30 seats have went in for polling. The Bengal Election 2021 Exit Poll will be updated on 29th April. “I had never voted so peacefully ever before. West Bengal Exit Poll Result 2021 updates: Tight race between TMC and BJP Premium TMC to retain power in West Bengal, predicts pollsters (Mint) 2 min read . 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All Rights Reserved, West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 Highlights: Last phase of polls ends, over 76% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm, Voters queue up outside a polling booth in Kolkata on Thursday. Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam Election Exit Poll Results 2021 Live Updates: The ABP-C-Voter exit poll survey has predicted a return to power for Mamata Banerjee -led Trinamool Congress for a third consecutive term in West Bengal with 152-64 seats in the 294-seat Assembly. Exit Poll Results 2021 date and time: When and where to watch exit poll results for West Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala and Puducherry As per the Election Commission, exit polls for West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry can be published at 7.30 pm today — an hour after polls close Voting was held at 11,860 polling stations spread over 11 assembly constituencies each in Murshidabad and Birbhum, six in Malda and seven in north Kolkata. (PTI), West Bengal Governor Jagdish Mukhi and his wife Sudesh Dhankhar cast their vote at a polling booth in Chowringhee, Kolkata, on Thursday. The polling will continue till 6.30 pm. The pollster predicts a BJP to have a slight edge of 134-160 seats, while TMC gets 130-156 seats. Live updates: Exit polls result 2021 for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry today The exit polls for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, … pic.twitter.com/3nXS3UvkDI, Polling officials carry ballot boxes at Berhampore in Murshidabad district. You are now subscribed to our newsletters. (ANI), West Bengal: TMC MP Dr. Santanu Sen, who was tested positive for COVID19, cast his vote at a polling station in Sarbamangala Vidyamandir Kashipur, Belgachia, North Kolkata pic.twitter.com/eOjH5drHvy, 76.07% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm in the last phase of Bengal poll, says EC. Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. Delhi extended lockdown: DMRC releases revised metro timings. The Trinamool Congress is projected to win West Bengal Election 2021, while BJP may win 115 seats. There is 'jungle raj' here" pic.twitter.com/QyWe1DJek5, A bomb was hurled near the Mahajati Sadan Auditorium in north Kolkata. "Our polling agent was sitting inside a booth when they noticed that a 50-year-old woman came to vote instead of a 31-year-old woman. Democracy is powered only by your votes. The seventh phase of polling had recorded the lowest voter turnout (75.06 per cent). Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty cast his vote for the final phase of #WestBengalPolls, at a polling station in Kashipur-Belgachia, North KolkataHe says, "I had never voted so peacefully ever before. A total of 35 constituencies spread across districts of Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum, and north Kolkata will decide the political fate of 285 candidates. Over 84.77 lakh voters will decide the political fate of 283 candidates in this phase. Earlier in the day, one person was killed and two others injured as a car hit them in Murshidabad district, triggering tension in the area, a police officer said. pic.twitter.com/2aTzFdWevc, Trinamool Congress writes to Election Commission of India regarding 'inadequacies' in its direction for counting of votes on May 2; says no provision has been made for submission of negative RT-PCR test by polling officers and CAPF personnel, Trinamool Congress writes to Election Commission of India regarding 'inadequacies' in its direction for counting of votes on May 2; says no provision has been made for submission of negative RT-PCR test by polling officers and CAPF personnel https://t.co/7UpL6lQiAO pic.twitter.com/hQt3HtrBGZ, We've submitted a memorandum regarding the counting process because they've (Election Commission) introduced that all counting agents and candidates should be tested for Covid-19 but no such instructions are there for polling agents or central forces. Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. (ANI). pic.twitter.com/hbhikPorZo, Voting began with a half an hour delay, at 7:30am, due to a "glitch" in the Electronic Voting Machine, at polling booth number 188 in Birbhum, in the eighth and final phase of polling in West Bengal. Ganguly claimed that "TMC-backed goons" attacked him as he was touring the polling booths in Bolpur, and his vehicle suffered damage. Stray incidents of violence were reported on Thursday from several areas but the overall polling process has been peaceful with 76.07% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm. It'll just take a moment. The TMC is resorting to such attacks as the party is scared of losing the elections," Ganguly said. BJP leader and actor Mithun Chakraborty cast his vote for the final phase of West Bengal polls, at a polling station in Kashipur-Belgachia, north Kolkata. Updated: 29 Apr 2021… By Dr. Sajjan Kumar As per the Exit Poll conducted Peoples Pulse – INDIA TV, BJP will win with a comfortable margin in West Bengal. Times Now C-Voter #ExitPoll For West Bengal:TMC: 158BJP: 115Left: 19Others: 0The state of West Bengal on Thursday reported stray incidents of … The TMC leader was placed under similar surveillance during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the 2016 assembly polls. pic.twitter.com/vlBswY3tLf, ‘Jungle raj’ in Bengal, says BJP candidate after casting vote BJP candidate from Malda, Gopal Chandra Saha, after casting his vote on Thursday, said, “There was a public rally on April 18 in Sahapur where I was shot & taken to hospital. The last phase of the election is being held amid an unprecedented Covid spike. (ANI). Anyone who doesn't vote loses the right to grievance,” the Governor said. The majority mark in the 294-member Assembly is 148. West Bengal exit polls 2021 highlights: An all out high-octane campaign by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may fail to fetch power for it in Bengal, exit polls showed. (PTI), TMC MP Dr. Santanu Sen, who had tested positive for Covid-19, cast his vote in a PPE suit at Belgachia in North Kolkata. Exit Poll Results 2021: Elections were held from March 27 in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry.Highlights The Trinamool Congress came to power in Bengal … “They tried to kill me. TMC candidate for the constituency and state minister Chandranath Sinha rubbished Ganguly's allegations and said villagers drove him away as the BJP candidate was trying to influence the voters. -Republic-CNX poll projects close fight in Nandigram. -Polling conducted peacefully today across 11,860 polling stations across 35 Assembly constituencies, in the last phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal. Oops! I must congratulate all the security personnel." Firecrackers were set off outside Mahajati Sadan in central Kolkata on Thursday morning, which were initially alleged to be crude bombs, an official said. The poll panel has decided to deploy at least 641 companies of central forces, including 224 in Birbhum district. Soon after the incident, BJP’s Jorasanko candidate Meena Devi Purohit alleged that crude bombs were hurled at her vehicle while she was touring different polling booths. -The poll panel has placed Trinamool Congress's Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal under strict surveillance till 7 am on Friday, as the chief electoral officer received "several complaints against him". Soon after the incident, BJP's Jorasanko candidate Meena Devi Purohit alleged that crude bombs were hurled at her vehicle while she was touring different polling booths. When the agent objected she was scolded. -CNX predicts 128-138 seats for TMC, 138-148 seats for BJP and 11-12 seats for Left+. That is what we wanted to point out: TMC MP Saugata Roy. "There was no problem anywhere... Polling process was peaceful, until the TMC goons arrived and threatened people. West Bengal Elections 2021 Highlights: Voting in the last phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal has now ended. Of the 292 seats that went to the polls, chief minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC is likely to win 130-156 seats , while the BJP could be a notch ahead with anywhere between 134 and 160. Results of exit polls for elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and UT of Puducherry are to be broadcast after 7 pm tonight. Islam, the TMC's Domkal seat candidate, rubbished the allegation, claiming that he was nowhere near the site of the incident. BJP will win 172 – 191, TMC 64 - 88, Left Front+ 7 - 12. Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram. TMC supporters allegedly started throwing stones ar him. The CPI(M) alleged that its member Kader Mondal (42) was killed, and two others — Asim Al Mamoon (43) and Lal Chand Mondal (42) — sustained injuries after TMC candidate Jafikul Islam ran his car over them. "Preliminary probe revealed that banned firecrackers were set off and not bombs," the official at the Chief Electoral Officer's office said.Those behind the incident are being identified and a hunt is on to nab them, he said. The exit poll predictions for the West Bengal assembly elections 2021, released on April 29, projected a close contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party … According to Times Now-C Voter Exit Poll, TMC is set to retain power in West Bengal with 158 seats, BJP to get 115 seats. Here's what the exit polls say on West Bengal polls 2021 According to exit polls, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will secure more than 110 seats in this assembly election. Voter turnout of 76.07 % was reported by 5 PM, said Election Commission of India. In Birbhum's Nanoor area BJP candidate Tarakeswar Saha's vehicle was allegedly attacked. -As per Times Now polls, 70% of Muslim votes are with the TMC. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Voters are casting their votes for the eighth and final phase of #WestBengalElections today. The EC has banned victory rallies on May 2 and made it mandatory for all contesting candidates and their polling agents to either test negative for Covid-19 or show proof of having received both doses of vaccines to enter the counting centres. He says, "Our polling agent was sitting inside when a 50-yr-old woman came to vote instead of a 31-yr-old woman. Bengal Exit Poll LIVE Updates: The marathon eight-phase assembly elections in West Bengal is over and now all eyes are on May 2 when the votes … In case you can’t find any email from our side, please check the spam folder. 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