EC transfers Bengal chief secretary hours after poll date announcement; Trinamool reacts
In a letter to the state government sent on Sunday night, the poll panel directed the appointment of Sanghamitra Ghosh, a 1997-batch IAS officer, as principal secretary, Home and Hill Affairs.
OPINION | Political stakes rise as five regions prepare for polls
Assembly elections in four states and Puducherry trigger intense political contests, with regional issues, opposition strategies and leadership battles shaping campaigns as parties vie for voter support
Congress eyes redemption as poll schedule for 4 states, 1 UT announced
The Congress posted its second-worst performance in Bihar’s electoral history, managing to win only six of the over 50 seats it contested and losing deposits in most seats as its ’vote chori’ pitch failed to make any impact on the ground.
Confident that BJP will form govt in Assam with largest ever mandate: Amit Shah
Shah urged the people to give another mandate to the BJP and assured them that 'every infiltrator will be sent out of India'
Tamil Nadu election 2026 on April 23: Key leaders face test as Stalin seeks fresh mandate
The ruling DMK-led alliance will seek to retain power, while the opposition AIADMK aims for a comeback. Meanwhile, the BJP is attempting to expand its influence in a state historically dominated by Dravidian parties.
Kerala Assembly election on April 9: Which heavyweights face test
The election will once again pit the LDF against the Congress-led United Democratic Front, while the BJP-led NDA attempts to expand its footprint in the state.
Assembly elections 2026: When will exit poll results for Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry be announced?
As the final phase of voting will take place in West Bengal on April 29, exit polls for all five elections are expected to be released only after polling concludes that evening.
West Bengal Election Dates 2026: Voting on April 23, 29; results on May 4
According to the Election Commission data, the voter count now stands at 6.44 crore. More than 60 lakh names have been placed “under adjudication”, while 1.9 lakh new voters have been added.
Elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry from April 9 to 29; results on May 4: What’s at stake
Around 17.4 crore electors are going to vote in this elections. We will also see our guests from more than 20 countries from their electoral commissions who will be visiting these elections for witnessing the festive celebrations, says Gyanesh Kumar.
Puducherry election date 2026: EC announces single-phase voting for Puducherry on April 9, results on May 4
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) defeated the Congress to come to power in 2021
Assam election date 2026: EC announces single-phase voting for Assam on April 9, results on May 4
In 2021, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma secured a decisive mandate, with the BJP-led alliance winning 75 seats
Kerala Election date 2026: Assembly polls on April 9 for 140 seats, results on May 4
Kerala Election 2026 date: The 2026 election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly is expected to be a close contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Pinarayi Vijayan, and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), led by Congress.
Sasikala names new party, picks coconut tree farm as election symbol
A close aide of former Chief Minister J Jayalalitha, Sasikala will not be able to contest the polls till 2027 due to her conviction in a disproportionate assets case.
PM Modi accuses Congress of playing politics on West Asia issue: ‘India does not leave its citizens stranded’
PM Modi says that Kerala's pattern of alternating between LDF and UDF governments must end for the benefit of the state.
Opposition parties weigh no-confidence motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
A motion for removal may be introduced in either House of Parliament and must be passed by a special majority
From protests to courtroom drama: How Mamata is turning SIR into political ammo ahead of Bengal election
The Bengal CM has turned the SIR exercise into a political weapon by combining constitutional arguments and public protests to paint the BJP as 'anti-democratic'.
SIR row in West Bengal: Supreme Court to consider plea on voter deletion
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy that the plea pertained to deletion of erstwhile voters from the rolls.
'President standing, PM sitting': Mamata hits back at PM Modi with 2024 photo; row escalates
In the photograph, dated March 31, 2024, President Murmu is seen standing while PM Modi is seated beside Advani during the award ceremony.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Kolkata: Assembly election dates for Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry likely to be announced
Kumar will hold meetings with political parties, enforcement agencies and senior administrative officials to review preparedness for the assembly elections.
Mamata Banerjee denies insult to President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi attacks TMC
Maintaining that the state government wasn't even aware of the details of the President's programme and that it wasn't taken into confidence by the private organisers, Banerjee said that the responsibility of the alleged garbage, green room malfunction and lack of women's toilets should be shouldered by the event managers and the AAI on whose plot the function was held.
Karnataka Budget 2026 pitches Mysuru as second IT city after Bengaluru
The move is aimed at easing pressure on Bengaluru’s infrastructure while creating new growth centres for the technology industry
In AI push, Karnataka budget proposes Bengaluru robotics, innovation zone at IISc
The proposed campus will be developed by the ART-PARK at IISc in collaboration with Isro and Keonics
Karnataka proposes revamping Excise Act providing a shot in the arm to alcohol industry
In addition, tourism in the alcohol sector will be encouraged by allowing distilleries and breweries to conduct tasting sessions and sell products manufactured on their premises to visiting tourists, CM Siddaramaiah said on March 6
'35% vote share across 210 seats': Why BJP feels Bengal may be heading for 2026 tipping point
BJP sources say multiple ground assessments indicate a telling shift in West Bengal, especially in the Presidency region—Kolkata and its surrounding urban belt
ECI to meet social media firms on poll misinformation, deepfakes ahead of state polls
The talks will focus on tackling AI-generated content, misinformation and improving coordination with platforms during upcoming assembly elections
