2026 Assembly elections
TVK Authorizes Vijay to Decide Political Alliances for 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections at First Meeting Since Karur Tragedy
Nov 05, 2025 04:06 pm CST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) held its first General Council meeting since the Karur stampede, authorizing actor Vijay to determine political alliances for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections while criticizing both DMK and BJP on multiple governance issues. The meeting addressed women's safety, voter list revisions, and infrastructure failures while speculation continues about potential alliance strategies.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Warns Against Voter Roll Manipulation by BJP-AIADMK Alliance
Oct 27, 2025 02:08 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the BJP-AIADMK alliance of attempting electoral manipulation through Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls by targeting working-class citizens, minorities, and marginalized groups. Stalin has directed DMK party members to maintain vigilance at polling stations and announced a strategic session titled "My Polling Booth, Winning Booth" to prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Trinamool Congress Organizing Massive Protest Against Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal
Oct 23, 2025 09:41 am CST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is planning a major rally in Kolkata to protest the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with top leaders including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to participate. TMC officials have warned against voter harassment during the revision process, while BJP leaders defend the SIR as a standard electoral procedure ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Bengal Election Chaos: Political Parties Announce Candidates Prematurely Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Oct 22, 2025 03:02 am CST
West Bengal's political landscape is heating up as both Trinamool Congress and BJP members have begun prematurely announcing candidates for the 2026 assembly elections. Trinamool's Anubrata Mandal has endorsed sitting MLA Lilabati for Sainthia, while BJP's Ashok Dinda declared his own candidacy for Maina constituency, creating embarrassment for party leadership and highlighting internal tensions in both political camps.
West Bengal Gears Up For Voter Roll Revision, 2026 Poll Preparation Begins
Sep 19, 2025 06:06 pm CST
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal has begun preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, scheduled to begin after Lakshmi Puja on October 6, according to sources.
Kamal Haasan Begins Talks With Party Functionaries Ahead of 2026 Polls
Sep 19, 2025 02:39 am CST
Actor-turned-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan has begun consultations with his party functionaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as part of preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Opposition Parties To File Police Complaint Against Assam BJP Over AI Video
Sep 18, 2025 12:02 am CST
Opposition parties in Assam have said they will lodge a police complaint against the BJP over a controversial artificial intelligence-generated video circulated on social media.