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In a notable turn of events, Ratan Saha of Tripura, who is also the brother of Chief Minister Manik Saha and possesses a chain of cinemas, has taken the helm as the president of the Eastern India Motion Pictures Association.

Authorities uncovered a hidden luxury apartment in Howrah during a raid on a Trinamool leader's residence, following allegations of election-day violence. The concealed flat featured high-end furnishings and surveillance. Separately, another Trinamool politician was arrested in Odisha with firearms. Both leaders are now absconding.

A heated scene unfolded in Dhanbad's Gobindpur area as MLA arup Chatterjee led a passionate group of villagers in tearing down a boundary wall. This structure, believed to encroach upon 31 acres of state land in Phuphuadih, met its demise through JCB machinery amidst vocal support for the MLA.

Chandrakona, a predominantly rural, SC-reserved constituency in Paschim Medinipur, faces challenges like flood management, agrarian debt, and underdevelopment. The seat, comfortably held by the AITC, has seen a shift from CPI(M) dominance to a bipolar AITC-BJP rivalry, with recent elections highlighting polarized contests and steady AITC consolidation.

As counting trends solidify, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to lead the BJP to a third consecutive term, marking a significant setback for the Congress and a fragmented opposition. The BJP-led alliance's dominance is evident as key opposition players struggle to translate their campaigns into electoral victories, signaling a familiar outcome for the state's political landscape.