#assembly-elections
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…