The Tamil Nadu-based Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has declared it will contest the 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections independently, unveiling a list of 30 candidates for the union territory's seats.
The Election Commission's appellate tribunals in West Bengal, staffed by 19 former High Court judges, will adjudicate appeals against voter exclusions, potentially leading to permanent removal from electoral rolls based on legal criteria.
Due to poor internet connectivity, the Election Commission has moved a polling booth in Ponda for the April 9 bypoll. The new location at Kendriya Vidyalaya resolves both connectivity and accessibility issues.
With the Assam Assembly election schedule announced, key issues like eviction drives, illegal immigration, and development projects are set to shape political campaigns. The BJP-led alliance and opposition parties gear up for a heated contest.
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Thanjavur district administration introduced traditional doll mascots 'Meyyan' and 'Meyyal' under the SVEEP program to promote complete voter participation in upcoming assembly elections, with awareness campaigns and events planned.
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has reaffirmed the alliance with BJP for the 2026 assembly elections, while Congress and DMK remain in intense negotiations over seat-sharing arrangements.
Trichy district collectorate hosts voter awareness programmes with rangoli competitions, rallies, and pledges for 500+ participants to promote 100% turnout in upcoming assembly elections.
The Election Commission has removed Minister Shashi Panja's name from the 'Under Adjudication' list, allowing her inclusion in the supplementary list for Kolkata's Shyampukur constituency.
The Election Commission of India has clarified that minor clerical errors on EPIC cards should be disregarded if voter identity is established. Alternative documents like Aadhaar and passport are also accepted for polling.
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The Election Commission has appointed J P Meena, former home secretary of West Bengal, as an observer for the Tiruchirappalli (West) assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu. His posting follows his recent replacement in Bengal and is set to begin next week.
The Election Commission has appointed 478 observers for Bengal, the highest among poll-bound states, to ensure free and fair elections. This includes 294 general, 84 police, and 100 expenditure observers.
The Election Commission has mandated Voter Assistance Booths near polling stations for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, with Booth-Level Officers deployed to help voters locate their booths.
The Election Commission has replaced additional directors general, police commissioners, and other officers in West Bengal and Kerala to ensure free and fair assembly elections. The move has drawn criticism from CM Mamata Banerjee.
The Election Commission plans to arrange transport for voters aged 85+ and those with 40%+ disability in Bengal, with home voting options also available.
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The Election Commission plans to publish the first supplementary voter list in Kolkata this Friday or Saturday, with a tribunal to handle appeals and judicial officers clearing thousands of cases daily.
Cachar district in Assam will deploy a record 400 polling stations managed entirely by women for the upcoming assembly elections, a significant increase from 2021. Enhanced security measures and prohibitory orders are in place to ensure smooth voting.
The Election Commission of India has ordered the transfer of officials in poll-bound West Bengal and Kerala, appointing five new officers for fresh assignments in Kerala.
The Election Commission has initiated a major reshuffle in West Bengal's top bureaucracy and police brass, appointing new chief secretary, home secretary, DGP, and Kolkata Police commissioner as the model code of conduct takes effect.
Flying squads in Tamil Nadu seized unaccounted cash and goods worth Rs 1.26 crore after the Model Code of Conduct took effect. The ECI also transferred key police officials and addressed nomination deadlines.
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Election flying squads in Tamil Nadu seized over Rs 18 lakh in cash within 24 hours of Model Code enforcement. Officials intensified checks as traders call for higher cash limits during wedding season.
The Election Commission will deploy 2,000-2,500 companies of central forces per phase in Bengal's two-phase elections, with new real-time observer monitoring and drone surveillance to ensure peaceful voting.
The Election Commission of India intensifies poll readiness in Assam by appointing a special observer and reshuffling five IAS officers as district election officers and five district SPs in key districts.
The Election Commission has transferred district superintendents of police in Tamil Nadu. Sujith Kumar, IPS (2013), will be posted as SP, Nagapattinam, replacing Dr K S Balla Krisshnan, and Dr N Shreenatha will be SP, Virudhunagar, in place of D Kannan.
The Election Commission has designated a remote polling station at Varasanadu hill in Theni district, serving only five voters. Officials face a challenging three-hour trek to deliver voting machines to this isolated settlement of cardamom estate workers.
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The Election Commission's two-phase polling schedule in West Bengal, spanning just one week, is designed to prevent intimidation of voters and polling personnel by unruly elements allegedly hired by political parties.
The Election Commission stated that governments can make announcements before official poll dates are declared, as the model code of conduct only applies afterward. This clarification came during the announcement of assembly poll schedules for five states
The Election Commission has scheduled bypolls for Dharmanagar in Tripura and Koridang (ST) in Nagaland on April 9, with counting on May 4. The vacancies arose due to the deaths of sitting MLAs.
The Election Commission has announced the schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Polling will be held between April 9 and April 29, with results declared on May 4. The EC has detailed special provisions
The Election Commission has scheduled by-elections for eight assembly constituencies in Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, with polling on April 9 and 23, and vote counting on May 4.
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The Election Commission has released the schedule for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly election, with polling on April 9 and counting on May 4. Over 9.44 lakh voters will elect 30 MLAs across 1,099 polling stations.
