9 years ago
Mamata Banerjee and Jayalalithaa retained their states while the BJP has swept Assam. The LDF has decimated the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.
Leaders Of Anti-Foreigner Movement Endorse Sarbananda Sonowal For Top Job
On Sunday afternoon, inside the packed conference room of Hotel Bramhaputra Ashok, 65-year-old Atul Bora was the fourth senior BJP leader to back Sarbananda Sonowal as the party's choice for the chief minister's post.
On Sunday afternoon, inside the packed conference room of Hotel Bramhaputra Ashok, 65-year-old Atul Bora was the fourth senior BJP leader to back Sarbananda Sonowal as the party's choice for the chief minister's post.
DMK Minister, Son Seek Anticipatory Bail For Alleged Violence During Tamil Nadu Polls
Former DMK Minister KR Periyakaruppan, his son and 10 others today moved Madras High Court bench, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an alleged incident of violence during campaigning in the run up to the May 16 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.
Former DMK Minister KR Periyakaruppan, his son and 10 others today moved Madras High Court bench, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an alleged incident of violence during campaigning in the run up to the May 16 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.
Kerala Polls: CPI-M Leader In Trouble For Watching VS Achuthanandan Vote
CPI-M leader and former minister G Sudhakaran is facing legal trouble for peeping into the voting compartment when party veteran VS Achuthanandan voted in Kerala.
CPI-M leader and former minister G Sudhakaran is facing legal trouble for peeping into the voting compartment when party veteran VS Achuthanandan voted in Kerala.
Battle For The States: Congress, Gone In 2 States, Shows Poll Of Exit Polls
Gone, Congress, Gone, Show Exit Polls. DMK Alliance Is Its Rescue.
Jayalalithaa Set to Lose, DMK's Turn At Power: Poll Of Exit Polls
A poll of exit polls predicts a photo-finish in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK of Jayalalitha and DMK of Karunanidhi locked in a very close race.
A poll of exit polls predicts a photo-finish in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK of Jayalalitha and DMK of Karunanidhi locked in a very close race.
Poll of the polls: Who will win Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam? Follow our live updates to know more.
A voter in Kerala braves the rain to cast her vote.
· A lunchtime queue to vote at Vennala in Kochi.
· An overcast day for voting in Kochi.
"8 districts witnessing heavy rain. Have recommended to extend poll time, expecting Election Commission nod by 3 pm," says Rajesh Lahoni, Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu.
"In two days, you will know what is the judgement of the people," said Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said after casting her vote for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Chennai: Members of Chennai's transgender community cast their vote, polling underway. pic.twitter.com/W3IXvKVCrQ
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
A bride from Kottayam, who ensured she voted, despite running behind schedule for her own wedding ceremony
Undeafeated as MLA, Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, contests for the 11th time
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor casts his vote at a polling booth in Thiruvananthapuram pic.twitter.com/n2afOcOJ6R
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Kerala Assembly elections underway: CM Oommen Chandy after casting his vote at a polling booth in Kottayam. pic.twitter.com/jWgtI2rJ9L
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Malayalam superstar Mammootty queues up to vote.
We have done our duty, hope the others have also done: Kamal Hasan after casting his vote in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/RWSB90hBRC
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
#TamilNaduElection: Volunteers assist senior citizens who arrive at a polling booth in Chennai to cast their vote. pic.twitter.com/9EXuQmtzPm
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalithaa casts her vote at Chennai's Stella Maris College
Rain in Kochi did not deter voters to cast their important vote in Kerala election.
DMK Treasurer M K Stalin after casting his vote in Chennai.
Chennai: DMDK-PWF chief ministerial candidate Vijayakanth casts his vote in Kaveri High School,Saligramam. pic.twitter.com/Uyxy5oh2WP
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
18.3 % votes polled in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections till 9 am.
Superstar Kamal Haasan casts his vote for Tamil Nadu's Assembly polls.
As Kerala warms up to voting, 26-Year-Old Jake C Thomas, casts his first assembly election vote as he contests against 73 - year-old Kerala's Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
Voting for Tamil Nadu assembly elections underway: DMK Treasurer M K Stalin casts his vote in SIET College,Chennai. pic.twitter.com/QmtzITjO6V
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
List of Crorepati candidates contesting this year in Assembly Polls of Kerala.
Megastar Rajinikanth raised the morale of voters in Tamil Nadu, saying, everyone should vote, that is a duty.
Morning Inspiration! 47 - year-old voter, on home rest with a plastered foot, walks in pain to vote !
In Tamil Nadu, a total of 1,11,958 police personnel, including 21,780 para military personnel, would be involved in the election duty.
Assembly polls: Kerala governor P Sathasivam casts his vote at a polling booth in Jawahar Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram. pic.twitter.com/G8EFTbtCYU
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Cricketer-turned politician S Sreesanth voted today from Kochi in Kerala.
The key candidates for this year Assembly polls in Kerala.
Kerala: Former Defence Minister & Congress leader AK Antony casts his vote at Jagathy Govt High School in Trivandrum pic.twitter.com/3Ir8cZ6jbd
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Across Kerala at least 52,000 police personnel have been deployed for the smooth conduct of the polls, with 3176 polling stations being identified as 'sensitive, critical and vulnerable', including 119 in naxal affected areas of four districts.
Just like the Met department forecast, it drizzled this morning in Madurai just as the city got ready to cast vote for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu today.
Kerala: Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Gopi casts his vote at a polling booth in Thiruvananthapuram. pic.twitter.com/cOBmzS1iYJ
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Early voters lining up at a booth in Edapally, Kochi
People have question in their mind if Election Commission will initiate action against them, said Karunanidhi, DMK Chief.
Speaking on the cash recovered in the state by Election commission, Karunanidhi said: Money distribution is curbed to a level, but there are incidents of cash transfer through trucks.
We will win enough number of seats, our winning prospects are bright: DMK chief M Karunanidhi said after voting.
After voting being cancelled in two places in Tamil Nadu only, 232 constituencies went to vote today.
List of candidates with criminal cases in Puducherry.
Tamil Nadu's major party DMK's chief, Karunanidhi casts his vote at a polling booth in Gopalapuram in Chennai.
Contesting in the assembly elections this year, 16 candidates from Tamil Nadu are found to have had a criminal record.
Voting begins in Kerala, visuals from a polling booth in Chathamangalam: People queue up to cast their vote pic.twitter.com/lZqYWZJFrZ
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Voting underway in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth casts his vote in Chennai's Stella Maris College pic.twitter.com/X202pQ8tKD
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 16, 2016
Voting for assembly elections begins in 232 seats in Tamil Nadu, 140 seats in Kerala And 30 seats in Puducherry.
AIADMK Replies To Election Commission Notice, DMK Seeks More Time
The notices had said that prima facie the manifestos of the two parties "have not substantially fulfilled the guidelines of the Commission".
The notices had said that prima facie the manifestos of the two parties "have not substantially fulfilled the guidelines of the Commission".
Hold Assembly Polls In Aravakurichi On May 18: Vaiko Urges Election Commission
The MDMK leader said the voters will tend to vote for the party which would get majority at the end of counting on May 19.
The MDMK leader said the voters will tend to vote for the party which would get majority at the end of counting on May 19.
Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi Appeal To People To Vote For Their Parties
Recalling her party's welfare measures, Jayalalithaa said "AIADMK manifesto comprising various assurances has been released so as to continue this history of achievements."
Recalling her party's welfare measures, Jayalalithaa said "AIADMK manifesto comprising various assurances has been released so as to continue this history of achievements."
Only Congress-DMK Combine Can Provide Stable Government: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Talking to reporters in Puducherry, Ghulam Nabi Azad described the Puducherry government led by Rangasamy headed AINRC as "disastrous".
Talking to reporters in Puducherry, Ghulam Nabi Azad described the Puducherry government led by Rangasamy headed AINRC as "disastrous".
BJP, PM Modi To Get 'Shock Treatment' In Kerala Polls: AK Antony
AK Antony took a swipe at the visits of the prime minister and Union ministers to the state in the run up to the polls.
AK Antony took a swipe at the visits of the prime minister and Union ministers to the state in the run up to the polls.
Kanhaiya Kumar Campaigns For CPI Candidate Mohammed Mohsin In Kerala
Addressing an election rally at Pattambi, Kanhaiya Kumar deplored the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi comparing Kerala with Somalia.
Addressing an election rally at Pattambi, Kanhaiya Kumar deplored the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi comparing Kerala with Somalia.
Who Paid For Indians Evacuated From Libya? Sushma Swaraj vs Oommen Chandy
Kerala Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy is furious with PM Modi for crediting his own government for the evacuation of Indians from Libya.
Earlier this week, PM Narendra Modi said while campaigning in Kerala for the May 16 polls that the Centre had evacuated families from Libya.
Kerala Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy is furious with PM Modi for crediting his own government for the evacuation of Indians from Libya.
Earlier this week, PM Narendra Modi said while campaigning in Kerala for the May 16 polls that the Centre had evacuated families from Libya.
THe Richest Candidates In Kerala Assembly Polls Are From AIADMK
This has been revealed by a study conducted by the Kerala Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 1,125 of the 1,203 candidates in the May 16 battle.
This has been revealed by a study conducted by the Kerala Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 1,125 of the 1,203 candidates in the May 16 battle.
Kerala Not Somalia, Show Some Political Decency: Oommen Chandy To PM Modi
It is baseless to say that successive Kerala governments have "sidelined" the issues of political violence and murders, the chief minister added.
It is baseless to say that successive Kerala governments have "sidelined" the issues of political violence and murders, the chief minister added.
Democratically Elected Governments Facing Threat Under PM Modi: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched her election campaign in Kerala hitting out at the Narendra Modi regime, saying democratically elected governments were being toppled through "unconstitutional and other underhand dealings."
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched her election campaign in Kerala hitting out at the Narendra Modi regime, saying democratically elected governments were being toppled through "unconstitutional and other underhand dealings."
Election Commission Censures West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh
The Election Commission on Monday censured West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh for violating the model code of conduct during an election rally in West Midnapore district.
The Election Commission on Monday censured West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh for violating the model code of conduct during an election rally in West Midnapore district.
PM Modi Accuses Congress, CPM Of Covering Each Other's Corruption In Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked the people of Kerala to think of their future and not just change regimes, as he continued his tirade against ruling UDF and the LDF saying both have failed to provide even drinking water to them in so many years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked the people of Kerala to think of their future and not just change regimes, as he continued his tirade against ruling UDF and the LDF saying both have failed to provide even drinking water to them in so many years.
If Politics Were A Film, Tamil Nadu's Smaller Parties Could Direct It
Captain Vijayakanth explains why he spurned the advances of the two Tamil Nadu giants, AIADMK and DMK, and chose to lead a third front in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections now, a week away.
Captain Vijayakanth explains why he spurned the advances of the two Tamil Nadu giants, AIADMK and DMK, and chose to lead a third front in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections now, a week away.
Tamil Nadu Polls: Jayalalithaa Seeks Bigger Margin In Her Constituency
AIADMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday sought to strike an emotional chord with the voters of her RK Nagar constituency, saying they "are my breath", and sought a successive term to serve them after the coming elections.
AIADMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday sought to strike an emotional chord with the voters of her RK Nagar constituency, saying they "are my breath", and sought a successive term to serve them after the coming elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at BJP's election campaign in Chennai
Overall poll percentage for the 6th phase in West Bengal elections till 1 pm, 61.88%.
Voting ongoing at 6000+ polling booths for 6th and final phase of #Bengal #AssemblyElections https://t.co/SnMTUwNpXp pic.twitter.com/1V6DtpPYm3
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 5, 2016
103-Year-Old Man Among First Time Voters In Final Round Of Bengal Polls
A total of 9776 voters, including a 103-year-old man, residing in the enclaves in Cooch Behar district will vote for the first time today.
A total of 9776 voters, including a 103-year-old man, residing in the enclaves in Cooch Behar district will vote for the first time today.
Poll percentage recorded till 9am in the final phase of West Bengal Assembly polls, is 23.46%.
People line up outside a polling booth in Nandigram to cast their vote in sixth and final phase of West Bengal Assembly elections. Counting of votes will be on May 19.
A differently abled woman arrives to cast her vote at a polling booth in Cooch Behar for final phase #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/5Zdatr0nN7
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 5, 2016
Cooch Behar: Voters line up outside a polling booth to cast their vote in final phase of West Bengal Assembly polls. pic.twitter.com/ecqyrZ87nZ
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 5, 2016
Voting begins in 25 seats in 6th and final phase of poll in West Bengal.
Mamata Will Become Politically Insignificant Post Polls: Surjya Kanta Mishra
CPI(M) today exuded confidence that it will bag more than 200 seats and claimed Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will become "politically insignificant" after Assembly elections in the state.
CPI(M) today exuded confidence that it will bag more than 200 seats and claimed Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will become "politically insignificant" after Assembly elections in the state.
Bengal Elections: 15 Crorepatis, 33 With Criminal Cases To Contest In Phase 6
At least 15 crorepatis are contesting for the sixth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections to be held on Thursday, while 33 have declared criminal cases against themselves, a study said today.
At least 15 crorepatis are contesting for the sixth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections to be held on Thursday, while 33 have declared criminal cases against themselves, a study said today.
Tamil Nadu Elections: BJP's Lok Sabha Candidate Gurumurthy Joins AIADMK
A BJP candidate for the last Lok Sabha polls and whose nomination was rejected in Nilgiris SC Constituency, which created a controversy, has joined AIADMK in the presence of party chief Jayalalithaa in Coimbatore.
A BJP candidate for the last Lok Sabha polls and whose nomination was rejected in Nilgiris SC Constituency, which created a controversy, has joined AIADMK in the presence of party chief Jayalalithaa in Coimbatore.
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Admitted To Hospital In Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has been hospitalised after he complained of stomach-related problems."
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has been hospitalised after he complained of stomach-related problems."
Jadavpur University Professor Alleges Attack By Trinamool-Backed Goons
Left Front and Congress-backed independent candidate Ambikesh Mahapatra on Saturday alleged that he was attacked by attackers affiliated to West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress after the end of polling for the fifth phase of assembly elections.
Left Front and Congress-backed independent candidate Ambikesh Mahapatra on Saturday alleged that he was attacked by attackers affiliated to West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress after the end of polling for the fifth phase of assembly elections.
West Bengal Chief Minister and chief of The Trinamool, Mamata Banerjee after casting her vote for the 5th phase of West Bengal Assembly elections.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee comes out after casting his votes at a polling station during fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly election, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo)
A heavy turnout of over 72 per cent was registered till 3 pm today in the fifth and penultimate phase of assembly polls in West Bengal, which saw sporadic incidents of violence that left seven people injured.
Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after casting her vote for the 5th phase of #WestBengal Assembly elections pic.twitter.com/zchmQ9gXkL
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 30, 2016
TMC lawmaker Moon Moon Sen along with her daughters Raima and Riya after casting their votes in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Poll percentage for fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly polls at 1 pm is 54.75% per cent, reports news agency ANI.
Kolkata: Former WB CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya after casting his vote for 5th phase of #WestBengal Assembly elections pic.twitter.com/ZDoFXOucVC
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 30, 2016
Poll percentage for fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly polls at 11 am is 38.15 per cent, reports news agency ANI.
Poll percentage for fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly polls at 9 am is 19.64 per cent, reports news agency ANI.
Clash of TMC & CPIM workers in Arambag, Hooghly (WB). CPIM alleges TMC supporters threatened people to not vote. 1 CPIM supporter injured.
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 30, 2016
Phase 5 Of West Bengal Polls A Test For Mamata Banerjee: 10 Facts
Voting for the crucial fifth phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal is being held today in 53 constituencies across the state. Today's polling will decide the fate of a number of political heavyweights including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party candidates who were purportedly seen in the Narada sting operation footage.
Voting for the crucial fifth phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal is being held today in 53 constituencies across the state. Today's polling will decide the fate of a number of political heavyweights including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party candidates who were purportedly seen in the Narada sting operation footage.
TMC Leader Derek O'Brien after casting his vote for the 5th phase of #WestBengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/IKUu8qfwUv
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 30, 2016
A senior citizen casts her vote for the fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata.
Kolkata: Voters after casting their vote for the 5th phase of #WestBengal Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/srqxxH5xWm
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 30, 2016
Voting begins in 53 constituencies in fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections.
No Alliance Will Survive In West Bengal, Says Mamata Banerjee
Mocking the Congress-Left Front alliance in West Bengal, Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee today said both CPI(M) and Congress will turn into "sign boards" after the Assembly elections."
Mocking the Congress-Left Front alliance in West Bengal, Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee today said both CPI(M) and Congress will turn into "sign boards" after the Assembly elections."
Political Hues Of Tamil Nadu: Green For Jayalalithaa, Yellow For Karunanidhi
What is there in a colour, some may wonder, but not the bosses of the two leading parties in Tamil Nadu for whom green and yellow are the hues of the election season."
What is there in a colour, some may wonder, but not the bosses of the two leading parties in Tamil Nadu for whom green and yellow are the hues of the election season."
Election Commission Removes 3 Polling Officers In West Bengal
The Election Commission today removed three polling officers in North 24 Parganas district during the fourth phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
The Election Commission today removed three polling officers in North 24 Parganas district during the fourth phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
CPI-M Had An Electoral Tie Up With BJP: Oommen Chandy
Addressing reporters in Kozhikode, Oommen Chandy said the Congress has never ever tied up with the Bharatiya Janata Party, while the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has done so.
Addressing reporters in Kozhikode, Oommen Chandy said the Congress has never ever tied up with the Bharatiya Janata Party, while the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has done so.
Bengal Assembly Polls: Over 52 Per Cent Turnout In 6 Hours
Braving sweltering heat, over 52 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the first six hours on Monday in 49 constituencies of Howrah and North 24 Parganas bordering Kolkata during the fourth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections.
Braving sweltering heat, over 52 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the first six hours on Monday in 49 constituencies of Howrah and North 24 Parganas bordering Kolkata during the fourth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections.
Bengal Polls' Fourth Phase Sees Around 42% Voter Turnout In 4 Hours
A total of 42.01 percent turnout was recorded till 11 am, with 42.37 percent in North 24 Parganas and 41.25 percent in Howrah, said an Election Commission official. The polling began at 7 am and will end at 6 pm.
A total of 42.01 percent turnout was recorded till 11 am, with 42.37 percent in North 24 Parganas and 41.25 percent in Howrah, said an Election Commission official. The polling began at 7 am and will end at 6 pm.
The 93-year-old DMK Chief M Karunanidhi files his nomination at Tiruvarur for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, from the AIADMK party, filed her nomination papers today from RK Nagar constituency in Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu.
WATCH: BJP Leader Rupa Ganguly pushes a TMC worker outside a polling booth in Howrah #WestBengalPollshttps://t.co/epcCtkCc4d
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 25, 2016
Overall polling percentage recorded in the first two hours of the fourth phase of election is 21.7 per cent.
Uproar At Salkia Polling Booth In West Bengal's Howrah
Voters allege that Trinamool Congress agents are forcing them to vote for their party.
Voters allege that Trinamool Congress agents are forcing them to vote for their party.
A differently-abled person arrives to cast his vote at a polling station in Salt lake, West Bengal.
People cast their votes at a polling booth in Howrah.
One of the voters at the polling booth said that he has been standing at the booth since 6am but polling did not begin at 7am. Now voting has started but still one of the EVMs is still not working.
Voting at a polling station in Salt Lake,West Bengal was delayed by over 30 minutes due to technical problem in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Polling begins for 49 constituencies in the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections.
4th phase of #WestBengal election: Polling in 49 constituencies to begin shortly (Visuals from Salt Lake) pic.twitter.com/R8FzQG1oMM
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 25, 2016
Morphed Photo: BJP Files Police Complaint, Demands Trinamool Leaders' Arrest
The BJP lodged a police complaint against Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Subrata Bakshi and Derek O'Brien alleging that they were responsible for the use of a morphed picture of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and demanded their immediate arrest."
The BJP lodged a police complaint against Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Subrata Bakshi and Derek O'Brien alleging that they were responsible for the use of a morphed picture of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and demanded their immediate arrest."
Amma Freebies: Made In China?
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa makes it a point to list the multiple freebies, or handouts, her government has distributed.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa makes it a point to list the multiple freebies, or handouts, her government has distributed.
Countdown Has Begun For Congress, CPM: BJP
BJP has hit out at the "politics of convenience and opportunism" engaged by the Congress and CPM in West Bengal and Kerala and said their "countdown" has begun.
BJP has hit out at the "politics of convenience and opportunism" engaged by the Congress and CPM in West Bengal and Kerala and said their "countdown" has begun.
Trinamool Fends Off Attacks After Posting Morphed Photo Of Rajnath, Karat
Trinamool lawmaker Derek O'Brien has had to issue an apology for putting out in the public domain a picture of the union Home Minister Rajnath Singh popping a sweet into the mouth of top communist leader Prakash Karat.
Trinamool lawmaker Derek O'Brien has had to issue an apology for putting out in the public domain a picture of the union Home Minister Rajnath Singh popping a sweet into the mouth of top communist leader Prakash Karat.
Bengal polls: night, river patrolling for fourth phase
The Election Commission has initiated night as well as riverine patrolling in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas and Howrah districts where polling will take place on April 25 in the fourth phase, an official said today.
The Election Commission has initiated night as well as riverine patrolling in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas and Howrah districts where polling will take place on April 25 in the fourth phase, an official said today.
Actor Namitha joins AIADMK in presence of Tamil Nadu Cheif Minsiter Jayalalithaa in Trichy 
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: BJP To Play Smart City Card In Coimbatore
For the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vanathi Srinivasan is one of the strong hopefuls to enter the state Assembly this year.
For the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vanathi Srinivasan is one of the strong hopefuls to enter the state Assembly this year.
56.08% voting in the third phase of polling in West Bengal till 1pm, says news agency ANI.
Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata queue as they wait to cast their votes for state assembly elections in West Bengal inside a polling station. (AFP Photo)
3rd phase of #WestBengal poll: Police team visits a polling booth in North Kolkata after complaint of booth capture pic.twitter.com/0DE4FWV3PU
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 21, 2016
39.76% voting in the third phase of polling in West Bengal till 11am, reports news agency ANI.
West Bengal Polls Phase 3: Over 18 Per Cent Voter Turnout In First 2 Hours
The highest voter turnout of 20.53 percent was recorded in the 22 seats of Murshidabad district while the lowest of 14.71 percent was recorded in the metropolis till 9 am.
The highest voter turnout of 20.53 percent was recorded in the 22 seats of Murshidabad district while the lowest of 14.71 percent was recorded in the metropolis till 9 am.
Goons seen brandishing pistols in Burdwan as third phase of polling is underway in West Bengal pic.twitter.com/aAzRstlHP0
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 21, 2016
CPI(M) polling agent shot dead in Piropra under Domkol assembly of Murshidabad is identified as Tohidul Islam.
Congress booth worker Basu Malpaharia who was allegedly abducted by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers,was rescued from Hariharpara TMC candidate Niyamat SK's factory, posted news agency ANI on Twitter.
1 dead in clashes in West Bengal's Murshidabad as state votes in third phase of assembly election.
Congress leader Somin Mitra casts his vote in North Kolkata's St.Paul's Cathedral College.
People cast their vote at a polling booth in Chowringhee for the 3rd phase of West Bengal assembly election pic.twitter.com/rFbflG9a7V
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 21, 2016
People in large numbers outside a polling booth in Murshidabad for voting in the third phase of West Bengal election pic.twitter.com/8GiHmnEdOP
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 21, 2016
Voting begins for 62 seats in the third phase of West Bengal assembly elections.
Jayalalithaa's Assurance On Prohibition 'Half-Hearted', Says Karunanidhi
Karunanidhi today described as "half-hearted," AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa's assurance of prohibition in a phased manner if voted to power in the Assembly polls, and questioned why had she not done it in the last five years as Chief Minister."
Karunanidhi today described as "half-hearted," AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa's assurance of prohibition in a phased manner if voted to power in the Assembly polls, and questioned why had she not done it in the last five years as Chief Minister."
Karunanidhi's Daughter Kanimozhi Attacks AIADMK Government
DMK's Rajya Sabha member, Kanimozhi today flayed the AIADMK government, alleging that there was no industrial and economic development in the last five years.
DMK's Rajya Sabha member, Kanimozhi today flayed the AIADMK government, alleging that there was no industrial and economic development in the last five years.
Tamil Maanila Congress Chief GK Vasan Not To Contest Tamil Nadu Elections
GK Vasan, who quit Congress in November 2014 along with his supporters to revive TMC, has chosen not to contest and his name did not figure in the list of candidates.
GK Vasan, who quit Congress in November 2014 along with his supporters to revive TMC, has chosen not to contest and his name did not figure in the list of candidates.
7 Candidates In Third And Fourth Phases Of Bengal Elections Are Illiterate
According to an analysis of their affidavits by the West Bengal Election Watch, six contestants in the third and one in the fourth phase have declared that they are illiterate.
According to an analysis of their affidavits by the West Bengal Election Watch, six contestants in the third and one in the fourth phase have declared that they are illiterate.
Liquor Units Run By DMK Workers To Be Closed If Party Comes To Power: Kanimozhi
With prohibition being the buzz word for the May 16 Assembly polls, DMK today sought to go one up on its rivals, saying liquor units run by party workers will be closed if it comes to power."
With prohibition being the buzz word for the May 16 Assembly polls, DMK today sought to go one up on its rivals, saying liquor units run by party workers will be closed if it comes to power."
Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Alleges Booth Capturing, Rigging In West Bengal
The former Union minister said voting for 'Didi' or Modi was the same as the duo had made a "secret understanding" with each other.
The former Union minister said voting for 'Didi' or Modi was the same as the duo had made a "secret understanding" with each other.
79.70 per cent voter turn-out in second phase of West Bengal Assembly polls till 5 pm: Election Commission.
70.3 per cent of votes were cast till 3 pm for election to 56 Assembly constituencies in the second phase of polling in West Bengal.
We have demanded for repolling in 9 constituencies of Birbhum district: Bhupender Yadav (BJP) on meeting with ECI pic.twitter.com/jO31QLS27O
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2016
Clash Between Trinamool And BJP Workers In Bengal's Birbhum Leaves 8 Injured
A clash between Trinamool Congress and BJP workers today left eight persons injured in Dumrut village in Birbhum district where polling is underway, police said.
A clash between Trinamool Congress and BJP workers today left eight persons injured in Dumrut village in Birbhum district where polling is underway, police said.
Congress MPS Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury & Mausam Benazir Noor cast their votes in Malda for 2nd phase of WB polls pic.twitter.com/yvCnUNsVbL
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2016
Voting underway for 2nd phase of WB Assembly election: TMC's Abu Naser Khan Chowdhury casts his vote in Malda pic.twitter.com/8iDg0ChUQY
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2016
Voting at two polling stations at Malda in West Bengal was delayed by 20 minutes due to technical problem in EVM, tweeted news agency, ANI.
Second phase of #westbengalpolls: People queue up outside a polling station in Siliguri to cast their votes. pic.twitter.com/h95U4oPbOn
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2016
Bengal Assembly Elections Phase 2
Voting begins in 56 seats in West Bengal in the second phase of assembly elections.
Voting begins in 56 seats in West Bengal in the second phase of assembly elections.
After 2 Decades, Vaiko To Contest Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
After two decade-long hiatus, MDMK general secretary Vaiko will contest the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, trying his luck from Kovilpatti constituency.
After two decade-long hiatus, MDMK general secretary Vaiko will contest the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, trying his luck from Kovilpatti constituency. Mamata Banerjee Replies To Notice, Election Commission Decision On Tuesday
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday filed her response to an Election Commission notice which said she prima facie violated the model code by announcing creation of a new district in the poll-bound state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday filed her response to an Election Commission notice which said she prima facie violated the model code by announcing creation of a new district in the poll-bound state. Election Commission Should Issue Letter To Mamata For Challenging It: CPI(M)
Referring to Commission's show-cause notice to the West Bengal Chief Minister yesterday, Surjya Kanta Mishra, who is also a CPI(M) Politburo member, said "I don't know what letter was issued to her. But the issue which was mentioned was small."
Referring to Commission's show-cause notice to the West Bengal Chief Minister yesterday, Surjya Kanta Mishra, who is also a CPI(M) Politburo member, said "I don't know what letter was issued to her. But the issue which was mentioned was small."
Opposition Parties Only Making Complaints Against Me, Says Mamata Banerjee
The Trinamool chief said that Congress, BJP leaders come to the state during election time after five years and talk big but they did nothing for the people.
The Trinamool chief said that Congress, BJP leaders come to the state during election time after five years and talk big but they did nothing for the people.
Assembly Elections: 14 Assam Constituencies Record More Than 90 Per Cent Turnout
In a record turnout, more than 90 per cent voters exercised their franchise in 14 constituencies in Assam in the second and final phase of just concluded Assembly polls.
In a record turnout, more than 90 per cent voters exercised their franchise in 14 constituencies in Assam in the second and final phase of just concluded Assembly polls.
68 With Criminal Cases, 56 Crorepatis In Bengal Polls Second Phase
As many as 68 of the 383 candidates contesting in the second phase of the West Bengal assembly polls have declared criminal cases, including serious offences like murder and rape.
As many as 68 of the 383 candidates contesting in the second phase of the West Bengal assembly polls have declared criminal cases, including serious offences like murder and rape.
Karunanidhi To Contest 13th Time, To Campaign From April 23
DMK president M Karunanidhi, who will contest for a record 13th time in assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, will start his campaign from April 23, it was announced on Tuesday.
DMK president M Karunanidhi, who will contest for a record 13th time in assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, will start his campaign from April 23, it was announced on Tuesday.
In Election Season, Mamata Banerjee To Chat Live On Facebook For First Time
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will, for the first time ever, chat live on Facebook today at 8:30 pm.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will, for the first time ever, chat live on Facebook today at 8:30 pm.
DMK President M Karunanidhi to seek re-election from native Tiruvarur constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on May 16: Press Trust Of India
Voting underway for the second part of the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal: 71.60 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm
Well I don't want to criticise the prime minister, he knows whatever he is saying is not true: Former PM Manmohan Singh in Dispur, Assam.
Congress leader Manas Bhuniya casts his vote in West Midnapore for second part of first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls.
Voting underway for the second part of the first phase of assembly elections in West Bengal: 39.69 per cent voter turnout recorded till 11 am: ANI
Voting underway for the second and final phase in Assam: 36 per cent voter turnout recorded till 11 am: ANI
Kid awaits her mother, who has gone in to cast her vote in Bhotgaon of Kerala's Kokrajhar district. For the first time, I have seen Election Commission not being impartial in the state, says Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi: ANI
Voting underway for the second part of the first phase of assembly elections in #WestBengal: 20% voter turnout recorded till 9 AM.
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 11, 2016
Former Chief Minister PK Mahanta casts his vote in Assam's Nagaon.
People help a differently abled person cast his vote at a polling booth in West Bengal's Asansol.
FLASH: Two bags carrying bombs found in Jamuria (Asansol,Bardhaman district in West Bengal). Police team present at the spot.
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 11, 2016
Crude bomb hurled in West Bengal's Bankura district by unidentified men this morning. No casualties #WestBengalpolls pic.twitter.com/a0EdSH6bgl
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 11, 2016
Women dance and celebrate after casting their vote at a polling booth in Assam's Kokrajhar in the final phase.
A CPI(M) polling agent has been hospitalised after being attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers at a polling booth in Chandrakona district of West Bengal this morning.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal casts his vote in the final phase in Hojai, Assam.
Voting in second part of Phase-1 of election in West Bengal will take place from 7am to 6pm
Voting in second phase of election in Assam will take place from 7am to 5pm.
Crucial Day For BJP: Big Battle Looms In Assam And Bengal
Voting begins today for the remaining 61 Assembly constituencies in Assam -- where Congress Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is seeking a fourth term -- and 31 seats in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress is hoping for a second term on basis of the 'development' and welfare schemes of the Mamata Banerjee's maiden five-year rule.
Voting begins today for the remaining 61 Assembly constituencies in Assam -- where Congress Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is seeking a fourth term -- and 31 seats in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress is hoping for a second term on basis of the 'development' and welfare schemes of the Mamata Banerjee's maiden five-year rule.
West Bengal: Polling to begin shortly, visuals from a polling booth in Asansol. pic.twitter.com/J0lykmzYGC
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 11, 2016
Voting begins in 61 seats in Assam and 31 in West Bengal.
Battleground Assam: BJP's Chances Of Winning Assam Explained Here By Prannoy Roy
New Year, New Government: PM Modi in Assam
"A new year is coming to Assam, so is a new government. We know you have lost faith in the state government. They don't care about the future of Assam. They want to take care of just their own family," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally in Roha, Assam.
"For them, their son-in-law, son, daughter are bigger than the country. I want the prosperity of all sons and daughters of this country," he said.
"A new year is coming to Assam, so is a new government. We know you have lost faith in the state government. They don't care about the future of Assam. They want to take care of just their own family," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally in Roha, Assam.
"For them, their son-in-law, son, daughter are bigger than the country. I want the prosperity of all sons and daughters of this country," he said.
75 per cent voter turnout recorded till 4 PM for first phase of West Bengal Polls
66.95 per cent voters turnout recorded till 3 PM for first phase of Assam Assembly polls
I am sure that under the leadership of Karunanidhi ji, we'll be able to form the Govt in Tamil Nadu-Ghulam Nabi Azad pic.twitter.com/IJAZNrfKbg
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 4, 2016
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Congress to contest 41 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly
polls, says Ghulam Nabi Azad after meeting between Congress and DMK.
polls, says Ghulam Nabi Azad after meeting between Congress and DMK.
Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi casts his vote as 65 constituencies across the state go to polls today.
Urging all those voting in West Bengal & Assam today to vote in large numbers. Young friends in particular must exercise their franchise.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2016
Polling begins in 18 seats in West Bengal and 65 seats in Assam in the first phase of assembly elections.
First Phase Of Polling In Assam Today
Party wise break-up of rich candidates
Party wise break-up of rich candidates
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| Party | Total number of candidates analyzed | No of Rich Candidates |
| Cong | 65 | 36 |
| IND | 280 | 26 |
| BJP | 54 | 23 |
| AIUDF | 27 | 11 |
| ASOM GANA PARISHAD | 11 | 7 |
| BODOLAND PEOPLES FRONT | 3 | 2 |
| NCP | 9 | 2 |
| BHARAT VIKAS MORCHA | 6 | 1 |
| LJP | 3 | 1 |
| LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY | 5 | 1 |
| CPI(M) | 10 | 1 |
| JAI MAHA BHARATH PARTY | 1 | 1 |
| OTHER | 65 | 0 |
| Total | 539 | 112 |
First Phase Of Polling In Assam Today
Party wise break-up of candidates with declared criminal cases
Party wise break-up of candidates with declared criminal cases
| Party | Total number of candidates analyzed | Candidates with Declared criminal Cases |
| IND | 280 | 14 |
| Cong | 65 | 8 |
| BJP | 54 | 3 |
| AIUDF | 27 | 3 |
| CPI(M) | 10 | 1 |
| CPI(ML)(L) | 6 | 1 |
| Others | 97 | 0 |
| Total | 539 | 30 |
First Phase Of Polling In Assam Today
Party-wise breakup of seats being contested
| Party | Seats Contesting |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 54 |
| Indian National Congress | 65 |
| All India United Democratic Front | 27 |
| Asom Gana Parishad | 11 |
| Bodoland Peoples Front | 3 |
First Phase Of Polling In West Bengal Today
Party wise break up of Rich Candidates
Party wise break up of Rich Candidates
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| Party | Total number of candidates analyzed | No of Rich Candidates |
| TMC | 18 | 3 |
| Others | 115 | 0 |
| First Phase Of Polling In West Bengal Today Seats Contesting | ||
| Party | Seats Contesting | |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 18 | |
| Indian National Congress | 5 | |
| All India Trinamool Congress | 18 | |
| Communist Party Of India ( Marxist) | 11 | |
| Communist Party of India | 1 | |
| All India Forward Bloc | 1 | |
First Phase Of Polling In West Bengal Today
| Electorates | ||
| Male | 2047768 | |
| Female | 1953645 | |
| Third Gender | 16 | |
| Total | 4001429 |
First phase of Assembly Polls to begin in West Bengal and Assam today. The voting will begin from 7am and will end at 4pm. Read More
Assam will hold the first phase of Assembly polls on Monday for 65 constituencies to decide the fate of 539 candidates. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is seeking a mandate for the fifth term in Titabar constituency.
30 Candidates With Criminal Charges In Phase-1 Of Assam Polls
Altogether 25 candidates have cited serious criminal cases related to murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, crimes against women etc. in their affidavits submitted while filing their nominations, according to a report of the Association of Democratic Reforms based on the affidavits filed by the candidates.
Altogether 25 candidates have cited serious criminal cases related to murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, crimes against women etc. in their affidavits submitted while filing their nominations, according to a report of the Association of Democratic Reforms based on the affidavits filed by the candidates.
Actors, players, retired soldier in fray in West Bengal assembly polls
As the six-phase Assembly poll begins in West Bengal on Monday, political greenhorns from various fields, including cinema, cricket, football, inverstment banking enter into fray.
The candidates' list of various parties includes film stars, soccer and cricket players, a retired army colonel, and a former investment banker.
As the six-phase Assembly poll begins in West Bengal on Monday, political greenhorns from various fields, including cinema, cricket, football, inverstment banking enter into fray.
The candidates' list of various parties includes film stars, soccer and cricket players, a retired army colonel, and a former investment banker.
Preparations underway for the first phase of polling in Jorhat, Assam pic.twitter.com/9pGrUbcIpQ
- ANI (@ANI_news) 3 April 2016
Jorhat (Assam): Security tightened ahead of first phase of polling, scheduled to take place tomorrow pic.twitter.com/Rb4lprCiLS
- ANI (@ANI_news) 3 April 2016
First phase polling on Monday
An electorate of 95,11,732 including 45,95,712 women, will exercise their franchise in 12,190 polling stations on Monday.
The number of hyper-sensitive and sensitive booths are yet to be released by the election office in Guwahati.
An electorate of 95,11,732 including 45,95,712 women, will exercise their franchise in 12,190 polling stations on Monday.
The number of hyper-sensitive and sensitive booths are yet to be released by the election office in Guwahati.
West Bengal Assembly Polls Phase 1: Candidates with criminal cases
| Party | Total number of candidates analyzed | Candidates with Declared criminal Cases |
| IND | 19 | 2 |
| TMC | 18 | 2 |
| BJP | 18 | 3 |
| SUCI(C) | 17 | 1 |
| AJSU PARTY | 12 | 2 |
| CPI(M) | 11 | 1 |
| JMM | 7 | 3 |
| BSP | 5 | 1 |
| Cong | 5 | 2 |
| JHARKHAND DISOM PARTY | 3 | 1 |
| JHARKHAND PARTY (NAREN) | 2 | 1 |
| SHS | 1 | 1 |
| CPI | 1 | 1 |
| Others | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 133 | 21 |
West Bengal Assembly Polls Phase 1: Seats Contesting
| Party | Seats Contesting |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 18 |
| Indian National Congress | 5 |
| All India Trinamool Congress | 18 |
| Communist Party Of India ( Marxist) | 11 |
| Communist Party of India | 1 |
| All India Forward Bloc | 1 |
Election Commission Asks For Spring Cleaning Of Electoral Rolls
The Election Commission has asked all the states and union territories, except five election-bound states, to launch a fresh drive to correct and update the electoral rolls, an official in Agartala said on Saturday.
The Election Commission has asked all the states and union territories, except five election-bound states, to launch a fresh drive to correct and update the electoral rolls, an official in Agartala said on Saturday.
Rahul Gandhi Hits Out At PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee At Congress-Left Rally
Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today accused him of trying to kill democracy in the country and claimed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was doing the same in West Bengal.
Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today accused him of trying to kill democracy in the country and claimed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was doing the same in West Bengal.
MDMK leader Vaiko meets Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Chennai ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Gogoi ji has increased the wages of the tea garden workers-Sonia Gandhi
- ANI (@ANI_news) March 30, 2016
