West Bengal Polls: 2,926 Candidates Contest 42 Seats
A total of 2,926 candidates are contesting in the West Bengal elections across 42 parliamentary seats, with nominations finalized and campaigning intensifying ahead of the polls.
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Trichy Postal Voting for Essential Staff April 17-19
Essential service personnel in Trichy district will cast votes via postal ballot from April 17 to 19 ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections on April 23, with over 750 applications received.
Zumba Voter Awareness Event at Madurai Bus Stand
Madurai's Periyar bus stand witnessed a mass Zumba performance on Monday as part of the SVEEP voter awareness campaign, featuring synchronized dance routines with electoral messages.
Polling Booths Moved from Kolkata Law College After Rape Case
Polling booths at a Kolkata law college have been relocated to a nearby school following last year's campus rape incident. The college now houses CAPF personnel, with crime scene areas still sealed.
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West Bengal Elections: 2,926 Candidates Contesting
The Election Commission announced 2,926 candidates for West Bengal Assembly elections in two phases. Polling on April 23 and 29, results on May 4.
Kolkata Couple Denied Voting Rights in Electoral List Error
Bonani and Pradeep Kakkar, known for saving East Kolkata Wetlands, find themselves unable to vote due to Special Intensive Revision process errors despite repeated assurances from election officials.
Bengal Female Voter Ratio Drops in First Phase Assembly Seats
West Bengal's special intensive revision of electoral rolls has reversed a 15-year trend of rising female voter participation. The ratio of women to male voters has declined significantly in 152 assembly constituencies set for first-phase polling.
Elderly Voter's Wife Dies in Bengal Polling Dispute
A 77-year-old woman died of a suspected heart attack during a commotion as her family argued with election officials over voting procedures for her blind husband in a North Dinajpur village.
Election Commission Reviews Tamil Nadu Poll Preparations in Coimbatore
Deputy Election Commissioner Bhanu Prakash Yeturu and Tamil Nadu CEO Archana Patnaik led a comprehensive review meeting in Coimbatore, focusing on security, polling facilities, and code of conduct enforcement for the upcoming April 23 assembly elections.
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Kolkata North: 837 Booths Declared 'Super Sensitive' by EC
The Election Commission has designated 837 out of 1,835 booths in Kolkata North as 'super sensitive' due to voter deletions and security concerns. Drones and paramilitary forces are being deployed.
EC Sets Up Polling Booths in Kolkata High-Rises
The Election Commission will establish polling stations in six high-rise residential complexes across 11 constituencies in Kolkata North and South districts, part of a broader initiative covering 57 buildings across multiple districts.
EC Probes Foreign Footballers at Bengal Rally, Visa Threat
West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal confirms EC has requested a report on Nigerian footballers allegedly campaigning for TMC candidate Aditi Munshi, warning of visa termination for foreigners in political activities.
Ranchi CEO Reviews Electoral Roll Verification in Jamshedpur
State Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar inspected BLO registers and conducted household verification in Jamshedpur to ensure accurate voter lists and eliminate ineligible entries.
Women's Vote: Bengal Election Game-Changer?
Political parties in West Bengal are aggressively courting women voters with cash promises, safety narratives, and welfare schemes. With rising turnout and women matching or surpassing men, the battle for Bengal hinges on female support.
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EC Revises Kerala Poll Turnout to 79.63% Amid Transparency Concerns
The Election Commission has revised Kerala's assembly poll turnout to 79.63%, combining EVM votes, postal ballots, and home voting. Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar addressed opposition concerns about data transparency.
Holographic AI Projects Vijay at TN Election Rallies
A TVK candidate in Kumbakonam deploys holographic AI technology to project a life-size image of party president Vijay at rallies, compensating for his absence during the state assembly elections.
Supreme Court Denies Relief to Deleted Voters in West Bengal
The Supreme Court has refused to provide immediate relief to voters deleted in West Bengal's SIR process, impacting the 2026 elections. The decision upholds the state's electoral roll revision, sparking political debate.
SC Notice on Biometric Voting System Implementation Plea
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Election Commission, and states regarding a petition to implement fingerprint and iris biometric systems at polling stations to enhance election security.
SC Seeks Response on Biometric Voting System Implementation
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Election Commission, and state governments regarding a petition to implement fingerprint and iris biometric systems at polling stations nationwide.
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Coimbatore Postal Voting for Seniors & PWDs Starts
Postal voting for senior citizens aged 85+ and persons with disabilities commenced in Coimbatore district. Over 9,000 eligible voters will be covered in a three-day door-to-door ballot process.
19 Tribunals Start Hearing Voter List Appeals in Kolkata
Nineteen appellate tribunals at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute in Kolkata commence hearings for voter inclusion/exclusion appeals from Monday, following the electoral roll freeze for Bengal assembly polls.
ECI Transfers 5 Police Inspectors in Bengal Before Elections
The Election Commission of India transfers five police inspectors across three commissionerates in West Bengal, just 10 days before the first phase of assembly elections. This follows 59 transfers made the previous day.
Kerala Official Refutes EVM Strong Room Tampering Claims
Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal dismissed UDF's allegations of protocol violations in EVM strong rooms, asserting all procedures were videographed and secured under three-tier security.
West Bengal Elections Phase 1: 3.6 Crore Voters Eligible
The first phase of West Bengal assembly elections on April 23 will see over 3.6 crore voters across 16 districts. Polling covers 152 seats, with counting on May 4.
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EC Voter Roll Purification: 5.2 Crore Deleted, 2 Crore Added
The Election Commission's special intensive revision led to 5.2 crore net deletions across 12 states and UTs, with 2 crore new voters added. Purification percentages varied, with Andaman & Nicobar Islands highest at 16.6%.
Coimbatore Election: 8,343 Ballot Units for 10 Seats
Election authorities in Coimbatore have allocated 8,343 ballot units, 5,200 control units, and 5,572 VVPAT machines for the upcoming assembly polls. Five constituencies will use two ballot units per station due to high candidate numbers.
Puducherry's 2026 Election Sets Record 91.23% Voter Turnout
Puducherry's 2026 assembly election achieved a historic 91.23% voter turnout, driven by SIR database cleanup, youth mobilization, cash distribution, and awareness campaigns.
Chennai Election Squads Seize Crores in Gold, Silver
Election flying squads in Chennai confiscated gold and silver ornaments worth crores in two separate incidents, highlighting enforcement during the election period. The valuables were seized due to lack of proper documentation.
Assam Elections: Historic 86% Voter Turnout Sets New Record
Assam's assembly elections achieved a historic milestone with voter turnout reaching nearly 86%, the highest in state history. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma predicts NDA victory with 90-100 seats while regional variations in turnout reveal significan
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Electoral Roll Revision Worsens Gender Gap in Ghaziabad
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Ghaziabad has exacerbated the district's gender imbalance, with Sahibabad constituency seeing a dramatic 35% drop in women voters. Experts point to structural failures in voter registration for women.
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