Political News, Government Policies & Election Updates

The Election Commission has suspended an official in West Bengal’s Panihati Assembly constituency in the North 24 Parganas district for allegedly helping prepare campaign material for the Bharatiya Janata Party, The Indian Express reported on Sunday. The poll panel acted against the official

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“Whenever I see his photo on my phone, it breaks my heart,” said Popi Gogoi, a 38-year-old homemaker from Assam’s Jorhat district. Gogoi was referring to Zubeen Garg, the beloved Assamese singer whose death by drowning in Singapore on September 19 plunged the state into mourning and led to

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan campaigns in his Dharmadam constituency. He highlights welfare schemes and development projects. Locals express mixed feelings about the upcoming elections. Vijayan faces a challenge from UDF's V P Abdul Rasheed. Dharmadam was declared free of extreme poverty

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused Kerala's ruling LDF and opposition UDF of ignoring alleged Waqf Board land encroachments in Ernakulam. He stated that the BJP government amended laws to curb such irregularities. Shah claimed around 400 acres belonging to Christian and Hindu families were

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Of the 863 candidates contesting in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, 324, or 38% of them, have declared criminal cases against themselves, the non-governmental organisation Association for Democratic Reforms has said in a report. In the 2021 Assembly elections, 355 of 928 candidates, or 38%

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Amid growing tensions within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday responded to the criticism from his own party, which accused him of neglecting Punjab’s concerns in Parliament. In a post on X, Chadha rejected the allegations

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The development comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party released its full list of 27 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Friday, with Annamalai not included in it. BJP leader K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he had chosen not to contest the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday took aim at its Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of not adequately voicing Punjab’s concerns in Parliament and calling his approach inconsistent with the party’s core values. In a joint statement, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

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Majuli islanders anticipate the completion of new bridges connecting them to mainland Assam, hoping for improved access to healthcare and easier travel. While welcoming development, residents also express concerns about potential influx of outsiders impacting the island's unique cultural and

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States that have stabilised their populations will not lose their Lok Sabha seats during delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an election rally in Kerala on Saturday. All states will benefit from a proposed increase in the size of the Lower House of Parliament, he said in Thiruvalla

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States that have stabilised their populations will not lose their Lok Sabha seats, and all States will benefit from a proposed increase in the size of the House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told an election rally in Central Travancore in Kerala

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Authorities seized nearly Rs 11 lakh in cash from a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam functionary's home in Tiruchirappalli. The money was allegedly intended for voter distribution in Srirangam constituency. This comes as Tamil Nadu prepares for assembly elections. Meanwhile

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday alleged that the new curriculum framework announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education is a “calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition”. The curriculum, announced on Thursday

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The Bogibeel bridge has transformed connectivity in eastern Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. This road-cum-rail link over the Brahmaputra river has shortened travel times dramatically. Dhemaji is experiencing business growth. Dibrugarh sees increased real estate activity and attracts students

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The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of four police officials in West Bengal. This action follows a law and order failure during a roadshow in Bhabanipur. Disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against them. Separately

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Amid the intensifying political battle ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday targeted Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi, calling them “Pappu" and “chhota Pappu" respectively.Amid the intensifying political battle ahead of the Assam

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The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on the final day of the Budget Session on Saturday (April 4, 2026), with members of the National Conference, the Congress and the PDP demanding a judicial probe into the recent Ganderbal encounter

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Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the countdown for the LDF government's removal has started. He predicted a BJP-led NDA government in Kerala, promising development. Modi highlighted Kerala's potential and criticized past governments for neglecting rural

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, accusing the ruling alliance of maintaining close ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

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Voters in West Bengal are anxious as their names are removed from electoral rolls. Many cannot file tribunal appeals offline. Government holidays and election work hinder access to officials. This creates a challenge for those less comfortable with online processes

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal has sharply criticized the DMK government in Tamil Nadu. He questioned Chief Minister MK Stalin about the state's escalating debt and alleged financial mismanagement. Goyal also accused the DMK of promoting family rule

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The Supreme Court has observed in an order that election petitions challenging poll results must be decided by courts on the material on record. A Bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath recently said it was impermissible to stall proceedings until fresh evidence, if any, was unearthed

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The Trinamool Congress on Friday reiterated its demand to the Election Commission, seeking the “immediate” removal of the returning officer for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in the run-up to the Assembly elections in West Bengal. In a representation submitted to West Bengal Chief

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A rift has emerged within the Aam Aadmi Party. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha defended his focus on public issues after the party removed him as deputy leader. Party leaders stated that Chadha was not adhering to the AAP's stance. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann suggested Chadha might be

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“If you’re among the corrupt and wealthy 1% loved by the BJP, stop watching,” communist leader Dipsita Dhar said at the start of the video, looking into the camera. Though the line echoed the Communist Party of India (Marxist)’s longheld ideology of class struggle

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured tribals the Uniform Civil Code will not affect them. He promised agricultural support if the BJP is voted back to power. Shah criticized the Congress for failing to stop infiltrators in Garo Hills. He pledged to send back all identified infiltrators

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The Election Commission of India is actively reviewing the assignment of over 2,000 police officers to safeguard Trinamool Congress figures and their supporters. A quick reassessment has been mandated for the West Bengal Director General of Police

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