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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): National Student Union of India (NSUI) workers on Tuesday staged a protest outside Assam Bhawan against the search conducted by Assam Police at the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera. During the protest, the workers also burned an effigy of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and expressed their opposition to the police action. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Condemns Donald Trump's 'Civilisation' Threat Against Iran, Says Nuclear Weapon Use Is Never Justi ...Read More >
As the incumbent CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) looks to retain its Kerala bastion in the face of perceived "anti-incumbency", and a resurgent Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) eyes a return to power after a decade, an analysis of their candidate lists reveals a diverging strategy between the two major coalitions. With Kerala headed to the Assembly elections on April 9, a comparison of the LDF and the UDF's candidates in the polls in 2021 and 2026 shows that while the Left has ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): National Student Union of India (NSUI) workers on Tuesday staged a protest outside Assam Bhawan against the search conducted by Assam Police at the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera. During the protest, the workers also burned an effigy of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and expressed their opposition to the police action. Earlier, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh lashed out at the BJP-led government and termed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sa ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Tuesday alleged that the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government has been engaging in "hooliganism and corruption" during their ten-year rule. He further claimed that "Assam will meet the same fate as Manipur" in case Himanta Biswa Sarma becomes the Chief Minister when the assembly election results are announced on May 4. "Himanta Biswa Sarma has done nothing in the past several years, and during the B ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The 2026 Assam Assembly elections are shaping up as a defining political contest, a clash of experience and emerging leadership, legacy and new energy. At the centre of this battle are two high-profile constituencies, Jorhat, where Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has turned the race into a prestige fight, and Jalukbari, the long-standing stronghold of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The broader contest will see the ruling BJP-led NDA, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, Asom Gana P ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Assam Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday strongly condemned remarks made by Congress leaders during an election rally on April 6 at Nilambazar in Sribhumi district, which it described as an insult to Hindu beliefs and Sanatan civilisation. In a statement, BJP spokesperson Pranjal Kalita said, "in a desperate attempt to appease a particular vote bank, the Congress party has stooped to the extent of targeting the sacred symbols of Sanatan ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): The last day of campaigning for the Keralam assembly polls drew to a sizzling close on Tuesday with a high-voltage political "roast," which turned to be the highlight of a long, sweltering and humid day. The almost a month-long campaigning by political parties came to a close at 6 pm today and the State entered the mandatory 48-hour silence period ahead of polling for the 140-seat Assembly. Also Read | Khalilur Rahman India Visit: Bangladesh ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): The last day of campaigning for the Keralam assembly polls drew to a sizzling close on Tuesday with a high-voltage political "roast," which turned to be the highlight of a long, sweltering and humid day. The almost a month-long campaigning by political parties came to a close at 6 pm today and the State entered the mandatory 48-hour silence period ahead of polling for the 140-seat Assembly. The election is seen as a contest between the rulin ...Read More >
Kerala's capital city sees intense assembly election battles. Vattiyoorkavu and Kazhakootam are set for fierce contests. The BJP seeks to build on its recent corporation victory. The LDF and UDF aim to fight back. Local leaders face challenges and voter sentiment will be crucial. The outcome remains uncertain. Vattiyoorkavu | Kazhakootam: Assembly elections in Kerala's capital city are being followed in the immediate context of BJP, for the first time, winning the mantle to rule the Thiruvanant ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): With the Keralam Assembly elections due this week, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday exuded confidence for a win for the United Democratic Front (UDF), claiming that the electorate is upset with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) governance. Speaking to ANI, Pilot said, "The atmosphere is firmly in favour of the Congress and UDF...The public is unhappy with the rule of LDF...The public wants change...We'll get a convincing, overwhel ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday exuded confidence in the people's verdict in the ongoing state elections, dismissing the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claims of a sweeping victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Speaking to reporters, Soren said that the ground reality would determine the outcome of the polls. "Look, I have fought the election, so definitely people are on the ground. And all these things, you will get to kno ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday exuded confidence in the people's verdict in the ongoing state elections, dismissing the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claims of a sweeping victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Speaking to reporters, Soren said that the ground reality would determine the outcome of the polls. "Look, I have fought the election, so definitely people are on the ground. And all these things, you will get to kno ...Read More >
Guwahati: As Assam approaches its crucial Assembly elections, the passport controversy has escalated, with incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday sharply criticising Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera's Delhi residence. Gogoi condemned the state government's actions as authoritarian, likening them to a "Hitler-style government." Speaking to the media, Akhil Gogoi, who is contesting from Sivasagar assembly constituency, said ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): As Assam approaches its crucial Assembly elections, the passport controversy has escalated, with incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday sharply criticising Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera's Delhi residence. Gogoi condemned the state government's actions as authoritarian, likening them to a "Hitler-style government." Speaking to the media, Akhil Gogoi, who is contesting from Sivasag ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday claimed that the Congress-led alliance in Assam will win atleast 72 seats in the Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Kharge launched a scathing attack against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, terming him "corrupt and arrogant." He alleged that CM Sarma runs a syndicate of companies, tea gardens and resorts, and also grants land to people close to him. The Congress leader call ...Read More >
ALAPPUZHA: The Haripad assembly constituency, a stronghold of senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, is set to witness an intense three-cornered contest. Traditionally inclined towards the Left, Haripad's political landscape was significantly altered by Chennithala, who helped the UDF secure dominance in the constituency since 1982. UDF has won seven out of 10 assembly polls here, with Chennithala representing the constituency five times. Even during the strong wave in favour of the LDF in ...Read More >
Kerala Big Fights: As 2026 Assembly Elections approach, political clashes intensify across the state. A look at the key fights and players in Keralam Kerala Big Fights: The 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, are witnessing high-stakes "big fights" across the state as the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third term, the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims for a comeback, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) attempts to break the bipolar trend. All you ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday expressed confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) will form the next government in Keralam, citing strong anti-incumbency sentiment among voters. Speaking about his campaign experiences across the state, Tharoor said, "I participated in campaigns across 59 constituencies in Keralam. The UDF will come to power in Keralam. There is a feeling of anti-incumbency among the people. I could understand ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and candidate from Haripad constituency, Ramesh Chennithala expressed confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) will secure a decisive mandate in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections, asserting that a "change of guard is inevitable" after a decade of Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule. Speaking to ANI here, Chennithala said, "We are very confident that the Congress-led UDF will get 100 seats in the ensuing ...Read More >
Kerala Election 2026 Opinion Poll Survey: Kerala's electoral battle is shaping up to be a cliffhanger, with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) virtually tied, according to the latest opinion poll released ahead of the Assembly elections. The Vote Tracker survey by VoteVibe, published on April 6 by CNN-News18, indicates that both alliances are within striking distance of the majority mark, setting the stage for a razor-thin finish. The survey ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar questioned the development record of the CPI(M)-led LDF government in Keralam, alleging a lack of progress even in Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's home district. Addressing a press conference here, Shivakumar said, "What has the LDF government given to Kerala in terms of development? Kannur is the district of the CM. I spoke to a lot of workers there. I asked if any tourism a ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): As Keralam prepares to vote for its 140-member Assembly on April 9, the Kalamassery constituency in Ernakulam district has emerged as one of the closely watched electoral battlegrounds in the state. Located within the greater Kochi metropolitan region, Kalamassery holds strategic importance as a key industrial and urban hub. Historically, Kalamassery has been a fiercely contested seat between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Indian ...Read More >
Sarma brings three decades of electoral experience, having led several successful campaigns for both the Congress and the BJP after switching sides in 2015. However, this is the first time the 57-year-old is contesting as a sitting chief minister, raising the stakes significantly. In contrast, Gogoi, 43, the son of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, has won three successive Lok Sabha elections since entering politics in 2014. This election marks his Assembly debut, as he leads a Congress attemp ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): As Keralam prepares to vote for its 140-member Assembly on April 9, the Haripad constituency in Alappuzha district has emerged as a high-stakes battleground. Currently represented by Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, Haripad has long been a stronghold of the party. Chennithala, a former Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, first won the seat in 1982 and has since cemented his dominance, winning multiple terms, including his third consecutive victory ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): As Keralam prepares to vote for its 140-member Assembly on April 9, the Haripad constituency in Alappuzha district has emerged as a high-stakes battleground. Currently represented by Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, Haripad has long been a stronghold of the party. Chennithala, a former Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, first won the seat in 1982 and has since cemented his dominance, winning multiple terms, including his third consecutive victory ...Read More >
T'puram: Kazhakkoottam, one of the most cosmopolitan and politically dynamic assembly constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram, is witnessing a high-voltage contest, primarily between LDF and BJP. Senior CPM leader and former minister Kadakampally Surendran is seeking a third straight win while BJP has fielded former Union minister V Muraleedharan. Congress-led UDF has nominated veteran T Sarathchandra Prasad, though the alliance faces an uphill task.The constituency, housing Kerala's flagship IT hu ...Read More >
Kerala's Aranmula constituency is set for a competitive Assembly election, with key candidates focusing on development, health sector performance, and religious issues to sway voters. IMAGE: Kerala health minister Veena George (second from right) interacts with people during election campaigning in Aranamula assembly constituency in Kerala, March 31, 2026. Photograph: Courtesy Facebook Key Points Incumbent minister Veena George of CPM-led LDF is seeking a third consecutive term, campaigning on ...Read More >
Sarbananda Sonowal, former chief minister and Union minister for shipping, ports and waterways in the Narendra Modi government, is among the key strategists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a star campaigner for the assembly elections in Assam. In an interview, he shared his views on the party's prospects and key issues as it eyes a third straight win. How is the campaign going so far, and how do you rate the prospects of the BJP and its allies? I have seen the brightness in the faces o ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Paravur Assembly constituency in Keralam's Ernakulam district is set to witness a high-stakes contest in the upcoming state elections, with Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan seeking a sixth consecutive victory in a multi-cornered fight. Paravur, constituency number 78 in the 140-member Keralam Legislative Assembly, is a general seat with no reservation for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The contest reflects the broader triangular ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The electoral battle in the Kokrajhar Assembly Constituency has reached a fever pitch as Assam prepares for polling on April 9. The constituency acts as the political barometer for the entire Bodo belt. Although the region is primarily inhabited by the Bodo tribal community, it has significant populations of Bengali-speaking Muslims, Rajbongshis, and Adivasis (Tea tribes). Located in the heart of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), control over Kokrajhar us ...Read More >
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