2026 Assembly elections
West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls: Election Commission to Release Revised Voter List Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Election Commission of India is set to publish draft electoral rolls for West Bengal following a Special Intensive Revision process, with over 58 lakh names marked for potential deletion. The publication initiates a claims and objections phase continuing into February 2026, as authorities prepare for the upcoming assembly elections amid political scrutiny over constituency-wise voter deletions.
PM Modi to Join Tamil Nadu Pongal Celebrations in Strategic Pre-Election Visit Ahead of 2026 Polls
Dec 14, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi plans a significant three-day visit to Tamil Nadu during Pongal festivities in January, marking his first participation in the traditional harvest celebration with local farmers. This strategic outreach ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections aims to strengthen BJP's rural connections and advance alliance formations within the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi's Strategic West Bengal Rally: Addressing SIR Controversy in Matua-Dominated Taherpur
Dec 13, 2025 07:54 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a strategic rally in Taherpur, Nadia district on December 20, amid growing tensions over the Special Intensive Revision exercise opposed by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. This visit to the Matua-dominated constituency comes just days after the draft voter list publication, highlighting its political significance ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
PMK-TVK Alliance Possibility: K Balu's Strategic Visit Sparks Political Speculation in Tamil Nadu
Dec 12, 2025 07:54 pm CST
A surprise visit by PMK leader K Balu to actor Vijay's TVK headquarters has ignited speculation about a potential political alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections. While officially focused on inviting TVK to join a caste census protest, this meeting between two significant political forces could reshape Tamil Nadu's political landscape, currently heading toward a four-cornered electoral contest.
AIADMK General Council Opens Path for OPS and Dhinakaran's Return to NDA Alliance Ahead of Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections
Dec 10, 2025 04:16 pm CST
The AIADMK General Council has strategically enabled the potential return of expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran to the NDA coalition ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. This move aligns with BJP's efforts to consolidate opposition votes against the ruling DMK while maintaining EPS's leadership authority within AIADMK.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Predicts Mamata Banerjee's Political Downfall in 2026 Amid Babri Masjid Controversy
Dec 04, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has escalated tensions with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by predicting her removal from power after the 2026 Assembly elections. The controversial statement follows his suspension from TMC over plans to build a "Babri Masjid" in Murshidabad district on December 6, which party leaders condemned as divisive politics. Kabir has announced his intention to resign from the party and potentially form his own political organization on December 22.
Assam BJP Sets 103-Seat Target for 2026 Elections: Himanta Sarma Acknowledges Strategic Limitations
Nov 22, 2025 11:18 pm CST
The Assam BJP has strategically aligned with alliance partners for the 2026 assembly elections, targeting 103 seats in the 126-member House. Chief Minister Himanta Sarma expressed confidence in victory based on the party's development model while acknowledging electoral limitations. The campaign will focus on development and core BJP principles, with expanded opportunities for youth and women candidates following delimitation.
Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Himanta Sarma of Manipulating Voter Lists Ahead of 2026 Assam Elections
Nov 20, 2025 09:23 am CST
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is attempting to add voters from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to Assam's electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Gogoi announced an eight-party opposition alliance is preparing to challenge the BJP, claiming they are "far more united and prepared than ever before" to form the next government in Assam.
Tamil Nadu's Battle for Metro Projects: MK Stalin Accuses Centre of Political Bias in Rejecting Madurai and Coimbatore Proposals
Nov 20, 2025 01:10 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the central government of political bias in rejecting metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore, while approving similar projects in BJP-ruled states with smaller populations. The dispute highlights growing Centre-state tensions ahead of 2026 Assembly elections, with the DMK planning protests and even BJP ally AIADMK urging approval of the projects.
DMK Launches Statewide Protests Against Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu: Concerns Over Voting Rights and Transparency
Nov 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the rushed process could disenfranchise legitimate voters. The party has approached the Supreme Court while the Election Commission defends the process as transparent and procedurally sound, raising broader questions about electoral integrity in India.