The first phase of Bengal Assembly elections will see 59 crucial constituencies across four districts voting. These seats, comprising nearly 39% of the 152 in this phase, will determine early momentum in the fiercely contested battle between BJP and Trina
The Election Commission has imposed a temporary ban on hotel stays for non-residents in select West Bengal constituencies to ensure free and fair elections, sparking hospitality industry concerns.
The Election Commission has seized over Rs 1,000 crore in cash, liquor, and drugs during the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, deploying over 5,000 Flying Squad Teams to enforce the Model Code of Conduct.
Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announces AAP will not contest the mayoral election, aiming to expose BJP's governance failures in the capital.
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West Bengal gears up for Assembly elections 2026 as BJP and TMC announce candidates. Key faces include Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee. Full list inside.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin concluded his 20-day Assembly election campaign, vowing to launch the 'Illatharasi' scheme giving Rs 8,000 coupon to women as his first act if re-elected.
As campaigns end, Chennai's political parties deploy thousands of booth-level agents and volunteers for door-to-door voter assistance, with DMK leading in agent numbers.
Election Commission will add names approved by SIR tribunals to Bengal's electoral roll till Tuesday midnight, updating the list for 152 assembly seats in the first phase on Wednesday.
Ahead of Tamil Nadu elections on April 23, the Election Commission has seized cash, gold, liquor, and drugs worth Rs 1,262 crore. CEO Archana Patnaik revealed 5.73 crore voters, 75,064 polling stations, and extensive security measures.
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The Election Commission has implemented a multi-layered security plan for 142 constituencies in West Bengal's second phase elections on April 29, deploying 2,321 companies of central forces and 38,297 police personnel.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu concluded their election campaigns with fiery speeches and promises. Candidates across Coimbatore and other districts made last-minute appeals to voters ahead of the polling silence period.
The Election Commission has equipped over 660 vehicles in Coimbatore with GPS trackers and walkie-talkies to monitor EVM and VVPAT transport in real-time, enhancing election integrity.
Election personnel in Darjeeling embarked on a grueling 16-hour journey, including an 8-km trek, to reach Samden polling booth at 7,500 feet altitude with 191 voters.
Election monitoring teams in Perambalur seized ₹2.4 crore in cash from a DMK functionary's car without proper documents, intensifying surveillance ahead of Thursday's polling.
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Similar party symbols on EVMs in Tamil Nadu, like the Y-shaped pole vs. two leaves, are causing voter confusion and legal disputes, with experts calling for better design standards.
UDF candidates in Guruvayur and Manaloor constituencies have filed complaints with the Election Commission alleging malfunctioning CCTV cameras in EVM strong rooms at Shree Krishna College, raising security concerns.
The Election Commission's directive barring non-voters from staying in housing complexes with polling booths during the silence period has created confusion among Kolkata residents facing practical implementation challenges.
Delegates from 17 countries will witness polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on April 23, 2026, as part of the Election Commission's International Election Visitors' Programme.
BLOs in Kolkata distribute voter slips amid confusion over mandatory home presence, with residents expressing concerns about accessibility and timing issues.
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The Election Commission of India has enforced a 96-hour liquor ban in West Bengal and a 48-hour ban in Tamil Nadu before assembly elections. The prohibition extends to counting day to ensure fair voting.
Tamil Nadu announces public holiday, liquor bans, and school closures for April 23 assembly elections. Essential services and digital banking remain operational.
The Election Commission will deploy 2,193 quick response teams across 152 constituencies in 16 districts for the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections on April 23.
Residents in Kottur, Tamil Nadu, blocked traffic in protest after being left out of alleged cash distribution by a political party before polling, demanding equal treatment.
Amit Shah to address four rallies in West Bengal as campaigning ends for Tamil Nadu and first phase of West Bengal polls. Key contests between DMK-led SDA vs AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu, and TMC vs BJP in West Bengal.
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Election officials in Chennai enabled home voting for senior citizens aged 100+, turning living rooms into polling stations. The initiative, extended to those 85+ and persons with disabilities, ensures accessibility and independence.
Two brothers serving in paramilitary forces received postal ballots after their names were deleted during voter list adjudication in Murshidabad, raising questions about the Election Commission's process.
The Election Commission has mandated motorcycles for police to navigate narrow lanes during elections, granting central forces increased operational autonomy for faster response.
Coimbatore district administration orders closure of bars and liquor shops for three days during the Tamil Nadu assembly election on April 23 and on May 4 for vote counting, with strict enforcement under prohibition laws.
An election flying squad in Dharmapuri district seized Rs 22.03 lakh in unaccounted cash hidden in a scooter's storage compartment after suspicious men fled the scene near a petrol bunk.
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Coimbatore election officials seized 46 gift tokens meant for voter distribution by AIADMK cadres, along with voter lists and personal data, highlighting a new trend in electoral malpractice.
