#assembly-elections
‘Was this an election or mockery?’: Mamata Banerjee alleges rigging in Bengal polls, says TMC would have crossed 200 seats
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has called the recent assembly elections a "mockery of democracy," alleging widespread rigging and the removal of nearly one crore names. She claims her party would have won over 200 seats if the outcome hadn't been alter…
Every Hindu voter waged struggle in WB: Dattatreya Hosabale
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale stated that every Hindu voter became a Hindu worker in West Bengal, viewing the assembly polls as a civilisational question. He emphasized that the organization faced hurdles and attacks due to its work for Hindus. Hosabale also…
UP Cabinet expansion: Bhupendra Chaudhary, Manoj Pandey sworn in as ministers in Yogi govt
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday expanded its cabinet ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, inducting several new ministers and strengthening its administrative team at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow.
Mamata Banerjee tweaks X bio after BJP ends TMC’s 15-year rule in Bengal
Mamata Banerjee updated her social media profile after Suvendu Adhikari became West Bengal's Chief Minister. Her bio now lists her past terms in office. This change follows the BJP's victory in the recent Assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress's long rule…
Tamil Nadu: TVK cadres stage protest outside Lok Bhavan; demand Governor invite Vijay to form govt
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has asked the TVK party to prove its majority. This comes after TVK emerged as the single-largest party following the assembly elections. TVK supporters protested in Chennai demanding their leader Vijay be invit…
ECI lifts Model Code of Conduct after completion of Assembly elections in 5 states
However, the MCC will continue to remain in force in the Falta Assembly constituency of West Bengal, where fresh polling has been ordered due to reported electoral irregularities
TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arlekar, stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The party emerged as the single largest in the Assembly elections. Vijay met the Tamil Nadu Governor to formalize the claim. The Congress party has pledged its suppo…
After losing power, security stepped down outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence
Security outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence has been reduced. Locals report a calmer atmosphere and freedom to move. This comes after the BJP's significant victory in the assembly elections, ending the TMC's long rule. The Election Commissio…
Petrol-diesel price hike coming soon? Why IMF says it must
Speculation mounts over potential petrol and diesel price hikes as assembly elections conclude, despite government assurances. The IMF urges India to pass on higher crude oil costs to consumers, arguing it would temper demand and allow market adjustments, wh…
Congress sees high share of Muslim winners across states, poll data shows
Congress saw a significant number of Muslim candidates win in recent assembly elections across Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. In Assam, 18 out of 19 Congress MLAs are Muslim. Kerala's UDF alliance has 30 Muslim MLAs, with eight from Congress. Wes…
'If Bengal wanted BJP then…: What Mahua Moitra said after TMC’s crushing defeat in 2026 assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing 206 out of 294 seats. This marks a dramatic shift from the 2021 elections, where the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had a dominant mandate. Desp…
Assembly Elections 2026: INDIA bloc's foundational pillars jolted
The INDIA bloc faces significant electoral defeats in recent assembly polls. Major parties like Congress, TMC, DMK, and Left experienced setbacks, with only Congress's UDF in Kerala securing a victory. These results raise concerns about the bloc's unity and f…
Tamil Nadu assembly results: Dravidian fort tough to breach for national parties
Tamil Nadu's regional identity and Dravidian legacy continue to challenge national parties. Congress struggles to regain its footing, seeing a significant drop in seats and vote share. The BJP, despite high-profile visits, failed to translate visibility into …
Assembly Elections 2026: Shock Verdicts in Bengal, Tamil Nadu; BJP Holds Assam, UDF Returns in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi analysed the results as a civilisational and ideological turn, pointing to the “purge” of the Left which is not in power in any state in India for the first time in five decades
Vijay pulls off a Kejriwal in Tamil Nadu over a decade after AAP's rise in Delhi
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor Vijay is set to win its first Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. This mirrors the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) debut victory in Delhi. Both parties emerged from public discontent with established political forces. Vijay's…
Assembly Elections 2026: TVK - the rare 'political startup' that turned 'unicorn' instantly
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has followed in the footsteps of parties such as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Telegu Desum Party (TDP) in moving to form the government after its very first electoral outing.
West Bengal final phase: BJP targets TMC bastion in south, SIR shadow persists
West Bengal votes today in the final phase of assembly elections. The outcome will decide if the TMC keeps its southern dominance or the BJP secures a path to the state secretariat. This phase focuses on Kolkata, Howrah, and surrounding districts, crucial for…