Around 35–40% of 3.2 million voter records examined under West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have been removed after adjudication, according to Election Commission officials. The exercise aims to clean up electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections. Mass Deletions After Adjudication Officials said nearly 2.9 million cases were reviewed by judicial officers, with a significant…
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill has drawn sharp criticism from the Indian National Congress, which termed it a “constitutional overreach” that could weaken India’s federal structure. Concerns Over Federal Structure Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the proposed law undermines the division of powers between the Centre and states. He argued that education-related legislation,…
BJP Releases First Candidate List for Assam Polls The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections 2026, marking a key step in its election campaign. The polls are scheduled to be held on April 9, with counting set for May 4. Pradyut Bordoloi to Contest…
NDA Dominates Key States The Rajya Sabha Election 2026 results have significantly strengthened the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with major victories in Bihar and Odisha. Elections were held for 37 seats across 10 states, with 26 candidates already elected unopposed before voting began. Bihar Sees Clean Sweep In Bihar, the NDA secured all five contested…
West Bengal Elections 2026 to Be Held in Two Phases The Election Commission of India has announced that the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases instead of the eight phases used during the 2021 polls. Voting is scheduled for April 23 and April 29, while counting of votes will…
Election Commission Announces 2026 Assembly Poll Schedule The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections in five regions- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The elections will determine new governments in these regions as current assemblies near the end of their terms. Voting…
Preparations for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 have intensified as authorities began briefing and training sessions for personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). The initiative is aimed at ensuring smooth, secure, and transparent elections across the state. The briefing session was conducted under the supervision of officials from the office of…
New Delhi: Results for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections across 12 wards have been declared. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 7 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 3, and Congress and the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) won one seat each. Earlier, these 12 wards were held by 9 BJP councillors…
Bihar: The Indian National Congress has convened a crucial high-level meeting to review its poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections. The meeting will begin today at 3 PM at the party headquarters, Indira Bhawan, and will be attended by the state president, state in-charge, former CLP leaders, all MPs, MLAs, and all Congress candidates…
Patna: Bihar witnessed a major political moment today as Nitish Kumar today took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time at a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, and several senior BJP leaders were present. Chief ministers…
Patna: Bihar is set to witness a major political moment today as Nitish Kumar takes oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time. A grand swearing-in ceremony has been organised at Gandhi Maidan, where top national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be present. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda,…
Preparations for the formation of a new government in Bihar are underway, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for November 20 at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. Meanwhile, crucial discussions regarding the power-sharing arrangement between the BJP and JDU are ongoing in Delhi. A high-level meeting was held at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, where…
Patna: With the JD(U) crossing the 80-seat mark in the 243-member Bihar Assembly — just four seats behind the BJP’s tally of 89 — Nitish Kumar is set to return as Chief Minister once again. Despite the BJP emerging as the single-largest party, indications suggest the NDA is prepared to back Nitish Kumar for his…
Patna: A day after the NDA’s landslide win in the Bihar Assembly elections, political activity intensified at the Chief Minister’s residence on Saturday. Central minister Chirag Paswan met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, followed by JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha, who arrived with the list of newly elected MLAs. BJP MLA Nitin Nawin also met Kumar,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated NDA leaders and party workers after the alliance registered a strong lead in the Bihar Assembly elections. Modi said the people of Bihar have given a clear mandate for development and stability. The Prime Minister will address party workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi at 6 PM today.
The final picture of the Bihar Assembly elections is now clear. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is heading toward a landslide victory, leading in 202 out of 243 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan trails far behind with just 34 seats NDA Gains Big, Opposition Faces Heavy Losses Compared to the 2020 elections, the NDA has gained…
The picture from the Bihar Assembly election count is becoming increasingly clear, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is dominating the scoreboard. Out of all 243 constituencies, early trends show the NDA leading in 208 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is ahead in only 29. NDA Surges Ahead, Mahagathbandhan Suffers Major Setback Compared to the 2020…
As the NDA inches closer to another landmark triumph in Bihar, propelled by the combined popularity of Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Modi, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address BJP workers this evening at the party’s Delhi office. NDA Moving Toward a Two-Third Majority Bihar’s Assembly has 243 seats, and the majority mark stands…
Jaipur: The Congress has secured a major victory in the Rajasthan Anta Assembly by-election, delivering a significant blow to the BJP in a region considered a stronghold of former Chief Minister and BJP national vice-president Vasundhara Raje. Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya has won the Anta seat with 69,571 votes, defeating Independent candidate Naresh Meena…
Patna: Counting of votes for the high-stakes Bihar assembly elections began at 8 AM on Friday, and early trends point to a strong performance by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). As of 11:30 AM, the NDA was leading in 190 constituencies, while the Mahagathbandhan trailed with 49 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alone surged…
Patna: Voting for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 has concluded with a record voter turnout. All eyes are now on November 14, when counting will begin at 8 a.m. and the final results will determine the political fate of the state. Ahead of the results, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited a temple, a dargah, and…
Patna: The exit polls for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections indicate a strong lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), suggesting that the ruling coalition is on track to return to power with a comfortable majority. According to the Poll of Polls compiled from 16 different agencies, the NDA is projected to win around 154…
Bihar: Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway, with over 60% turnout recorded till 3 PM across 122 constituencies. Exit polls will be released after voting concludes at 6:30 PM. Pre-election opinion polls have largely predicted a victory for the NDA alliance in the state. However, trends from the last…
Baran (Rajasthan): Voting is underway today for the Anta Assembly by-election in Rajasthan’s Baran district. Polling began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM, with early hours witnessing peaceful voter turnout. A total of 15 candidates are in the fray, but the main contest is believed to be between Morpal Suman (BJP), Pramod…
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has set an ambitious target of winning 160 out of 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025. The slogan, “160 Paar,” mirrors the BJP’s “400 Paar” campaign from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls — but political observers say achieving this goal could be just as challenging. Big Promise,…
West Bengal – The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal has triggered widespread fear and confusion, especially in the Matua-dominated regions of North 24 Parganas, Nadia, and South 24 Parganas. Thousands of voters from the Matua community now face uncertainty over their citizenship and voter eligibility, creating a tense political atmosphere in…
Patna : Ahead of the upcoming 2025 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election, opposition alliance Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial nominee, Tejashwi Yadav, has publicly challenged the National Democratic Alliance to declare its candidate and strategy for the Bihar polls. “We have announced the CM’s face as well. Today we are going to release our ‘Pran Patra’ on…
