The Election Commission of India conducted a by-election in West Bengal, with the BJP candidate leading the contest.

The entities involved

• West Bengal →

  Indian state

  • Narendra Modi praised the Mangrove Army in his Mann Ki Baat address.15:46
  • NDTV reported on incidents in Uttar Pradesh using footage that commented on events in West Bengal, coinciding with the BJP's political rise and the decline of the TMC.11:45
• election commission →

  body which oversees elections

  • A legal challenge has been filed regarding the inclusion of names in the voter list, involving Sonia Gandhi and the election commission.16:11
  • Demands for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner arose due to the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.16:07
• Bharatiya Janata Party →

  right-wing political party in India

  • UDP legislators are orchestrating a switch to BJP, amid internal friction and discontent within the United Democratic Party.16:00
  • Lahkmen Rymbui joined the BJP, shifting allegiance from the United Democratic Party in Meghalaya.16:00

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• The Election Commission of India appointed Meena as the Chief Electoral Officer for West Bengal.Jun 7
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