Assembly Polls

Assam Assembly Results 2026: Check constituency-wise winners list here

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has clinched a clear lead in the Assam Assembly elections, securing 102 seats

BJP, West Bengal, Hinduised-nationalism and the X factor in politics

You'd err if you credit or blame the BJP success only on Hindutva. It's more than that. It is Hinduised-nationalism

A vote for change, and continuity: BJP swept West Bengal and retained Assam

Superstar Vijay's TVK dazzled in Tamil Nadu, while UDF reclaimed Kerala, and the NDA held on to Puducherry

Promise and delivery: Record turnout at polls reflected demand for change

The most humbling lessons of anti-incumbency, however, came from West Bengal, where the BJP finally fulfilled its ambition of ousting Mamata Banerjee's TMC after the latter's 15 years in power

Route to power, or a rout? Election results for 4 states, 1 UT on Monday

From anti-incumbency to development, here are a few things to watch out for

West Bengal phase 2 polls: 41,001 stations, 2,400 CAPF companies deployed

According to Special Electoral Roll Observer Subrata Gupta, each polling booth will be manned by four security personnel

Tamil Nadu, Bengal see highest voter turnout since Independence: EC

Record turnout in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal polls; Election Commission of India hails voters as participation hits historic highs since Independence

Clashes, assault on candidates mar phase-I of Bengal polls, EC seeks report

Sporadic incidents of violence and assaults on candidates marred polling in parts of West Bengal on Thursday as the first phase of the Assembly elections progressed across 152 constituencies, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports from trouble-hit pockets. The state recorded a brisk voter turnout of over 41 per cent till 11 am on Thursday, reflecting a strong early participation. In Murshidabad's Naoda, clashes broke out between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling TMC, prompting police and central forces to resort to baton charge to disperse mobs, officials said. The violence in Shibnagar village followed a tense morning after AJUP founder Humayun Kabir visited a polling booth, triggering protests by TMC supporters who raised slogans and surrounded his vehicle, branding him a "BJP agent". As the situation escalated, rival groups allegedly hurled stones and bricks, leading to a law and order situation. Several vehicles were vandalised in the .

Campaigning for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal assembly polls Phase-I ends

The votes polled on April 23 will be taken up for counting on May 4 and results will be ann­ounced

Can Thalapathy Vijay turn celebrity appeal into votes in Tamil Nadu polls?

Actor Vijay's political debut may disrupt Tamil Nadu's two-party system, but analysts say converting popularity into votes remains a key challenge ahead of 2026 polls

Poll pulse: Two Thiruvananthapuram seats hold key to Kerala BJP plan

Nemom and Kazhakkoottam emerge as key battlegrounds as BJP looks to convert recent gains into Assembly seats amid voter churn and local issues

Like Zubeen Garg, Congress works to unite people: Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the philosophy of his party is that of the celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, who worked his entire life to unite Assam. Addressing election rallies in Biswanath and Golaghat districts, he alleged that Himanta Biswa Sarma is the "most corrupt CM" in India, and action will be taken against him after the Congress forms a government in the state. "Zubeen Garg worked his entire life to unite people of Assam; he never misbehaved with anyone. The Congress philosophy is also like that, to spread love against hatred," Gandhi said. He alleged that the BJP government led by Sarma is spreading hatred against people and communities. "Let him speak for some more days. After that, the Congress will form a government in Assam, and legal action will follow even if he asks for forgiveness. The Congress government will put him in jail for 10-15 years," Gandhi said. The Congress leader alleged Sarma, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home ...

Kerala Assembly polls not to change govt but improve state's future: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the upcoming Kerala assembly polls are not merely for changing the government, but to improve the state's future. Shah, at a public meeting in Kunnathunadu constituency here, noted that NDA vote share in Kerala increased since 2014 Lok Sabha polls and its time for a government of the BJP-led front in the state. He wished Christian community on Easter and called on them to support NDA to form government in Kerala. The Home Minister further said that justice for all and appeasement of none is the stand of the BJP-led NDA across the country. Taking a dig at Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, he said the Marxist leader has started a new startup of changing names. Shah said that Vijayan changes names of all centrally funded projects in the state to take credit for the same. Assembly polls will be held in Kerala on April 9.

Young voters, big stakes in battle for Bengal amid job, welfare promises

As Bengal heads into Assembly polls, parties intensify outreach to young voters with welfare promises and competing employment narratives

SC flags fiscal strain of pre-poll freebies, questions power subsidies

Bench led by the CJI warns that unchecked largesse strains taxpayers, deepens deficits and may weaken economic foundations as States expand subsidies ahead of elections

Over 243,000 names deleted from final voter list in poll-bound Assam

The final electoral roll comprises nearly 12.5 million men, 12.4 million women and 343 third-gender voters

Shun allurement, prejudice, employ wisdom while casting votes: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said she hoped that Indians would exercise their right to vote by employing wisdom and shunning allurement, prejudice and misinformation to strengthen the country's electoral system. She also lauded women voters for coming out in large numbers to exercise their franchise during elections. Addressing a 16th National Voters' Day event held here, Murmu asserted that while the right to vote is important, it is also imperative that all citizens exercise it by keeping in mind their constitutional duties. For the last 16 years, the foundation day of the Election Commission (EC) has been celebrated as the National Voters' Day. On November 26, 1949, when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution, 16 of its articles came into force immediately, including one that pertained to the creation of the EC. The EC came into existence on January 25, 1950, a day before India became a republic. The remaining part of the Constitution came into force on

Assam's political season may feel the long shadow of Zubeen Garg's absence

The state is learning that the loss of a cultural icon can be more politically potent than any promise in an election manifesto

Bihar's poll map shows sharp vote share swings amid heavy turnout

JDU dominates with big jumps in vote share while AIMIM suffers sharp declines, even in seats it retained, as Bihar records a strong 66.9% voter turnout

'Everyone from outside is struck by Bihar's rural road connectivity'

In an exclusive interview with Aditi Phadnis, Bihar's Road and Infrastructre as well as Urban Development Minister Nitin Nabin enumerates the developmental strides the state has taken