DMK releases list for Puducherry elections, names 13 candidates
The DMK and the Congress signed reached a seat-sharing pact, where in DMK decided to contest in 14 seats and Congress in 16.
NDA's achilles heel in Tamil Nadu? A Sasikala–Ramadoss partnership
Splitting of Thevar and Vanniyar votes may affect the NDA, but the alliance between Ramadoss’ PMK and Sasikala’s new party is still an unknown entity for voters to decipher and make a difference.
Bengal polls get 'fishy'? BJP candidate campaigns with 'catla' to woo voters, targets TMC
Explaining his fish-centric campaign, Mukherjee said it was aimed at countering statements by Banerjee that a BJP government would threaten non-vegetarian lifestyles.
Seat pact sealed in Puducherry: Congress gets 16 and DMK 14
In the NDA camp, the BJP is contesting 10 seats, the All India NR Congress is contesting in 16 constituencies, AIADMK and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi are contesting two seats each.
EC releases first supplementary voter list for Bengal near midnight, 29 lakh names covered
The lists, prepared booth-wise, were uploaded on official platforms around 11:45 pm, hours after multiple deadline revisions through the day.
'Do not politicise issue': SC slams Mamata govt for impeding Kolkata Metro project
Once the Kolkata Metro's Orange line is completed, it will connect New Garia to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Kerala polls: Namesake candidates crowd ballots in land of spices
Officials say such overlaps could complicate ballot choices, particularly in closely fought contests.
Puducherry Assembly polls: Congress, DMK reach accord on seat sharing
In the 2021 Assembly election, the Congress contested 14 seats and won two. The DMK contested 13 seats and won 6. The filing of nominations for the elections ended today. The scrutiny of nominations will begin from 24 March and the last date for withdrawal of candidates is 26 March.
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK-led alliance set to retain power, AIADMK-led alliance to give close fight, predicts opinion poll
Elections to the 234-member Assembly was last held in the state on April 6, 2021 in a single phase. The DMK ended the decade-long rule of the AIADMK, and MK Stalin was sworn in as the 12th chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
West Bengal polls: TMC set for fourth straight win, BJP to make big gains, predicts opinion poll
Mamata Banerjee leads the preferred next Chief Minister ranking with 48.5% support, followed by BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari at 33.4%, according to the pre-poll survey.
NDA set for thumping victory in Assam, setback for Congress: Opinion poll
According to the survey, the NDA also enjoys a clear advantage in vote share, with 42.7% of respondents backing the alliance, compared to 36.1% for the opposition.
Assembly elections 2026 Opinion Poll highlights: DMK holds edge over AIADMK in tight race in TN; Mamata to hold fort in Bengal
he Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking a third term in the northeastern state of Assam, whereas in Bengal it has emerged as the main challenger.
Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi makes electoral debut in Assam Assembly polls, files nomination from Jorhat
The deputy leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha visited religious places of all communities before starting his rally from Jorhat stadium.
NDA finalises Tamil Nadu poll seat-sharing: BJP to contest 27, PMK 18, AMMK 11 seats, says report
Under the pact, the BJP will contest 27 seats, the Pattali Makkal Katchi 18 seats, and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam 11 seats, accordinng to reports.
Blockbuster, sleeper hit or flop? Decoding the Vijay factor in Tamil Nadu elections
Vijay’s debut draws from a long tradition where film icons transitioned into beloved politicians. The state has seen leaders such as MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa successfully converting mass appeal into enduring political capital.
BJP’s monk strategy in West Bengal elections: Meet the party's spiritual faces
By fielding monks and seers, the BJP is seeking to build alternative nodes of influence, particularly in rural and semi-urban belts where religious figures often serve as community anchors.
After Tamil Nadu, Vijay's TVK to go solo in Puducherry elections
The party has announced candidates for all the 30 constituencies
Pinarayi Vijayan’s Kerala poll prediction: ‘BJP will draw a blank again, Congress its B-team’
When asked about the BJP’s Christian outreach in Kerala, the CM says the party may harbour many desires, but “nothing is going to materialise and there will be no consolidation in its favour”.
Roti, razors and kirtans: How Bengal candidates are taking campaigns into everyday lives
Instead of relying solely on rallies and speeches, aspirants across party lines are embedding themselves in the daily rhythms of voters—rolling rotis with homemakers, shaving customers at local salons, or joining devotional singing sessions.
Owaisi’s AIMIM enters West Bengal poll fray, stitches alliance with Humayun Kabir’s party
Owaisi accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of doing injustice to Muslims in the state by cancelling OBC certificates of at least five lakh community members.
From tearing of posters to clashes during election rally, Baranagar in West Bengal sees BJP–TMC showdown
In Baranagar, the TMC has fielded Sayantika Bandyopadhyay, while the BJP nominee is Sajal Ghosh.
‘Clear wave for change in Kerala’: KC Venugopal says UDF to win over 100 seats in upcoming assembly polls
K. C. Venugopal, General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, on Sunday said that there was a "clear wave" in Kerala in favour of the United Democratic Front (UDF)
West Bengal Election 2026: TMC holds lead, BJP gains ground but faces challenges; a look at past performance insights
West Bengal goes to the polls in April 2026 to elect 294 assembly members, with phase 1 on April 23 and phase 2 on April 29. Results will be announced on May 4
Modi biggest infiltrator, West Bengal Assembly poll a battle to protect state's plural social fabric: Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata Eid gathering
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the upcoming assembly elections as a battle to protect democratic rights and Bengal's plural social fabric.
Rahul Gandhi to launch Kerala Assembly poll campaign on March 25
Rahul Gandhi is expected to elaborate on key promises of the United Democratic Front (UDF), including the proposed "guarantee card".
