DH Speak Out: May 5, 2026 Editorial
Deccan Herald's editorial for May 5, 2026 addresses pressing national concerns, urging policy reforms and public accountability.
Category : National Politics
Minister Zameer Ahmed Visits Calicut on Venugopal's Order
Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan traveled to Calicut as directed by Congress leader K C Venugopal. The Congress-led UDF won in 27 of 33 constituencies where Zameer campaigned during the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026.
BJP Workers Celebrate Victories in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry
BJP workers in Jalandhar celebrated the party's electoral wins in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, with slogans and distribution of sweets.
Congress-led UDF Sweeps Kerala Assembly Elections 2026
The Congress-led UDF returned to power in Kerala after a decade, winning 102 seats in the 140-member assembly, riding anti-incumbency against the Pinarayi Vijayan government.
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TVK Core Team Shapes Vijay’s Electoral Debut
TVK president C Joseph Vijay’s electoral debut was shaped by a controlled campaign run by a close-knit core team, targeting the DMK and expanding support among minorities, Dalits, and women.
BJP's West Bengal Win to Boost Rajya Sabha After 2029
BJP's performance in West Bengal will aid Rajya Sabha strength post-2029, while TVK enters Upper House in 2028. Congress continues to lose ground.
TVK's Vijay Breaks Dravidian Duopoly in TN 2026
TVK's Vijay wins or leads in 107 seats, ending six decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance in Tamil Nadu, mirroring the 1967 anti-Hindi wave.
BJP Breaches West Bengal, Tamil Nadu Gets New Leader
In the 2026 assembly elections, the BJP made inroads into West Bengal while Tamil Nadu elected a new leader. Only NDA incumbents in Assam and Puducherry retained power.
Rahul Gandhi says BJP, EC stole over 100 Bengal seats
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that West Bengal and Assam elections were stolen by BJP with EC support, citing over 100 seats stolen in Bengal. He also congratulated TVK chief Vijay.
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TVK Fails to Win Any Seat in Kanyakumari District
In Kanyakumari district, DMK and allies won five of six seats while AIADMK won one. TVK secured second place in five constituencies but failed to win any seat.
Lottery Baron's Family Sweeps 2026 Polls
All three members of lottery baron Santiago Martin's family won their electoral debuts in the 2026 polls. Leema Rose (AIADMK) won in Lalgudi, Aadhav Arjuna (TVK) in Villivakkam, and Jose Charles Martin (LJK) in Puducherry.
DMK's Senthil Balaji Wins Coimbatore South by 2,271 Votes
DMK candidate V Senthil Balaji won Coimbatore South by 2,271 votes after 20 rounds, breaking AIADMK stronghold. TVK emerged victorious in six constituencies, reshaping district politics.
PM Modi Hails Bengal Victory as New Dawn in Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dressed in traditional Bengali attire, declared a new dawn in Bengal after BJP's maiden win, emphasizing change over revenge and highlighting the party's vision for development and stability.
Kerala Verdict: Pinarayi Vijayan's Leadership Under Fire
The CPM-led LDF's defeat in Kerala reflects Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's despotic tendencies, says analysis. CPM tally fell from 62 to 26, prompting calls for introspection and a return to Left politics.
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K K Rema's Win on Husband's Death Anniversary: Poetic Justice
RMP leader K K Rema won Vadakara on the death anniversary of her husband T P Chandrasekharan, killed 14 years ago. Her victory margin increased to 14,862 votes.
Kash Patel on the Spot Again? MTG's Savage Dig at FBI Boss
Marjorie Taylor Greene's six-word jab at FBI Director Kash Patel during a Texas speech drew huge laughs, sparking a viral moment and highlighting tensions within the MAGA circle.
Uddhav Thackeray removes Jadhav aide as Parbhani district chief
Amid speculation of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Jadhav's defection to the Shinde faction, Uddhav Thackeray has replaced his close aide Gangaprasad Anerao as Parbhani district chief with Vishnu Murkute to limit potential damage.
Vijay's TVK Wins 14 of 16 Chennai Seats, Outshines MGR and Jayalalithaa
Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam won 14 of 16 Chennai seats in 2026 elections, surpassing MGR's and Jayalalithaa's debut performances. The party attributes its success to dalit, fishermen, and urban voters seeking change.
BJP's Muslim Strategy Reshapes Bengal and Assam Politics
Bengal and Assam polls challenge Muslims as BJP's communal card, delimitation, and SIR polarize voters. The party's success may embolden its strategy, testing secular parties.
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BNP Flags Poor Footpath Conditions Across Seven Wards
The Bangalore Nagarika Parishattu (BNP) has raised concerns over poor footpath conditions in seven wards of Bengaluru, urging immediate repairs.
Gandhi: Democracy Great Institution, Prone to Abuse
Mahatma Gandhi's quote highlights the dual nature of democracy as a powerful yet vulnerable system, emphasizing the need for vigilance against misuse.
LDF's Malabar Strongholds Crumble in Historic Rout
The LDF suffered a historic defeat in Malabar, winning only 8 of 48 seats, down from 28 in 2021. The UDF surged, capturing 12 seats in Kozhikode and all seats in Malappuram and Wayanad, signaling a collapse of the Left's traditional base.
NDA Sweeps Bypolls in Four States, Congress Wins Two in Karnataka
BJP-led NDA won five assembly bypolls in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, and Tripura, while Congress secured both seats in Karnataka. Sunetra Pawar set a record victory margin in Baramati.
VS Joy's Win in Muslim-Majority Seat Hailed as Kerala Story
Congress candidate VS Joy won Thavanur, a Muslim-majority seat with negligible Christian voters, backed by IUML. His victory is seen as a model of cross-community politics.
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BJP Wins Assam, TVK Surges in TN; Congress Takes Kerala
In a dramatic election day, BJP secured Assam, Vijay's TVK emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu, Congress defeated CPM in Kerala, and Mamata faced a challenge in Bengal.
AIUDF's Worst Show in Assam Polls After Congress Desertion
The AIUDF recorded its worst electoral performance in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, losing its sole seat to Congress candidate Rakibul Hussain by over 10 lakh votes.
BJP's rise from 3 to 77 and then 200 in Bengal
The BJP's journey in West Bengal from 3 seats in 2014 to 77 in 2019 and aiming for 200 reflects a significant political shift in the state.
Himachal CM Sukhu Accuses BJP of Misusing Central Agencies
Himachal CM Sukhu slams BJP for allegedly weaponizing central agencies like ED and CBI to target opposition leaders ahead of elections, calling it a threat to democracy.
Himachal BJP Workers Celebrate Key State Wins
Himachal BJP workers celebrated the party's victories in three key states, attributing the wins to public support for development and leadership.
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Himachal Pensioners Submit Charter to CM Sukhu
A pensioners' body in Himachal Pradesh submitted a charter of demands to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, seeking resolution of long-pending issues including DA arrears and pension revision.
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