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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 18, 2026, 23:43:15 IST
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Assembly Elections 2026 Highlights: 'BJP's downfall has begun,' says Mamata Banerjee women's reservation bill falls in Lok Sabha
The 2026 Assembly elections are being held in multiple phases, beginning with the first round of voting on April 9 and continuing through subsequent rounds later in April, with counting scheduled for mid-May. States going to polls include Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal, each presenting distinct political dynamics and electoral battlegrounds. The BJP-led NDA is aiming to retain power in Assam and expand its footprint in southern and eastern regions, while the Congress-led INDIA bloc and regional parties are striving to consolidate anti-incumbency sentiment. Key campaign themes include economic concerns, welfare delivery, law and order, and regional aspirations. The Election Commission has increased vigilance, deploying central forces and implementing administrative reshuffles to curb malpractice. As campaigning intensifies for upcoming phases, alliances, candidate selection, and voter turnout will play a decisive role in determining the final outcome of these high-stakes elections.
20:48 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: OPS joined DMK to teach EPS a 'lesson,' says Udhayanidhi Stalin
Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin asserted that former chief minister O Panneerselvam's entry into the DMK would result in a significant setback for the AIADMK leadership.
Stalin said, "O Panneerselvam does not need any introduction, as he is well known not only across Tamil Nadu but throughout India."
He added that "Panneerselvam is contesting after aligning with the DMK in order to teach Edappadi K Palaniswami a proper lesson in this election."
The deputy CM was referring to the AIADMK general secretary and former chief minister, with whom OPS had been locked in a leadership feud before leaving AIADMK.
Stalin said, "O Panneerselvam does not need any introduction, as he is well known not only across Tamil Nadu but throughout India."
He added that "Panneerselvam is contesting after aligning with the DMK in order to teach Edappadi K Palaniswami a proper lesson in this election."
The deputy CM was referring to the AIADMK general secretary and former chief minister, with whom OPS had been locked in a leadership feud before leaving AIADMK.
20:23 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: 'Mamata Banerjee saying anything out of frustration,' says Giriraj Singh on Bengal CM's 'bomb' charge
"Mamata Banerjee is frustrated, she is saying anything," says Union minister and BJP leader Giriaj Singh.
19:38 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: 'Infiltrators from Bangladesh entering West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee's watch'
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday exuded confidence in the victory of the BJP in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls, accusing the TMC government of allowing infiltrators in the state.
Speaking with the media after attending a public rally, the Assam CM emphasised the need to fence the borders to prevent Bangladeshi infiltrators from entering the country.
"We will get 100 seats in Assam and 200 in West Bengal," he said.
"Our only concern is why Bangladeshis should be allowed to enter our country. Mamata Banerjee doesn't let us stop Bangladeshi from entering the country. It is very important to fence the border, especially in West Bengal...," he added. (ANI)
Speaking with the media after attending a public rally, the Assam CM emphasised the need to fence the borders to prevent Bangladeshi infiltrators from entering the country.
"We will get 100 seats in Assam and 200 in West Bengal," he said.
"Our only concern is why Bangladeshis should be allowed to enter our country. Mamata Banerjee doesn't let us stop Bangladeshi from entering the country. It is very important to fence the border, especially in West Bengal...," he added. (ANI)
19:21 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: Yogi Adityanath urges voters to pick BJP's 'double-engine' model
Campaigning for the BJP in poll-bound West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday pitched the "double-engine government" model to the people of the poll-bound state, highlighting the progress UP has made under the BJP.
Addressing a gathering in Bolpur, CM Yogi emphasised how "the world's largest Hindu temple, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple", was built in UP under the BJP tenure, asserting that the opposition parties cannot match the mettle of "double engine".
"The world's largest Hindu temple - the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple - has been built in Ayodhya. Can anyone stop it? Can the Congress, the Communists, the TMC, or their allies stop it? They cannot match the speed of the double engine... Instead of unrest, there is a pleasant atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh," he said.
Taking further aim at the incumbent TMC government, he accused the party of turning West Bengal into a centre of "corruption, fear and anarchy" during their tenure. "Let the BJP government come... All of them will be seen sweeping the streets of Bengal", he added.
Addressing a gathering in Bolpur, CM Yogi emphasised how "the world's largest Hindu temple, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple", was built in UP under the BJP tenure, asserting that the opposition parties cannot match the mettle of "double engine".
"The world's largest Hindu temple - the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple - has been built in Ayodhya. Can anyone stop it? Can the Congress, the Communists, the TMC, or their allies stop it? They cannot match the speed of the double engine... Instead of unrest, there is a pleasant atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh," he said.
Taking further aim at the incumbent TMC government, he accused the party of turning West Bengal into a centre of "corruption, fear and anarchy" during their tenure. "Let the BJP government come... All of them will be seen sweeping the streets of Bengal", he added.
18:47 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns in Coimbatore
18:28 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: 'Mamata Banerjee always keeps crying and complaining,' says Himanta Sarma
"Whenever I have seen Mamata Banerjee's speech, she always just keeps crying and complaining. She doesn't take God's name as much as she does PM Modi's and Amit Shah's. She has crafted an atmosphere of fear herself," says Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma.
18:16 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: 23% candidates in phase 1 of Bengal polls face criminal cases
Nearly 23% of the candidates contesting the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report released on Thursday by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and West Bengal Election Watch.
Among the major parties, the BJP has the highest share of candidates with criminal cases, with 106 out of 152 nominees (70%) declaring such cases in their affidavits.
Out of the 148 candidates the ruling Trinamool Congress has fielded, 63 have criminal cases (43%), while 43 of the 98 candidates of the CPI(M) and 39 of the 151 nominees of the Congress have also declared criminal antecedents.
"Data again shows that parties continue to give preference to winnability over clean public life despite repeated court directions," a representative associated with the report said.
The analysis, based on self-sworn affidavits of 1,475 of the 1,478 candidates contesting in 152 constituencies going to polls on April 23, said 345 aspirants have declared pending criminal cases, and 294 have disclosed serious criminal charges.
Among the major parties, the BJP has the highest share of candidates with criminal cases, with 106 out of 152 nominees (70%) declaring such cases in their affidavits.
Out of the 148 candidates the ruling Trinamool Congress has fielded, 63 have criminal cases (43%), while 43 of the 98 candidates of the CPI(M) and 39 of the 151 nominees of the Congress have also declared criminal antecedents.
"Data again shows that parties continue to give preference to winnability over clean public life despite repeated court directions," a representative associated with the report said.
The analysis, based on self-sworn affidavits of 1,475 of the 1,478 candidates contesting in 152 constituencies going to polls on April 23, said 345 aspirants have declared pending criminal cases, and 294 have disclosed serious criminal charges.
17:51 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: What Vijay promised in the manifesto
- Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women and 8 gram gold for marriage assistance
- Interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh for women-run self-help groups (SHGs), and Rs 15,000 annually for mothers to prevent school dropouts
- 50% waiver of agri-coop crop loans for farmers with more than 5 acres
- AI Ministry, AI University, AI City
- Aid upto Rs 4,000 per month for unemployed graduates
- 5 lakh internships with stipend and 5 lakh new govt jobs
- Rs 3,000 pension for elderly and differently-abled
- 200 units free power
- Rs 25 lakh health insurance for family, modern hospitals, annual free health checkup, and drugs-free Tamil Nadu
- MSP of Rs 3,500 per quintal for paddy and Rs 4,500 per ton for sugarcane
- Consideration of Old Pension Scheme, regularisation of contract workers including nurses
- 6 free cooking gas cylinders per year, per family
17:22 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: Congress releases 'people's chargesheet' against TMC, BJP
The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday released a 'people's chargesheet', accusing the ruling TMC and the BJP-led central government of failing the people of the state on issues ranging from corruption and unemployment to cultural identity and funds allocation.
The document alleged that Bengal had suffered under "misgovernance at the state level and neglect at the national level".
In the section targeting the TMC government, the Congress alleged that the state had witnessed the rise of a "syndicate raj", large-scale financial scandals, recruitment irregularities, recurring violence against women and communal unrest.
It also claimed that rising public debt, industrial decline and youth migration reflected deep-rooted governance failures.
"The people of Bengal deserve accountability, not a politics of blame-shifting between two parties that have both let the state down," a senior state Congress leader said at the launch of the 'people's chargesheet'.
The 'chargesheet' cited alleged scams such as the Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund cases, the school recruitment controversy and the ration distribution scam as examples of what it called "institutionalised corruption" under the present dispensation.
The party also criticised the BJP at the Centre, accusing it of promoting "systematic anti-Bengal sentiment", withholding central funds meant for welfare schemes and attempting to undermine Bengal's linguistic and cultural heritage.
The party alleged that central agencies were being used selectively to target political opponents in the state. (PTI)
The document alleged that Bengal had suffered under "misgovernance at the state level and neglect at the national level".
In the section targeting the TMC government, the Congress alleged that the state had witnessed the rise of a "syndicate raj", large-scale financial scandals, recruitment irregularities, recurring violence against women and communal unrest.
It also claimed that rising public debt, industrial decline and youth migration reflected deep-rooted governance failures.
"The people of Bengal deserve accountability, not a politics of blame-shifting between two parties that have both let the state down," a senior state Congress leader said at the launch of the 'people's chargesheet'.
The 'chargesheet' cited alleged scams such as the Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund cases, the school recruitment controversy and the ration distribution scam as examples of what it called "institutionalised corruption" under the present dispensation.
The party also criticised the BJP at the Centre, accusing it of promoting "systematic anti-Bengal sentiment", withholding central funds meant for welfare schemes and attempting to undermine Bengal's linguistic and cultural heritage.
The party alleged that central agencies were being used selectively to target political opponents in the state. (PTI)
17:11 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: Abhishek Banerjee 'dares' Amit Shah to be in Kolkata on counting day
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday challenged Union home minister Amit Shah to be present in Kolkata on the day of counting, even as he accused the BJP of intimidating party workers ahead of West Bengal polls.
"If you have the courage, be in Kolkata on the day of counting, we will see then," Banerjee said at an election rally at Bhagabanpur in Purba Medinipur district as he expressed confidence about his aunt and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee returning to power for a fourth term with a strong mandate.
Elections to the 294-member Assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4. (PTI)
Alleging threats from BJP leaders, he said, "We are being threatened. The home minister is saying Trinamool workers should not step out of their homes or they will be jailed. I want to tell him that no one has the courage to come here and threaten people of Bengal."
With a keen contest expected between the BJP and the TMC in the Assembly polls, Banerjee hinted at possible political retaliation. "I have prepared a list -- block by block, panchayat by panchayat. Accounts will be settled with interest and principal," he told the gathering.
"If you have the courage, be in Kolkata on the day of counting, we will see then," Banerjee said at an election rally at Bhagabanpur in Purba Medinipur district as he expressed confidence about his aunt and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee returning to power for a fourth term with a strong mandate.
Elections to the 294-member Assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4. (PTI)
Alleging threats from BJP leaders, he said, "We are being threatened. The home minister is saying Trinamool workers should not step out of their homes or they will be jailed. I want to tell him that no one has the courage to come here and threaten people of Bengal."
With a keen contest expected between the BJP and the TMC in the Assembly polls, Banerjee hinted at possible political retaliation. "I have prepared a list -- block by block, panchayat by panchayat. Accounts will be settled with interest and principal," he told the gathering.
16:54 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay releases TVK manifesto
TVK chief Vijay releases manifesto, assures Rs 2,500 per month for women less than 60 years.
Vijay assures 6 free cooking gas cylinders per year, per family. (PTI)
Vijay assures 6 free cooking gas cylinders per year, per family. (PTI)
16:48 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: NTK chief Seeman hits out at DMK and AIADMK over freebies
NTK chief Seeman on Thursday charged both the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK for providing freebies instead of improving the health and education sectors in the state.
He assured that if his party comes to power after the April 23 polls, he would upgrade all government hospitals, provide better education, proper drinking water and ensure the welfare of the farmers, besides solving the unemployment issue.
"Freebie culture should have been stopped. They (Dravidian parties) should have concentrated on improving the standards of the people," Seeman said during a poll.
Alleging that the DMK and AIADMK were ruling the state for several decades by wooing people through freebies and various financial assistance schemes, Seeman asked, "From where do they get money, and the state debt has crossed Rs 10 lakh crore."
The DMK, in its election manifesto for upcoming Assembly polls, has announced providing a coupon worth Rs 8,000 under the ‘Illatharasi’ (homemaker) scheme to buy new/replace household electronic appliances for their family, increasing the monthly grant under ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ (women entitlement) to Rs 2,000, from the present Rs 1,000.
Similarly, the AIADMK has announced free refrigerators for all rice ration cardholders, three free LPG cylinders per year to eligible households and one-time grant of Rs 10,000 to every family to manage tax burden and price rise. (PTI)
He assured that if his party comes to power after the April 23 polls, he would upgrade all government hospitals, provide better education, proper drinking water and ensure the welfare of the farmers, besides solving the unemployment issue.
"Freebie culture should have been stopped. They (Dravidian parties) should have concentrated on improving the standards of the people," Seeman said during a poll.
Alleging that the DMK and AIADMK were ruling the state for several decades by wooing people through freebies and various financial assistance schemes, Seeman asked, "From where do they get money, and the state debt has crossed Rs 10 lakh crore."
The DMK, in its election manifesto for upcoming Assembly polls, has announced providing a coupon worth Rs 8,000 under the ‘Illatharasi’ (homemaker) scheme to buy new/replace household electronic appliances for their family, increasing the monthly grant under ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ (women entitlement) to Rs 2,000, from the present Rs 1,000.
Similarly, the AIADMK has announced free refrigerators for all rice ration cardholders, three free LPG cylinders per year to eligible households and one-time grant of Rs 10,000 to every family to manage tax burden and price rise. (PTI)
16:12 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: 'BJP planning to plants bombs in Bengal'
BJP planning to plant bombs during Bengal polls, bring NIA for investigation: Mamata Banerjee at Dinhata poll rally in Cooch Behar. PTI
16:00 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee alleges Centre wants to delete voter names by linking women's quota law to delimitation
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that the alleged linking of bills related to amending the women's quota law and setting up a delimitation commission was a "conspiracy" to delete names from electoral rolls, and implement NRC.
Addressing a poll rally at Mathabhanga in Cooch Behar district, Banerjee said attempts are being made to divide India by connecting the women's reservation and delimitation bills.
"Attempts are being made to divide India by linking women's reservation and delimitation bills. Connecting these bills is a conspiracy to delete voters' names and implement NRC," she said.
"The women's reservation bill was passed long ago, and why was there a delay in its implementation?" Banerjee asked. (PTI)
Addressing a poll rally at Mathabhanga in Cooch Behar district, Banerjee said attempts are being made to divide India by connecting the women's reservation and delimitation bills.
"Attempts are being made to divide India by linking women's reservation and delimitation bills. Connecting these bills is a conspiracy to delete voters' names and implement NRC," she said.
"The women's reservation bill was passed long ago, and why was there a delay in its implementation?" Banerjee asked. (PTI)
15:35 (IST) Apr 16
Assam polls: Himanta Sarma predicts 'century' for BJP in 126-member assembly
BJP will surely win in Assam, score a century in 126-member assembly: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at poll rally in Bengal's Kalchini.
Assam assembly elections were held on April 9. (PTI)
Assam assembly elections were held on April 9. (PTI)
15:26 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: 'Unlike BJP govt in Assam, Mamata Banerjee welcomes infiltrators in Bengal,' says Himanta Sarma
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that while BJP governments in his state and Tripura don't allow infiltration from Bangladesh, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee “welcomes” them in Bengal.
Addressing an election rally here in Alipurduar district bordering Assam, Sarma also claimed that the TMC government does not allow fencing on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.
“In Assam and Tripura, BJP governments do not allow infiltration from Bangladesh, but (CM) Mamata Banerjee welcomes them in Bengal," he alleged.
Sarma said a demographic change was underway in West Bengal owing to illegal immigration, and claimed that the population of Hindus is declining in the state, while that of Bangladeshi Muslims is increasing.
Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4. (PTI)
Addressing an election rally here in Alipurduar district bordering Assam, Sarma also claimed that the TMC government does not allow fencing on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.
“In Assam and Tripura, BJP governments do not allow infiltration from Bangladesh, but (CM) Mamata Banerjee welcomes them in Bengal," he alleged.
Sarma said a demographic change was underway in West Bengal owing to illegal immigration, and claimed that the population of Hindus is declining in the state, while that of Bangladeshi Muslims is increasing.
Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4. (PTI)
15:23 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: TMC writes to EC seeking action against Humayun Kabir for poll code violation
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Thursday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing former party legislator, Humayun Kabir, who has floated his own political outfit to contest the upcoming Assembly elections, of violating the Model Code of Conduct.
In an email sent to the office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), a hard copy of which is available with IANS, the Trinamool accused Kabir of making derogatory public statements against several ruling party leaders, including General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
Along with the complaint, the Trinamool also attached a video of a press conference addressed by Kabir, where he was heard making such comments.
Such comments by Kabir, it argued, were a blatant violation of the MCC, which bars candidates of any political party from indulging in any activities or making any statements that would amount to an attack on the personal life of any person or statements that may be malicious or offending decency and morality.
In an email sent to the office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), a hard copy of which is available with IANS, the Trinamool accused Kabir of making derogatory public statements against several ruling party leaders, including General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
Along with the complaint, the Trinamool also attached a video of a press conference addressed by Kabir, where he was heard making such comments.
Such comments by Kabir, it argued, were a blatant violation of the MCC, which bars candidates of any political party from indulging in any activities or making any statements that would amount to an attack on the personal life of any person or statements that may be malicious or offending decency and morality.
13:58 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: BJP leader K Annamalai says CM Stalin 'spreading false information' on delimitation bill
Reacting to DMK’s state-wide protest against the proposed delimitation bill, BJP leader K Annamalai said Thursday he did not see any black flags during his travel through Tiruchendur, Mudukulathur and Ramanathapuram, despite chief minister M K Stalin’s call for demonstrations.
He further claimed that delimitation would not be based on the 2011 Census and accused Stalin of spreading “false information”, adding that Tamil Nadu’s MP count could increase from 39 to 59.
12:41 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams Trinamool Congress ahead of polls
12:11 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: TMC files complaint with Election Commission over BJP’s “Matri Shakti Bharosha Card” distribution
11:41 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: Kamal Haasan joins massive women’s rally in Salem backing DMK-led secular progressive alliance
10:33 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: DMK MLA Ezhilan Naganathan protests against delimitation proposal, flags impact on southern states
09:53 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: 'DMK headed for defeat': PM Modi
PM Modi on Thursday shared highlights from his roadshow in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, asserting that the DMK is headed for defeat and that the NDA will receive the people’s blessings.
08:18 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: CM Stalin dons black attire, hoists a black flag against the proposed Delimitation Bill
Tamil Nadu witnessed protests on Thursday after chief minister M K Stalin called for a statewide black flag demonstration against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise and related constitutional amendments.
The chief minister also hoisted a black flag outside his residence as part of the protest. He also aburnt a copy of the proposed bill during the demonstration.
Appealing to people across the state, Stalin urged citizens on Wednesday to express their dissent by hoisting black flags at their homes and in public spaces.
The chief minister also hoisted a black flag outside his residence as part of the protest. He also aburnt a copy of the proposed bill during the demonstration.
Appealing to people across the state, Stalin urged citizens on Wednesday to express their dissent by hoisting black flags at their homes and in public spaces.
07:57 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu polls: NDA winning, DMK losing for sure, says PM Modi at Nagercoil rally
The assembly election campaign in Tamil Nadu gathered momentum on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Nagercoil.
Addressing NDA candidates after the event, PM said the alliance was confident of its prospects in the state.
The Prime Minister arrived in Nagercoil by helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and began the roadshow from Veppamoodu junction. He travelled in an open jeep for about 1.5 km till Vadasery.
PM Modi was accompanied by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, state BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, former BJP state president K Annamalai, and senior BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan.
Addressing NDA candidates after the event, PM said the alliance was confident of its prospects in the state.
The Prime Minister arrived in Nagercoil by helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and began the roadshow from Veppamoodu junction. He travelled in an open jeep for about 1.5 km till Vadasery.
PM Modi was accompanied by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, state BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, former BJP state president K Annamalai, and senior BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan.
05:45 (IST) Apr 16
Tamil Nadu assembly elections: TVK cadres struggle to match campaign of Dravidian majors
Facing the elections for the first time, several TVK candidates are struggling to match the vigorous campaigns of DMK and AIADMK.In Coimbatore's Thondamuthur constituency, where AIADMK's S P Velumani is conducting extensive campaigns and outreach, TVK candidate K P R Sathish barely manages to assemble 10 people to campaign for him.
For a party that draws a huge crowd whenever their neta Vijay campaigns, mobilising cadres for the poll campaign has turned out to be a challenge.
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05:35 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal polls: Rajnath Singh slams Mamata Banerjee ahead of elections
Hitting the campaign trail in West Bengal, defence minister Rajnath Singh slammed CM Mamata Banerjee for deindustrialisation of the state, alleged a reign of fear and appeasement on her watch and projected the polls as a fight for land and existence by the local population against infiltrators.
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05:27 (IST) Apr 16
West Bengal assembly elections: Murshidabad to see maximum central forces deployment ahead of polls
Murshidabad, the district which recorded the highest number of deletions from the voters' list in Bengal during the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, will also have the largest contingent of central forces deployed ahead of the first phase of the assembly elections on April 23.
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here15:36 (IST) Apr 15
West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee alleges Central forces tried to check her car on way to airport
"Central forces tried to check my car on way to airport," Mamata alleged after TMC alleges EC ordered 'intrusive checks' of its leaders' vehicles, PTI reported.
06:48 (IST) Apr 15
West Bengal polls: Won’t be scared by 'midnight raids, arrests', says Mamata
“Midnight raids and arrests won’t scare or halt Trinamool,” Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee thundered on Tuesday, her words coming hours after ED arrested poll consultant IPAC’s co-founder, Vinesh Chandel, in Delhi the previous night.
“If one is arrested, another will take his place. We will continue to fight. It is not so easy to control Bengal. They are threatening to put people behind bars. I want to see how powerful they are,” the CM said at a rally in West Midnapore’s Pingla. She coined the slogan “Big brother has come from Delhi along with ED and CBI”.
“ED and CBI are conducting raids at midnight as orders are being given to arrest TMC workers. But if you arrest one, lakhs will come out,” Mamata warned. With elections only eight days away, “instructions” have been given to arrest booth agents so that no one can sit at polling stations, the CM alleged.
“If one is arrested, another will take his place. We will continue to fight. It is not so easy to control Bengal. They are threatening to put people behind bars. I want to see how powerful they are,” the CM said at a rally in West Midnapore’s Pingla. She coined the slogan “Big brother has come from Delhi along with ED and CBI”.
“ED and CBI are conducting raids at midnight as orders are being given to arrest TMC workers. But if you arrest one, lakhs will come out,” Mamata warned. With elections only eight days away, “instructions” have been given to arrest booth agents so that no one can sit at polling stations, the CM alleged.
06:47 (IST) Apr 15
West Bengal polls heat rises: TMC, BJP clash in Kolkata
Clashes broke out across multiple parts of Kolkata as tensions flared between supporters of TMC and BJP.
In Bhowanipore, violent clashes broke out amid allegations by BJP that TMC supporters had torn posters of Suvendu Adhikari, leading to the detention of three persons.
In Baranagar, BJP candidate Sajal Ghosh alleged his supporters were attacked by followers of TMC candidate and local MLA, Sayantika Banerjee. A complaint was lodged at Baranagar police station.
Rajib Mishra, known as an “old” BJP worker in Baranagar, was allegedly chased and beaten by “new” members of the party.
BJP’s Entally candidate, Priyanka Tibrewal, alleged TMC workers obstructed and attacked her while she was campaigning in the Dhapa area. EC has asked Kolkata Police to register two FIRs on the basis of her complaint. Cops have detained seven persons.
In Bhowanipore, violent clashes broke out amid allegations by BJP that TMC supporters had torn posters of Suvendu Adhikari, leading to the detention of three persons.
In Baranagar, BJP candidate Sajal Ghosh alleged his supporters were attacked by followers of TMC candidate and local MLA, Sayantika Banerjee. A complaint was lodged at Baranagar police station.
Rajib Mishra, known as an “old” BJP worker in Baranagar, was allegedly chased and beaten by “new” members of the party.
BJP’s Entally candidate, Priyanka Tibrewal, alleged TMC workers obstructed and attacked her while she was campaigning in the Dhapa area. EC has asked Kolkata Police to register two FIRs on the basis of her complaint. Cops have detained seven persons.
23:18 (IST) Apr 14
West Bengal polls: Amit Shah meets workers, migrant workers in North Bengal
Union home minister Amit Shah intensified the BJP’s outreach in poll-bound West Bengal, holding a meeting with party workers and migrant labourers from the North Bengal division in Aradpur.
The interaction comes as part of Shah’s broader campaign push in the region, where he also addressed rallies to consolidate support ahead of the assembly elections. North Bengal remains a key battleground for the BJP, and Shah’s engagements are seen as an effort to energise the cadre and connect with migrant communities that hold electoral significance in the region.
The interaction comes as part of Shah’s broader campaign push in the region, where he also addressed rallies to consolidate support ahead of the assembly elections. North Bengal remains a key battleground for the BJP, and Shah’s engagements are seen as an effort to energise the cadre and connect with migrant communities that hold electoral significance in the region.
20:21 (IST) Apr 14
Revanth Reddy urges southern states to unite against the proposed pro rata Lok Sabha seat model
Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy wrote a letter to Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy, calling for a united effort to resist moves to introduce a pro rata model for increasing Lok Sabha seats, which he said would be “highly detrimental and inimical” to the interests of southern states. He urged coordinated action to preserve equitable regional representation.
"Let us all join to launch a coordinated effort with unity to address this issue. India’s strength lies in its diversity and the equitable representation of all its regions. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this balance is preserved."
"Let us all join to launch a coordinated effort with unity to address this issue. India’s strength lies in its diversity and the equitable representation of all its regions. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this balance is preserved."
18:53 (IST) Apr 14
Tamil Nadu elections: BJP schemes driven by power motives, minorities targeted through laws, says Congress MLA
Congress MLA from Velachery, Tamil Nadu, Hasan Moulana, alleged that the BJP’s flagship schemes are aimed at gaining political power and claimed that people recognise an “ulterior motive” behind such initiatives. Drawing a contrast with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s Panchayati Raj reforms, he said they were not driven by political considerations.
Moulana further alleged that legislations such as the Waqf Amendment Act, FCRA, and CAA-NRC have adversely affected minority communities.
“BJP’s idea behind bringing any flagship scheme is to bring their government into power. So, whatever the BJP introduces has an ulterior motive, and people understand this. When Rajiv Gandhi introduced Panchayati Raj, he did not have any ulterior motive. He simply said that anyone from the panchayat could become the president, and it was not party-oriented... People should understand that when any bill is brought forward, such as the Waqf Amendment Act, it affects Muslim minorities. With FCRA, Christian minorities may be targeted. Through CAA and NRC, Muslim minorities, as well as people who came from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh during times of conflict, and even some from Bhutan and Nepal, have been affected. This is being done because these are people who are not BJP voters.”
Moulana further alleged that legislations such as the Waqf Amendment Act, FCRA, and CAA-NRC have adversely affected minority communities.
“BJP’s idea behind bringing any flagship scheme is to bring their government into power. So, whatever the BJP introduces has an ulterior motive, and people understand this. When Rajiv Gandhi introduced Panchayati Raj, he did not have any ulterior motive. He simply said that anyone from the panchayat could become the president, and it was not party-oriented... People should understand that when any bill is brought forward, such as the Waqf Amendment Act, it affects Muslim minorities. With FCRA, Christian minorities may be targeted. Through CAA and NRC, Muslim minorities, as well as people who came from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh during times of conflict, and even some from Bhutan and Nepal, have been affected. This is being done because these are people who are not BJP voters.”
18:03 (IST) Apr 14
In Tamil Nadu politics, memory is not just emotion, it is currency. And no political memory carries more weight than that of J Jayalalithaa, the late AIADMK supremo revered as “Amma,” whose political legacy continues to shape electoral calculations nearly a decade after her death.
Now, former AIADMK chief VK Sasikala is attempting a political comeback through a new outfit, All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam, pitching herself as a natural inheritor of the Dravidian legacy. Her claim rests on her experience, the relationship she shared with Amma, and the argument that she alone can reclaim political space from the ruling DMK.
Now, former AIADMK chief VK Sasikala is attempting a political comeback through a new outfit, All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam, pitching herself as a natural inheritor of the Dravidian legacy. Her claim rests on her experience, the relationship she shared with Amma, and the argument that she alone can reclaim political space from the ruling DMK.
17:31 (IST) Apr 14
Bengal assembly elections: Home voting begins in Bankura’s Onda seat as EC rolls out ‘vote from home’ facility
The Election Commission has begun the home voting process in the Onda Assembly constituency of West Bengal’s Bankura district for the Bengal assembly elections.
The initiative marks the rollout of the ‘vote from home’ facility aimed at improving accessibility and participation.
Under this provision, senior citizens and persons with disabilities can cast their votes from their residences without having to visit polling stations. The move is expected to make the electoral process more inclusive and convenient for vulnerable sections of voters.
The initiative marks the rollout of the ‘vote from home’ facility aimed at improving accessibility and participation.
Under this provision, senior citizens and persons with disabilities can cast their votes from their residences without having to visit polling stations. The move is expected to make the electoral process more inclusive and convenient for vulnerable sections of voters.
17:09 (IST) Apr 14
West Bengal polls: Mamata alleges EC ‘logical discrepancy’ misused in Bengal; calls BJP a ‘dirty party’
TMC supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the term “logical discrepancy” under the SIR exercise is not officially recognised by the Election Commission and was selectively applied in West Bengal, unlike in Bihar, to benefit the BJP.
Addressing a public rally in Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, Banerjee questioned the fairness of the process and accused authorities of bias. Sharpening her attack, Banerjee said she had not seen a “dirty party” like the BJP and urged voters to defeat it in the upcoming assembly elections.
“The BJP has snatched everything from you. Voting against it would be your only way to take revenge,” she told the gathering.
She also alleged that the BJP was organising rallies in areas with direct railway connectivity to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to bring in people from those states to fill venues.
West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
Addressing a public rally in Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, Banerjee questioned the fairness of the process and accused authorities of bias. Sharpening her attack, Banerjee said she had not seen a “dirty party” like the BJP and urged voters to defeat it in the upcoming assembly elections.
“The BJP has snatched everything from you. Voting against it would be your only way to take revenge,” she told the gathering.
She also alleged that the BJP was organising rallies in areas with direct railway connectivity to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to bring in people from those states to fill venues.
West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
16:27 (IST) Apr 14
West Bengal assembly polls: 'BJP won't allow Babri-style masjid to be built', says Amit Shah
Union minister Amit Shah trained guns at Aam Janata Unnayan party chief Humayun Kabir's claims of building a Babri masjid in Bengal's Murshidabad. He said that BJP, if voted to power, would not allow the construction of a Babri-like mosque in Bengal. He also launched an attack on the state CM Mamata Banerjee, saying that the AJUP chief is Banerjee's agent and it is with her consent he is planning to build a mosque.
"Didi (Mamata Banerjee) wants to build a Babri Masjid here by keeping Humayun Kabir by her side. Didi, the BJP government is coming to Bengal, and we will not allow Babri Masjid to be built on the soil of Bengal. Humayun Kabir is Didi's own agent, and on Didi's signal, he is building the Babri Masjid, but Didi, your time is up. The BJP government is coming here, and a Babri Masjid cannot be built here," he said.
"Didi (Mamata Banerjee) wants to build a Babri Masjid here by keeping Humayun Kabir by her side. Didi, the BJP government is coming to Bengal, and we will not allow Babri Masjid to be built on the soil of Bengal. Humayun Kabir is Didi's own agent, and on Didi's signal, he is building the Babri Masjid, but Didi, your time is up. The BJP government is coming here, and a Babri Masjid cannot be built here," he said.
15:48 (IST) Apr 14
Amit Shah attacks Bengal CM Mamata on 'collapsed' health infrastructure; vows AIIMS and cancer hospital
Union home minister Amit Shah attacked Mamata Banerjee, claiming that under her leadership, the state's health sector has been compromised. He further vowed to advance the overall development of North Bengal and said that the BJP will establish an AIIMS to improve access to healthcare. Shah also said that a 600-bed cancer hospital equipped with advanced technology will also be set up.
Shah further went on to add the establishment of IIT in North Bengal and a major national highway connecting Darjeeling to Sundarbans for the "holistic development" of the entire region.
“Under Mamata Didi’s rule, the health infrastructure has collapsed. I have come to tell you that we will build a major national highway from Darjeeling to the Sundarbans for the overall development of North Bengal. An AIIMS will be set up in North Bengal. Our leader, Narendra Modi, will ensure that a new AIIMS is established there. The BJP government will also work to establish an IIT for the youth of North Bengal," he said.
He added, "BJP will establish a separate 600-bed cancer hospital equipped with advanced technology."
Shah further went on to add the establishment of IIT in North Bengal and a major national highway connecting Darjeeling to Sundarbans for the "holistic development" of the entire region.
“Under Mamata Didi’s rule, the health infrastructure has collapsed. I have come to tell you that we will build a major national highway from Darjeeling to the Sundarbans for the overall development of North Bengal. An AIIMS will be set up in North Bengal. Our leader, Narendra Modi, will ensure that a new AIIMS is established there. The BJP government will also work to establish an IIT for the youth of North Bengal," he said.
He added, "BJP will establish a separate 600-bed cancer hospital equipped with advanced technology."
15:23 (IST) Apr 14
Bengal assembly elections: 'Will resolve Gorkha issue dividing Bengal' - Amit Shah at rally in Gangarampur
Union home minister Amit Shah, addressing an election rally in Gangarampur, pledged to “resolve the Gorkha issue.”
West Bengal has been witnessing political unrest in the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions over demands for Gorkha statehood. Referring to the issue, Shah said it would be resolved through constitutional means.
"The Rajbanshi community has a long-standing demand, and we will work to include the Rajbanshi language in the Eighth Schedule. We will find a constitutional solution to the Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal. We will also establish four major cities in North Bengal," he said.
West Bengal has been witnessing political unrest in the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions over demands for Gorkha statehood. Referring to the issue, Shah said it would be resolved through constitutional means.
"The Rajbanshi community has a long-standing demand, and we will work to include the Rajbanshi language in the Eighth Schedule. We will find a constitutional solution to the Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal. We will also establish four major cities in North Bengal," he said.
14:59 (IST) Apr 14
West Bengal assembly polls: Amit Shah addresses rally in Gangarampur; vows 'evicting infilterators'
Union home minister Amit Shah, while addressing a rally in West Bengal's Gangarampur, vowed that if the BJP is voted to power, it will end political violence in the state. Doubling down on the repeated claims of the "infiltrator vote bank", he also said that the BJP will make sure to "evict all the infiltrators" from the state.
14:15 (IST) Apr 14
Deletion of names from voter list under SIR exercise unconstitutional: Rahul Gandhi at Malda poll rally in Bengal
13:50 (IST) Apr 14
'RSS-BJP ideology trying to destroy Constitution': Rahul Gandhi in West Bengal
Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, accusing the BJP and RSS of undermining the Constitution. He alleged that they weaken democratic institutions by placing loyalists in key positions and manipulating votes.
Gandhi also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the interim trade arrangement with the United States, claiming he is influenced by former US President Donald Trump. He further remarked that Modi avoided direct engagement with him during parliamentary discussions.
Gandhi also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the interim trade arrangement with the United States, claiming he is influenced by former US President Donald Trump. He further remarked that Modi avoided direct engagement with him during parliamentary discussions.
13:21 (IST) Apr 14
Tamil Nadu polls: 'Forcibly convened in the midst of elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal,' CM Stalin hits out at delimitation bill
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin says, "This video serves two purposes: to speak about the grave danger that has now reached the very doorstep of Tamil Nadu, and to issue a clear warning to the Union BJP Government. Even amidst the relentless pace of election campaigning, this duty cannot be set aside. The day after tomorrow, on April 16th, a special session of Parliament is being convened. More accurately, it is being forcibly convened in the midst of elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. In this session, the Union Government intends to bulldoze through a Constitutional amendment on delimitation. From the very beginning, we have consistently cautioned against this. We have created awareness among the people. Not only in Tamil Nadu but across India. We brought together the Chief Ministers of states that stand to be affected, as well as major political parties and convened a Joint Action Committee meeting in Chennai..."
13:14 (IST) Apr 14
'We need to open a shop of love in the market of hate,' says Rahul Gandhi
"Our fight is against the hate-filled ideology of the RSS-BJP. During the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', we walked 4,000 kilometres from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and raised the slogan: we need to open a shop of love in the market of hate. We gave a message to the entire country that nothing will be achieved through hate, violence, and division. The country will move forward only through love and unity," says Rahul Gandhi.
13:09 (IST) Apr 14
Bengal polls: 2,926 candidates contesting West Bengal elections, EC announces
The Election Commission announced that 2,926 candidates are contesting the West Bengal elections after the withdrawal of nominations. It also outlined nomination timelines, publication of candidate lists, and stated that voters can access candidate details through the ECINET app.
12:51 (IST) Apr 14
RSS, BJP are involved in vote theft, destroying democracy
Rahul Gandhi at poll rally in West Bengal's Raiganj
12:37 (IST) Apr 14
BJP Tamil Nadu manifesto: 'We'll be providing free LPG cylinders free of cost every year,' says Nadda
Union minister JP Nadda says, "The key highlights of the manifesto are that we will be providing a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to all women heads of the households and a one-time sum of Rs 10,000 to every household when we come to power under the AIADMK leadership. We'll be providing free LPG cylinders free of cost every year. To tackle crimes, will start zero FIR reporting. We will have victim-witness protection, and we will have special fast-track courts for heinous crimes, including sexual offences. We will have 100% blind spot-free CCTVs in buses, schools and universities. We will optimise the Nirbhay fund utilisation. Women-led cooperatives, the self-help groups, the MSMEs with interest-free loans up to Rs 50 lakhs will be provided, and manufacturing units will be mandating that 20% of the procurement quota will go to these cooperatives that we are going to do. We will be giving Rs 25,000 to the eligible women to purchase e-scooters. For farmers, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, where you get Rs 6000 per year, we will be providing a top-up of Rs 3000. So, Rs 9000 per year will be given to every farmer..."
12:10 (IST) Apr 14
Tamil Nadu polls: 'Mega alliance led by the NDA will form government after elections,' says Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran
Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran says, "I wish everyone a Happy Tamil New Year on behalf of the BJP. In Tamil Nadu, a fascist, anti-people, and family rule is going on. With various strategies to defeat the DMK in the upcoming elections, the mega alliance led by the NDA will form the government after the elections. The DMK has not properly fulfilled even a single promise. The deteriorating law and order situation and the increasing crimes against women are examples of their rule. The AIADMK has already released its manifesto, and now we have released ours. The NDA will definitely form the government."
11:58 (IST) Apr 14
BJP releases its manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in Chennai
Union Minister JP Nadda, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, and BJP leaders K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan were present at the event.
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The Assembly Elections 2026 have entered a crucial phase, with the first round of polling successfully conducted on April 9 across key constituencies. Meanwhile, campaign activity is intensifying across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
For West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the “mood in West Bengal is clearly favouring the BJP” after interacting with party workers in Siliguri, citing grassroots feedback against the ruling All India Trinamool Congress. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is also set to hold multiple campaign events, including roadshows and rallies, as polling approaches in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
In Tamil Nadu, the campaign has turned sharply confrontational. Raja Anbazhagan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam expressed confidence of a decisive win from T. Nagar, projecting a margin of over 10,000 votes and highlighting infrastructure and connectivity improvements under the current government. He also targeted his opponent B. Sathyanarayanan, questioning his credibility, and dismissed remarks by Edappadi K. Palaniswami as being driven by “fear of electoral defeat”.
Countering the DMK, Tamilisai Soundararajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party alleged a complete lack of development and widespread corruption under the ruling party, calling for a political shift in favour of the NDA.
Meanwhile in Kerala, the Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan has raised concerns over delays in the release of official polling data from the April 9 elections, urging the Election Commission of India to publish constituency-wise figures promptly to ensure transparency.
For West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the “mood in West Bengal is clearly favouring the BJP” after interacting with party workers in Siliguri, citing grassroots feedback against the ruling All India Trinamool Congress. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is also set to hold multiple campaign events, including roadshows and rallies, as polling approaches in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
In Tamil Nadu, the campaign has turned sharply confrontational. Raja Anbazhagan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam expressed confidence of a decisive win from T. Nagar, projecting a margin of over 10,000 votes and highlighting infrastructure and connectivity improvements under the current government. He also targeted his opponent B. Sathyanarayanan, questioning his credibility, and dismissed remarks by Edappadi K. Palaniswami as being driven by “fear of electoral defeat”.
Countering the DMK, Tamilisai Soundararajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party alleged a complete lack of development and widespread corruption under the ruling party, calling for a political shift in favour of the NDA.
Meanwhile in Kerala, the Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan has raised concerns over delays in the release of official polling data from the April 9 elections, urging the Election Commission of India to publish constituency-wise figures promptly to ensure transparency.
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