Voting commenced at 7 am in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for their respective assembly elections, with millions of voters set to decide the fate of 294 seats in Bengal and the 17th Assembly in Tamil Nadu.
TVK president C Joseph Vijay has written to the Election Commission, demanding a two-hour voting extension and emergency transport due to severe disruptions that left thousands of voters stranded across Tamil Nadu on polling day.
After five weeks of intense campaigning, Tamil Nadu's election pits MK Stalin's DMK-led alliance against Edappadi Palaniswami's NDA, with actor Vijay's TVK as a wildcard. The contest has shifted from welfare to identity politics, with national leaders joi
The BJP's strategic outreach to West Bengal's educated Bhadralok class is eroding the TMC's traditional support base, potentially reshaping the state's political landscape ahead of future elections.
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Tension escalated in Nowda, Murshidabad, as a crude bomb explosion injured several people during West Bengal assembly elections, prompting security forces to launch combing operations.
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu commence crucial assembly elections today, with Bengal's 294 seats and Tamil Nadu's 17th Assembly up for grabs. Over 5.73 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots as voting started at 7 am in both states.
Election day in Tamil Nadu witnessed robust voter participation, with long queues and active polling stations. Top Kollywood stars like Rajinikanth, Vijay, and Ajith cast their votes, emphasizing responsible voting and drawing media attention.
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia calls Malegaon case acquittals a 'tight slap' on Congress, demands apologies from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for 'Hindu terror' term.
The Supreme Court strongly criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for interfering with ED searches at I-PAC offices, stating her actions endangered democracy. The court rejected arguments framing it as a Centre-State dispute.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and global leaders including the US and Israel commemorate the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, reaffirming solidarity and a zero-tolerance stance against terrorism.
JDU released a fresh list of 24 national office-bearers, with Sanjay Kumar Jha retaining his post. Notably, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar is absent, and the list includes five Muslim members.
Polling has commenced for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, covering 152 seats across 30 constituencies. This initial phase is crucial in the state's political landscape.
Actress and former TMC MP Nusrat Jahan faced an 8-hour ED interrogation over a housing scheme fraud that allegedly duped 400 seniors of Rs 24 crore. State ministers summoned in separate scam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens, especially youth and women, to vote in large numbers as high-stakes Assembly elections began in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
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Trinamool Congress has accused an Election Commission-appointed police observer of holding a clandestine meeting with a BJP candidate in Diamond Harbour, sparking a political row ahead of the Bengal polls.
Despite the 48-hour silence period before elections, political parties in Tamil Nadu continued digital campaigning on Instagram, WhatsApp, and X. The Election Commission's monitoring mechanisms proved ineffective against unofficial handles and fan account
After five weeks of intense campaigning, Tamil Nadu's election pits MK Stalin's SPA against Edappadi Palaniswami's NDA, with Vijay's TVK as a wildcard. The contest focuses on governance, identity, and federalism, with key seats like Edappadi and Perambur
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Congress has obtained clearance for Rahul Gandhi to hold three rallies in West Bengal on April 23, following police denial. The LoP will address gatherings in Serampore, Metiaburuz, and Kolkata's Shaheed Minar.
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Supreme Court-mandated tribunals have reinstated voting rights for 139 individuals, a tiny fraction of the 27 lakh names removed in Bengal's electoral revision. CEO Manoj Agarwal confirms their eligibility for Thursday's polls.
The Supreme Court criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for interfering in ED raids on I-PAC. BJP seized on this as a campaign weapon ahead of state elections, intensifying efforts to end her 15-year tenure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for an intensive five-day campaign in West Bengal, featuring nine rallies, three road shows, and a potential padayatra. The schedule includes multiple events in Kolkata starting Thursday.
A satirical cartoon from Deccan Herald humorously critiques political promises, depicting a politician vowing to eat fish as a metaphor for unfulfilled commitments. This piece highlights the absurdity in election pledges and public skepticism.
A 23-year-old physically handicapped Dalit groom was pulled off a horse and beaten in Damoh district. Police have arrested four accused and recommended NSA charges in this caste-based atrocity case.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah held marathon meetings until 3 AM to finalize BJP's election blueprint, focusing on 44,376 polling stations and the crucial role of 'panna pramukhs' to ensure high voter turnout on Thursday.
The West Bengal forest department has implemented comprehensive safety measures, including tracker teams and AI surveillance, to protect voters and officials during assembly elections in elephant-prone areas of south and north Bengal.
Congress obtained clearance for Rahul Gandhi to hold three rallies in West Bengal on Saturday, following police denial for earlier dates. The rallies will address key promises including financial aid and healthcare.
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu assembly elections kick off with first phase polling today. Over 5.73 crore voters to cast ballots across 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 294 seats in West Bengal.
Haryana opposition leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticizes the BJP government for stalling women's reservation, claiming Congress's legacy on the issue and demanding immediate implementation of the 2023 law.
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Kancha Ilaiah advises backward communities to prioritize Composite Backwardness Index scores for a clearer understanding of socio-economic standing, highlighting disparities in education and economic status.
