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Meet Kapil Sahu: The Visionary Behind Vijay and TVK’s Landmark Victory in Tamil Nadu
In the remarkable rise of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu, Kapil Sahu has become a pivotal figure. The TVK clinched 108…
Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu to request the revocation of six RS members’ memberships.
Accompanied by party MLAs and ministers, Mann visited Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation: TVK Requests Meeting with Governor, Seeks Two Weeks to Demonstrate Majority
According to a report from NDTV, TVK is requesting a two-week period to demonstrate its majority for government formation.
Vijay’s TVK secures 106 seats, nearing a majority but falling short of the magic number.
The counting for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced at 8:00 am on May 4, under stringent three-tier security at 62 locations. Votes from more than 75,000…
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Assets and Holdings of MK Stalin, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and Vijay
The longstanding rivalry between these two parties remains crucial, but the entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay has introduced new energy to the competition. His…
Left Leaders Inform CEC That PM’s Speech Breached Model Code of Conduct
CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby and CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar have individually submitted letters to the chief of the election panel, alleging the exploitation…
Modi blames Opposition for hindering women’s quota initiative, cautions about political consequences.
In a televised address following the government’s failure to pass the bills in the Lok Sabha, Modi accused the Indian National Congress, Trinamool Congress, and…
Opposition Achieves Tactical Victory as Delimitation Bill Fails; BJP Gains Political Advantage, According to AK Bhattacharya
Bhattacharya pointed out that the government entered the vote aware of its numbers but chose to highlight two politically charged issues. “The government understood from…
Is the Delimitation Initiative Linked to the 2029 Elections? Opposition Points Out North-South Disparity, While Government Calls It Essential Reform.
Isaac pointed out that while the suggested increase of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 may seem neutral at first glance, the allocation raises substantial concerns for…
West Bengal Elections: More than 36 million voters to participate in Phase 1 across 16 districts
The voter list for the first phase includes 1.84 crore males, 1.75 crore females, and 465 individuals from the third gender, according to the EC data.
Clarified: Women’s Reservation Act and the Call for Prompt Implementation
This legislation received presidential assent from Droupadi Murmu in September 2023.
SIR Row: Court Approaches to Cases Involving Removed Voters
As assembly elections and by-elections take place across various states, Indian courts are witnessing a surge in individual cases contesting the removal of names from…
Telangana High Court Grants Pawan Khera One-Week Anticipatory Bail, Advises Congress Leader to Contact Relevant Court
A bench led by Justice K Sujana approved the relief, giving Khera time to seek the appropriate court for additional legal protection, according to LiveLaw.
Names removed, loyalties tested: Final SIR rolls disrupt BJP’s grip on Matua
However, the recent electoral rolls released after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have transformed this promise into the BJP’s most significant vulnerability.
West Bengal Elections: Amit Shah Unveils BJP Manifesto, Pledges 7th Pay Commission and Uniform Civil Code Within Six Months
Amit Shah unveils the BJP manifesto for the 2026 West Bengal elections in Kolkata, pledging the 7th pay commission, job creation, a strict anti-infiltration policy, and…
President Murmu puts forward Harivansh’s name for the Rajya Sabha.
He has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha to fill the vacancy resulting from the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. “In exercise of the powers…
Puducherry 2026 Elections: Union Territory Records Record-Breaking Voter Turnout of 86%
On Thursday, April 9, the citizens of Puducherry turned out to vote in unprecedented numbers. By 5 PM, voter turnout reached 86.92%, marking the highest participation in…
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Strong Voter Participation Noted by 1 PM
The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) ECINET mobile app indicates that the voter turnout reached 59.63% by 1 pm.
West Bengal Elections: PM Modi Unveils Six Commitments, Urges Voters to Dismiss TMC
Speaking at a rally in Haldia, located in Purba Medinipur district, Modi accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government of regressing the state and labeled it a…
Kerala Elections 2026: Initial Two Hours See 16% Voter Participation
As per EC data, Thripunithura has recorded the highest polling percentage at 20.59% till 9 am.
PM Modi urges citizens to participate in the election in high turnout.
The voting is being held in a single phase across 296 constituencies — 140 in Keralam, 126 in Assam, and 30 in Puducherry — commencing at 7 am and running until evening.
Opposition protests as bid to oust CEC Gyanesh Kumar fails
While addressing a press conference alongside fellow opposition leaders, Singhvi stated that rejecting the notices at a preliminary phase effectively “strangulates” the…
Kharge apologies for ‘illiterate’ comment, affirms his profound respect for Gujaratis.
In a message on X, the Congress president noted, “Some of my comments in a recent election address in Kerala are being intentionally misinterpreted. Nevertheless, I want…
J&K LG Dismisses Two Government Employees Due to Terrorism Connections
The terminations were executed under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution as part of the administration’s “zero-tolerance to terror” policy, aimed at eradicating…
Mamata Banerjee submits nomination for Bhabanipur constituency, declares, “This is where it all started for me.”
Surrounded by a crowd of supporters chanting ‘Mamata Banerjee zindabad’ and ‘TMC zindabad’, Banerjee conducted a roadshow from her residence in Kalighat to the Alipore…
West Bengal Elections 2026: TMC Claims EC Head Told Delegation to ‘Leave’, ECI Issues Ultimatum
#WATCH | Delhi: TMC MP Derek O’Brien stated, “Earlier today, we approached the Chief Election Commissioner. He dismissed us within 7 minutes of the meeting. It commenced…
Assam Assembly Elections: BJP and Congress Present Divergent Strategies on Immigration, Welfare, and Development Initiatives
The manifestos were released within days of each other. Their tones and priorities differ significantly, though they share some common ground regarding welfare and land.
Assembly Elections 2026: EC Prohibits Exit Polls from 7 AM April 9 to 6:30 PM April 29
It has warned that carrying out or airing exit polls during this timeframe violates section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which could result in…
Assam police visit Pawan Khera’s home in Delhi; Jairam Ramesh labels it a “witch hunt.”
Upon their arrival, the team notified Delhi Police, after which a local police unit joined to assist with the proceedings, sources indicated.
2026 Assembly Elections: Guide to Accessing Complete Candidate Listings, Affidavits, and Additional Information
Voters looking to confirm which candidates are running in the 2026 Assembly elections can now find official records online. This information is dynamic and continually…
Siliguri TMC Candidate Goutam Deb Reports Assets Exceeding ₹4.52 Crore; No Criminal Record, Income from Legal Consultancy, Pension, and Rental Properties
The mayor of Siliguri, in his affidavit submitted with his nomination to the Election Commission, indicated that he possesses movable assets valued at ₹1.58 crore and…