The Election Commission of India has announced a stringent security plan for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, scheduled to be held on April 29 across 142 constituencies. Officials said the Commission has directed security personnel to ensure strict constituency-wise deployment and intensify area domination exercises, particularly in interior lanes and sensitive Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, alleging that the administration is being run by “criminals sheltered by the party” rather than from the state secretariat. Addressing an election rally in Arambag’s Haripal area in Hooghly district, Modi claimed that the ruling party’s reliance Read More…
West Bengal recorded a historic voter turnout of 93.19 per cent in the first phase of Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday. Polling for the phase was held on April 23 across 152 assembly constituencies in 16 districts. Out of 3.61 crore eligible voters, around 3.36 crore people cast their votes. Read More…
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party, alleging that it failed to fulfil the promises made to the public. Speaking to reporters in Meerut, Chaudhary said the reported exit of several AAP Rajya Sabha MPs was a direct consequence of the party’s inability to deliver on its commitments. He was responding Read More…
In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha has announced his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party and join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raghav Chadha stated that more than two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members are expected to merge with the BJP, indicating a possible realignment in the Upper House. He said the move reflects Read More…
With polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections concluding on Thursday evening, election officials have securely moved electronic voting machines (EVMs), VVPAT units, and other polling materials to designated strong rooms across the state. According to the Election Commission of India, the sealed machines were transported under heavy security to 62 counting centres, where votes Read More…
Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Thursday issued an apology following widespread criticism over his recent remarks about women in politics. Speaking to reporters earlier this week, the Purnea MP had made a controversial statement suggesting that most women cannot succeed in politics without compromising. A video of the comment quickly went viral on social media, Read More…
Tamil Nadu registered a record voter turnout in the Assembly elections on Thursday, with over 84 per cent of eligible voters casting their ballots across 234 constituencies. According to the Election Commission of India, the state recorded 84.29 per cent polling till 6 PM, surpassing its previous highest turnout of 78.29 per cent recorded during Read More…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Thursday appealed to the Election Commission of India to extend polling hours by two hours, till 8 PM, for the Assembly elections being held across 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. In a letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief highlighted concerns over long queues at several Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and South Korea are set to elevate their partnership to a “futuristic” level, as he welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his first visit to India in eight years. During a joint press statement, Modi highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries has Read More…