Tamil Nadu Assembly elections saw 56.81% turnout by 1pm, with long queues and high-profile voting. TVK chief Vijay sought polling extension, while a robot greeted voters in Vellore.
A 60-year-old bedridden woman in Namakkal, unable to walk after a stroke, was taken to a polling station in an ambulance by her family to cast her vote, fulfilling her democratic duty.
The first phase of West Bengal assembly elections witnessed violence, EVM malfunctions, and allegations of voter intimidation, with clashes in Murshidabad and Dinajpur.
A violent clash between AIADMK and DMK booth agents in Salem's Arisipalayam disrupted polling. Triggered by a misunderstanding with a woman voter, the scuffle led to injuries. Police intervened and launched an investigation.
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Voter turnout in Chennai assembly constituencies surpassed 50% by 1pm on Thursday, with over 14 lakh votes cast. Virugambakkam recorded the highest turnout at 59.3%, followed by T Nagar at 58.01%.
Tamil Nadu recorded 56.81% voter turnout till 1 PM in the 2026 Assembly elections, with high enthusiasm across districts. Polling began at 7 AM and will continue till 6 PM.
Key politicians in West Bengal exercised their franchise and called for peaceful polling during the 2026 Assembly Elections. Suvendu Adhikari urged peaceful voting.
Polling at T T Arasu Matriculation School in Choolaimedu, Chennai was disrupted for over two hours due to an EVM malfunction. Over 100 voters waited as officials replaced the faulty machine.
Violent clashes broke out between AJUP and TMC workers in Murshidabad ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, leaving several injured and tension high.
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TVK candidate Aadhav Arjuna voted in Chennai, praising voter turnout but criticizing poor transport arrangements. He plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission.
Clashes broke out between AJUP and TMC workers in Murshidabad, West Bengal, ahead of the state elections. Several people were injured in the violence.
Clashes erupted between DMK and BJP workers at a polling station in Chennai's Alwarpet after BJP's Tamilisai Soundarajan alleged fake voting by DMK. Police struggled to control the situation for 30 minutes.
Deepika of Kosavampatti cast her vote immediately after her wedding, emphasizing civic duty. The groom, Anand, waited outside and planned to vote later in Tirupur, 60km away.
Voting in West Bengal's 2026 elections faced significant disruptions due to EVM malfunctions across multiple districts, causing delays and temporary suspensions. Officials worked to restore polling, highlighting concerns over technical preparedness.
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The first phase of West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections sees 3.6 crore voters, but 27 lakh face disenfranchisement due to SIR roll revisions. Key battles in Nandigram and Behrampore highlight political stakes.
The first phase of West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections commences with 3.6 crore voters across 152 constituencies, overshadowed by the disenfranchisement of 27 lakh voters due to SIR discrepancies. Key contests feature political heavyweights in bellwethe
Election Commission directs polling officers in West Bengal to ensure EVM candidate buttons are fully visible, prohibiting tape or chemicals that could compromise ballot secrecy.
The Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'terrorist', citing violations of the model code of conduct and campaign decency standards.
As campaigning ended, the Election Commission deployed paramilitary forces and police statewide. EVMs were transported via horseback and long journeys to remote polling stations for Thursday's voting.
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West Bengal's 2026 Assembly elections kick off with Phase 1 voting across 152 constituencies. Over 3.6 crore voters to decide fate of key districts amid intense TMC vs BJP battle.
Police detained the brother of BJP candidate Ratan Das in Malda with Rs 2.8 lakh cash exceeding election limits. Additional cash seizures reported in South Dinajpur and allegations of voter bribery in North 24-Parganas.
Election officials in Karur seized 52 cookers allegedly meant for voter distribution in Puliyur village. The incident occurred in Krishnarayapuram constituency, with investigations ongoing.
In Theni and Dindigul districts, election officials undertake a massive logistical effort, using horses, mules, and foot travel to deliver EVMs to isolated polling stations, ensuring every voter can participate despite challenging terrain.
Madurai sets up its first polling station at Shanti Sadan housing colony in Kochadai to aid senior citizens and residents, aiming to increase voter participation with color-coded cluster centers.
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Election authorities in Tirunelveli district have confiscated approximately Rs 2.47 crore in cash from various political parties. The Nanguneri constituency recorded the highest seizure of Rs 1.11 crore.
Election monitoring teams in Trichy district have confiscated more than Rs 1.57 crore in cash during Model Code of Conduct enforcement across nine assembly constituencies since March 15.
In West Bengal, thousands of voters like Ayub Miah and Chote Nawab Syed Reza Ali Meerza face disenfranchisement as tribunal appeals go unheard, highlighting systemic failures in the electoral process.
Chaos erupted at Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus in Darjeeling as thousands of Gorkha voters, fearing deletion from electoral rolls, rushed home for polls, leading to bus shortages, fare hikes, vandalism, and central forces deployment.
The Election Commission of India reports seizures exceeding Rs 1,000 crore in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, including cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals intended to influence voters.
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Cumulative seizures of potential poll inducements in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have reached Rs 1,072 crore, with West Bengal dominating liquor seizures and Tamil Nadu leading in cash seizures.
