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Kolkata, March 21 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday intensified her criticism of the BJP-led central government, accusing it of attempting to "deny voting rights" to people through the Systematic Voters Verification (SVV) process and even calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Kolkata, March 21 Disputes over ticket distribution among parties, combined with the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) process, have added a new layer of uncertainty to West Bengal's political landscape, raising questions about party unity and electoral strategies ahead of the assembly elections...

Guwahati, March 19 – In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nihar Ranjan Das, on Thursday, resigned from the party's primary membership after being denied a party ticket from the Dholai Assembly constituency in the Barak...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 – The Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency in the Kerala capital has emerged as one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the April 9 Assembly elections, with three high-profile candidates turning the contest into a keen political fight.The constituency...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 18. Discontent has now spread to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Kerala unit following the announcement of its first list of candidates for the Assembly elections, mirroring similar unrest within both the Indian National Congress and the CPI(M).With Kerala set to...

Kolkata, March 17 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Election Commission, alleging that it was acting on behalf of the BJP and warned that both the poll panel and the saffron party would be responsible if any incident occurs during the election period.Addressing...

In Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee announced the candidates for 291 of the 294 West Bengal assembly seats, emphasizing a strategy of controlled change rather than relying on star power.The Mamata Banerjee-Suvendu Adhikari rivalry will intensify in Bhabanipur, where the chief minister will defend her...

New Delhi, March 16 The BJP and AAP engaged in a verbal exchange in the MCD regarding the extension of contracts for NGOs supplying midday meals to students in civic schools.This exchange came days after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) announced that it was considering blacklisting...

Kolkata, March 16 The TMC lodged a complaint with the EC on Monday, alleging that a BJP MLA violated the election model code of conduct by distributing items to residents shortly after the announcement of the West Bengal Assembly election schedule on March 15.In a letter to Chief Election...

Chandigarh, March 16 Amid alleged shortages of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and rising prices, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators in Punjab staged a protest outside the state Assembly on Monday.Raising slogans against the BJP-led government at the Centre, the MLAs described the...

Bhubaneswar, March 16 Polling for four Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha is underway in the assembly complex on Monday, with the opposition BJD and Congress accusing the ruling BJP of indulging in "horse trading".As the voting commenced at 9 am, Health and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh...

Guwahati, March 15 Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicked off the BJP's campaign in Assam, asserting that the party would return to power for a third consecutive term with the highest-ever mandate.Just hours before the Election Commission announced the dates for the assembly elections, Shah...

Kerala, March 15 – Political parties in Kerala are gearing up for a tough election after the Election Commission announced the election schedule on Sunday, with Left parties releasing their candidate lists first.With the Model Code of Conduct now in effect and a shortened campaigning period...

Jaipur, March 15 Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has dismissed the allegation that he made casteist remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that his comments were directed at the prime minister's "character" and not his caste.The former bureaucrat-turned politician also said...

On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that he is confident that the BJP will return to power in Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with the "largest-ever mandate".Addressing the youth convention of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) here, Shah...

Kolkata, March 15 West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday alleged that the ruling TMC has deprived people of their basic rights, asserting that a "new dawn" awaits the state if his party comes to power in the upcoming assembly elections.Bhattacharya claimed that the TMC...

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, March 15 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a by-election to the Umreth Assembly constituency in Gujarat on Sunday, following the death of incumbent MLA Govind Parmar earlier this month.The announcement was made at a press conference addressed by Chief...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 After 10 years in opposition in Kerala, the Congress-led UDF is fighting for its political survival in the upcoming Assembly elections, aiming to unseat the LDF.However, this will not be an easy task, as the Left Front is relying heavily on its development...

Kolkata, March 15 As West Bengal heads into another high-stakes assembly election following the EC's announcement of the poll schedule, the ruling TMC needs to navigate a complex political terrain shaped by incumbency, welfare-driven support, organizational muscle, and a polarized opposition...

Patna, March 14 – Amidst heightened political activity ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, a key strategy meeting of leaders from the ruling NDA was held at the office of the Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas in Patna on Saturday.The meeting highlighted the unity among NDA parties as they...