Tamil Nadu assembly polls: CM Stalin holds door-to-door campaign in Vellore Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin campaigned in Vellore for the upcoming Assembly elections. He visited a tea shop and interacted with residents. The DMK faces a rematch against the AIADMK in Vellore. Stalin also criticized the BJP's stance on delimitation and promised welfare schemes for women. Tamil Nadu votes on April 23. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #Nadu_Chief #Assembly_elections #assembly #upcoming_Assembly #Stalin_holds #Vellore
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari to hold multiple campaign events in West Bengal today BJP MP Manoj Tiwari will attend five election campaign programs in West Bengal today ahead of the Assembly elections 2026. #West_Bengal #Manoj #Assembly_elections #Manoj_Tiwari #Bengal_today #today_BJP
‘Grand change for a generation’: Vijay launches ‘final sprint’ for Tamil Nadu polls, calls for door-to-door push Actor-turned-politician Vijay has urged his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party workers to intensify campaigning in the final ten days before the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He called for a disciplined door-to-door outreach to connect with voters personally. Vijay framed the upcoming polls as a generational change and a fight for true people's rule, aiming for a "victorious procession" against established alliances. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_polls #Nadu_Assembly #Assembly_elections #Vettri_Kazhagam #Tamilaga_Vettri #Kazhagam_party #Grand_change #Vijay_launches #final_sprint’
Madras High Court dismisses plea to halt Dhurandhar The Revenge screening amid Tamil Nadu polls The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to stop the screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, declining to grant any interim relief at the admission stage. Madras High Court refuses to halt screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge A Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjay A. Darmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan dismissed the plea that sought to restrain the film’s exhibition across Tamil Nadu until the election results are declared. According to a Bar And Bench report, the petition was filed by a resident of Madurai. It requested an ad-interim direction to stop the film’s screening in theatres and on OTT platforms during the Model Code of Conduct period. The Court, however, declined to intervene and dismissed the plea at the admission stage. Petition argued film could influence voters The petitioner argued that the continued screening of the film during the election period could disturb the principle of a level playing field. According to the plea, the film’s screening during the Model Code of Conduct period may influence voters. It was also argued that allowing the film to run during the sensitive election phase would go against the spirit of free and fair elections. The Court did not find grounds to grant the requested relief. Film drew attention due to political undertones Dhurandhar The Revenge has been wi... #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_polls #High_Court #Assembly_elections #Madras_High #Legislative_Assembly #Nadu_Legislative #amid_Tamil #ongoing_Tamil #halt_Dhurandhar
Bengal poll battle heats up: EC and TMC exchange 'straight talk' The Election Commission of India has assured that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted without fear, violence, or intimidation. This statement follows a meeting with the TMC, which accused the ECI of bias towards the BJP and alleged systematic disenfranchisement of voters through electoral roll revisions. #West_Bengal #Bengal #Election_Commission #Assembly_elections #Bengal_poll #Bengal_Assembly #poll_battle #straight_talk #TMC_exchange #battle_heats
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: AIADMK’s Leema Rose Martin is the richest candidate with Rs 1,049 crore assets Leema Rose Martin, AIADMK's Lalgudi candidate, is the wealthiest contender in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. She declared assets totaling approximately Rs 1,049.56 crore. Her affidavit reveals significant movable and immovable properties. Martin's husband and son also have substantial declared assets. The candidate faces pending criminal cases, some related to tax and money laundering investigations. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #upcoming_Tamil #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #Assembly_elections #AIADMK #Leema_Rose #AIADMK_Lalgudi #Rose_Martin
Kerala assembly polls: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala eyes chief minister post, awaits party's call Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala stated that the party leadership will decide on the chief ministerial face for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, emphasizing his long-standing relationship with the Nehru family. He expressed confidence in the UDF's victory, highlighting their comprehensive manifesto and criticizing the LDF government's performance over the past decade. #assembly_polls #Congress_leader #Assembly_elections #Ramesh_Chennithala #Kerala_assembly #leader_Ramesh #Nehru_family #Chennithala_eyes #call_Congress #Chennithala_stated
West Bengal polls: RG Kar victim’s mother Ratna Debnath gets BJP ticket from Panihati The BJP has nominated Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, from Panihati for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Her decision to contest on a BJP ticket stems from her pursuit of justice for her daughter and a broader fight for women's safety. This move has sparked debate among activists. #West_Bengal #Assembly_elections #Bengal_polls #Bengal_Assembly #Ratna_Debnath #Kar_Medical #Medical_College #nominated_Ratna #College_rape #Kar_victim
Tamil Nadu polls 2026: AIADMK unveils constituency-wise NDA seat-sharing formula - see full list AIADMK has finalized seat-sharing with seven NDA allies in Tamil Nadu for the April 23 Assembly elections, allocating 65 seats to partners like BJP (27), PMK (18), and AMMK (11). The AIADMK will contest the remaining 169 constituencies. This move solidifies the alliance's structure ahead of the crucial contest against the ruling DMK. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_polls #Assembly_elections #NDA_allies #NDA_seat-sharing #constituency-wise_NDA #seat-sharing_formula #AIADMK_unveils #list_AIADMK #finalized_seat-sharing
Kerala polls 2026: From thin margin wins to increasing NOTA, what last elections vote share reveal Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are poised for close contests, mirroring the 2021 polls where narrow victory margins and fragmented vote shares were prevalent. Despite a consistent but limited NOTA presence, the focus remains on micro-level swings and party strength, as recent local body elections indicate potential shifts in tightly contested constituencies. #Kerala_polls #Assembly_elections #close_contests #reveal_Kerala #vote_share #share_reveal #fragmented_vote #narrow_victory #increasing_NOTA #thin_margin
Dhurandhar The Revenge faces legal heat; plea seeks ban on the film’s release ahead of Tamil Nadu elections In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a plea has been raised before the Madras High Court seeking a ban on the recently released film Dhurandhar The Revenge in the state. The matter was mentioned urgently on Monday, March 23, with concerns that the film’s politically charged narrative could influence voters during the crucial election period. Advocate Sheela brought the issue before a bench comprising Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan. The counsel argued that the film contains strong political undertones and may impact voter sentiment, especially with elections scheduled to take place on April 23, 2026. Highlighting the timing of the release, the advocate pointed out that the Model Code of Conduct is currently in force following the March 15 announcement by the Election Commission of India. She urged the court to restrain the screening of the film in Tamil Nadu until the completion of polling, suggesting that its exhibition could resume thereafter. Dhurandhar The Revenge, which hit theatres on March 19, has been generating considerable buzz for its high-octane narrative and intense political backdrop. The film reportedly follows the journey of a covert operative returning to India after a long mission, only to find himself entangled in a web of power, corruption, and political intrigue. With its la... #Tamil_Nadu #High_Court #Nadu_Assembly #Assembly_elections #Madras_High #seeks_ban #development_ahead #plea_seeks #legal_heat #faces_legal
Owaisi announces alliance for Bengal polls: AIMIM to contest with Humayun Kabir’s AJU party AIMIM will contest the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. The party has formed an alliance with Humayun Kabir's Aam Janata Unnayan Party. AIMIM aims to strengthen its presence and represent the poor and oppressed. The alliance plans to contest 182 seats. AIMIM will participate in approximately eight of these seats. #West_Bengal #Bengal #Assembly_elections #Bengal_polls #Bengal_Assembly #Humayun_Kabir #upcoming_West #AJU_party #Kabir_Aam #Owaisi_announces
BJP announces nine candidates for Puducherry polls The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced nine candidates for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, contesting in alliance with the All India NR Congress. The Election Commission of India has also completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for the upcoming polls in Puducherry, Assam, and Kerala, as well as for bye-elections in other states. #BJP #Election_Commission #Bharatiya_Janata #Janata_Party #Assembly_elections #Puducherry #Legislative_Assembly #BJP_announces #Puducherry_Legislative #Puducherry_polls
West Bengal polls: TMC releases list of 291 candidates; stage set for Suvendu vs Mamata in Bhabanipur Trinamool Congress revealed its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections, contesting 291 out of 294 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will run from Bhabanipur, while allies will contest three seats in Darjeeling. The party expressed confidence in retaining power with a significant majority, aiming for over 226 seats. #West_Bengal #Bengal #Trinamool_Congress #Assembly_elections #Bengal_polls #Bengal_Assembly #TMC_releases #Bhabanipur_Trinamool #Congress_revealed #stage_set
'Have almost 100% attendance': Shashi Tharoor says Kerala polls may break his Parliament record - watch Congress MP Shashi Tharoor anticipates missing the final two weeks of Parliament to campaign for the Kerala Assembly elections, a departure from his strong attendance record. He highlighted the crucial nature of the polls, aiming to unseat the ruling LDF. Tharoor also noted the surprise early election schedule, leaving parties with limited preparation time. #Shashi_Tharoor #Shashi #Kerala_polls #Assembly_elections #Kerala_Assembly #Parliament_record #watch_Congress #attendance_record #strong_attendance #anticipates_missing
Every party has right to decide alliances: Sukhbir Badal on BJP going solo in 2027 Punjab polls Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal reacted to the BJP's decision to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently, stating that every party has the right to make its own alliance decisions. Badal emphasized Punjab's interests as paramount and expressed confidence in the SAD securing a landslide victory, differentiating his party from "Delhi-based parties." #Assembly_elections #Punjab_Assembly #Shiromani_Akali #Akali_Dal #Sukhbir_Singh #polls_Shiromani #Dal_president #president_Sukhbir #Singh_Badal #BJP_decision
Punjab: Amit Shah rules out Akali alliance revival, says BJP will fight 2027 polls to form own government Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently, aiming to form its own government. He asserted the party's growing vote share and criticized the AAP government's performance on law and order, drugs, and corruption. Shah also pledged to enact a law against religious conversions if the BJP wins. #Amit_Shah #Minister_Amit #Union_Home #Home_Minister #Assembly_elections #Punjab_Assembly #Akali_alliance #government_Union #alliance_revival #elections_independently
Assembly elections force BCCI to delay IPL 2026 schedule announcementBoard secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to Sportstar that the fixtures will be released “as soon as possible”, once there is clarity on the polling dates and phases. For now, franchises and stakeholders are left juggling uncertainty, with logistical planning - from travel to security arrangements - hanging in the balance. Board secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to Sportstar that the fixtures will be released “as soon as possible”, once there is clarity on the polling dates and phases. For now, franchises and stakeholders are left juggling uncertainty, with logistical planning - from travel to security arrangements - hanging in the balance. #IPL #Assembly_elections #delay_IPL #Devajit_Saikia #force_BCCI #Saikia_confirmed #secretary_Devajit #schedule_announcementBoard #elections_force #polling_dates
'Anyone can start a party':Sasikala's nephew mocks her new bloc, compares it to 'instant idli-sambar' TTV Dhinakaran has mocked VK Sasikala's new political party launch. He compared it to instant food and stated it will not impact the NDA's chances in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Sasikala announced her return to politics and the formation of a new Dravidian party. Dhinakaran asserted that true followers of Jayalalithaa remain united. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Assembly #Assembly_elections #TTV_Dhinakaran #nephew_mocks #TTV #instant_idli-sambar #Sasikala_nephew #party_launch #Sasikala
Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi records statement in Sultanpur court over remarks on Amit Shah Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 criminal defamation case concerning remarks allegedly made about Amit Shah during the Karnataka Assembly elections. The case, filed by a BJP leader, accuses Gandhi of calling Shah an "accused in a murder case," a statement Gandhi denies as politically motivated. #Karnataka_Assembly #Rahul_Gandhi #Amit_Shah #Assembly_elections #Sultanpur_court #Shah_Rahul #criminal_defamation #Defamation_case #Gandhi_records #Gandhi_appeared
