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Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: 'Are they trying to intimidate?', Mamata on heavy central force deployment for Bengal polls
Assembly Election 2026 Live Updates: Political parties will make a final push on Tuesday, the last day of campaigning in both Tamil Nadu and for the first phase of polling in West Bengal.
All 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 152 of the 294 seats in West Bengal will vote on Thursday. The remaining 142 seats in West Bengal will go to polls on April 29.
Counting of votes in both states will be held on May 4.
In Tamil Nadu, the main contest is between the Secular Democratic Alliance led by the DMK and the National Democratic Alliance, led in the state by the AIADMK, the DMK’s arch-rival.
The two Dravidian rivals have dominated Tamil Nadu politics since the 1960s and have been the only parties to govern the state since then. While Congress is the DMK’s largest alliance partner, the BJP is the AIADMK’s key ally.
On the other hand, West Bengal will see a direct contest between the ruling TMC and the BJP. Led by chief minister Mamata Banerjee, its supremo, the TMC has been in power in the state since 2011, while the BJP emerged as its main challenger after winning 77 seats in the 2021 assembly elections, its best-ever performance in the state.
The Congress is largely out of the race and will contest alone, having broken its alliance with the Left Front in February.
All 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 152 of the 294 seats in West Bengal will vote on Thursday. The remaining 142 seats in West Bengal will go to polls on April 29.
Counting of votes in both states will be held on May 4.
In Tamil Nadu, the main contest is between the Secular Democratic Alliance led by the DMK and the National Democratic Alliance, led in the state by the AIADMK, the DMK’s arch-rival.
The two Dravidian rivals have dominated Tamil Nadu politics since the 1960s and have been the only parties to govern the state since then. While Congress is the DMK’s largest alliance partner, the BJP is the AIADMK’s key ally.
On the other hand, West Bengal will see a direct contest between the ruling TMC and the BJP. Led by chief minister Mamata Banerjee, its supremo, the TMC has been in power in the state since 2011, while the BJP emerged as its main challenger after winning 77 seats in the 2021 assembly elections, its best-ever performance in the state.
The Congress is largely out of the race and will contest alone, having broken its alliance with the Left Front in February.
12:37 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: Amit Shah slams Mamata, TMC over women safety in Bengal
"Under the rule of Mamata Banerjee, numerous women suffered atrocities, Sandeshkhali incidents have brought shame to Bengal... Each and every offender of the crimes in Bengal will be sent behind bars by the BJP," said Shah
12:37 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: Amit Shah slams Mamata, TMC over women safety in Bengal
"Under the rule of Mamata Banerjee, numerous women suffered atrocities, Sandeshkhali incidents have brought shame to Bengal... Each and every offender of the crimes in Bengal will be sent behind bars by the BJP," said Shah
12:08 (IST) Apr 21
‘Will resolve Gorkha issue in 6 months’: Amit Shah in Bengal, takes jab at TMC, Congress
Union Minister Amit Shah said in a rally in Kurseong, "Congress, TMC and all of them have done injustice with Darjeeling, and my Gorkha brothers... I promise that as soon as BJP forms government here, the long-standing problem of Gorkhas will be resolved within 6 months..."
12:08 (IST) Apr 21
‘Will resolve Gorkha issue in 6 months’: Amit Shah in Bengal, takes jab at TMC, Congress
Union Minister Amit Shah said in a rally in Kurseong, "Congress, TMC and all of them have done injustice with Darjeeling, and my Gorkha brothers... I promise that as soon as BJP forms government here, the long-standing problem of Gorkhas will be resolved within 6 months..."
11:51 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 'Time to say goodbye to Didi,' says Amit Shah in Bengal, exudes confidence in BJP win
"I want to tell you that this time in West Bengal, a Bharatiya Janata Party government is going to be formed. It is time to say goodbye to 'Didi' (referring to CM Mamata Banerjee), who has oppressed us," he said.
11:51 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 'Time to say goodbye to Didi,' says Amit Shah in Bengal, exudes confidence in BJP win
"I want to tell you that this time in West Bengal, a Bharatiya Janata Party government is going to be formed. It is time to say goodbye to 'Didi' (referring to CM Mamata Banerjee), who has oppressed us," he said.
11:41 (IST) Apr 21
'Women in West Bengal are not safe at all': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams Mamata
"As the voting date approaches, our belief grows stronger that every single resident of Bengal who was living in fear and oppression has decided to form a BJP government and when the results come on May 4th, it will bring respectable and fearless governance, with trustworthy and development-oriented politics," she said.
"Hooliganism is rampant in the state, and every woman is afraid to step out of her home. And even if she does, the CM questions her, whether it's the RG Kar case or any other incident. Even under a woman CM, women in the state are not safe at all. Corruption is rampant in the state... The mafia is involved in every sector here... The big question is: why should we vote for the TMC again?" she added.
Earlier, BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh exuded confidence on party victory in the West Bengal polls, stating that the ruling Trinamool Congress's "departure is ensured".
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Dilip Ghosh said, "The time has come for TMC to go... Now Mamata Banerjee has nothing in her hands. Their departure is ensured".
"Hooliganism is rampant in the state, and every woman is afraid to step out of her home. And even if she does, the CM questions her, whether it's the RG Kar case or any other incident. Even under a woman CM, women in the state are not safe at all. Corruption is rampant in the state... The mafia is involved in every sector here... The big question is: why should we vote for the TMC again?" she added.
Earlier, BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh exuded confidence on party victory in the West Bengal polls, stating that the ruling Trinamool Congress's "departure is ensured".
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Dilip Ghosh said, "The time has come for TMC to go... Now Mamata Banerjee has nothing in her hands. Their departure is ensured".
11:41 (IST) Apr 21
'Women in West Bengal are not safe at all': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams Mamata
"As the voting date approaches, our belief grows stronger that every single resident of Bengal who was living in fear and oppression has decided to form a BJP government and when the results come on May 4th, it will bring respectable and fearless governance, with trustworthy and development-oriented politics," she said.
"Hooliganism is rampant in the state, and every woman is afraid to step out of her home. And even if she does, the CM questions her, whether it's the RG Kar case or any other incident. Even under a woman CM, women in the state are not safe at all. Corruption is rampant in the state... The mafia is involved in every sector here... The big question is: why should we vote for the TMC again?" she added.
Earlier, BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh exuded confidence on party victory in the West Bengal polls, stating that the ruling Trinamool Congress's "departure is ensured".
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Dilip Ghosh said, "The time has come for TMC to go... Now Mamata Banerjee has nothing in her hands. Their departure is ensured".
"Hooliganism is rampant in the state, and every woman is afraid to step out of her home. And even if she does, the CM questions her, whether it's the RG Kar case or any other incident. Even under a woman CM, women in the state are not safe at all. Corruption is rampant in the state... The mafia is involved in every sector here... The big question is: why should we vote for the TMC again?" she added.
Earlier, BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh exuded confidence on party victory in the West Bengal polls, stating that the ruling Trinamool Congress's "departure is ensured".
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Dilip Ghosh said, "The time has come for TMC to go... Now Mamata Banerjee has nothing in her hands. Their departure is ensured".
11:22 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 9 people arrested after BJP, TMC workers clash amid campaigning in Kolkata
A total of nine people, including five workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and four from the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), were arrested after a clash broke out outside Ekbalpur Police Station in Kolkata on Monday.
According to Kolkata Police, the incident occurred on Hossain Shah Road during a campaign event, where supporters of the two parties confronted each other. The situation escalated after BJP workers, attending a meeting led by candidate Rakesh Singh, raised slogans that were countered by TMC supporters, leading to a heated exchange that turned violent.
Police intervened to bring the situation under control and prevent further escalation. Officials confirmed that nine individuals—five from the BJP and four from the TMC—were taken into custody. "Three FIRs have been registered against different groups in connection with the incident," Kolkata Police said.
According to Kolkata Police, the incident occurred on Hossain Shah Road during a campaign event, where supporters of the two parties confronted each other. The situation escalated after BJP workers, attending a meeting led by candidate Rakesh Singh, raised slogans that were countered by TMC supporters, leading to a heated exchange that turned violent.
Police intervened to bring the situation under control and prevent further escalation. Officials confirmed that nine individuals—five from the BJP and four from the TMC—were taken into custody. "Three FIRs have been registered against different groups in connection with the incident," Kolkata Police said.
11:22 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 9 people arrested after BJP, TMC workers clash amid campaigning in Kolkata
A total of nine people, including five workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and four from the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), were arrested after a clash broke out outside Ekbalpur Police Station in Kolkata on Monday.
According to Kolkata Police, the incident occurred on Hossain Shah Road during a campaign event, where supporters of the two parties confronted each other. The situation escalated after BJP workers, attending a meeting led by candidate Rakesh Singh, raised slogans that were countered by TMC supporters, leading to a heated exchange that turned violent.
Police intervened to bring the situation under control and prevent further escalation. Officials confirmed that nine individuals—five from the BJP and four from the TMC—were taken into custody. "Three FIRs have been registered against different groups in connection with the incident," Kolkata Police said.
According to Kolkata Police, the incident occurred on Hossain Shah Road during a campaign event, where supporters of the two parties confronted each other. The situation escalated after BJP workers, attending a meeting led by candidate Rakesh Singh, raised slogans that were countered by TMC supporters, leading to a heated exchange that turned violent.
Police intervened to bring the situation under control and prevent further escalation. Officials confirmed that nine individuals—five from the BJP and four from the TMC—were taken into custody. "Three FIRs have been registered against different groups in connection with the incident," Kolkata Police said.
11:00 (IST) Apr 21
Yogi Adiyanath slams TMC in Bengal
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday slammed Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samawadi Party over their stance concerning Women's Reservation Amendment Bill and alleged that they have no agenda for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
Addressing an election rally here, he said people will give reply to the opposition parties over their stance on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
"Congress, TMC, and the INDI alliance ruled India for over 60 years. But they had no agenda for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. These people insult Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. They violated protocol during the President's visit to Bengal and insulted her. The people of India will not accept this," he said.
"The TMC, Congress, DMK, and SP all displayed the same behaviour during the recent Parliament session. You must have seen how these parties prevented the passage of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which Prime Minister Modi wanted to implement in 2029. This demonstrates that insulting the tribal population, insulting the youth, insulting the farmers and insulting the poor has become their nature. But now the public has become aware. They will no longer accept governments engaged in this type of corruption and misconduct," he added.
Addressing an election rally here, he said people will give reply to the opposition parties over their stance on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
"Congress, TMC, and the INDI alliance ruled India for over 60 years. But they had no agenda for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. These people insult Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. They violated protocol during the President's visit to Bengal and insulted her. The people of India will not accept this," he said.
"The TMC, Congress, DMK, and SP all displayed the same behaviour during the recent Parliament session. You must have seen how these parties prevented the passage of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which Prime Minister Modi wanted to implement in 2029. This demonstrates that insulting the tribal population, insulting the youth, insulting the farmers and insulting the poor has become their nature. But now the public has become aware. They will no longer accept governments engaged in this type of corruption and misconduct," he added.
11:00 (IST) Apr 21
Yogi Adiyanath slams TMC in Bengal
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday slammed Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samawadi Party over their stance concerning Women's Reservation Amendment Bill and alleged that they have no agenda for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
Addressing an election rally here, he said people will give reply to the opposition parties over their stance on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
"Congress, TMC, and the INDI alliance ruled India for over 60 years. But they had no agenda for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. These people insult Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. They violated protocol during the President's visit to Bengal and insulted her. The people of India will not accept this," he said.
"The TMC, Congress, DMK, and SP all displayed the same behaviour during the recent Parliament session. You must have seen how these parties prevented the passage of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which Prime Minister Modi wanted to implement in 2029. This demonstrates that insulting the tribal population, insulting the youth, insulting the farmers and insulting the poor has become their nature. But now the public has become aware. They will no longer accept governments engaged in this type of corruption and misconduct," he added.
Addressing an election rally here, he said people will give reply to the opposition parties over their stance on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
"Congress, TMC, and the INDI alliance ruled India for over 60 years. But they had no agenda for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. These people insult Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. They violated protocol during the President's visit to Bengal and insulted her. The people of India will not accept this," he said.
"The TMC, Congress, DMK, and SP all displayed the same behaviour during the recent Parliament session. You must have seen how these parties prevented the passage of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which Prime Minister Modi wanted to implement in 2029. This demonstrates that insulting the tribal population, insulting the youth, insulting the farmers and insulting the poor has become their nature. But now the public has become aware. They will no longer accept governments engaged in this type of corruption and misconduct," he added.
10:27 (IST) Apr 21
'Victory is certain': Vijay on final campaign day ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), made a final appeal to voters ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, urging support for the party’s “Whistle” symbol. Addressing voters as his “own kin,” he thanked them for their support and alleged sustained pressure from political rivals, including Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Positioning himself as a people-centric leader, Vijay asserted he would not bow to intimidation and said his political journey is driven solely by public welfare. He projected TVK as a rising force rooted in social justice, backed by youth, women, and public support, while warning voters against being influenced by money power or divisive politics.
Making a direct appeal, he urged voters to turn out in large numbers and back TVK. “On April 23, I earnestly request you to come out with your families and vote for the ‘Whistle’ symbol. Let us create history. **Victory is certain**,” he said.
Positioning himself as a people-centric leader, Vijay asserted he would not bow to intimidation and said his political journey is driven solely by public welfare. He projected TVK as a rising force rooted in social justice, backed by youth, women, and public support, while warning voters against being influenced by money power or divisive politics.
Making a direct appeal, he urged voters to turn out in large numbers and back TVK. “On April 23, I earnestly request you to come out with your families and vote for the ‘Whistle’ symbol. Let us create history. **Victory is certain**,” he said.
10:27 (IST) Apr 21
'Victory is certain': Vijay on final campaign day ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), made a final appeal to voters ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, urging support for the party’s “Whistle” symbol. Addressing voters as his “own kin,” he thanked them for their support and alleged sustained pressure from political rivals, including Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Positioning himself as a people-centric leader, Vijay asserted he would not bow to intimidation and said his political journey is driven solely by public welfare. He projected TVK as a rising force rooted in social justice, backed by youth, women, and public support, while warning voters against being influenced by money power or divisive politics.
Making a direct appeal, he urged voters to turn out in large numbers and back TVK. “On April 23, I earnestly request you to come out with your families and vote for the ‘Whistle’ symbol. Let us create history. **Victory is certain**,” he said.
Positioning himself as a people-centric leader, Vijay asserted he would not bow to intimidation and said his political journey is driven solely by public welfare. He projected TVK as a rising force rooted in social justice, backed by youth, women, and public support, while warning voters against being influenced by money power or divisive politics.
Making a direct appeal, he urged voters to turn out in large numbers and back TVK. “On April 23, I earnestly request you to come out with your families and vote for the ‘Whistle’ symbol. Let us create history. **Victory is certain**,” he said.
10:02 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 23 pc candidates have criminal cases, 22 pc crorepatis in second phase, says ADR report
Around 23 per cent candidates in fray in the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls have declared criminal cases against themselves, while 22 per cent are crorepatis, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
Out of 1,445 candidates analysed, 338 (23 per cent) have declared criminal cases against themselves and 295 (20 per cent) have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, the report showed.
While 16 candidates have declared cases of murder, 80 face attempt to murder charges, it said.
Among the major parties, 102 (72 per cent) out of 141 candidates analysed from the BJP, 49 (35 per cent) out of 142 candidates from TMC, 51 (51 per cent) out of 100 candidates from CPI(M) and 37 (26 per cent) out of 142 analysed from the Congress have declared criminal cases against themselves in their poll affidavits, the ADR report said.
Out of 142 constituencies, 63 (44 per cent) are "red alert" constituencies which have three or more candidates with criminal cases, it said.
Out of 1,445 candidates analysed, 338 (23 per cent) have declared criminal cases against themselves and 295 (20 per cent) have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, the report showed.
While 16 candidates have declared cases of murder, 80 face attempt to murder charges, it said.
Among the major parties, 102 (72 per cent) out of 141 candidates analysed from the BJP, 49 (35 per cent) out of 142 candidates from TMC, 51 (51 per cent) out of 100 candidates from CPI(M) and 37 (26 per cent) out of 142 analysed from the Congress have declared criminal cases against themselves in their poll affidavits, the ADR report said.
Out of 142 constituencies, 63 (44 per cent) are "red alert" constituencies which have three or more candidates with criminal cases, it said.
10:02 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 23 pc candidates have criminal cases, 22 pc crorepatis in second phase, says ADR report
Around 23 per cent candidates in fray in the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls have declared criminal cases against themselves, while 22 per cent are crorepatis, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
Out of 1,445 candidates analysed, 338 (23 per cent) have declared criminal cases against themselves and 295 (20 per cent) have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, the report showed.
While 16 candidates have declared cases of murder, 80 face attempt to murder charges, it said.
Among the major parties, 102 (72 per cent) out of 141 candidates analysed from the BJP, 49 (35 per cent) out of 142 candidates from TMC, 51 (51 per cent) out of 100 candidates from CPI(M) and 37 (26 per cent) out of 142 analysed from the Congress have declared criminal cases against themselves in their poll affidavits, the ADR report said.
Out of 142 constituencies, 63 (44 per cent) are "red alert" constituencies which have three or more candidates with criminal cases, it said.
Out of 1,445 candidates analysed, 338 (23 per cent) have declared criminal cases against themselves and 295 (20 per cent) have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, the report showed.
While 16 candidates have declared cases of murder, 80 face attempt to murder charges, it said.
Among the major parties, 102 (72 per cent) out of 141 candidates analysed from the BJP, 49 (35 per cent) out of 142 candidates from TMC, 51 (51 per cent) out of 100 candidates from CPI(M) and 37 (26 per cent) out of 142 analysed from the Congress have declared criminal cases against themselves in their poll affidavits, the ADR report said.
Out of 142 constituencies, 63 (44 per cent) are "red alert" constituencies which have three or more candidates with criminal cases, it said.
09:26 (IST) Apr 21
Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Live: Kanimozhi accuses Centre of ‘intimidation’, says DMK will return to power
DMK MP Kanimozhi said the party has successfully countered what she described as the Centre’s attempts to “create confusion” and “intimidation” ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
She alleged that actions like raids and issues such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were used to create uncertainty, but said the DMK responded proactively.
“Certainly, we will form the government. I firmly believe that the DMK alliance will secure victory,” she said.
Meanwhile, chief minister MK Stalin held a morning walk campaign in Chennai’s Kannagi Nagar, drawing large crowds. He also criticised the Centre over the proposed delimitation exercise, calling it an attempt to “punish” progressive states like Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with results set to be announced on May 4.
She alleged that actions like raids and issues such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were used to create uncertainty, but said the DMK responded proactively.
“Certainly, we will form the government. I firmly believe that the DMK alliance will secure victory,” she said.
Meanwhile, chief minister MK Stalin held a morning walk campaign in Chennai’s Kannagi Nagar, drawing large crowds. He also criticised the Centre over the proposed delimitation exercise, calling it an attempt to “punish” progressive states like Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with results set to be announced on May 4.
09:26 (IST) Apr 21
Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Live: Kanimozhi accuses Centre of ‘intimidation’, says DMK will return to power
DMK MP Kanimozhi said the party has successfully countered what she described as the Centre’s attempts to “create confusion” and “intimidation” ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
She alleged that actions like raids and issues such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were used to create uncertainty, but said the DMK responded proactively.
“Certainly, we will form the government. I firmly believe that the DMK alliance will secure victory,” she said.
Meanwhile, chief minister MK Stalin held a morning walk campaign in Chennai’s Kannagi Nagar, drawing large crowds. He also criticised the Centre over the proposed delimitation exercise, calling it an attempt to “punish” progressive states like Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with results set to be announced on May 4.
She alleged that actions like raids and issues such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were used to create uncertainty, but said the DMK responded proactively.
“Certainly, we will form the government. I firmly believe that the DMK alliance will secure victory,” she said.
Meanwhile, chief minister MK Stalin held a morning walk campaign in Chennai’s Kannagi Nagar, drawing large crowds. He also criticised the Centre over the proposed delimitation exercise, calling it an attempt to “punish” progressive states like Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with results set to be announced on May 4.
09:04 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Election 2026 Live: CEC Gyanesh Kumar promises fear-free, transparent polls in Bengal
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has asserted that the poll panel will "leave no stone unturned" to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal, laying out a detailed framework to curb malpractices and instil voter confidence.
In a message to the officials managing the elections in the state, Kumar on Monday said the Election Commission is committed to conducting elections that are "free of fear, violence, intimidation and inducements", underscoring a zero-tolerance approach towards electoral malpractices.
In a message to the officials managing the elections in the state, Kumar on Monday said the Election Commission is committed to conducting elections that are "free of fear, violence, intimidation and inducements", underscoring a zero-tolerance approach towards electoral malpractices.
09:04 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal Election 2026 Live: CEC Gyanesh Kumar promises fear-free, transparent polls in Bengal
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has asserted that the poll panel will "leave no stone unturned" to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal, laying out a detailed framework to curb malpractices and instil voter confidence.
In a message to the officials managing the elections in the state, Kumar on Monday said the Election Commission is committed to conducting elections that are "free of fear, violence, intimidation and inducements", underscoring a zero-tolerance approach towards electoral malpractices.
In a message to the officials managing the elections in the state, Kumar on Monday said the Election Commission is committed to conducting elections that are "free of fear, violence, intimidation and inducements", underscoring a zero-tolerance approach towards electoral malpractices.
08:15 (IST) Apr 21
Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: Rs 500 crore seized so far
With just three days to go for polling in Tamil Nadu, election authorities have seized over Rs 500 crore in cash, gold, drugs, liquor and other inducements as part of an intensified crackdown on poll-related malpractices, Election Commission's special observer for Tamil Nadu Pratap Singh said.
"The overall interceptions so far have crossed Rs 1,200 crore, with enforcement agencies, including the income tax department (around Rs 190 crore) and CGST (over Rs 175 crore), accounting for a significant share of the seizures. Large quantities of liquor and narcotics have also been confiscated, while instances of coupon and freebie distribution have been reported from places such as Chennai, Hosur and Salem. Around 100 FIRs have been registered in connection with violations," said the official, after holding a meeting with the representatives of the political parties to ensure free and fair polling on April 23.
"The overall interceptions so far have crossed Rs 1,200 crore, with enforcement agencies, including the income tax department (around Rs 190 crore) and CGST (over Rs 175 crore), accounting for a significant share of the seizures. Large quantities of liquor and narcotics have also been confiscated, while instances of coupon and freebie distribution have been reported from places such as Chennai, Hosur and Salem. Around 100 FIRs have been registered in connection with violations," said the official, after holding a meeting with the representatives of the political parties to ensure free and fair polling on April 23.
08:15 (IST) Apr 21
Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: Rs 500 crore seized so far
With just three days to go for polling in Tamil Nadu, election authorities have seized over Rs 500 crore in cash, gold, drugs, liquor and other inducements as part of an intensified crackdown on poll-related malpractices, Election Commission's special observer for Tamil Nadu Pratap Singh said.
"The overall interceptions so far have crossed Rs 1,200 crore, with enforcement agencies, including the income tax department (around Rs 190 crore) and CGST (over Rs 175 crore), accounting for a significant share of the seizures. Large quantities of liquor and narcotics have also been confiscated, while instances of coupon and freebie distribution have been reported from places such as Chennai, Hosur and Salem. Around 100 FIRs have been registered in connection with violations," said the official, after holding a meeting with the representatives of the political parties to ensure free and fair polling on April 23.
"The overall interceptions so far have crossed Rs 1,200 crore, with enforcement agencies, including the income tax department (around Rs 190 crore) and CGST (over Rs 175 crore), accounting for a significant share of the seizures. Large quantities of liquor and narcotics have also been confiscated, while instances of coupon and freebie distribution have been reported from places such as Chennai, Hosur and Salem. Around 100 FIRs have been registered in connection with violations," said the official, after holding a meeting with the representatives of the political parties to ensure free and fair polling on April 23.
07:32 (IST) Apr 21
Will need a dedicated bench for West Bengal SIR matters, says CJI
Trinamool Congress on Monday raised fresh objections against alleged mass enrolment of new voters in Bengal, forcing an already exasperated Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant to sarcastically observe that he would have to create a dedicated special bench to deal with the volume of pleas relating to SIR and elections.
Read full story07:32 (IST) Apr 21
Will need a dedicated bench for West Bengal SIR matters, says CJI
Trinamool Congress on Monday raised fresh objections against alleged mass enrolment of new voters in Bengal, forcing an already exasperated Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant to sarcastically observe that he would have to create a dedicated special bench to deal with the volume of pleas relating to SIR and elections.
Read full story06:38 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Mamata Banerjee over SIR row, women’s reservation stance
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, questioning her opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and her stance on women’s reservation.
Sarma said those whose names were allegedly deleted from the SIR had not taken to the streets in protest, while Banerjee continued to raise objections, adding that such opposition should be directed at Bangladesh, not West Bengal. He further accused Banerjee of angering women across the country, claiming that her position in Parliament on women’s reservation had drawn widespread criticism, and alleged that she was now refraining from contesting elections.
Sarma said those whose names were allegedly deleted from the SIR had not taken to the streets in protest, while Banerjee continued to raise objections, adding that such opposition should be directed at Bangladesh, not West Bengal. He further accused Banerjee of angering women across the country, claiming that her position in Parliament on women’s reservation had drawn widespread criticism, and alleged that she was now refraining from contesting elections.
06:38 (IST) Apr 21
West Bengal polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Mamata Banerjee over SIR row, women’s reservation stance
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, questioning her opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and her stance on women’s reservation.
Sarma said those whose names were allegedly deleted from the SIR had not taken to the streets in protest, while Banerjee continued to raise objections, adding that such opposition should be directed at Bangladesh, not West Bengal. He further accused Banerjee of angering women across the country, claiming that her position in Parliament on women’s reservation had drawn widespread criticism, and alleged that she was now refraining from contesting elections.
Sarma said those whose names were allegedly deleted from the SIR had not taken to the streets in protest, while Banerjee continued to raise objections, adding that such opposition should be directed at Bangladesh, not West Bengal. He further accused Banerjee of angering women across the country, claiming that her position in Parliament on women’s reservation had drawn widespread criticism, and alleged that she was now refraining from contesting elections.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Live: Kamal Haasan releases anthem to back DMK-led alliance
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan released a high-energy campaign song on Monday.
The track, which leans heavily into the state's Dravidian political identity, serves as a rallying cry for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. In a stirring message shared with his followers, the actor-politician utilised high-octane imagery and lyrical defiance to signal a new chapter for the state's leadership.
The song features defiant lyrics designed to project an image of unstoppable momentum. Haasan shared the track on social media with a message that blended cinematic intensity with political urgency.
"This is the victorious army. Step aside, step aside" The Dravidian lion's roar proclaiming the victory of Tamil Nadu #TheLeaderIsHere now it's in your hands. If good people listen, please spread it widely", he said on X.
The track, which leans heavily into the state's Dravidian political identity, serves as a rallying cry for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. In a stirring message shared with his followers, the actor-politician utilised high-octane imagery and lyrical defiance to signal a new chapter for the state's leadership.
The song features defiant lyrics designed to project an image of unstoppable momentum. Haasan shared the track on social media with a message that blended cinematic intensity with political urgency.
"This is the victorious army. Step aside, step aside" The Dravidian lion's roar proclaiming the victory of Tamil Nadu #TheLeaderIsHere now it's in your hands. If good people listen, please spread it widely", he said on X.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Bengal Election 2026 Live: Union minister Jitan Manjhi says 'job easy' for BJP in Bengal after oppn blocked women's quota bill
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday claimed that the opposition's stance on women's reservation has angered female voters, "making the job easy" for the BJP, which hopes to defeat the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
Manjhi, who heads the Hindustani Awam Morcha, a junior NDA partner in Bihar, made the remark while interacting with journalists in his parliamentary constituency Gaya.
"There is a lot of anger among women over the opposition's refusal to back the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill. Women are angry in Bihar and elsewhere. I think that the opposition has ended up making the job easy for the NDA (of which BJP is the largest constituent) in West Bengal", said the 80-year-old leader.
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which had sought to link women's reservation to delimitation of constituencies, fell in the Lok Sabha last week when it failed to get support of a two-third of total number of members.
Manjhi, who heads the Hindustani Awam Morcha, a junior NDA partner in Bihar, made the remark while interacting with journalists in his parliamentary constituency Gaya.
"There is a lot of anger among women over the opposition's refusal to back the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill. Women are angry in Bihar and elsewhere. I think that the opposition has ended up making the job easy for the NDA (of which BJP is the largest constituent) in West Bengal", said the 80-year-old leader.
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which had sought to link women's reservation to delimitation of constituencies, fell in the Lok Sabha last week when it failed to get support of a two-third of total number of members.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Union minister Piyush Goyal predicts 'winds of change' in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Very clearly the wind has changed in both the states, the massive corruption of the DMK, and Mamata Banerjee governments, the deteriorating law and order situation, and complete collapse of governance in both the states, has led to a tremendous anger amongst the people, the response that our candidates, the PM, the HM, defence minister, party president is getting is phenomenal, and it is far beyond our imagination: Union minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Bengal Election 2026 Live: 'TMC workers will be selectively arrested before polls,' alleges Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed apprehension that several TMC workers will be selectively arrested before the two-phase assembly elections in the state later this month.
“They have planned to arrest many. I have got the list. I will fight inch by inch. They have targeted only TMC workers. A leader of the BJP is contesting from Birbhum district. He earned crores of rupees from coal smuggling. I am not mentioning his name out of politeness. BJP is a party of miscreants,” the chief minister said while addressing a campaign rally at Murarai in Birbhum district on Monday afternoon.
Although she did not directly name anyone, her remarks were likely aimed at the ECI, as the Trinamool Congress had earlier filed a petition at the Calcutta high court apprehending the arrest of 800 party workers before the polls, allegedly following instructions from the ECI.
“They have planned to arrest many. I have got the list. I will fight inch by inch. They have targeted only TMC workers. A leader of the BJP is contesting from Birbhum district. He earned crores of rupees from coal smuggling. I am not mentioning his name out of politeness. BJP is a party of miscreants,” the chief minister said while addressing a campaign rally at Murarai in Birbhum district on Monday afternoon.
Although she did not directly name anyone, her remarks were likely aimed at the ECI, as the Trinamool Congress had earlier filed a petition at the Calcutta high court apprehending the arrest of 800 party workers before the polls, allegedly following instructions from the ECI.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Final day of polling in Tamil Nadu and for phase 1 in West Bengal
Tuesday is the last day of campaigning in Tamil Nadu and for the first phase of polling in West Bengal, ahead of Thursday’s assembly elections in the two states. While Tamil Nadu has 234 assembly constituencies, 152 seats in West Bengal will go to polls in the first phase.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Bengal Election 2026 Live: Amit Shah to address four rallies in poll-bound state
Union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah to address rallies in Siliguri, Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, and Purba Medinipur on the final day of campaiging for Thusrday's first phase polling in West Bengal.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Live: Kamal Haasan releases anthem to back DMK-led alliance
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan released a high-energy campaign song on Monday.
The track, which leans heavily into the state's Dravidian political identity, serves as a rallying cry for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. In a stirring message shared with his followers, the actor-politician utilised high-octane imagery and lyrical defiance to signal a new chapter for the state's leadership.
The song features defiant lyrics designed to project an image of unstoppable momentum. Haasan shared the track on social media with a message that blended cinematic intensity with political urgency.
"This is the victorious army. Step aside, step aside" The Dravidian lion's roar proclaiming the victory of Tamil Nadu #TheLeaderIsHere now it's in your hands. If good people listen, please spread it widely", he said on X.
The track, which leans heavily into the state's Dravidian political identity, serves as a rallying cry for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. In a stirring message shared with his followers, the actor-politician utilised high-octane imagery and lyrical defiance to signal a new chapter for the state's leadership.
The song features defiant lyrics designed to project an image of unstoppable momentum. Haasan shared the track on social media with a message that blended cinematic intensity with political urgency.
"This is the victorious army. Step aside, step aside" The Dravidian lion's roar proclaiming the victory of Tamil Nadu #TheLeaderIsHere now it's in your hands. If good people listen, please spread it widely", he said on X.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Bengal Election 2026 Live: Union minister Jitan Manjhi says 'job easy' for BJP in Bengal after oppn blocked women's quota bill
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday claimed that the opposition's stance on women's reservation has angered female voters, "making the job easy" for the BJP, which hopes to defeat the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
Manjhi, who heads the Hindustani Awam Morcha, a junior NDA partner in Bihar, made the remark while interacting with journalists in his parliamentary constituency Gaya.
"There is a lot of anger among women over the opposition's refusal to back the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill. Women are angry in Bihar and elsewhere. I think that the opposition has ended up making the job easy for the NDA (of which BJP is the largest constituent) in West Bengal", said the 80-year-old leader.
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which had sought to link women's reservation to delimitation of constituencies, fell in the Lok Sabha last week when it failed to get support of a two-third of total number of members.
Manjhi, who heads the Hindustani Awam Morcha, a junior NDA partner in Bihar, made the remark while interacting with journalists in his parliamentary constituency Gaya.
"There is a lot of anger among women over the opposition's refusal to back the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill. Women are angry in Bihar and elsewhere. I think that the opposition has ended up making the job easy for the NDA (of which BJP is the largest constituent) in West Bengal", said the 80-year-old leader.
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which had sought to link women's reservation to delimitation of constituencies, fell in the Lok Sabha last week when it failed to get support of a two-third of total number of members.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Union minister Piyush Goyal predicts 'winds of change' in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Very clearly the wind has changed in both the states, the massive corruption of the DMK, and Mamata Banerjee governments, the deteriorating law and order situation, and complete collapse of governance in both the states, has led to a tremendous anger amongst the people, the response that our candidates, the PM, the HM, defence minister, party president is getting is phenomenal, and it is far beyond our imagination: Union minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Bengal Election 2026 Live: 'TMC workers will be selectively arrested before polls,' alleges Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed apprehension that several TMC workers will be selectively arrested before the two-phase assembly elections in the state later this month.
“They have planned to arrest many. I have got the list. I will fight inch by inch. They have targeted only TMC workers. A leader of the BJP is contesting from Birbhum district. He earned crores of rupees from coal smuggling. I am not mentioning his name out of politeness. BJP is a party of miscreants,” the chief minister said while addressing a campaign rally at Murarai in Birbhum district on Monday afternoon.
Although she did not directly name anyone, her remarks were likely aimed at the ECI, as the Trinamool Congress had earlier filed a petition at the Calcutta high court apprehending the arrest of 800 party workers before the polls, allegedly following instructions from the ECI.
“They have planned to arrest many. I have got the list. I will fight inch by inch. They have targeted only TMC workers. A leader of the BJP is contesting from Birbhum district. He earned crores of rupees from coal smuggling. I am not mentioning his name out of politeness. BJP is a party of miscreants,” the chief minister said while addressing a campaign rally at Murarai in Birbhum district on Monday afternoon.
Although she did not directly name anyone, her remarks were likely aimed at the ECI, as the Trinamool Congress had earlier filed a petition at the Calcutta high court apprehending the arrest of 800 party workers before the polls, allegedly following instructions from the ECI.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Final day of polling in Tamil Nadu and for phase 1 in West Bengal
Tuesday is the last day of campaigning in Tamil Nadu and for the first phase of polling in West Bengal, ahead of Thursday’s assembly elections in the two states. While Tamil Nadu has 234 assembly constituencies, 152 seats in West Bengal will go to polls in the first phase.
06:00 (IST) Apr 21
Bengal Election 2026 Live: Amit Shah to address four rallies in poll-bound state
Union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah to address rallies in Siliguri, Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, and Purba Medinipur on the final day of campaiging for Thusrday's first phase polling in West Bengal.
Assembly Election Live Updates: Tuesday is the last day of campaigning for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, as well as in West Bengal, which will vote in an additional phase later. Polling for all 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 152 of the 294 seats in West Bengal will be held on Thursday.
The second and final phase in West Bengal, covering the remaining 142 constituencies, is scheduled for April 29.
Counting of votes in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will be held on May 4. Assam (126 constituencies), Kerala (140) and Puducherry (30) went to polls on April 9.
The collapse of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha ahead of the polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal is expected to play a significant role in the electoral outcomes in the two states. If passed, the legislation would have reserved 33% of seats for women in Parliament and state legislatures. However, the opposition blocked the Bill, alleging it was an attempt by the BJP-led central government to reduce the representation of southern states in Parliament, a charge the ruling party has denied.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders have specifically targeted four opposition parties—Congress, DMK, TMC, and Samajwadi Party—for blocking the Bill. While the DMK is the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal is governed by the TMC. The Samajwadi Party is the principal opposition in Uttar Pradesh, which is ruled by the BJP and is scheduled to hold assembly elections in February–March 2027.
The second and final phase in West Bengal, covering the remaining 142 constituencies, is scheduled for April 29.
Counting of votes in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will be held on May 4. Assam (126 constituencies), Kerala (140) and Puducherry (30) went to polls on April 9.
The collapse of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha ahead of the polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal is expected to play a significant role in the electoral outcomes in the two states. If passed, the legislation would have reserved 33% of seats for women in Parliament and state legislatures. However, the opposition blocked the Bill, alleging it was an attempt by the BJP-led central government to reduce the representation of southern states in Parliament, a charge the ruling party has denied.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders have specifically targeted four opposition parties—Congress, DMK, TMC, and Samajwadi Party—for blocking the Bill. While the DMK is the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal is governed by the TMC. The Samajwadi Party is the principal opposition in Uttar Pradesh, which is ruled by the BJP and is scheduled to hold assembly elections in February–March 2027.
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