Kolkata, April 10 Seeking to consolidate its hold over north Bengal, a region that has often proven to be the BJP's strongest bastion in the state, the saffron party on Friday packed its election manifesto with a string of promises aimed at addressing the region's long-standing sense of neglect...
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Puducherry, April 9 The Puducherry Union Territory has recorded a record 89.87% voter turnout for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, a top official said here on Thursday.The 89.87% voter turnout is the highest since 1964, when the first Assembly elections were held after the territory's...
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Chennai, February 26 – V.K. Sasikala, the former close aide of the late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics, announced on Thursday that the name of her new political party would be revealed within a week. She also confirmed that the party would contest...
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Chennai, February 22 IUML president Kader Mohideen formally requested the DMK for five assembly constituencies on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming elections.The IUML leader further advocated for greater Muslim representation within the alliance, stating that 16 constituencies should be allocated...
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Chennai, February 21 The ruling DMK announced the formation of a 7-member seat-sharing committee, led by party senior leader T R Baalu, on Saturday to hold talks with its allies, days after it sealed a poll pact with the DMDK.This swift move to involve the DMDK dealt a blow to its rival...
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Chennai, February 21 – As the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections draw closer, political activity across the state has intensified, and negotiations for alliances have entered a crucial phase.The latest development – the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) joining the DMK-led front – has...
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Kochi, February 14 – The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kavaratti, has announced the final publication of the Photo Electoral Rolls for 2026 in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, following a Special Intensive Revision conducted under the directions of the Election Commission of...
Salem, February 13 Without naming the AIADMK, TVK chief Vijay defended his party's stance of not attacking it on Friday, suggesting that the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu has been rejected by the people.More specifically, he said that the 2026 Assembly elections are a contest between his...
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