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Jul 12, 2023 10:58 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | TMC says BJP wanted to murder democracy in Bengal

TMC party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, "The opposition in the state, especially the BJP, wanted to drink people's blood. They wanted to murder democracy in Bengal and the people of our state."

Jul 12, 2023 10:46 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | This result will not affect next year's Lok Sabha poll, says Gorkha Janmukti Morcha

"The rural poll in Darjeeling was held after a long time. And as BGPM is in power in GorkhaTerritorial Administration(GTA), it had an advantage over others. Secondly, money power was used, which helped it bag many seats. It was the victory of the brazen display of money power. But this result will not affect next year's Lok Sabha poll," says Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung

Jul 12, 2023 10:26 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | Mamata Banerjee thanks opposition parties for criticism

"I want to thank all those who opposed us. By criticising us, they have helped us," Mamata Banerjee said.

Jul 12, 2023 10:11 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says only 60 out of 70,000 polling booths witnessed violence

"I am sad that some people have lost their lives. But please note there are some specific spots which are historically prone to violence," Mamata Banerjee said.

Jul 12, 2023 9:58 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hits out at Congress and CPM

"I pity the Congress and CPI(M). I don't want to say much about them because we are in talks for a front at the national level. They should think before they speak. You will abuse me here and I will offer puja to you there...this cannot be expected. I will do it only when I see some reciprocation," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hits out at Congress and CPM.

Jul 12, 2023 9:39 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | TMC Bags 34,560 Gram Panchayat Seats, BJP Wins 9,621 Seats

As per the latest update given by Election Commission, the TMC has won in 34,560 gram panchayat seats whereas BJP has won 9,621 seats. The CPI(M) has won 2,908 whereas the Congress won 2,515 seats.

Jul 12, 2023 9:20 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | 150 cross over to Assam due to fear of violence: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, says "Around 150 people from West Bengal have come as refugees to Assam. They have told that they have come because of the fear of violence in the panchayat elections. We have provided them accommodation, food and medical facilities. Around 133 people are currently staying in relief camps."

Jul 12, 2023 9:04 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | TMC says BJP wanted to murder democracy in Bengal

TMC party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, "The opposition in the state, especially the BJP, wanted to drink people's blood. They wanted to murder democracy in Bengal and the people of our state."

Jul 12, 2023 8:44 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | Mamata Banerjee announces job and compensation for dead

“The 19 people who have died will be provided Rs 2 lakhs compensation and a special home guard job. These comprise 10 from TMC. We will not differentiate based on the party they belong to, all those who have died will be given compensation and job from the government,” says Mamata Banerjee

Jul 12, 2023 8:27 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | This result will not affect next year's Lok Sabha poll, says Gorkha Janmukti Morcha

"The rural poll in Darjeeling was held after a long time. And as BGPM is in power in GorkhaTerritorial Administration(GTA), it had an advantage over others. Secondly, money power was used, which helped it bag many seats. It was the victory of the brazen display of money power. But this result will not affect next year's Lok Sabha poll," says Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung

Jul 12, 2023 8:12 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | BJP IT Cell chief says says BJP has surpassed 2018 tally despite collusion between TMC and civil administration

"Despite brutal oppression, active collusion between the ruling TMC, SEC, police, and civil administration, the BJP has surpassed its 2018 tally and is way ahead of Congress, Left, ISF and others put together. BJP is the principal opposition party and will unseat Mamata Banerjee, soon," says BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya.

Jul 12, 2023 7:50 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announces ex-gratuity of Rs 2 lakh

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces ex-gratuity of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of 19 people who have died in the poll violence.

Jul 12, 2023 7:28 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | Congress accuses TMC for its worker death

A Congress worker was beaten to death in the Malda district and five more party workers were injured. Congress has held TMC responsible for this.

Jul 12, 2023 7:13 PM

West Bengal Election Result 2023 Live | BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad says Mamata Banerjee an important player in the opposition

"Mamata Ji is an important player in the opposition unity campaign against Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating on record, that the BJP's conduct is undemocratic & fascist.

Jul 12, 2023 6:54 PM

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