As the Trinamool Congress turns 28, it redefines its identity politics strategy with the high-stakes 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections just three months away. Explore the party's evolution and challenges.
After a stellar 2025, BJP faces a crucial 2026 with major state polls, Rajya Sabha vacancies, and the ultimate test of its pan-India reach. Can it crack the South and ensure durability?
2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Indian politics, with major state elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, crucial legislative debates, and leadership transitions shaping the national landscape.
TMC's Kunal Ghosh counters Amit Shah's BJP victory claim for Bengal 2026, alleging voter deletion conspiracies and highlighting BJP's 'washing machine' politics. Read the full political showdown.
Amit Shah holds crucial meetings in Kolkata, urges BJP leaders to set aside differences and focus on infiltration & corruption as key poll planks. Dilip Ghosh returns to active role.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing BJP workers in Kolkata, urged them to etch a victory in Bengal in their hearts. He demanded 22 out of 28 assembly seats in and around the city, exuding confidence in a two-thirds majority.
Amit Shah urges Bengal BJP to lock in 2026 victory, targets 22 Kolkata seats. TMC dismisses claims as 'daydreams'. Get the full story on the political battle.
Union Minister Amit Shah concluded a crucial 3-day visit to Kolkata, holding key meetings with BJP legislators and leaders to strategize for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Read the full report.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
Amit Shah forms BJP's core team for West Bengal polls, bringing sidelined leader Dilip Ghosh back into the fold. The quartet will lead the party's campaign for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
Union Minister Amit Shah held a crucial meeting to review BJP's preparedness for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, projecting Dilip Ghosh as a key face. Get the latest political insights.
Union Minister Amit Shah held key BJP meetings and visited a Kali temple in West Bengal, setting the stage for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full details here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah forecasts a BJP government in West Bengal with a two-thirds majority in 2026, pledges to stop infiltration and addresses Matua community's CAA concerns.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day visit to West Bengal, reviewing BJP's election strategy, Matua outreach, and SIR concerns ahead of state polls.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day West Bengal tour, focusing on organizational strengthening and strategy for the 2026 state elections. Get the full details.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly's first session of 2025 commences on January 20. Governor R.N. Ravi will address the House, setting the stage for key policy debates.
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari pledges unwavering commitment to BJP, stating he will not contest 2026 assembly polls if asked, focusing solely on campaigning for a united fight against TMC.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to hold crucial virtual meetings with party booth agents, focusing on tight-margin seats and voter list revisions. Key strategy ahead of elections.
Humayun Kabir's Janata Unnayan Party drops Ballygunge candidate Nisha Chatterjee within a day, citing inappropriate social media posts. Chatterjee threatens defamation case, alleges party's secular promise is a sham. Read the full story.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir announces a new political party and plans to contest from two assembly seats in Murshidabad, days after a significant religious event. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.