Notable number of Congress Muslim candidates won assembly polls #assembly_polls #Muslim_candidates #Congress_Muslim #Notable_number #candidates_won
Sivaganga assembly polls 2026: TVK’s Kulandhai Rani A wins Sivaganga, a key district and politically charged constituency, has consistently favored the AIADMK in recent state polls. The party secured victories in 2021, 2016, and 2011, demonstrating a strong hold. #assembly_polls #Kulandhai_Rani #state_polls #charged_constituency #Sivaganga_assembly #wins_Sivaganga #key_district
Melur assembly polls 2026: Congress candidate P Viswanathan wins Melur, an AIADMK stronghold in Madurai, has consistently elected the party, with P. Selvam retaining the seat in 2021 by a significant margin. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK, with the BJP-led alliance also in contention. Key campaign issues include welfare, law and order, and differing political identities. #Congress #assembly_polls #Congress_candidate #Viswanathan_wins #wins_Melur #Melur_assembly #consistently_elected #AIADMK_stronghold #Melur #Madurai
Mamata storms EVM strongroom; TMC, BJP lock horns over tampering claims: How late-night drama unfolded The Trinamool Congress staged a protest in Kolkata, alleging EVM tampering and procedural lapses in strongrooms before the West Bengal assembly polls. The party accused the BJP and Election Commission of collusion, while the EC asserted the strongrooms were secure and footage showed routine postal ballot segregation. #West_Bengal #assembly_polls #Trinamool_Congress #Bengal_assembly #EVM_tampering #alleging_EVM #Congress_staged #storms_EVM #tampering_claims #Mamata_storms
Opposition submits fresh notice seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal As part of the fresh charges, the opposition has accused Kumar of “continued partisan asymmetry in enforcement of model code of conduct”, wherein it is alleged that EC failed to act on complaints against PM Narendra Modi's address to the nation on April 18 on the defeated Constitution amendment bill-related to women’s reservation amid assembly polls. CEC “has issued no show-cause notice, no advisory, and no public response” to any of the complaints made regarding this, it said. #assembly_polls #Narendra_Modi #CEC_Gyanesh #Gyanesh_Kumar #Modi_address #defeated_Constitution #Constitution_amendment #accused_Kumar #continued_partisan #fresh_charges
Cash, liquor, drugs: EC seizures in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal cross Rs 1,000 crore ahead of assembly polls Election authorities in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have seized over Rs 1,000 crore in poll-related inducements, including cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals. The Election Commission deployed extensive surveillance teams to curb voter influence and ensure fair elections, while also establishing grievance committees to address public concerns. #West_Bengal #Tamil_Nadu #assembly_polls #precious_metals #Bengal_cross #including_cash #crore_ahead #poll-related_inducements #liquor #drugs
From MK Stalin to Vijay, key candidates in Tamil Nadu assembly polls #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #Vijay #key_candidates
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
ECI announces 2,926 candidates in fray for West Bengal assembly polls Polling will be held in two phases in West Bengal on April 23 and 29, and the results of the assembly polls will be announced on May 4. #West_Bengal #Bengal #assembly_polls #West #ECI_announces #Bengal_assembly #polls_Polling
'Don't forget you work in BJP states': Suvendu Adhikari's warning in Bengal Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari warned Muslim migrant workers in Nandigram that they might lose work in BJP-governed states after the assembly polls. He cited the presence of thousands of workers in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha, all ruled by the BJP. The TMC criticized Adhikari's remarks as threats and intimidation, vowing to report the matter to the Election Commission. #assembly_polls #Suvendu_Adhikari #Opposition_leader #Bengal_Opposition #leader_Suvendu #warned_Muslim #Muslim_migrant #lose_work #BJP_states #BJP-governed_states
4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today Kolkata's 19 appellate tribunals will commence hearing elector inclusion/exclusion appeals on Monday, following the freezing of the electoral roll for Bengal's second-phase assembly polls. These tribunals, established after a Supreme Court order, will address grievances for over 27 lakh names excluded from supplementary lists. #assembly_polls #today_Kolkata #Bengal_second-phase #Bengal_roll #elector_inclusion #exclusion_appeals #roll_freeze #second-phase_assembly #start_hearings #hearings_today
Agnimitra Paul vs Tapas Banerjee: Asansol turns key battleground ahead of Bengal assembly polls #assembly_polls #Bengal_assembly #Tapas_Banerjee #Agnimitra_Paul #Asansol_turns
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin launches campaign in Mannargudi Tamil Nadu leaders are actively campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections. Udhayanidhi Stalin launched his campaign in Mannargudi, criticizing rivals and emphasizing regional identity. Chief Minister M K Stalin campaigned in Paramakudi, alleging the BJP is using the AIADMK as a mask. Welfare promises for women, housing, and education were reiterated. The elections are scheduled for April 23. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #upcoming_Assembly #Udhayanidhi_Stalin #Nadu_leaders #Mannargudi_Tamil #actively_campaigning #Stalin_launches
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
Assam assembly polls: Campaigning to stop as EC enforces silence period from today The Election Commission has announced the commencement of the silence period for Assam legislative assembly elections from 5:00 PM today, prohibiting all forms of campaigning, including public meetings and social media dissemination. This 48-hour period before polling on April 9 aims to ensure a free and fair electoral process, with strict compliance mandated for all stakeholders. #assembly_polls #Election_Commission #assembly_elections #Assam_assembly #including_public #media_dissemination #Assam_legislative #silence_period #enforces_silence #public_meetings
Defiance or sabotage? What AAP's move in Kerala signals for Congress in assembly polls Aam Aadmi Party's decision to contest all seats in Kerala assembly polls creates a new challenge for Congress. This move mirrors AAP's impact in Gujarat, where it reduced Congress's vote share. AAP's presence could alter the political landscape, potentially benefiting the ruling Left. The INDIA bloc faces internal friction as AAP expands its national footprint. #Congress #assembly_polls #Kerala #Aam_Aadmi #Aadmi_Party #AAP #Kerala_assembly #polls_Aam #Kerala_signals #Party_decision
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
Parliament to be adjourned on April 2, to meet after assembly polls A fixed date for Parliament’s meeting to discuss what are likely to be two bills, one for delimitation based on 2011 census and another for amending constitutional provisions for the rollout of women’s quota in one-third of Lok Sabha and assembly seats, will convey the govt’s determination in no uncertain terms. #assembly_polls #Lok_Sabha #April #Parliament #assembly_seats #uncertain_terms #fixed_date #delimitation_based #amending_constitutional #constitutional_provisions
Puducherry assembly polls: High-calibre fight in Thattanchavady as CM Rangasamy takes on ex-CM Vaithilingam #assembly_polls #Puducherry_assembly #High-calibre_fight #ex-CM_Vaithilingam #High-calibre
Parliament seats may be increased to 816 for 1/3rd women's reservation The government plans to introduce bills for one-third women's reservation in Lok Sabha and assembly polls, potentially increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816. This move aims to empower women and reshape the political landscape. Implementation hinges on delimitation, with a proposal to use the 2011 census data to ensure the quota is effective by the 2029 elections. #assembly_polls #Lok_Sabha #Lok #Sabha_seats #increasing_Lok #women_reservation #Parliament_seats #potentially_increasing #government_plans #introduce_bills
