1971 Bengal elections: When the Army marched into Kolkata
In the turbulent backdrop of 1971, West Bengal witnessed army divisions being deployed to curb poll-related violence.
Fast forward to the 2026 elections, and the lessons of history resonate as a formidable contingent of central police personnel is mobilized across the state, striving to maintain peace and order during the voting process under stringent security measures.
Record turnout in West Bengal polls
- 'Will win 110 seats in phase-1': Amit Shah predicts BJP sweep after record turnout in Bengal polls Times Of India —
- Special intensive voting: Record 92.6% turnout in West Bengal phase 1 after 9.4% SIR cut Times Of India —
- 92.8% turnout in Bengal highest ever in state; 2nd highest ever in any state/Lok Sabha poll Times Of India —
- ‘Didi vs. Modi’: A Test for the Hindu Right in India’s Bengali Heartland The New York Times —
- No injuries in Yellow Line derailment Chicago Sun-Times —