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    Final countdown begins: India awaits verdict in high-stakes five-state assembly elections

    New Delhi: As India braces for a decisive political moment, the stage is set for the counting of votes in the 2026 Assembly elections across four crucial states and one Union Territory, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry, scheduled for May 4. After weeks of intense campaigning, record-breaking voter turnout, and fierce political.

    PM Modi urges high voter turnout as voting begins in two states and UT

    The voting began today morning in states Assam and Kerala and UT Puducherry

    Assembly Elections: Assam ahead with 17.87% turnout; Kerala at 16.23%, 17.41% in Puducherry till 9 am

    The election is seen as a contest between the ruling LDF and opposition UDF, with the BJP-led NDA, which has been gaining vote share, also hopeful of its prospects in the southern state.

    ECI orders changes in Tamil Nadu bureaucracy; Sai Kumar to be Chief Secretary, new DGP appointed

    Chennai: In a significant administrative overhaul ahead of the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday ordered the removal of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam and appointed senior IAS officer M. Sai Kumar as his replacement with immediate effect. The move is part of a broader effort by the poll panel.

    Over 2,000 Candidates in Fray After Scrutiny for Assembly Polls

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said the scrutiny of nomination papers for the 2026 Assembly elections and by-elections has been completed, firming up the field of candidates across several key states going to the polls next month. Polling Scheduled Across Key States The elections are scheduled for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry,.

    BJP chief Nitin Nabin to begin two-day Bengal visit today ahead of Assembly polls

    New Delhi: Nitin Nabin, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is set to arrive in West Bengal on Tuesday for a pivotal two-day visit focused on bolstering the party’s organisational machinery ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. This marks Nabin’s first visit to the state since the election announcement, underscoring the central leadership’s.

    ECI rolls out digital airtime vouchers for Assembly polls

    In a significant move aimed at ensuring fair campaigning opportunities, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued digital vouchers to recognised political parties, allowing them free airtime on Doordarshan (DD) and All India Radio (AIR) for the upcoming Assembly elections. Digital push to streamline campaign access The initiative has been introduced under Section 39A.

    ‘Merely populist announcements’: BJP on Mamata Banerjee’s poll promise for women

    New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s effort to woo women voters for the two-phased Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23 and 29, invited sharp reactions, on Saturday, from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. The BJP leaders called the Trinamool Congress’ poll promise for women voters in West Bengal, as ‘merely populist announcements’ by.

    Kerala Polls: Candidates Reach Out to Voters at Eidgahs

    As Kerala gears up for the Assembly elections 2026, candidates from various political parties hit the ground running by reaching out to voters at Eidgahs during Eid celebrations. The blend of festivities and electioneering has created a unique atmosphere, with politicians using the occasion to meet people directly and discuss local issues. Party workers and.

    Assam BJP launches ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ to connect with one lakh people daily ahead of assembly elections

    Guwahati: The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the launch of the “Jan Ashirwad Yatra”, an extensive outreach program designed to establish direct contact with citizens across the state. It will be led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Saikia. According to a press release,.

    ECI briefs Central Observers to be deployed for forthcoming assembly elections

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday organised briefing meetings for General, Police and Expenditure Observers to be deployed as Central Observers for the forthcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. According to an official release, 1,444 Officers, including 714 General Observers, 233 Police Observers and 497.