Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Counting of postal votes has begun in Kerala, with early indications giving a slight edge to the Left Democratic Front (LDF), which is leading. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is close behind, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has opened its account in one seat.After months of intense political battles and campaign rhetoric, the state is set to learn today who will form the next government.Counting for th…
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry begins on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an all-time high with a record-breaking 92.93 per cent of voters showing …
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) A massive multi-tier security apparatus was put in place across key counting centres in Chennai on Monday as authorities geared up for the counting of votes in the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.At Loyola College, one of the main counting hubs, a three-layer security arrangement was deployed, with dozens of police personnel stationed at entry points. Barricades were erected outside the campus, and every vehicle entering the premises was subjected to thorough chec…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry is set to begin on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters pref…
New Delhi/Thiruvanthapuram, May 3 (IANS) Kerala has once again demonstrated its reputation as one of India’s most politically dynamic states, concluding the Assembly elections with a voter turnout of 79.7 per cent. The participation of women voters, who outnumbered men at 80.86 per cent, reflects a deeply engaged electorate that has carefully weighed the performance of the incumbent Left Democratic Front (LDF) against the promises of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).However, in the…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times. As we wait for the official results on Monday, early data shows a major struggle between local state pride and national goals.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters prefer state welfare programmes or the Central government’s vision.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an a…
Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from Peravoor constituency, K. K. Shailaja, on Sunday downplayed the ongoing debate over the possibility of a woman Chief Minister in Kerala, asserting that governance is defined by policy decisions rather than gender.Speaking to IANS, Shailaja said that while representation is important, leadership must ultimately be evaluated on the basis of vision, policies, and delivery.”Leadership is not about gender…
Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and LDF candidate from Peravoor constituency, K K Shailaja, has expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front securing a third consecutive term in Kerala, citing sustained development initiatives and expanded social welfare measures over the past decade.In an exclusive interview with IANS, Shailaja spoke on the LDF’s electoral prospects, the credibility of exit polls, her work during the Covid-19 pandemic, the BJP’s presence in Kerala, an…
Mumbai, May 02 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna wished her little sister Shiman Mandanna with a lovely social media post as she turned 13 on Saturday.Giving her baby sister a big swishy hug on her special day, Rashmika wrote on the photo-sharing app, “Happiest 13 to you my sweets! 13 is fun so make sure you have fun while you are at it! I love you sweetie!! Biigggggesssstttt swiiisssshhhhy hugs! (sic)”The latest post of the ‘Animal’ actress also included some adorable pictures of her sister pos…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) In what marked the final Cabinet meeting of his second term, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday chaired a brief, 10 minute online session that combined administrative urgency with a sense of political closure, just days before Kerala’s electoral verdict will be announced.Kerala went to the polls on April 9, and the results, to be declared on Monday, will determine whether Vijayan secures a historic third-consecutive term or if the Congress-led UDF return…