Here are the top trending West Bengal news –
*Violence in panchayat polls:*
The death toll in poll day violence in West Bengal has risen to 18. The BJP has demanded President’s Rule in the state, while the TMC has blamed the violence on the opposition party.
*TMC wins big in rural polls:*
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won big in the West Bengal panchayat elections. The party has won control of most of the panchayats in the state, giving it a major boost ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
**Man elopes with ballot box:*
A man in West Bengal eloped with a ballot box on the day of the panchayat elections. The man was caught on camera carrying the ballot box away, and he has since been arrested.
*Rains in Kolkata:* Kolkata has been experiencing heavy rains in recent days. The rains have caused waterlogging in some areas of the city, and there have been reports of traffic disruptions.
Other News:
Other top news stories in West Bengal today include the following:
* The state government has allowed Covovax as a booster jab.
* An 88-year-old woman has won the panchayat elections in West Bengal.
* Apartments along the EM Bypass in Kolkata may now be able to change land status for a fee.
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