2 hours agoPolitics
36LENS
8 SourcesMurshidabad, India
thebalanced.newsArijit Singh and Family Vote in West Bengal Assembly Elections Amid High Turnout
Singer Arijit Singh and his wife Koel Roy cast their votes at a polling booth in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Arijit's father, Surinder Singh, also voted earlier, describing the process as smooth and peaceful. While voter turnout reached record levels across the state, some clashes occurred in parts of Murshidabad. The elections cover 294 seats, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.
Political Bias
18%80%2%
Sentiment
62%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 18%● Center 80%● Right 2%
The articles primarily focus on the electoral process and participation of Arijit Singh and his family, presenting official statements and voter experiences without partisan commentary. Coverage includes references to major political players like Mamata Banerjee and BJP but maintains a neutral tone, reporting both peaceful voting and isolated incidents of unrest without attributing blame.
Sentiment — Neutral (62/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to positive, highlighting smooth voting experiences and high voter turnout. While some reports mention clashes and tensions in Murshidabad, these are presented factually without sensationalism. The inclusion of Arijit Singh's lighthearted interactions adds a human interest element, balancing the coverage.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ndtv | Watch: Arijit Singh Goes To Vote In Murshidabad Hand-In-Hand With Wife Koel | Center | Neutral |
| freepressjournal | Video: Arijit Singh Walks Hand-In-Hand With Wife As They Arrive To Cast Vote In West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | Center | Neutral |
| ndtv | West Bengal Polls 2026: Arijit Singh's Father Casts Vote In Murshidabad: 'Voting Going Smoothly' | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 23 Apr, 10:47 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv23 Apr, 10:47 amWest Bengal Polls 2026: Arijit Singh's Father Casts Vote In Murshidabad: 'Voting Going Smoothly'
- 2freepressjournal23 Apr, 12:14 pmVideo: Arijit Singh Walks Hand-In-Hand With Wife As They Arrive To Cast Vote In West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
- 3ndtv23 Apr, 01:31 pmWatch: Arijit Singh Goes To Vote In Murshidabad Hand-In-Hand With Wife Koel
Lens Score breakdown
36/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- electoral malpractice
This story involves alleged interference in elections — voter suppression, booth capture, misuse of machinery, or funding violations.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Election Commission of India
Political
Bharatiya Janata PartyAam Janata Unnayan PartyElection CommissionTrinamool Congress
Enforcement
Central ForcesPolice
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Murshidabad, India
- Sources analysed
- 8
- Last analysed
- 23 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Arijit SinghWest BengalMurshidabadChief ministerMamata BanerjeeBharatiya Janata PartyAsian News InternationalJiaganj AzimganjTamil NaduElection Commission of IndiaState legislative assemblies of IndiaNDTV
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