Thiruvananthapuram/Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) For over a decade and a half, Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan remained the undisputed centres of power in West Bengal and Kerala, respectively, the unquestioned voices of their parties and governments.But the aftermath of the 2026 Assembly elections has thrown up a curious political parallel: both leaders, who once appeared unshakeable, now find themselves navigating turbulence.In West Bengal, Banerjee’s dominance after 15 years in power is facin…
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Puducherry, June 10 (IANS) The long-awaited expansion of the Puducherry Council of Ministers is set to take place on June 17, paving the way for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy to attain its full strength and begin the allocation of portfolios ahead of the presentation of the Union Territory’s annual budget. The expansion follows approval from President Droupadi Murmu for the appointment of three legislators as ministers.Acting on the recomm…
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Before coming to power, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had said that he would stand by the BJP workers who were killed in the post-election violence in the state in 2021. After taking oath as the Chief Minister, he had promised jobs to the families of the deceased.On Sunday, Adhikari made a major announcement at a meeting at the New Town Convention Centre, stating that a member from each of the families of 315 deceased party workers would be given an appointment letter by…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) IT platform – ECINET played a pivotal role in ensuring seamless election processes, including real-time monitoring, enabling faster reporting and enhanced cybersecurity during the recently concluded Assembly elections in five states and Union Territory – Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry and also the by-elections 2026. The unique tech platform, launched by EC earlier this year, saw a significant surge in the…
Puducherry, May 3 (IANS) The stage is set for a keenly contested verdict in the 2026 Assembly elections in Puducherry, where a record voter turnout and a multi-cornered fight have heightened expectations of a close finish when votes are counted on May 4.Polling for all 30 Assembly constituencies across the Union Territory — including Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam — was held in a single phase on April 9. Officials reported an unprecedented turnout of nearly 90 per cent, signalling strong voter mob…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party has launched an ambitious campaign in West Bengal, setting the stage for the first phase of the 2026 Assembly elections with more than 500 rallies and sabhas (public meetings). The party is deploying its most prominent central leaders alongside state figures in what is being described as one of the most aggressive election drives in recent years.PM Modi is scheduled to address 11 rallies, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead 30…
Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, claiming that the party has lost its organisational base in the state and stands little chance of electoral success in the upcoming Assembly polls. Addressing reporters during a campaign stop in Tongla, Sarma said, “The Congress is now an existence-less party. It no longer has a foundation in Assam. The party will not be able to achieve success in the elections.”He asserted…
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Trinamool Congress All-India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP is trying to intimidate Trinamool Congress Booth Level Agents (BLAs) by calling them on their phones and offering money. He claimed that the Election Commission has leaked the list of Trinamool Congress BLAs to the BJP.Addressing a public meeting at Pathar Pratima in South 24 Parganas district, Banerjee said, “The list for BLA-2 (Trinamool Congress) has fallen into t…
Pathanamthitta, March 23 (IANS) Rejecting the Congress charge of a covert CPI(M)-BJP understanding, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the allegation stems from the UDF’s “fear of defeat” and asserted that the BJP will not win even a single seat in the upcoming Assembly elections.With campaigning for the April 9 polls intensifying, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has sought to place the alleged “deal” at the centre of its campaign, aiming to prevent minority …
Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday dismissed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remarks on his nomination as president of the India-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, saying the CM’s statements do not require any serious response. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said that the role of a Chief Minister is to focus on governance and public welfare rather than making political comments on parliamentary appointments.“The…