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Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Assam Congress president and party candidate from Jorhat assembly constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, on Thursday cast his vote for the 2026 Assembly elections, and said that the people are voting for a new Assam. Gaurav Gogoi told ANI, "People are electing a republican, democratic, and empowered Assam." Speaking to reporters outside the polling booth, Gogoi stated, "Today, it is an important day for Assam, and people of Assam are coming forward to make a decisio ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): Puducherry Chief Minister and All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder, N Rangaswamy, cast his vote for the ongoing Puducherry Assembly Elections, maintaining his long-standing tradition of riding his motorcycle to the polling booth. The CM is contesting from the Thattanchavady and Mangalam Assembly constituencies. Speaking to the media after casting a vote, he said, "In both constituencies, I will win. More than numbers, forming the government is important to me ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Thursday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front would win 90 seats in the Keralam polls, for which polling commenced earlier today. Speaking to ANI, Kumar stated that the elections were based on agenda of development, whereas BJP's communal politics and UDF's divisive agenda were not accepted. "More than 2.70 crore Keralities are enthusiastically taking part in Assembly elections. LDF is hopeful of retaining its go ...Read More >
In a post on X, Gogoi wrote, "Reading about the Golden visa in Dubai. It is a long-term residence visa which enables investors to live in the United Arab Emirates." The controversy stems from claims made by All India Congress Committee (AICC) Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera, who alleged that documents suggested that Sarma's wife holds multiple active passports, raising questions over possible violations of Indian law. The issue gained traction after senior Congress leader P ...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 >
Guwahati, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Early polling trends in Assam indicated moderate voter participation across several constituencies during the initial hours on Thursday. In Bongaigaon district, Abhayapuri recorded a voter turnout of 18.75 per cent, followed closely by Srijangram at 18.07 per cent and Bongaigaon constituency at 17.8 per cent, according to preliminary data released by election authorities. Meanwhile, in Upper Assam, Demow registered a turnout of 18.28 per cent, while Nazira sa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Voter turnout at 9 am on Thursday in Assam was recorded at 17.87 per cent, while in Keralam it was at 16.23 per cent, as per the data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the ongoing 2026 Assembly elections in both states. The polling trends in the Union Territory of Puducherry showed a voter turnout of 17.41 per cent at 9 am. Also Read | Nashik Shocker: Women Allege S*xual Assault, Forced Religious Conversion, Pressure to Pray and Consume Beef ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Former Union Minister and BJP Kazahakootam candidate V Muraleedharan on Thursday cast his vote in the Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram and described the contest as "a milestone in the political history of Keralam". Speaking to ANI, V Muraleedharan said this election will be termed as the first step towards a developed Keralam in the path to achieve PM Modi's goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and will decide the political future of t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Polling in the Kerala Assembly elections saw a turnout of over 16 per cent after the first two hours of voting on Thursday. According to Election Commission (EC) figures, polling till 9 am recorded a turnout of 16.23 per cent with the highest being in Ernakulam district with 17.8 per cent. Constituency-wise, the highest polling percentage till 9 am was seen in Thripunithura with 20.59 per cent, according to EC data. The ruling LDF is fighting to retain power and secu ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and Vattiyoorkavu constituency candidate K Muraleedharan on Thursday said there is a clear "desire for change" among voters after casting his vote at Jawahar Nagar LP School in Thiruvananthapuram during the ongoing Assembly elections. Pointing to long queues at polling stations in his constituency, Muraledharan remarked, "There is a queue of people here which indicates that people want change. I have been voting at this ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam cast his vote at a polling station in Heritage Town on Thursday as voting got underway for the Assembly elections, expressing confidence that the NDA will return to power. After exercising his franchise, Ramalingam said, "NDA government will definitely come to power once again, because we are giving multiple projects, employment opportunities, infrastructure development." Polling beg ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to turn out in large numbers as polling got underway in the three states.In a post on X, PM Modi emphasised the importance of strong participation in Kerala, calling on voters -- especially youth and women -- to take part actively in the democratic process."Record participation will add vigour to Keralam's democratic spirit. I particularly request the youth and women of the state to step forward and ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) A voter turnout of 17.87 per cent was recorded in the first two hours of the assembly elections in Assam, where the BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is striving to reclaim a state it lost a decade ago. Polling began at 7 am for the 126-member assembly, and 17.87 per cent of the state's 2.5 crore voters exercised their franchise till 9 am, officials said. A total of 722 candidates are in the fray for the elections, which is large ...Read More >
Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Voter Turnout: Voting is underway across Assam for 126 Assembly seats. Over 2.50 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots. The ruling BJP seeks a third term against a united opposition. Prominent leaders are in the fray. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. The election process is proceeding smoothly with early voter turnout reported. Polling for all 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam began on Thursday, with an estimated 17.87% voter turnout recorded ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Voter turnout at 9 am on Thursday in Assam was recorded at 17.87 per cent, while in Keralam it was at 16.23 per cent, as per the data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the ongoing 2026 Assembly elections in both states. The polling trends in the Union Territory of Puducherry showed a voter turnout of 17.41 per cent at 9 am. Polling for high-stakes electoral battles in two States and a Union Territory began on Thursday at 7 am. Voting for 12 ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election 2026: The BJP has raised doubts over the idea of aligning with actor-turned-politician Vijay and his Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), with party national president Nitin Nabin questioning the practicality of such a partnership. Taking a veiled dig at Vijay's political involvement, Nabin underscored the demands of electoral politics. "In politics, you need to do full-time politics... everything depends on how much time he spends on the pitch. Why should we ally with him? We a ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): Polling is underway in Puducherry, and former Chief Minister and Congress leader V Narayanasamy cast his vote at the polling station at VOC Govt School on Thursday. He expressed confidence that the INDI alliance would form the next government and urged citizens to turn out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right. Speaking to the reporters, Narayanasamy said, "The people of Puducherry want the INDI alliance to come to power. I am confident that the ...Read More >
Kollam (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Finance Minister and Kottarakkara LDF candidate KN Balagopal on Thursday expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) prospects, citing voter turnout and a "positive trend" across the state as polling progressed in the Assembly elections. "A huge crowd of voters can be seen everywhere. There is a positive trend among the people for the LDF. The participation of voters shows that the democratic process is very positive. The polling pe ...Read More >
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Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Polling in all the 140 Assembly constituencies in Kerala commenced at 7 am on Thursday. The voting began after completion of mock polling. People started arriving early in the morning at the 30,495 polling stations in the state to avoid the hot weather that was likely to get worse as the day progressed. Congress senior and Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan arrived early for voting with his wife and daughter at their polling booth in Paravoor co ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Wednesday said that the NDA coalition government is providing uninterrupted power supply without increasing electricity charges. Steps are being taken to strengthen infrastructure and improve service delivery across the state, he said while inaugurating a new corporate office of the Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (APCPDCL) constructed at a cost of Rs30 crore. The minister said power substations are bei ...Read More >
Aluva (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jebi Mather on Thursday cast her vote in the Assembly elections being held today and expressed confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would secure a decisive victory by winning 100 seats in the state. Mather cast her vote at the Aluva polling station at the Islamic Higher Secondary School. After casting her vote, Mather told ANI, "I have voted. The people of Kerala have decided that it will be a UDF governm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP President Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that there are no differences in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the impending appointment of a new Bihar Chief Minister, as Nitish Kumar will be taking oath as Rajya Sabha MP. In an interview with ANI, Nitin Nabin said that the process is moving forward in a structured manner. Also Read | UK Visa Fee Hike: New Fees for Study, Work, Visit Visas From April 2026; Know How It Will Affect Indian Applicants. " ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP President Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that there are no differences in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the impending appointment of a new Bihar Chief Minister, as Nitish Kumar will be taking oath as Rajya Sabha MP. In an interview with ANI, Nitin Nabin said that the process is moving forward in a structured manner. "There are no differences anywhere; everything is proceeding as per schedule. Nitish Kumar is taking the oath of office in the Raj ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam): Keralam BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday cast his vote in the Assembly elections being held today and described the contest as important while urging voters to "make their vote about change". Chandrasekhar, who is contesting from the high-profile Nemom Assembly constituency, voted at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram. After casting his vote, he told ANI, "This is an extremely important election. I am happy that I am a part of it as a voter and ...Read More >
From films to politics, here's a timeline of Vijay's journey ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. Thalapathy Vijay's transition from cinema to politics has developed over more than a decade, moving from fan-based mobilisation to the launch of a political party ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. While his official entry came in 2024, the groundwork for his political journey began much earlier. Early Foundations: Vijay Makkal Iyakkam and Fan Network Vijay established Vijay Makk ...Read More >
In the 2021 elections, Vijayan won the Dharmadam seat with a large margin of 50,123 votes. Keralam Assembly Election 2026: As Keralam citizens are set to vote on April 9, the Dharmadam constituency in Kannur is set to witness a high-stakes triangular battle, as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) takes on VP Abdul Rasheed of the Indian National Congress and K Ranjith of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With a high-stakes triangular battle, the Dharmadam c ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, saying that the public trusts the ruling alliance. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Kannur, Vijayan said that "false and communal propaganda" cannot defeat the LDF. "False propaganda cannot defeat the LDF. We always trust the people, and the people trust us. We have travelled with the people ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): As voting commenced for the Assembly elections on Thursday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged voters from Kerala and Assam to come out in large numbers and support change. She asserted that the people of the state deserve a government that prioritises public welfare over power and corruption, and called for a mandate for change. In a post on X, Congress MP wrote, "To each one of you in Keralam, I say from the heart, you deserve a government that listens ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 9 (PTI) Prominent personalities and candidates reached polling booths even before the voting process commenced across Kerala on Thursday morning. Over 2.71 crore voters are set to exercise their franchise to elect a new government in the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, along with his wife, daughter and son, walked to the polling booth at RC Amala Basic UP School in Pinarayi in Kannur district at around 8 am on Thursday. He was accompanied by party leaders. Des ...Read More >
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