By invoking the goddesses, the BJP appears to be aiming not only to connect with women voters emotionally, but it is projecting itself as a supporter of women’s aspirations for justice.
Very few political 'startups' have done well since the rise of the regional TDP in 1982 and that too was formed on the popularity of movie star N T Rama Rao.




A new M-Y axis is beginning to take shape in Bihar, one that is quietly unsettling old caste equations and has forced both NDA and MGB to redraw their campaign strategies.
Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest
Having settled the issue of chief ministership, the Mahagathbandhan has thrown down the gauntlet to the NDA. However, the presence of Prashant Kishor’s JSP complicates matters this time around
The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen
West Bengal’s political hotspot, Bhabanipur, highlights a key contest driven by TMC dominance, BJP strategy, and changing urban voters
By invoking the goddesses, the BJP appears to be aiming not only to connect with women voters emotionally, but it is projecting itself as a supporter of women’s aspirations for justice.
Bihari women have scripted their own story of empowerment aided by the state. The women of Bihar have voted for Nitish Kumar’s brand of clean politics, bank accounts, better maternal health and more, writes Shweta Punj




West Bengal’s political hotspot, Bhabanipur, highlights a key contest driven by TMC dominance, BJP strategy, and changing urban voters
Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest
Having settled the issue of chief ministership, the Mahagathbandhan has thrown down the gauntlet to the NDA. However, the presence of Prashant Kishor’s JSP complicates matters this time around
The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen
Both DMK and AIADMK have been allergic to coalitions. Matinee idol Vijay may not experience victory, but his performance may force one of the Dravidian majors into sharing power for the first time
Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place in seven phases from April 19 to June 1 and the counting of votes will take place on June 4 (Tuesday), the Election Commission has announced. Assembly polls will also take place in four states with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim voting on April 19 and Andhra Pradesh going to polls on on May 13. Four-phase phase elections will take place in Odisha on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.
| Phase | States | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (April 19) | 21 | 102 |
| Phase 2 (April 26) | 13 | 89 |
| Phase 3 (May 7) | 12 | 94 |
| Phase 4 (May 13) | 10 | 96 |
| Phase 5 (May 20) | 8 | 49 |
| Phase 6 (May 25) | 7 | 57 |
| Phase 7 (June 1) | 8 | 57 |
| State | Seats | Date |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 294 | April 23, 29 |
| Tamil Nadu | 234 | April 23 |
| Kerala | 140 | April 9 |
| Assam | 126 | April 9 |
| Puducherry | 30 | April 9 |
Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place in seven phases from April 19 to June 1 and the counting of votes will take place on June 4 (Tuesday), the Election Commission has announced. Assembly polls will also take place in four states with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim voting on April 19 and Andhra Pradesh going to polls on on May 13. Four-phase phase elections will take place in Odisha on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.
| Phase | States | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (April 19) | 21 | 102 |
| Phase 2 (April 26) | 13 | 89 |
| Phase 3 (May 7) | 12 | 94 |
| Phase 4 (May 13) | 10 | 96 |
| Phase 5 (May 20) | 8 | 49 |
| Phase 6 (May 25) | 7 | 57 |
| Phase 7 (June 1) | 8 | 57 |
| State | Seats | Date |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 294 | April 23, 29 |
| Tamil Nadu | 234 | April 23 |
| Kerala | 140 | April 9 |
| Assam | 126 | April 9 |
| Puducherry | 30 | April 9 |
The two phased Bihar elections are being held on November 6 and November 11. The results will be declared on November 14. The counting of votes will begin at 8am.
The Bihar Legislative Assembly has 243 seats. A party or coalition needs at least 122 seats to form a majority government.
The exit poll predictions for the Bihar assembly elections will be released on November 11 after the conclusion of voting in the second and final phase. The predictions will be released post 6pm.
As of now, Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister. He has held the post multiple times since 2005, often switching alliances between the BJP and RJD.
The Bihar Legislative Assembly has 243 seats in total. A party or alliance needs at least 122 seats to form the government.
Indian citizens who are 18 years or older and are registered in the electoral rolls of their constituency can vote in assembly elections.


Assembly elections 2025: Several high-stakes assembly elections are lined up this year which will define the political landscape of the country in the aftermath of the Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission has announced the poll schedule for elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. J&K, where assembly elections are being held after a gap of 10 years, will vote in three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1. Haryana will vote in a single phase on October 5. The counting of votes will be held on October 8. Assembly elections are also due in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand. The poll panel is expected to announce the schedule for these two states in the coming weeks.