assembly elections

New Delhi, April 11 – The Bharatiya Janata Party has launched an ambitious campaign in West Bengal, setting the stage for the first phase of the 2026 Assembly elections with over 500 rallies and sabhas (public meetings).The party is deploying its most prominent central leaders alongside state...

Kolkata, April 11 Attacking the BJP over the death of a BSF constable from Malda in Manipur, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said those who want a change in Bengal should first "turn their gaze" towards the Northeastern state.BSF Constable Mithun Mandal was shot dead on Friday while...

Guwahati, April 11 Journalists in Guwahati expressed concern on Saturday over the "attacks on the media" during the recently held state assembly elections, according to a statement.At a protest meeting at the Gauhati Press Club, attended by around 150 journalists, it was decided that memoranda...

Bengaluru, April 11 Pressure is mounting within the ruling Congress in Karnataka for a cabinet reshuffle, as a group of senior legislators will travel to New Delhi to meet the party high command and urge them to give opportunities to fresh faces.According to party sources, a group of senior...

In Assam, re-polling at Polling Station No. 239, Babyland High English School, under the North Karimganj Assembly Constituency in the Sribhumi District, was conducted peacefully today, in accordance with the Election Commission's directives. A voter turnout of 61.67% was recorded by 5 PM.There...

New Delhi, April 11 All user fee payments at national highway toll plazas across the country will be processed exclusively through digital modes, using FASTag or the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), starting Saturday, according to an official statement.This move represents a significant step...

Talwandi Sabo, April 11 Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal stated on Saturday that the next SAD government will develop Talwandi Sabo to resemble the educational hub of Sri Amritsar Sahib, recognizing its significance as "Guru ki Kashi."Speaking at a rally as part of the party's...

New Delhi, April 11 As many as 38 international delegates from 22 countries witnessed firsthand the scale, precision, and vibrancy of India's electoral process under the Election Commission's International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) 2026, the poll authority said on Saturday.Describing...

Kolkata/New Delhi, April 11 An Enforcement Directorate team conducted a five-hour raid at the residence of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee on Saturday, in connection with the school jobs scam, ED officials said.The agency team searched his home ahead of the assembly...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan on Saturday alleged that the CPI(M) has unleashed "widespread violence" in Kannur, a politically volatile northern district, following the April 9 Assembly elections.He also claimed that the ruling party is set to suffer heavy...

New Delhi, April 11 – The record voter turnout in the April 9 Assembly polls is attributed to several factors, with a similar outcome anticipated in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal at the end of April.The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will be held on April 23, while West Bengal will vote in two...

Jaipur, April 11 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar, Rajasthan, on Saturday, and expressed confidence that the BJP would win around 100 seats in the state's Assembly elections.Speaking to reporters, Sarma dismissed the allegations made by Congress...

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, April 11 The Election Commission said on Saturday that the Assembly elections in Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam drew global attention as 38 delegates from 22 nations witnessed firsthand the electoral process in India.The Election Commission (EC) said in a statement...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 BJP state general secretary S Suresh defended party leader Shone George on Saturday, stating that he had only criticised the alleged "misuse" of a media house for political purposes.Shone had recently criticised the church-backed Malayalam daily – Deepika – over...

Bengaluru, April 11 Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday criticised the Congress, accusing it of viewing national progress through a narrow "election-centric" lens.This criticism comes after the Congress criticised the BJP-led Centre's move to amend the women's reservation law and its...

Kolkata, April 11 – The President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, Samik Bhattacharya, made a sarcastic remark about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday, criticizing her allegations that the main opposition party was bringing people from other states. Bhattacharya...

New Delhi, April 11 Veteran CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat expressed confidence on Saturday that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) would retain power in Kerala, saying early reports from the election process indicated a favorable outcome for the alliance.Asked about the recently held assembly...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 – As Kerala awaits the election results, one figure stands out above all others in the state's political landscape: Pinarayi Vijayan. Now 80, the veteran CPI(M) leader is seeking a historic third consecutive term as Chief Minister, a feat no leader in Kerala's...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged on Saturday that the BJP was attempting to intimidate bishops and church leaders to gain their support, and said that such tactics would not work in Kerala.Chennithala was referring to the critical remarks made by...

New Delhi, April 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video on Saturday capturing the enthusiastic mood of people in West Bengal, where large crowds gathered near a helipad despite the intense heat.Posting on the social media platform 'Instagram', the Prime Minister wrote: "It's almost...