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Economic Times | 11 Jul, 2023 | 02:31PM IST
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 2,229 seats; BJP ahead in 664
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: The counting of votes for the three-tier panchayat polls to nearly 74,000 seats in West Bengal began on Tuesday morning. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken strong lead all across the state in early trends. There are around 339 counting venues spread across 22 districts.
The maximum number of counting centres was in South 24 Parganas at 28, while the minimum was in Kalimpong at four. Some northern districts are also facing inclement weather. "The counting, which began at 8 am, is likely to continue for the next two days.
It will take time for the ballots to be counted and the results to be compiled. We are hopeful that a trend will be available by the end of the day," an SEC official said. All the counting venues will be manned by armed state police personnel and central forces, with prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC being imposed outside the venue to avoid any untoward incidents.
There are a total of 767 strongrooms across 22 districts. Large crowds of supporters of various candidates gathered at various centres to ensure that the counting was conducted correctly. Violence had rocked West Bengal's rural polls on Saturday, leaving 15 people dead while ballot boxes were vandalised, ballot papers torched, and bombs thrown at rivals in several places.
Of those killed, 11 were affiliated with the TMC. The total death toll in the state since the poll process began on June 8, when the dates were announced, has crossed 30. A voter turnout of 80.71 per cent was recorded on Saturday, whereas a vote percentage of 69.85 was recorded till 5 pm in 696 booths across West Bengal, where repolling was held on Monday.
The decision for repolling was taken after reviewing reports of violence and tampering with ballot boxes and ballot papers on Saturday. A total of 5.67 crore people living in the state's rural areas were eligible to decide the fate of 2.06 lakh candidates in 73,887 seats of the panchayat system.
Saturday's violence was in keeping with the state's history of violent rural elections, including the 2003 panchayat polls, which gained notoriety for its cumulative death toll of 76 during the poll process, with nearly 40 killed on the day of polling. This year, with more than 30 killed since polls were announced earlier last month, the toll remained almost equal to that of the previous panchayat elections in 2018.
However, this time, the Opposition had fielded candidates in more than 90 per cent of seats, unlike in 2018 rural polls, when the ruling TMC had won 34 per cent of the seats uncontested. In the 2018 rural polls, the ruling TMC had emerged victorious in 90 per cent of the panchayat seats and in all the 22 zilla parishads. The elections were marred by widespread violence, with the opposition alleging they were prevented from filing nominations in several seats.
The maximum number of counting centres was in South 24 Parganas at 28, while the minimum was in Kalimpong at four. Some northern districts are also facing inclement weather. "The counting, which began at 8 am, is likely to continue for the next two days.
It will take time for the ballots to be counted and the results to be compiled. We are hopeful that a trend will be available by the end of the day," an SEC official said. All the counting venues will be manned by armed state police personnel and central forces, with prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC being imposed outside the venue to avoid any untoward incidents.
There are a total of 767 strongrooms across 22 districts. Large crowds of supporters of various candidates gathered at various centres to ensure that the counting was conducted correctly. Violence had rocked West Bengal's rural polls on Saturday, leaving 15 people dead while ballot boxes were vandalised, ballot papers torched, and bombs thrown at rivals in several places.
Of those killed, 11 were affiliated with the TMC. The total death toll in the state since the poll process began on June 8, when the dates were announced, has crossed 30. A voter turnout of 80.71 per cent was recorded on Saturday, whereas a vote percentage of 69.85 was recorded till 5 pm in 696 booths across West Bengal, where repolling was held on Monday.
The decision for repolling was taken after reviewing reports of violence and tampering with ballot boxes and ballot papers on Saturday. A total of 5.67 crore people living in the state's rural areas were eligible to decide the fate of 2.06 lakh candidates in 73,887 seats of the panchayat system.
Saturday's violence was in keeping with the state's history of violent rural elections, including the 2003 panchayat polls, which gained notoriety for its cumulative death toll of 76 during the poll process, with nearly 40 killed on the day of polling. This year, with more than 30 killed since polls were announced earlier last month, the toll remained almost equal to that of the previous panchayat elections in 2018.
However, this time, the Opposition had fielded candidates in more than 90 per cent of seats, unlike in 2018 rural polls, when the ruling TMC had won 34 per cent of the seats uncontested. In the 2018 rural polls, the ruling TMC had emerged victorious in 90 per cent of the panchayat seats and in all the 22 zilla parishads. The elections were marred by widespread violence, with the opposition alleging they were prevented from filing nominations in several seats.
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West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Latest trends, TMC leads in 8,692; BJP 1,453
- Trinamool Congress (TMC): 8,692 seats
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 1,453 seats
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM): 894 seats
- Indian National Congress (INC): 344 seats
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC's Babul Supriyo hit back BJP on Sambit Patra's violence blame
"The BJP seems to be struggling to find solid ground. Their aimless attacks without evidence are truly remarkable! It's not surprising, though. Their deep-seated fear of rejection has them grasping at straws. The people of Bengal have spoken loud and clear, shutting the door on their divisive politics once again. But isn't it interesting how they conveniently forget to introspect before hurling accusations at others? Remember when BJP's Suvendu Adhikari openly encouraged ballot box vandalism? The BJP's silence was deafening!," said state minister Babul Supriyo.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: BJP's Sambit Patra says info regarding sensitive booths kept hidden
BJP spokesperson Samit Patra addressed the media in the morning and ensured a peaceful and proper election process. He also said that the Central Forces are sent to West Bengal, which were not deployed properly by the State Government earlier. "The information as regards the number of sensitive booths was kept hidden. Also, no data of any kind about the sensitive booths was provided," he added.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Congress files a complaint after alleged attack on their candidate
Congress party has filed a complaint with Block Development Officer (BDO) after an alleged attack on their gram panchayat candidate.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: BJP secures 3 gram panchayat seats in Nandigram
BJP has secured two seats on Suvendu Adhikari's home turf in Bayal I and Bayal II. One in Nandigram Il seat.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC candidate's husband allegedly tried to escape with a ballot box in Sovanagar
People protested at a counting centre in Sovanagar, Malda after the husband of a TMC candidate allegedly attempted to flee with a ballot box. He was chased by police and nabbed.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Suvendu Adhikari thanks Biswa for for providing relief to the tormented oppn supporters
"I would like to thank the Hon'ble CM of Assam for providing relief to the tormented Opposition Party Karyakartas of WB, especially those from BJP, who time and again are subjected to poll-related violence and being in close proximity to the State of Assam, find it safe to cross over with their families for their safety," said BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.
This trend that you are getting officially will not be reflective of the ground reality. From nomination to withdrawal to campaign and voting day, there has been so much of violence using police and goons. The entire process of panchayat election 2023 is mired by mayhem.
- CPI(M) leader Mohammad Salim on Bengal panchayat election violence
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC candidate arrested after he throws ink and water on ballot papers
A ruckus ensued at a counting booth in Falimari gram panchayat of Cooch Behar after ink and water was thrown on ballot papers here allegedly by a TMC candidate. Later the candidate was arrested by the police.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: A BJP candidate, Barun Sundar dragged out of a counting centre in Barrackpore by security personnel amid the counting of votes
Any victory against BJP is a win for all parties of opposition union
- TMC
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on poll violence
"The violence that is happening in West Bengal is unprecedented. Elections and violence have become synonyms in Bengal. So far, 45 people have been killed during violence in panchayat polls," says BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on West Bengal panchayat poll violence.
45 killed since Panchayat poll nomination, democracy dying in West Bengal.
- BJP's Sambit Patra
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 2,229 seats; BJP ahead in 664 seats
Early trends indicate that the Trinamool Congress is leading in over 2,229 gram panchayat seats in West Bengal while the BJP is ahead in 664 seats, State Election Commission officials said on Tuesday. The CPI(M) is currently leading in over 460 gram panchayat seats followed by its ally Congress in 168, they said. The ruling TMC is also leading in 28 seats of gram samities, SEC officials said.
Unprecedented violence in West Bengal Panchayat polls thanks to TMC.
- BJP's Sambit Patra
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: BJP candidate protest outside the counting centre
The BJP supporters alleged that their counting agent is denied entry at the counting center. In Cooch Behar, a TMC candidate was arrested for spilling ink at the ballot box.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: BJP's Sambit Patra hit back at TMC
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra questions the ruling party on who is responsible for the demise of 45 people who lost their lives in West Bengal gram panchayat polls.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 10 seats in Purulia
The opposition parties like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and other parties are yet to secure any seat, as per the latest trends.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 65 seats, BJP in 1 in Bankura
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 120 seats, BJP in 10 in South 24 Parganas
Congress and Left are ahead in 2 seats each, as per the latest poll trends reported by Time of India.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 43 seats in East Bardhaman
TMC is currently leading in 43 out of 215 gram panchayat seats in East Bardhaman. BJP and Congress are yet to score seats.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 120 seats in South 24 Parganas
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is currently leading in 120 out of 310 gram panchayat seats in South 24 Parganas. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 10 seat. Congress and Left are ahead in 2 seats each, according to TOI report.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Government vehicles stopped by demonstrators outside counting centre in Diamond Harbour
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: West Bengal Governor visits counting centre in Jhargram
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Protest outside counting centre, demonstrators stop government vehicles
We are all under the jurisdiction of the state election commission and when there is an election process underway on the day of the voting, there are prohibitions on all of us for any kind of movement. However, he (Governor CV Ananda Bose) made movement which is very surprising.
- TMC leader Shashi Panja
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Clash broke out between security forces and rioters at counting centre in Nandigram
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 65 seats in Bankura
TMC is currently leading in 65 out of 190 gram panchayat seats in Bankura
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Details from the different polling booth
- A clash broke out between BJP and TMC candidates in Bongaon.
- Congress candidate Abdul Zabbar Mullick was arrested from inside the counting centre in Keshpur.
- A tense fight broke out in front of Dinabandhu Mahavidyalay in Bongaon, resulting in clashes.
- In Barrackpore, the BJP candidate was forcefully escorted out of the counting centre by the police.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Clash broke out between BJP and TMC candidate in Bongaon; Congress candidate arrested
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Counting underway in Bishnupur in South 24 Parganas district
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC takes lead in 25 seats
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is currently leading in 25 out of 62 gram panchayat seats in West Bardhaman, according to the TOI report. Whereas other political parties yet to secure any seats.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: Counting underway in Kurseong town in Darjeeling
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 36 seats in West Medinipur
TMC leading in 36 out of 211 gram panchayat seats in West Medinipur
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leading in 60 out of 90 seats in Bankura
- TMC leading in 60 out of 90 gram panchayat seats in Bankura
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC leads in 15 seats in West Bardhaman
- TMC is currently leading in 15 out of 62 gram panchayat seats in west Bardhaman.
- BJP, Congress, and other political parties are yet to open account.
Services affected in Kolkata as migrants return to villages for rural polls
- Services were affected in Kolkata as migrants employed in sectors ranging from domestic work to hospitality and transport went to their homes in villages to cast their vote in the West Bengal panchayat elections, and many are yet to rejoin work.
- Kolkata, being a fully urban area, is the lone district in the state which did not go to the rural polls.
- Commuters also faced a harrowing time as many buses and other vehicles were requisitioned for election duty.
- Restaurants and street food joints were also affected due to the exercise.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result 2023 Live: TMC opens account with win in North 24 Parganas
- TMC has emerged victorious in the gram panchayat seat of North 24 Parganas.
- According to the latest trends, the TMC is leading in most seats across various regions of West Bengal.
Journalists Burn EC's ID cards in Raiganj
- Journalists burn EC's ID cards after being denied entry into counting centre in Raiganj, reports PTI
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result Live: Clashes between TMC, BJP over early opening of strongroom in Dinhata
- Large crowds of supporters of various candidates gathered at various centres to ensure that the counting was conducted correctly.
- Violence had rocked West Bengal's rural polls on Saturday, leaving 15 people dead while ballot boxes were vandalised, ballot papers torched, and bombs thrown at rivals in several places.
- Of those killed, 11 were affiliated with the TMC. The total death toll in the state since the poll process began on June 8, when the dates were announced, has crossed 30.
Howrah gram panchayat poll results: TMC leads in 34 seats in early trends
- Trinamool Congress leading in 34 out of 157 gram panchayat seats in Howrah in early leads.
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and other political parties are yet to secure any seats.
West Bengal Panchayat Election Result Live: Re-polling in 696 booths records 66.42% turnout
- Re-polling in 696 booths for the panchayatelections in West Bengal concluded on Monday with a voter turnout of66.42 per cent amid reports of sporadic violence.According to the State Election Commission (SEC), till 5 p.m., theofficial time for conclusion of the polling period, the voter turnoutwas recorded at 66.42 per cent.
- The re-polling ended without a single report of casualty, in contrast tothe polling day on Saturday when 20 persons lost their lives inpoll-related violence.Altogether, 39 lives have been lost in poll-related violence since thepolling date was announced on June 8.
