 | Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra set to be next chief election commissionerChandra was appointed as an election commissioner on February 14, 2019 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. He would demit office on May 14, 2022. |
 | 'EC trying to suppress facts by barring entry of politicians': Mamata on Cooch Behar firingFour persons died on Saturday when CISF personnel opened fire allegedly after coming under attack from locals, who 'attempted to snatch their rifles', the police had said. |
 | 'Rename Model Code of Conduct as Modi Code of Conduct': Mamata's jibe at ECMamata Banerjee had said that she will hold a protest rally in Cooch Behar on Sunday against the firing incident and visit the homes of the deceased. |
 | Bengal polls: Bombs, gun powder, bullets recovered in Bhatpara ahead of sixth phasePolice registered a case under the Explosive Substances Act and Arms Act. Further investigation is underway. |
 | Election Commission to cancel poll rallies if COVID norms violatedThe letter pointed out instances of star campaigners and leaders or candidates not observing Covid-19 protocols. |
 | West Bengal polls: EC bans entry of politicians in Cooch Behar district for 72 hoursIn a first major outbreak of violence during the West Bengal polls, five persons were killed and five candidates were attacked during the fourth phase of the elections. |
| 'Did not violate model code, IPC': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to EC on her remarks on CAPFBanerjee also urged the poll watchdog to rescind its notice, contending she has not violated the model code or the various sections of the Indian Penal Code. |
 | Bengal polls 2021: PM Modi condoles death in CISF firing, blames Trinamool Congress for violenceHe also accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of instigating people against the central forces. |
 | West Bengal elections: EC orders adjournment of polls at polling station no 126 at SitalkuchiThe decision comes against the backdrop of four persons being killed as central forces allegedly opened fire after coming under attack from locals. |
 | West Bengal poll firing: Trinamool Congress seeks explanation from EC over death of fourTMC Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen said that when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had pointed to the excesses of the central forces, she was twice issued a showcause notice. |
 | TMC asks EC to act against BJP 'goons' creating 'ruckus' in Cooch BeharIn the mail signed by TMC MP Derek O'Brien, the party said that 'BJP goons' were 'preventing' TMC agents from entering the booths. |
| Rajya Sabha election to be held on time, EC tells HCAccording to the EC, the fixing of the schedule of the election is exclusively within the domain of the commission. |
 | EC flags instances of star campaigners, leaders not wearing masks while campaigningIn a letter to leaders of all recognised political parties, the poll panel said, 'It is widely known that in the recent weeks, COVID cases are being reported in larger numbers.' |
 | TN assembly polls: Repoll likely in booth No 92-M in Velachery constituencyFollowing complaints from Congress and DMK on unauthorised transportation of EVMs and a VVPAT machine, the Chennai Corporation suspended the staff involved. |
| EC issues notice to Mamata, seeks explanation on statements against Central forcesBanerjee had alleged that the Central forces favoured the Bharatiya Janata Party during the polling in the first and second phase of West Bengal assembly elections. |
