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DMK to retain power with 181-189 seats, Lok Poll survey projects
A survey by agency Lok Poll has projected that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) aliiance led by incumbent CM MK Stalin will retain power in Tamil Nadu securing 181-189 seats with a 40.1 per cent vote share in the forthcoming Assembly elections.
Vijay names candidates for all 234 TN seats
India, March 30 -- TVK chief Vijay on Sunday named his party's candidates for all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu for the April 23 elections, announcing his electoral debut from two seats, including Perambur in Chennai, considered a DMK stronghold.
West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress releases full list of candidates, fields Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur
The Central Election Committee of the Congress on Sunday released the full list of 284 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, fielding senior leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur.
West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress releases full list of candidates, fields Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur
The Central Election Committee of the Congress on Sunday released the full list of 284 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, fielding senior leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur.
West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress releases full list of candidates, fields Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur
The Central Election Committee of the Congress on Sunday released the full list of 284 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, fielding senior leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur.
West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress releases full list of candidates, fields Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur
The Central Election Committee of the Congress on Sunday released the full list of 284 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, fielding senior leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhury from Baharampur.
Kerala elections 2026: Full list of CPM, CPI candidates for April 9 polls
New Delhi: The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala has announced candidates for all 140 seats that will go to polls on April 9 in a single phase.
West Bengal elections: Congress lists 284 candidates; Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Behrampore, Mausam Benazir Noor in Malda
KOLKATA: Congress on Sunday declared candidates for 284 seats for the Bengal assembly polls. While former leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been fielded from Behrampore, former Malda North MP Mausam Benazir Noor will contest from Malatipur in Malda.
DMK's Manifesto For Tamil Nadu Election: 'Illatharasi' Coupens, Insurance Cover, Breakfast Scheme - Details
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin released party's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections promising 'Illatharasi',
Assam Congress expels 15 workers for 'anti-party activities' ahead of polls
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Sunday, March 29, expelled 15 party workers for six years, citing “gross violation of party discipline and anti-party activities,” ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Kharge announces five guarantees for Assam
India, March 30 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced his party's "five guarantees" for poll-bound Assam, with a focus on women's welfare, healthcare for all, land rights and justice in the Zubeen Garg death case.
Tamil Nadu elections: DMK declares 164 candidates, CM Stalin to contest from Kolathur
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin stepped up to the microphone in Chennai on Saturday and made it official. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is going into the April 23 assembly elections with candidates fielded across 164 constituencies and the list has names that will keep political watchers busy for days.
Kerala assembly elections: Full list of Congress candidates
New Delhi: The campaigning for the high stakes Kerala assembly elections is in full swing with candidates from different parties reaching out to voters in the state. According to political commentators, the contest is between CPM-led LDF and Congress led-UDF.
DMK finalises seat-sharing with 21 parties: DMK 175, Congress gets 28, DMDK 10, VCK 8, CPI 5 in Tamil Nadu polls
Chennai: The DMK has concluded seat-sharing agreements with all 21 parties in its alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, finalising the allocation of 234 constituencies. The DMK will contest the highest number of seats at 175, followed by Congress with 28 constituencies.
Rahul Gandhi to skip Kerala rally, Kharge to address gathering instead
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will not be attending the public meeting scheduled to be held in Kerala on Wednesday.
Congress slams Puducherry NDA on '30% commission', statehood delay
Congress leader Dolly Sharma on Thursday alleged widespread corruption in Puducherry, claiming that people are being forced to pay a "30 per cent commission" to get their work done.
Gaurav Gogoi critiques BJP's leadership and calls for change in Assam
On March 25, Gaurav Gogoi, the president of the Assam Congress, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for disrespecting the position of Chief Minister and accused them of controlling state governments from a distance in Delhi.
Five-way contest in Tamil Nadu: A look at alliances locking horns in high-stakes election
The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, to be held in April, are shaping into a complex and unpredictable political contest.
Assam assembly election 2026 SWOT analysis: Can Himanta Sarma retain power or will Gaurav Gogoi's debut shift the tide?
With "dhul and pepa" echoing through the air and the fragrance of "kopou phool" heralding the arrival of spring and Bihu, Assam is also witnessing a parallel rise in political heat, as the state’s electoral battleground begins to intensify.
Jubilee Hills byelection: High-octane campaign ends with flurry of meetings, roadshows
HYDERABAD: The curtain came down on Sunday evening on the fiery Jubilee Hills byelection campaign, which saw leaders from all major parties engage in an aggressive, no-holds-barred slugfest.
Bihar Assembly Elections LIVE Updates: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi to address rallies across state today
Bihar Assembly Elections LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to address public rallies across Bihar today (Monday).
'BJP is more dangerous than British': CM Revanth Reddy alleges secret BRS-BJP deal for Jubilee Hills bypoll; appeals voters to foil conspiracy
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that a secret deal has been reached between BRS and BJP for the Jubilee Hills constituency, which is set to witness a bypoll on Nov 11.
JH bypoll: Congress candidate files nomination after massive rally
HYDERABAD: In a show of strength, Congress candidate Naveen Yadav took out a massive rally before filing his nomination for the Jubilee Hills bypoll, at the Shaikpet MRO office on Friday. The byelection is scheduled for November 11.
Bihar polls: Nitish Kumar's JD(U) fields candidates from 5 seats which LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan was eyeing
PATNA: CM Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections.
Nitish gives away JD(U) tickets amid speculations of rift with BJP
Patna, Oct 15 : Amid intense speculations that the NDA seat-sharing deal has left him infuriated, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday gave away JD(U) tickets, by-passing the party's earlier practice of announcing the names of candidates at a press conference.
Congress Leaders Clamour for Tickets for Family Members
India, Oct. 12 -- Even as seat-sharing talks are in the final stage and the screening committee is set to decide on the remaining candidates in Bihar,
Bihar Election: Mahagathbandhan To Announce Tejashwi Yadav As CM Face; Check RJD–Congress+ Seat-Sharing Details
The Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in Bihar is expected to formally announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections soon,
Tejashwi as CM face, INDIA bloc may opt for 3 deputy CMs if it forms govt in Bihar
The Opposition Grand Alliance is close to striking a final seat arrangement deal and is considering appointing three deputy chief ministers -- one each from the Dalit, Muslim and extremely backward classes communities—if it comes to power in Bihar after the assembly elections, senior RJD and Congress leaders said on Wednesday.
Bihar polls: Kharge hopeful of 'solving' seat sharing issue with alliance partners
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed confidence over "solving" the seat sharing issue with the alliance partners for the Bihar Assembly polls.He said a meeting of party leaders will be held later in the day, which he will be attending virtually.
Congress to hold key meeting amid seat-sharing stalemate ahead of Bihar polls
The Congress is set to hold its Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in Delhi on Wednesday, even as seat-sharing talks within the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections remain deadlocked.
Grand Alliance Finalizes Bihar Seat-Sharing, Mukesh Sahni Pushes for Deputy CM Post
After the declaration of Bihar Assembly election dates, the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) has nearly finalized its seat-sharing formula following days of marathon meetings.
SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF BIHAR 2025
Schedule for Bihar General Election 2025.
By Election of 8 Assembly constituencies from 7 States
By Election of 8 Assembly constituencies from 7 States will be held on November 11.
Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav or Prashant Kishor — Who is leading the CM race in Bihar? Survey reveals changing trends
Bihar is bracing for a high-stakes assembly election in 2025, and the key question on everyone’s mind is who will occupy the chief minister’s chair.
Bihar Election 2025: State Set To Witness Polling In 2 Phases, Results To Be Declared On Nov 14
Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Schedule: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced on Monday that the assembly election in Bihar will take place in two phases on November 6 and 11, calling it the state polls "the mother of all elections".
Battle royale Maharashtra: Eight prestige seats that may go down to the wire
Battle royales and grudge matches are at play in the intense contest for power in Maharashtra, India's most industrialised state.
Maharashtra Election 2024: Full List Of Candidates And Their Constituencies
Maharashtra Election 2024: Maharashtra assembly elections are now in their final phase with political parties reaching every corner to woo the voters.
OWAISI AND ABU ASIM AZMI CHEATING MUSLIMS IN MAHARASTRA ASSEMBLY ELECTION FOR THEIR VESTED INTEREST
The Samajwadi Party (SP), originally based in Uttar Pradesh, has fielded 09 candidates , and AMIMI from TELANGANA has fielded 16 candidates in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
Maharashtra Elections 2024: After Ajit Pawar, BJP “Downsizes” Eknath Shinde On Election Posters Amid Leadership Speculation
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde seems to have been “downsized” by the Bharatiya Janata Party as its posters for the Assembly elections feature only a passport-sized photo of Shinde, although the party claims they are contesting the election under his leadership.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Rebels Mahesh Gaikwad And Varun Patil To Contest As Independent Candidates In Kalyan Seats
Two rebel leaders, Mahesh Gaikwad from Eknath Shinde, who led Shiv Sena in Kalyan East, and Varun Patil from BJP in Kalyan West were both in the election fray as independents.
Congress candidates list for Sikkim assembly election 2024
Congress candidates list for Sikkim assembly election 2024.
Bihar By-Poll: JD(U) Wins Both Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur Seats
The RJD was unsucceful in its attempts to expand its voter base.
Clean sweep by Congress in Himachal Pradesh bypolls; Pratibha Singh elected as MP from CM’s home turf Mandi
The Congress also registered wins in all three Vidhan Sabha by-elections held for Jubbal-Kotkhai, Arki and Fatehpur Assembly constituencies.
Nationwide Bypolls: Who Is Contesting Where and What's at Stake?
Lakhs of voters will vote for by-elections to 29 assembly constituencies and three Lok Sabha seats spread across 13 states and a Union Territory.
Himachal Pradesh Bypolls: As Infighting Troubles BJP, Congress Hopes for a Revival
The October 30 bypolls – votes will be cast in one parliament and three assembly constituencies – are being viewed as 'mini election' before the state heads for assembly election in late 2022.
Nitish Kumar wins battle, loses war by being forced to make far too many compromises
Besides having to part with his trusted deputy Sushil Modi, JD(U) has not been able to retain the post of Speaker, who plays a crucial role in times of confidence votes and passage of crucial bills.
The meaning of Owaisi’s victory in Bihar:Mohammed Wajihuddin
"Rahul Gandhi Was On Picnic During Polls": Tejashwi Yadav's Party Leader
The Congress was widely blamed for dragging down the opposition coalition in Bihar, having contested 70 of the 243 seats but taking home only 19.
Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister; opposition Grand Alliance boycotts oath-taking ceremony
Nitish Kumar was on Monday sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for his fourth successive term while the opposition, Grand Alliance boycotted the oath-taking ceremony.
Nitish Kumar meets Bihar Governor, stakes claim for forming new government, will take oath on Monday
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met Governor Phagu Chauhan, after being unanimously elected as the leader of the NDA, and staked claim for the formation of the new government in the state.
Bihar: What Worked in AIMIM's Favour in Five Assembly Seats of Seemanchal?
The party forayed into Seemanchal politics in 2015 and could not open its account. It now has a respectable tally and the victories were secured with comfortable margins.
Diminished Stature, Dubious Future: Will Nitish Go The Shiv Sena Way as BJP Emerges Big Brother to JD(U) in Bihar
Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) was always the 'big brother' within the NDA alliance in Bihar till this assembly election.
BJP Should Decide If Action Needed Against Chirag Paswan's LJP for ‘Cutting Votes’, Says Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose Janata Dal (United) won the Assembly elections with BJP as part of National Democratic Alliance (NDA), on Thursday said voters have given the alliance the mandate and it will form the government.
Bihar Polls: On 11 Seats, the Margin of Victory Was Less Than 1,000
As many as 40 seats saw an extremely close contest where the margin of victory was less than 3,500.
Madhya Pradesh byelections: 25 defectors, 12 ministers and Scindia on test
While BJP needs to win just eight of the 27 seats to retain the majority, the results will determine the political future of Jyotiraditya Scindia, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kamal Nath.
Meet Congress's Star Campaigner Who is Pulling Crowd in MP Bypoll Rallies
As the bypoll campaign is single-handedly being run by MPCC chief Kamal Nath, a Dalit youth women leader, who recently joined Congress after resigning from the BJP couple of years ago,
Police officials trying to influence by-elections in the state at BJP’s behest, alleges MP Congress
In three different complaints to State Election Commission, Congress alleged that some police officials were trying to influence elections to give an advantage to the ruling party
‘Gaddar, bikau’ — Congress campaign buzzwords in MP bypolls to target Scindia, defector MLAs
Congress politicians in MP are peppering their speeches, social media posts, press notes with pejoratives such as gaddar (traitor) beiman (dishonest), bikau (saleable).
Byelections on November 3: BJP vs BJP in Madhya Pradesh as oldtimers resent ticket to defectors
BJP has to win 9 of the 28 bypolls on Nov 3 to retain majority support. But with the party fielding 25 defectors from the Congress, party old-timers are out to ensure the defeat of defectors.
WATCH: BJP minister in MP distributing money among voters
A video has gone viral of Bisahulal Singh of BJP In Madhya Pradesh. In the video, he can be seen distributing money among people. He currently serves as a minister in Shivraj Government.
Congress announces list of candidates for by-elections to Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
The by-elections for 27 seats in the state was necessitated following resignation of 25 MLAs of the Congress over the last four months and the death of two legislators earlier.
Senior BJP leader in MP joins Congress
BJP received a jolt in MP with senior party leader Satish Singh Sikarwar, who contested the last assembly polls from the region, joining the Congress along with hundreds of supporters.
Bypolls for 64 seats along with Bihar Assembly elections, says Election Commission
EC announced that by-polls for the 64 assembly and one parliamentary seats in different states will be held around the same time with the Bihar Assembly polls, dates for which will be announced later.
Election Commission accused of sharing electoral roll with Delhi Police after riots in capital
The Delhi Police wanted to procure a digital copy of the electoral roll as it wanted to use a software to match the faces digitally to its list of riot suspects, said reports.
Assam: KMSS To Launch Politcal Party, Akhil Gogoi To Be Chief Minister Candidate
Guwahati: Peasant body Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on Saturday announced that it will launch a political party to fight the Assam assembly election in 2021 and its jailed leader Akhil Gogoi will be its chief ministerial candidate.
New Rajya Sabha MPs take oath
Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held inside Rajya Sabha chambers during inter-session for the first time. Other MPs who were not present for the ceremony will be administered the oath at a later date.
Congress preparing to tighten the BSP's test before the by-election
Bhopal Bureau: In the last assembly election, the Bahujan Samaj Party, which is leading the BJP by cutting the votes of the Congress in many seats, is also considered as a big challenge in the Congress by-election.
CM aspirations may throw up new poll alliances in run-up to Bihar polls
The man to watch out for is LJP’s Chirag Paswan, who’s been critical of Nitish govt on issues like return of migrant labourers to the state, employment opportunities for them, farmers’ issues etc,
Congress Big plan in 16 seats of Scindhia stronghold, election will be Manage from Gwalior
Bhopal Bureau. For the 24-seat by-election in Madhya Pradesh, the state Congress president and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath has made a mahaplan to win 16 seats in Jyotiraditya Scindia's stronghold Gwalior-Chambal.
Karnataka MLC Elections: All Seven Candidates Declared Elected Unopposed
BJP's MTB Nagaraj, R Shankar, Sunil Vallyapure and Pratap Simha Nayak, Congress' BK Hariprasad and Naseer Ahmed, and JD(S)' Govinda Raju were declared elected unopposed to the legislative council.
Congress will give big responsibility to Phool Singh Baraiya in 16 by-elections
Bhopal Bureau. The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are busy in finalizing their preparations for the elections for the 24 assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh. However, in the meantime both the parties are also setting their own pawns.
