UP Cabinet expansion: Bhupendra Chaudhary, Manoj Pandey sworn in as ministers in Yogi govt The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday expanded its cabinet ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, inducting several new ministers and strengthening its administrative team at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow. #Yogi_Adityanath #Uttar_Pradesh #Pradesh_government #Assembly_elections #Bhupendra_Chaudhary #Manoj_Pandey #Jan_Bhavan #Pandey_sworn #Sunday_expanded #Cabinet_expansion
Assembly elections result: BJP is Bengal Janata’s Party, Vijay Divas in Tamil Nadu, Keralove for Congress #Tamil_Nadu #Assembly_elections #Vijay_Divas #Bengal_Janata #elections_result
Srivaikuntam election results 2026: TVK's G Saravanan wins by 1,186 votes Srivaikuntam's 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a close contest between INC, AIADMK, and TVK. Historically, the seat has evenly split between Congress and AIADMK since 1977. The 2021 election saw INC win by over 15,000 votes, while AIADMK secured victories in 2016 and 2011. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu_Assembly #Assembly_elections #TVK #close_contest #Saravanan_wins #votes_Srivaikuntam #Srivaikuntam #Saravanan
Sankarankovil election results 2026: AIADMK’s Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar wins by 6,489 votes AIADMK's Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar secured victory in the Sankarankovil constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, defeating TVK's C. Ramarajan by 6,489 votes. The SC-reserved seat, known for its agricultural prominence and the Sankarankoil Harihara temple, faced key issues including irrigation, rural infrastructure, and youth unemployment. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Assembly #Assembly_elections #Dhilipan_Jaishankar #defeating_TVK #Jaishankar_wins #Jaishankar_secured #votes_AIADMK #Sankarankovil_constituency #Sankarankovil_election
From fish curry to rasmalai: The flavours of BJP's election victory celebrations BJP workers celebrated their lead in West Bengal Assembly elections with traditional Bengali meals and sweets like fish curry, rosogolla, and jhalmuri. Similar food-based celebrations, including litti chokha and jalebi, were observed in past elections in Bihar and Haryana, highlighting food's role in political victories. #West_Bengal #Assembly_elections #BJP_workers #Bengal_Assembly #BJP_election #fish_curry #traditional_Bengali #Bengali_meals #celebrations_BJP #workers_celebrated
Assembly elections 2026: From East to South, key battlegrounds to watch out for After the counting begins and trends trickle in, these seats offer early clues to momentum, alliance cohesion and voter sentiment that can ripple across regions. From prestige contests involving chief ministers to urban battlegrounds testing new entrants, the outcomes in these constituencies will help explain whether incumbency holds or fractures. They also reflect how local issues such as welfare delivery, identity, urban infrastructure and leadership credibility interact with wider political narratives. #South #Assembly_elections #alliance_cohesion #counting_begins #trends_trickle #seats_offer #offer_early #early_clues #voter_sentiment #key_battlegrounds
Youth impact: Will first-time voters reshape Tamil Nadu politics? Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections are poised for a significant youth impact, with over 1.22 crore voters aged 18-29 forming a crucial bloc. First-time voters cite empowerment and safety as key drivers. The emergence of actor Vijay's party, TVK, adds a new dynamic, potentially influencing results in closely contested seats and reshaping the state's political future. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Assembly_elections #impact #first-time_voters #Nadu_politics #Youth_impact #reshape_Tamil #voters_reshape
TMC worker attacked, BJP booth vandalised; Bengal votes amid incidents of violence in Phase 2 - top developments West Bengal's second phase of Assembly elections commenced amidst reports of violence, voter intimidation, and technical issues. Incidents were reported across Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala, and Bhangar. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged bias from observers and TMC party flags being removed, while the BJP reported an assault on a polling agent in Chapra. #West_Bengal #developments_West #top_developments #Assembly_elections #technical_issues #voter_intimidation #Bengal_votes #votes_amid #worker_attacked #booth_vandalised
West Bengal Assembly elections: EC to hold key readiness review in Kolkata ahead of Phase 2 polling Ahead of West Bengal's second phase of assembly elections on April 29, a high-level coordination meeting will be held in Kolkata to assess poll preparedness. Senior officials will discuss force deployment, vulnerability mapping, and readiness for smooth, free, and fair polling in key districts. #Kolkata #West_Bengal #Bengal #Assembly_elections #Bengal_Assembly #Kolkata_ahead #poll_preparedness #high-level_coordination #coordination_meeting #assess_poll
Assembly elections 2026: Tamil Nadu to vote across all seats, Bengal in phase 1; can Stalin, Mamata hold their bastions? West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are set for high-stakes assembly elections on April 23, with intense campaigns by national and regional parties. Over Rs 1,000 crore in inducements have been seized, and central forces are deployed in West Bengal. Key contests include Nandigram and the DMK vs. AIADMK battle in Tamil Nadu, with superstar Vijay's new party adding a twist. #West_Bengal #Mamata #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Bengal #Assembly #Assembly_elections #Stalin #Mamata_hold
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
