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Doorstep Verification To Replace Last Year’s Holding Centres; Online Posts About Drive Under Scanner

Actor Rudranil Ghosh, now an MLA, candidly discusses his political journey, past struggles with industry "ban culture," and financial hardship. He emphasizes his commitment to public service in Shibpur while aiming to balance it with his passion for acting. Ghosh also touches upon the need for a healthy film ecosystem and equal opportunities for artists.

Gaurav Gogoi's defeat in Assam's 2026 assembly elections, despite being the Congress's chief ministerial face and a legacy leader, underscores the party's shrinking footprint. The BJP secured a massive victory, winning 102 seats, while Congress managed only 19. This outcome highlights a deeper political churn, impacting legacy, identity, and strategy.

Anti-incumbency against Trinamool is high, but BJP’ll still find it tough. Four reasons: disconnect with Bengali ‘culture’, immigration isn’t a big issue, anger over SIR, GOI blamed for ‘discontinuing’ rural jobs scheme

The 2026 Indian Assembly Elections showcased a nation in transition, marked by regional pride, welfare economics, and celebrity influence. Tragedies, controversial rhetoric, and mass voter roll deletions defined campaigns across states, leading to high voter turnout and intense political theatre.

Mamata Banerjee's 'Didi' brand faces its toughest test in West Bengal's elections, balancing welfare schemes and grassroots appeal against BJP's national push. Despite corruption allegations and voter fatigue, her maternalist state model and street-fighter persona remain key, as she rallies voters against perceived disenfranchisement and external forces.

As 'Dev.D' re-releases, Abhay Deol recalls a pivotal creative exchange with Anurag Kashyap that birthed an unconventional scene. Deol's suggestion about Chanda's multilingual phone conversation, rather than physical intimacy, sparked Kashyap's imagination, highlighting the powerful synergy between actor and director in crafting memorable cinematic moments. The film, a modern take on 'Devdas', explores complex relationships and personal struggles.

West Bengal's Phase 2 assembly election campaign concluded with intense polarization, marked by high-decibel rallies and sharp political attacks. Prime Minister Modi's symbolic outreach and Mamata Banerjee's street-level campaigning defined competing narratives, while record Phase 1 turnout intensified voter mobilization efforts.

BJP has mounted an all-out campaign to unseat Mamata in Bengal, but despite anti-incumbency, Suvendu Adhikari’s rise and Modi’s campaign blitz, cultural missteps, voter alienation and Didi’s enduring appeal complicate its path

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to invalidate her candidature from Bhabanipur through false cases with the Election Commission's help. She also alleged the BJP manipulated electoral rolls, leading to the deletion of millions of voters, and claimed they planned to tamper with EVMs to influence poll results.