Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has questioned the Maharashtra legislature’s move to initiate privilege proceedings against him, pointing to a past example involving Bal Thackeray. Kamra, who was served a breach of privilege notice over a satirical song targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, argued that Thackeray had published a cartoon critical of former Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, urging that the 2029 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections be conducted with the quota for women in place. In a letter to the floor leaders of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Modi emphasized that the time has Read More…
Thrissur: Allegations of violence and violation of the Model Code of Conduct have surfaced from the Manalur Assembly constituency, with NDA candidate K.K. Aneesh Kumar filing a formal complaint before the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala. In the complaint, Aneesh Kumar accused UDF candidate T.N. Prathapan and his associates of assaulting an NDA booth agent Read More…
Puducherry: The Union Territory of Puducherry witnessed a high voter turnout of 86.92 per cent in the Assembly elections held on Thursday, with polling largely remaining peaceful, officials said. Barring a few minor incidents, voting was conducted smoothly across constituencies. Authorities noted that the final polling percentage could see a slight increase as the consolidation Read More…
Wadakkanchery: Allegations of fake voting surfaced at a polling booth in Wadakkanchery during the ongoing Kerala Assembly elections, leading to protests by party workers. The complaint was reported from booth number 49 at the Wadakkancherry Girls School. According to sources, a voter identified as Sajeev arrived at the booth in the morning to cast his Read More…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi has appealed to voters in Puducherry to participate actively as Assembly elections begin in the Union Territory. In a message, the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to come out and vote in record numbers, emphasizing that every vote plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Puducherry. He made a special Read More…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi has urged the people of Kerala to vote in large numbers in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, stating that higher participation will strengthen the state’s democratic spirit. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said that record voter turnout would add vigour to democracy. He also made a special Read More…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasized the urgent need for reservation for women in legislative bodies, stating that it would strengthen Indian democracy and make it more inclusive and participatory. The Prime Minister noted that any delay in implementing such a measure would be “deeply unfortunate,” highlighting its importance in ensuring greater representation of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled to be held today, authorities have urged voters to carry valid identification documents to ensure a smooth and hassle-free voting process. Officials clarified that every voter must present at least one original identity proof at the polling booth to cast their vote. The Election Commission has listed multiple Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The campaign for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections will officially end at 6 pm tomorrow, in accordance with election rules, Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U Kelkar said. The directive has been issued to ensure free and fair polling, as mandated under Representation of the People Act, 1951, which prohibits campaigning for 48 hours prior Read More…