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Countering the points raised by Vijayan's letter to him earlier in the day, Revanth Reddy dashed off a reply, raising questions over Kerala's claims on poverty eradication and governance. "You tweeted that by late 2025, Kerala is set to become the first state to completely eradicate extreme poverty. We are in April 2026. In your letter, you speak of 64,006 families still receiving micro-plans. I ask plainly: has extreme poverty been eradicated? Was the November 1, 2025 declaration independently ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 : Polling began for high-stakes electoral battles in two states, Assam and Keralam, as ... New Delhi [India], April 9 : Polling began for high-stakes electoral battles in two states, Assam and Keralam, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, on Thursday at 7 am with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voters queued outside polling stations to cast their votes in a single-phase assembly election. Voting will be held fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Polling began for high-stakes electoral battles in two states, Assam and Keralam, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, on Thursday at 7 am with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voters queued outside polling stations to cast their votes in a single-phase assembly election. Also Read | Assam Assembly Election 2026: State Heads to Polls Today As Congress Looks To Reclaim Power. Voting will be held for 126 se ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Polling began for high-stakes electoral battles in two states, Assam and Keralam, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, on Thursday at 7 am with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voters queued outside polling stations to cast their votes in a single-phase assembly election. Voting will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Keralam, and 30 in Puducherry in this phase of the election. Tamil Nadu will go to th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Over 2,6 crore electors will rush to poll stations on Thursday to decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala and elect its 140-member Legislative Assembly in a high-stakes battle between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The voting in Keralam is being held in a single phase and will begin at 7 AM. The current Assembly's tenure end ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The stage is set for assembly polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in high-stakes electoral battles with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voting will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Keralam, and 30 in Puducherry in this phase of the election. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23 and West Bengal on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4. The polling will begin at 7 am. Also Read | Viral Video ...Read More >
Palakkad (Kerala), Apr 8 (PTI) Police on Wednesday registered a case against representatives of the BJP-led NDA in Palakkad constituency in an alleged incident of bribing a voter ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls. The FIR was registered by the Palakkad Town South police in connection with an incident involving NDA candidate Sobha Surendran, officials said. The FIR alleges that, on April 8 at around 10 am, representatives of the alliance went from house to house in Palakkad and distributed mon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The stage is set for assembly polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in high-stakes electoral battles with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voting will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Keralam, and 30 in Puducherry in this phase of the election. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23 and West Bengal on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4. The polling will begin at 7 am. In Keralam, over 2.6 cr ...Read More >
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Puducherry votes on April 9, 2026. Here's your complete guide: polling timings, how to find your booth, accepted ID documents, and voter rules. Puducherry is all set to elect its new Legislative Assembly on April 9, 2026. If you are a registered voter in the Union Territory and are heading to the polling booth for the first time or simply need a quick refresher on what to carry and where to go, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know befor ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is all set for a crucial Assembly election on Thursday, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their franchise in a decisive contest that will test the ruling Left Democratic Front's (LDF) bid for a third consecutive term, the opposition United Democratic Fund's (UDF) comeback prospects, and the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) push to open its account in the state. After nearly a month of intense campaigning, the southern state will go to the polls in a single pha ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 8 (PTI) Kerala is all set for a crucial Assembly election on Thursday, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their franchise in a decisive contest that will test the ruling LDF's bid for a third consecutive term, the opposition UDF's comeback prospects, and the NDA's push to open its account in the state. After nearly a month of intense campaigning, the southern state will go to the polls in a single phase, with voting to be held from 7 am to 6 pm across all 140 constitu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: India is set for a crucial day of voting on Thursday (April 9) as multiple states and a Union Territory head to polls in high-stakes Assembly elections, while by-elections will also take place in three states. The electoral contests in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are being closely watched, with major political parties battling for power and looking to strengthen their position ahead of future national elections. Extensive security arrangements, large-scale deployment of polling pe ...Read More >
In a sharp political attack ahead of key electoral battles, Congress leader Sachin Pilot claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Left Democratic Front share a tacit understanding that benefits both sides in the state. Pilot argued that the political equation suits both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. "It suits the PM to have the same CM. It suits the CM to have the same PM," he said, suggesting a mutual political advantage. Taking aim at ...Read More >
In a scathing open letter, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal accuses Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of engaging in 'secret deals' with BJP leaders, sparking controversy ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsAICC General Secretary K C Venugopal accuses Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of 'secret deals' with BJP leaders.Venugopal questions Vijayan's meetings with Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman, alleging hidden agendas.The open letter raises concerns about t ...Read More >
Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, polling officials and security personnel on Wednesday intensified efforts to ensure free and fair voting. Authorities across both states have completed most of the logistical and administrative arrangements, with large-scale deployment of staff and security forces. In several parts of Assam, a notable feature of this election is the presence of women-managed polling stations, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Kerala Assembly election 2026 entering its final phase, a sharp and personal war of words has erupted between Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, intensifying the political heat in the state. The confrontation began when Revanth Reddy, campaigning for the Congress-led UDF here last week, mocked Vijayan using the popular film dialogue 'Nee Po Mone Vijayan', triggering loud cheers from supporters. He accused the LDF gover ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Wednesday accused Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of "political convenience" and "contradictory" claims during his election campaign in Kerala, alleging that the CM is taking credit for the economic milestones achieved during K Chandrashekar Rao's decade-long rule. Speaking to ANI, the BRS leader pointed out that Revanth Reddy's statements in the Kerala campaign are contradicto ...Read More >
Kottayam (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI) A CPI supporter was found hanging at an Left Democratic Front election committee office in Thalayazham in Vaikom in Kottayam district of Keralam on Tuesday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Chellappan Pulikkaseri, a farmer He had reportedly alleged that CPI district leaders had destroyed his livelihood. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Congress MP and AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal cal ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Keralam BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday rejected Congress allegations that he failed to disclose his assets in his election affidavit. He called the claims a "sad, desperate effort" by a "scared" opposition to distract from development, and predicted that future elections in the state will see only the NDA and an alliance of Congress and LDF. Speaking to ANI, Chandrasekhar said, "Raising allegations doesn't make it the truth. ...Read More >
The Election Commission has mandated pre-certification for all political advertisements in Kerala's print media before the assembly elections to ensure fair and accurate information reaches voters. IMAGE: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu. Photograph: @ECISVEEP/X Key Points The Election Commission mandates pre-certification for all print advertisements by political parties in Kerala before the Assembly elections. Th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Out of 883 candidates contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, 324 (38%) have declared criminal cases, including 201 (23%) facing serious charges, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The data from the affidavits submitted by candidates to the Election Commission of India as part of the nomination process shows that candidates with criminal cases are spread across party lines. Among major parties, 72 out of 85 Congress candidates, 59 out of 9 ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday called the ongoing spat between Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his Keralam counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan "shadow boxing" as Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-led LDF lock horns in the 2026 Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Ramchander Rao pointed out that the Congress is in alliance with the CPI(M) and CPI in Telangana. "The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, has campaigned there a ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: As Kerala Assembly elections campaign enters its final stretch, the state is preparing for an unusual calm, at least on the liquor front. With Kerala set to vote on Thursday to elect 140 new legislators, authorities have enforced a strict 48-hour dry period, effectively putting the brakes on one of the state's most robust consumption habits. From 6 p.m. on Tuesday to 6 p.m. on April 9, liquor sales across Kerala will come to a complete halt. Beverage outlets, bars, beer pa ...Read More >
Kochi: Munnar town turned into a spectacle of colour and sound on Sunday as the NDA held a high-energy rally for its Devikulam candidate S Rajendran ahead of BJP Tamil Nadu leader K Annamalai's visit. Hundreds of workers poured into the hill town, accompanied by folk performances and rhythmic percussion. More than a show of strength, the rally highlighted Rajendran's enduring grassroots appeal and the shifting political undercurrents in Idukki. Once seen as a largely bipolar battleground, Iduk ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Keralam Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar on Tuesday said that 1.46 lakh trained polling personnel will be dispatched to all the polling stations for the Kerala assembly polls scheduled to be held in a single phase on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. Around 2.7 crore electors are expected to participate in the election. He further informed that FIRs in election-related activities have been registered against 180 people. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and opposition leader in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said that the forthcoming bye-election will witness a contest between the poor and the rich, and the Congress will lose. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, he said that in Davanagere and Bagalkot, the election is being fought between the poor and the rich. Since Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said "Make the poor win," the BJP has fielded poor candidates. It can be noted t ...Read More >
The contest pits the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) against each other. Kerala election 2026: As the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections approach, the Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram is set to witness a high-stakes triangular battle, making it one of the most closely watched seats in the state. The contest pits the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ag ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Kerala), April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Kerala Assembly elections nearing, political temperatures in Ambalappuzha have spiked sharply, with UDF-backed independent candidate G. Sudhakaran levelling serious allegations of a possible law-and-order breakdown. A four-time legislator of the CPI-M and a two-time Cabinet Minister, Sudhakaran's political journey has taken a dramatic turn in recent years. He was left out of the party's candidate list in 2021 following an internal norm barring ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that the Congress-led United Democratic Front is the sole solution for unemployment and price rise in Kerala and Puducherry. He urged South Indian states to unite to protect the Constitution. Shivakumar expressed confidence in the INDIA Bloc forming the government in Kerala, promising to protect the state and its history. Orkkatteri: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that only Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): BJP Keralam President Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed strong confidence in a BJP victory for the upcoming Keralam Assembly Election, asserting that a significant change is coming to the state on April 9th. He stated that the party is confident the people will provide them with a clear mandate to bring a change in the state. "You can feel the excitement, can feel the energy. There is going to be a change in Kerala on April 9th...We have put for ...Read More >
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