Bengal polls 2026: Modi, Mamata spar over UCC implementation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee engaged in a heated exchange over the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ahead of the upcoming state elections. Modi promised to implement the UCC within six months if his party won, while Banerjee vehemently opposed it, accusing the BJP of trying to divide the state and manipulate the electoral process. Both leaders addressed rallies across West Bengal, with Modi emphasizing demographic changes and the need for a "battle to preserve Bengali identity" while Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to undermine her candidacy through false cases. The campaign continues as the first phase of polling approaches on April 23rd.
28 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Over 3.21 crore voters in West Bengal will cast ballots in the second and final phase of the Assembly elections.
29 APR 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal's second and final phase of elections concluded with record voter turnout and a heightened security presence, but faced challenges with voter eligibility and roll revisions.
30 APR 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited an EVM strong room, alleging potential tampering and demanding transparency in the counting process.
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