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Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Leader of Opposition (LoP) VD Satheesan on Thursday cast his vote for the Assembly elections being held today and urged people across the state to participate actively in the democratic process. He asserted confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would return to power with a decisive mandate. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 9, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities. Satheesan, ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the voters, especially the youth and women, of Assam and Kerala to come out in large numbers and exercise their franchise as the high-stakes voting begins. Polling for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry commenced at 7 a.m. earlier in the day. The polling is underway for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. The results will be announced on May 4. In a ...Read More >
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have filed complaints against each other with the Election Commission, alleging hate speech, threats and derogatory remarks as campaigning intensifies ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The controversy centres on comments involving the BJP's Panihati candidate, the mother of the RG Kar hospital doctor who was raped and murdered last year, and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee. In a complaint to Chief Election Commissioner Gy ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the role of youth in nation-building, emphasising that youth are engaged in shaping a prosperous and strong India. The Prime Minister pointed out that India's heritage and culture have always taught true knowledge and its proper use, being the foundation of a nation's progress. In a post on X, he said, "Our heritage and culture have always taught us that true knowledge and its proper use form the foundation ...Read More >
New Delhi: As voting commences for the Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters across the three states to vote in large numbers and participate enthusiastically in the democratic process. He also did special appeal to youth and women to play an active role in shaping the future of their states. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Calling upon the people of Keralam to vote in large numbers in the 2026 Assembly elections. Record parti ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Leader of Opposition (LoP) VD Satheesan on Thursday cast his vote for the Assembly elections being held today and urged people across the state to participate actively in the democratic process. He asserted confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would return to power with a decisive mandate. Satheesan, who is contesting from the Paravur Assembly constituency, voted at a polling station in Kesari Government Arts and Sci ...Read More >
Thrissur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister Suresh Gopi cast his vote in the Keralam Assembly elections 2026 at the Guruvayur Devaswom English Medium School in Guruvayur South Part booth number 137 on Thursday, calling the polling day a "very important moment" for the state and urging voters to decide "diligently and then intelligently." The actor-turned-politician was among the early voters who exercised their franchise, with polling beginning at 7 am across the state amid tight ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday urged voters to come out in numbers and cast their vote, while emphasising the importance of "each vote and voice" towards building "better Assam." The response comes in the backdrop of single-phase polling, which began in Assam earlier in the day, across 126 constituencies. "Today, Assam votes and each voice matters, each vote matters in the path of building a better Assam. On the occasion of this fe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): As voting commences for the Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters across the three states to vote in large numbers and participate enthusiastically in the democratic process. He also did special appeal to youth and women to play an active role in shaping the future of their states. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Calling upon the people of Keralam to vote in large numbers in the 2026 Assembly ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday assured the Madras High Court that all necessary steps will be taken for ensuring easy access to disabled voters in all the polling stations in the state before the polling on April 23. The submission was made by advocate Niranjan Rajagopalan, standing counsel for the ECI, before the first bench of Chief Justice Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan when a petition filed by activist Vaishnavi Jayakumar, in this regard, came up for ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) After 23 days of high-voltage campaigning and an equally intense silent push, Kerala stepped into decision day on Thursday, with around 2.71 crore voters set to determine who will govern the state. Even before dawn broke, the electoral machinery was in motion. By 5.30 a.m., the state's 30,471 polling booths had sprung to life, with officials initiating mandatory mock polling procedures. Once completed and the EVMs sealed, a brief lull followed befor ...Read More >
The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to declare its landmark ruling decriminalising adultery in the Joseph Shine v. Union of India as "not good law", raising fundamental questions about how courts interpret morality and exercise judicial review under the Constitution. In written submissions filed in the ongoing Sabarimala case proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that while the Centre does not contest the striking down of Section 497 of the IPC as violative of Article 14, it str ...Read More >
Agartala, Apr 9 (PTI) Voting for the byelection to Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district began at 7 am on Thursday amidst tight security, an official said. A total of 46,142 voters will decide the fate of six candidates in the bypoll. Women voters of 23,758 outnumber the 22,348 male electorate. "Polling for the byelection in all 55 booths began at 7 am amidst tight security. Voters were seen standing in queues in various polling centres to exercise their democratic right ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Polling for the 126 seats in Assam will be held today. Votes will be counted on May 4. The polling will begin at 7 am. The BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term. The Congress-led alliance includes Raijor Dal and CPI(M). In Assam, more than 2.5 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise for the 126-member legislative assembly. There are 722 candidates in the fray. Also Read | 'Vote for a Puducherry Run by Its Own People': Rahul Gan ...Read More >
Mumbai: A day before the deadline to withdraw nominations for the Baramati assembly byelection expires on Thursday, deputy chief minister and the NCP's bypoll candidate Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday called up Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal, seeking the grand old party's support for her unopposed victory. Sapkal, however, suggested she get in touch with the top Congress leadership, sources in the NCP and Congress told Hindustan Times. The development came hours after Pawar met c ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Polling for the 126 seats in Assam will be held today. Votes will be counted on May 4. The polling will begin at 7 am. The BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term. The Congress-led alliance includes Raijor Dal and CPI(M). In Assam, more than 2.5 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise for the 126-member legislative assembly. There are 722 candidates in the fray. Of 2,50,54,463 electors, 1,25,31,552 are male voters and 1,25,22,593 ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday expressed strong outrage over remarks made by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that such statements reflect the culture and ideology of the Congress party. Speaking to the media in Delhi, Joshi condemned Kharge's alleged remarks describing the RSS and BJP as a "poisonous snake" and calling for them to be "killed," terming them violent and provocati ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that its leaders were resorting to "deception" and pushing party leader Pawan Khera towards legal trouble through their actions. In a post on X, Sarma claimed that Congress leaders, in their desperation, were circulating "completely fabricated documents" through Khera, which he said had already been exposed by his team. Also Read | IMT Manesar Strike: ...Read More >
Dimapur, April 8 (MExN): The National People's Party (NPP) has written to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, urging immediate deployment of Central Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) in the 28-Koridang (ST) Assembly Constituency in Nagaland ahead of the bye-election scheduled on April 9, citing "credible ground reports of anti-social elements allegedly impersonating India Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel" in sensitive villages. In a complaint letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that its leaders were resorting to "deception" and pushing party leader Pawan Khera towards legal trouble through their actions. In a post on X, Sarma claimed that Congress leaders, in their desperation, were circulating "completely fabricated documents" through Khera, which he said had already been exposed by his team. "This is not politics anymore. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In a strong rebuttal before the Delhi High Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opposed the plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other accused seeking recusal of Justice Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, terming the move as "frivolous, vexatious and baseless" and an attempt to undermine the dignity of the Court. In its detailed reply, the CBI asserted that the recusal applications are built on "conjectures and surmises" and do not meet ...Read More >
Chennai: The ECI on Wednesday ordered the transfer of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and appointed senior IAS officer M Sai Kumar in his place with immediate effect. Chief Minister M K Stalin, who took strong exception to the shunting of the Chief Secretary, termed the Election Commission of India's move as "unilateral and political outreach." Replacing Muruganandam in the midst of Assembly elections in the state was "one-sided", the chief minister said, and strongly condemned the t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The controversy around Congress leader Pawan Khera has escalated following his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's family and the subsequent police action, drawing a strong response from the opposition, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stepping in to defend him. Reacting to the developments, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the police action and alleged its misuse. In a post on X, she said, "The shameless attack on Congress leader Pawan Kh ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 8 (PTI) The ECI on Wednesday ordered the transfer of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and appointed senior IAS officer M Sai Kumar in his place with immediate effect. Chief Minister M K Stalin, who took strong exception to the shunting of the Chief Secretary, termed the Election Commission of India's move as "unilateral and political outreach." Replacing Muruganandam in the midst of Assembly elections in the state was "one-sided", the chief minister said, and strongly cond ...Read More >
Telangana (Hyderabad) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday approached the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a case filed against him in Assam. The petition is yet to be listed. Also Read | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's Convoy Hit by Truck In Murshidabad; Several Security Personnel Injured. Khera had made allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma at a press conference in the national cap ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 8: As Assam goes to the hustings on Thursday, as many as 4021 all-women managed polling stations across 35 districts of the state would be setting an example of ensuring greater gender representation as well as serving as a model for encouraging women's empowerment in democratic institutions. These polling stations will be fully managed by women, including presiding officers and polling officials, reflecting the growing confidence and active involvement of women in election mana ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the BJP over its alleged action against party leader Pawan Khera, terming it a "shameless attack" and accusing the ruling party of arrogance. In a post on X, Gandhi said, "The shameless attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera by the BJP only speaks of their arrogance and guilt." Also Read | HCLTech Layoffs: IT Services Provider To Lay Off 120 Employees in Orlando As Client Projects Shift. She further sta ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 8: The stage is set for Assam to vote on Thursday with election authorities across districts completing final preparations by Wednesday evening. Electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been distributed across the polling centres; polling personnel deployed in both near and remote areas, while security arrangements have been made to ensure smooth and peaceful polling. Notably, as many as 1,51,132 polling personnel have been deployed for the conduct of the election. For polling p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Congress general secretary Priyana Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday came out in support of party colleague Pawan Khera, saying the "shameless" attack on him by the BJP speaks of the ruling party's arrogance and guilt. Gandhi said every Congress worker and Indian who believes in the Constitution stands with Khera as he is "hunted down" by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who she claimed has lost his moral right to govern. "The shameless attack on Congress leader Pawan K ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said BJP will form a government in West Bengal under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as people of the state want development, industry, women's safety and good governance. During the long period of the Left rule and now under the present government in West Bengal headed by Mamata Banerjee, "industry and employment have suffered", he claimed, adding that people want change. "Due to issues such as atroc ...Read More >
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