A political showdown has erupted in West Bengal ahead of counting day over allegations of electronic voting machine tampering and exit poll predictions. The ruling Trinamool Congress held midnight protests outside strong rooms, accusing the opposition and the Election Commission of India of collusion. The Election Commission rejected these charges, confirming that all facilities are secured by closed-circuit television cameras. Meanwhile, most exit polls predicted a significant shift in the political landscape, suggesting a victory for the BJP in Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee rejected the pollsters' projections and asserted that her party was headed for a huge victory by crossing the 226-seat mark. So, who will win the battle for Bengal? Watch as experts share their views on the show.
The Election Commission has ordered repolling at fifteen booths in West Bengal following reports of irregularities during the second phase of voting. The repolling, scheduled for the second of May, will take place at eleven booths in Mangalkot and four booths in Diamond Harbour.
This broadcast analyses the Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly election exit polls and decodes what to expect on the Verdict Day on May 4.
Petrol and diesel prices may increase by Rs four to five per litre, while domestic LPG cylinder prices could rise by Rs 40-50 per cylinder, according to government sources.
A TVK party office in Trichy was set on fire by unidentified miscreants late at night. CCTV footage reveals two men on a two-wheeler arriving at the location, torching the makeshift office, and fleeing the scene.
