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CHENNAI: Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has expressed concern over the Election Commission's (EC) recent decision to replace Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary, warning that such actions risk turning the poll body into an "imperium in imperio," a term the Supreme Court cautioned against in a previous judgement. In a post on X ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, Chidambaram said, "A few years ago, the Supreme Court in a judgement cautioned against th ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Senior Congress MP and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday raised concerns on recent actions of the Election Commission (EC) over the latter's decision to replace the state's Chief Secretary, citing that earlier Supreme Court judgement cautioned against the poll body becoming an 'imperium in imperio'. In a post on X ahead of the forthcoming state assembly election, Chidambaram wrote, "A few years ago, the Supreme Court in a judgement ca ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Senior Congress MP and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday raised concerns on recent actions of the Election Commission (EC) over the latter's decision to replace the state's Chief Secretary, citing that earlier Supreme Court judgement cautioned against the poll body becoming an 'imperium in imperio'. In a post on X ahead of the forthcoming state assembly election, Chidambaram wrote, "A few years ago, the Supreme Court in a judgement ca ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission (EC) over the latter's decision to replace the state's Chief Secretary ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. He accused the constitutional body of acting 'one-sided' and allegedly working at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a post on X, Stalin on Wednesday said, "I strongly condemn the Election Commission, which is fully active in the electoral ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Ahead of the April 23 election for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday replaced the state's chief secretary, N Muruganandam, with senior bureaucrat M Sai Kumar and DGP (armed police, vigilance and anti-corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham with Sandeep Mittal, a 1995-batch IPS officer, a decision that drew an angry reaction from CM M K Stalin.The move follows multiple complaints from the opposition, alleging that the state's administrative ma ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission (EC) over the latter's decision to replace the state's Chief Secretary ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. He accused the constitutional body of acting 'one-sided' and allegedly working at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a post on X, Stalin on Wednesday said, "I strongly condemn the Election Commission, which is fully active in the electoral ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 9 (UNI) Former Malda South Congress MP Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury, popularly known as Dalu, passed away on Wednesday night at a private hospital in Kolkata. He was 89 and had been suffering from prolonged illness. Dalu's son, Isha Khan Chowdhury, is the current Congress MP from Malda South. Dalu came from a prominent political family. His uncle, former union Minister A. B. A. Ghani Khan Chowdhury, passed away just before the state assembly elections on April 14, 2006 - two decade ...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 >
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 >
Guwahati, April 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday mounted a strong counterattack against the Congress, rejecting allegations over his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma's alleged foreign passports and assets, and claiming the controversy is part of a larger, coordinated attempt to influence the Assembly elections. Targets Congress leaders Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the Chief Minister directly targeted Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the do ...Read More >
Guwahati: Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate for the 36 Guwahati Central constituency, Kunki Chowdhury to lodge an FIR at the Panbazar Cyber Crime Police Station alleging circulation of an AI-generated deepfake video that purportedly distorts her statements. According to sources, the complaint seeks a detailed investigation into the origin and dissemination of the video, which has been widely circulated on social media. Chowdhury has alleged that the manipulated clip is aimed at misleading vo ...Read More >
new delhi: as kerala Heading into the 2026 parliamentary elections, the race is no longer just a contest of ideology or leadership, but increasingly a battle of commitments. From welfare spending and free services to massive infrastructure and economic transformation programmes, all three fronts - LDF, UDF and BJP lead confidentiality agreement - Unveiled a broad manifesto aimed at attracting politically aware and welfare-conscious voters.The scale and scope of the pledges underscores a larger s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As Kerala heads into the 2026 assembly elections, the contest is no longer just about ideology or leadership, it is increasingly a battle of promises. From welfare payouts and free services to large-scale infrastructure and economic transformation plans, all three major fronts - the LDF, UDF and BJP-led NDA - have unveiled expansive manifestos aimed at wooing a politically aware and welfare-conscious electorate.The scale and scope of commitments underline a larger shift in Kerala's el ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Congress Member of Parliament Pramod Tiwari on Friday condemned the recent violence in West Bengal's Malda, stating that democratic elections must remain free from any form of intimidation or fear. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of "misusing" the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. "In a democracy, elections should be fair, without any fear or intimidation. In Bengal, the BJP is misusing the entire ...Read More >
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Palakkad: A teenage girl and her mother suddenly rushed out from the sit-out of their house on the Murikkavu road, hurrying toward an approaching campaign vehicle of UDF, their excitement hard to contain. As the vehicle slowed, the candidate Ramesh Pisharody leaned forward, smiling warmly and extending his hands to greet them. For the two, it was a moment of delight -- sparked as much by his celebrity appeal as by his presence as a candidate. Such scenes are becoming a familiar sight across the ...Read More >
Kolkata: BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Wednesday hit out at the Trinamool Congress over what he described as "divisive politics" in West Bengal, while also lauding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and raising concerns over reports of "dead voters." The actor-turned-politician questioned alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and suggested that such issues needed closer scrutiny to ensure transparency in the voting process in the upcoming Assembly polls. Speaking to IANS, on al ...Read More >
Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday met President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking his first official interaction with the top leadership after assuming office.During the meetings, the governor held detailed discussions on key issues concerning the state's development and public welfare. Gupta briefed them on the overall situation in Himachal Pradesh and highlighted major initiatives being undertaken by the state govt. These included the Drug-Free Himac ...Read More >
While four of the assurances focused on healthcare, land rights and financial support for women and senior citizens, the commitment on Garg's death stood out. "When our party's government is formed, we promise to find out how Zubeen was murdered and who was involved. We will conduct an inquiry into it and make the results public within 100 days," Kharge said while addressing an election rally in Naoboicha. The announcement comes even as a murder trial in the case is already underway, where sev ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday visited the Himachal Emporium in New Delhi. During the visit, the Governor observed a wide range of Himachali products displayed at the Emporium and expressed keen interest in the rich craftsmanship and traditional heritage reflected in these items, according to an official statement. Also Read | Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Result Today 8 PM Live: Dear Destiny Tuesday Lottery Result of March 31, 2026 Decla ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday visited the Himachal Emporium in New Delhi. During the visit, the Governor observed a wide range of Himachali products displayed at the Emporium and expressed keen interest in the rich craftsmanship and traditional heritage reflected in these items, according to an official statement. The Governor interacted with the officials and staff of the Emporium and lauded their efforts in promoting the unique cultura ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, accused the Congress of "politicising" cultural icon Zubeen Garg, alleging that a political consultancy firm has advised the party to leverage the issue for electoral gains ahead of the Assembly polls. Addressing a press conference at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan following the launch of the BJP's manifesto, Sarma claimed that a viral video purportedly shows members of the firm, Inclusive Mind, suggesting that the Congress ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay disclosed assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, offering a detailed glimpse into his financial portfolio, which spans luxury vehicles, substantial bank deposits, and high-value real estate holdings. According to the affidavit submitted before the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-turned-politician reported movable assets amounting to Rs 404.58 c ...Read More >
The PIL does not challenge any specific election result but seeks preventive measures to enhance accountability and deter malpractices. With the counting of votes for Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections scheduled for December 17, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding compulsory videography of the entire counting process ...Read More >
Elections for Maharashtra's civic bodies, pending since 2022, will finally be held on January 15. Elections will be held for 29 municipal corporations, 32 district councils, and 336 panchayat samitis. The votes will be counted the next day. Here are the top 10 points in this big story: * Politically, elections for the Brihanmumbai Corporation and other major cities like Pune and Thane are considered the most important, since they are expected to determine the political direction of the state. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday. From December 23 to 30 is the period to file nominations, and scrutiny of the nominations will be done on December 31. January 2 is the last date to take back nominations, as the symbols will be d ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 15 (ANI): Punjab Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking mandatory videography of the counting of votes in recently held Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in order to ensure "free, fair and transparent" elections at the grassroots level. In a public interest litigation, the Punjab Congress chief, through his counsel Nikhil Ghai, submitted that the petition was filed " ...Read More >
Kolkata, Nov 17 (PTI) Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday criticised the TMC government over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging a "deep nexus involving a section of BLOs and BDOs" aimed at helping the Trinamool Congress "sabotage" the Election Commission's efforts to weed out "fake voters, illegal migrants". Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters, Adhikari said the SIR exercise had triggered "panic" within the TMC, prompting " ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Nov 14 (PTI) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state BJP chief Jagdish Vishwakarma on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his "politics of development" for the party's resounding win in Bihar assembly polls. Union Jal Shakti minister and former Gujarat BJP president CR Paatil said instead of indulging in caste-based electoral politics, which is common in Bihar, PM Modi sought votes solely on the basis of development. Addressing a press conference at the st ...Read More >
Srinagar, Nov 4 (PTI) The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a showcause notice to Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Budgam bypolls, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by conducting late-night campaign in the assembly constituency without requisite permission. However, in his response, Mehdi said there was no deliberate or wilful breach of the Commission's directions as the gathering was not a planned campaign event "but a spontaneous congregatio ...Read More >
Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor landed in a controversy on Tuesday when it came to light that he was allegedly registered as a voter in his home state of Bihar as well as adjoining West Bengal. According to official records, Kishor is enrolled as a voter in West Bengal at 121, Kalighat Road, the address of the Trinamool Congress headquarters in Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly constituency, which is Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's seat, an election in West Bengal sai ...Read More >
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