Election 2026 LIVE: PM Modi plays football in Gangtok after wrapping up Bengal poll campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi played football in Gangtok, Sikkim, after concluding his West Bengal election campaign, as the state heads into the second phase of Assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress accused BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok of issuing 'death threats' against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while the Election Commission faces scrutiny over security and fairness. Meanwhile, central forces will remain in Bengal for 60 days post-polls, and allegations of poll tampering have emerged in Kerala. Multiple parties, including Congress and AIMIM, are positioning themselves as a 'third option' in the bipolar TMC-BJP contest.
- ▪Trinamool Congress alleged BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok issued a 'death threat' against Mamata Banerjee in a social media post.
- ▪PM Modi shared photos of himself playing football in Gangtok after wrapping up his campaign in Bengal.
- ▪Central forces will remain deployed in West Bengal for 60 days after the elections, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- ▪Congress alleged poll tampering in Kozhikode, Kerala, demanding VVPAT slip verification, a claim rejected by the Election Commission.
- ▪Puducherry recorded a 91.81% voter turnout among third gender electors in the 2026 Assembly polls.
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LiveElection 2026 LIVE: Trinamool claims BJP issued ‘death threats’ to Mamata Banerjee ahead of final phase in BengalBy Poorva JoshiUpdated on: Apr 28, 2026 11:30:30 AM ISTElection 2026 LIVE: The Trinamool Congress shared a post by BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok on Tuesday, alleging he issued “death threats” to Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The party also took a dig at the Election Commission, saying it sits in “studied silence”. Key Events7 Mins agoTrinamool claims ‘death threats’ to Mamata Banerjee by BJP13 Mins agoRow over encounter specialist's deployment to West Bengal34 Mins agoCentral forces to be in Bengal for 60 days after polls.
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