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ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2026

BJP branding gets a twist in West Bengal: The poll math behind 'Jai Maa Kali' pitch

BJP branding gets a twist in West Bengal: The poll math behind 'Jai Maa Kali' pitch

LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 2024

Jan Suraaj's poll debacle puts spotlight on political 'startups' that failed to become 'unicorns'

Jan Suraaj's poll debacle puts spotlight on political 'startups' that failed to become 'unicorns'

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OPINION

OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar

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

SNM Abdi

SNM Abdi

SNM Abdiis an independent journalist specialising in India’s foreign policy and domestic politics. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

OPINION | Battle lines drawn in Bihar as campaigning enters the last phase

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

KV Prasad

KV Prasad

KV Prasadis a senior Delhi-based journalist. Views are personal.

Rahul Gandhi’s election integrity campaign has grabbed attention, but can it deliver votes?

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

Sayantan Ghosh

Sayantan Ghosh

Sayantan Ghoshteaches journalism at St. Xavier's College (autonomous), Kolkata and a columnist. He tweets at @sayantan_gh. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

West Bengal’s political hotspot, Bhabanipur, highlights a key contest driven by TMC dominance, BJP strategy, and changing urban voters

ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2026

BJP branding gets a twist in West Bengal: The poll math behind 'Jai Maa Kali' pitch

BJP branding gets a twist in West Bengal: The poll math behind 'Jai Maa Kali' pitch

LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 2024

No, it's not about rewaris for the women of Bihar

No, it's not about rewaris for the women of Bihar

West Bengal’s political hotspot, Bhabanipur, highlights a key contest driven by TMC dominance, BJP strategy, and changing urban voters

OPINION

OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar

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

SNM Abdi

SNM Abdi

SNM Abdiis an independent journalist specialising in India’s foreign policy and domestic politics. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

OPINION | Battle lines drawn in Bihar as campaigning enters the last phase

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

KV Prasad

KV Prasad

KV Prasadis a senior Delhi-based journalist. Views are personal.

Rahul Gandhi’s election integrity campaign has grabbed attention, but can it deliver votes?

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

Sayantan Ghosh

Sayantan Ghosh

Sayantan Ghoshteaches journalism at St. Xavier's College (autonomous), Kolkata and a columnist. He tweets at @sayantan_gh. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

OPINION | Vijay’s impact in TN’s assembly election may result in a coalition government

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

Swati Das

Swati Das

Swati DasSwati Das is an independent journalist covering Tamil Nadu politics, and is based in Chennai.

Election Schedule 2024

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.

  • Lok Sabha election dates

    PhaseStatesSeats
    Phase 1 (April 19)21102
    Phase 2 (April 26)1389
    Phase 3 (May 7)1294
    Phase 4 (May 13)1096
    Phase 5 (May 20)849
    Phase 6 (May 25)757
    Phase 7 (June 1)857
  • Assembly elections 2026 dates

    StateSeatsDate
    West Bengal294April 23, 29
    Tamil Nadu234April 23
    Kerala140April 9
    Assam126April 9
    Puducherry30April 9

Election 2025 Videos

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Election Schedule 2024

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.

  • Lok Sabha election dates

    PhaseStatesSeats
    Phase 1 (April 19)21102
    Phase 2 (April 26)1389
    Phase 3 (May 7)1294
    Phase 4 (May 13)1096
    Phase 5 (May 20)849
    Phase 6 (May 25)757
    Phase 7 (June 1)857
  • Assembly elections 2026 dates

    StateSeatsDate
    West Bengal294April 23, 29
    Tamil Nadu234April 23
    Kerala140April 9
    Assam126April 9
    Puducherry30April 9

Elections 2024 FAQs

Elections 2024

Election 2024

Complete Details of Assembly Elections 2024

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.

 

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