electoral politics

Guwahati, April 6 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly refuted allegations linking his family to property ownership in Dubai on Monday, calling the claims “completely false” and part of what he described as a misinformation campaign by the Congress.In a post on X, Sarma said...

Thrissur (Kerala), April 6 Rahul Gandhi stated that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was not a "divine figure" uniquely capable of ruling Kerala, and that the state was home to many capable leaders marked by humility and empathy.He argued that portraying oneself as the sole capable leader...

Chengannur, April 6 – As Kerala heads into the final phase of polling, the Chengannur Assembly constituency in Alappuzha district is emerging as one of the most closely watched contests, characterized by a compelling mix of incumbency, grassroots connections, and shifting political dynamics.At...

Kochi, April 5 Claiming strong anti-incumbency sentiment across Kerala, Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan on Sunday asserted that the Congress-led UDF is poised for a decisive victory in the April 9 Assembly polls, predicting that the coalition will secure over 100 of the 140 constituencies...

Kochi, April 5 Claiming a strong anti-incumbency sentiment across Kerala, Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan on Sunday asserted that the Congress-led UDF is poised for a decisive victory in the April 9 Assembly polls, predicting that the coalition would secure over 100 seats.There is a...

Chennai, April 4 – Thol Thirumavalavan, president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has announced that he will not contest from the Kattumannarkoil Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, effectively ending speculation surrounding his candidacy.Speaking to...

Guwahati, April 4 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to the state on Saturday, stating that Soren would have the opportunity to witness Assam’s rapid development, particularly in tea garden areas.Speaking to reporters, Sarma said, "I...

Puducherry, April 4 – Actor-turned-politician and leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, intensified his election campaign in Puducherry on Saturday, asserting that his party has fielded candidates who "stand with the people, as one among them".With polling for the 30-member...

Puducherry, April 3 Veteran Congress leader V Narayansamy has said that both his party and the Dravidian partner, the DMK, are responsible for the confusion over seat-sharing and dismissed it as a minor setback.The DMK did not agree with this argument and said that it was the Congress that...

Guwahati, April 2 – Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita expressed confidence on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the Nazira Assembly seat in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, asserting that Congress leader Debabrata Saikia is likely to lose...

Mumbai, April 2 – A month after Sunetra Pawar took over as the national president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) following the death of her husband and former deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, her younger son, Jay Pawar, has officially entered the political arena.Jay Pawar has been...

Kannur, April 2 – In a dramatic display of political theatre and messaging, Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi took his campaign directly to the heart of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s hometown, turning Pinarayi into a stage where symbolism and strategy converged.The roadshow, organized in...

Chhindwara, April 2 – In a setback for the Congress, senior leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath rejected claims of an LPG shortage in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, contradicting his party’s aggressive campaign against the Centre and the state government.While the Congress has...

Agartala, April 2 – In a clear indication of low female representation, only 4.62 per cent of the 173 candidates contesting the April 12 elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) are women.The autonomous council, established in 1982 to promote the...

Guwahati, April 1 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Wednesday, claiming that the party has lost its organizational base in the state and has little chance of electoral success in the upcoming Assembly polls.Addressing reporters during a...

Coimbatore, April 1 – In an unprecedented development in Tamil Nadu’s political history, the Coimbatore district will go to the Assembly elections without any candidates from Left parties, ending a continuous electoral presence that dates back to the first elections in independent India.The...

Guwahati, March 31 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a strong attack on the Congress on Tuesday, accusing the party of engaging in "cheap and unacceptable politics" over the late popular Assamese singer, Zubeen Garg.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony stated on Tuesday that a change in government in Kerala is "certain", claiming that the electorate has already made up its mind well before the election day.Kerala will go to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators...

New Delhi, March 31 The BJP announced the names of 13 more candidates for the West Bengal assembly elections on Tuesday, including Soma Thakur from the Bagda constituency.According to the list, Shyamal Hati will contest from Howrah Dakshin, Girija Shankar Roy from Natabari, and Ashutosh Barma...

Adoor, March 30 – Launching his election campaign for the Kerala Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi struck a forceful tone on Monday, alleging a "secret understanding" between the ruling Left and the BJP, even as he unveiled a series of welfare promises for voters ahead of the...