With polling concluded in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, the spotlight has shifted to a set of high-stakes constituencies that are expected to influence the outcome when votes are counted on May 4. These key battles cut across regions and reflect the broader contest between the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya…
NEW DELHI: Assam assembly elections concluded in one phase on April 9, recording a turnout of over 85%, one of the highest in recent years. In a crucial contest in Assam, the Bharatiya Janata Party, under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking a third straight term. Meanwhile, the Congress has mounted a determined effort…
UDF candidate and Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan during the final day of election campaigning in Paravur constituency in Kochi. NEW DELHI: Exit polls for the Kerala Assembly election projected a likely return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), with most projections placing it ahead of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).Estimates vary,…
NEW DELHI: For decades, politics in Tamil Nadu has revolved around two Dravidian giants — DMK and AIADMK.Election after election, new entrants have tried to break this duopoly, but most have struggled to make a lasting impact.In the 2026 assembly elections, the bipolar contest was disrupted by a high-profile cinematic entry, as actor-turned-politician Vijay Thalapathy…
UDF candidate and Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan during the final day of election campaigning in Paravur constituency in Kochi. NEW DELHI: Exit polls for the Kerala Assembly election projected a likely return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), with most projections placing it ahead of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).Estimates vary,…
NEW DELHI: The political battle for Assam will enter its decisive stage with the counting of votes on Monday, determining whether the BJP-led NDA secures a third consecutive term or the Congress stages a comeback after a high-voltage campaign centred on identity politics, welfare delivery and regional aspirations.A total of 722 candidates are in the…
N Rangasamy; V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Counting of votes for the Puducherry assembly elections will be held on Monday, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India NR Congress (AINRC), seeking a second consecutive term in office.The counting will commence at 8 am, and given that the Union Territory…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election has set the stage for a closely fought contest, with counting day expected to bring clarity after weeks of intense campaigning and historic voter participation.Exit polls have offered a mixed picture, reinforcing the sense of a tight race. Some projections suggest the BJP could reach the majority mark,…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly election has set the stage for a closely fought contest, with counting day expected to bring clarity after weeks of high-decibel campaigning and strong voter turnout.Trends will begin to emerge from 8am on May 4, as counting gets underway across the state’s 234 constituencies. Data will be released in…
NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at the counting centre in Bhowanipore, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s assembly constituency, a day before vote counting, after her TMC alleged that two vehicles displaying BJP flags were allowed inside the secured premises where EVMs are stored.Banerjee’s main opponent in Bhabanipur is BJP leader and West Bengal’s leader of…