Assembly Election: News
11 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP picks Mohan Yadav as Madhya Pradesh CM, drops Shivraj
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday chose prominent leader Mohan Yadav (58) as the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh after a week of suspense.
10 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Raipur: BJP meeting today amid MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan CM suspense
The next chief ministers for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a win in the recent state assembly polls, are reportedly set to be named soon.
09 Dec 2023
Ashok GehlotGehlot jibes at BJP amid delay over Rajasthan CM's appointment
Veteran Congress leader and outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday for not announcing its chief ministerial face in the state.
08 Dec 2023
MizoramWho is ex-IPS officer Lalduhoma, Mizoram's new chief minister?
Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) chief Lalduhoma officially took oath as the new chief minister of Mizoram on Friday.
07 Dec 2023
TelanganaTelangana: Revanth Reddy takes down barricades fortifying CM's residence
Just minutes after taking oath as Telangana's Chief Minister, Anumula Revanth Reddy made good on a campaign promise by ordering the removal of iron barricades surrounding his official residence, Pragathi Bhavan, in Hyderabad.
07 Dec 2023
Vasundhara RajeVasundhara Raje reaches Delhi amid speculations over Rajasthan CM post
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vasundhara Raje reached Delhi on Wednesday night amid speculations about the Rajasthan chief ministerial face.
05 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Result of insulting Sanatan: BJP as Congress questions EVM reliability
After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, Congress stalwart Digvijaya Singh questioned the trustworthiness of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
04 Dec 2023
TelanganaTelangana CM, 2 deputy CMs to be sworn-in today: Report
The Congress is set to form the state government in Telangana, with one chief minister and two deputy CMs taking their oaths on Monday, reported ETV Bharat.
04 Dec 2023
MizoramIPS to CM candidate: Know about Lalduhoma's fascinating political journey
With the counting of votes for Mizoram's assembly elections underway on Monday, all eyes are on Lalduhoma and the six-party Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) alliance led by him.
04 Dec 2023
MizoramMizoram election results: Counting underway for 40 seats; ZPM leading
The counting of votes for the Mizoram Assembly elections began at 8:00am on Monday after polling for the 40-member assembly took place on November 7.
03 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiElection results: Indians with politics of good governance, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that the success of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan shows that the country backs the politics of good governance.
03 Dec 2023
TelanganaTelangana assembly poll results: BRS concedes defeat, KTR congratulates Congress
With the Congress all set to form the next government in Telangana, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao accepted the party's defeat in the state assembly polls.
03 Dec 2023
Suvendu AdhikariBengal will witness 'Modi Tsunami' during Lok Sabha elections: Suvendu
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed on Sunday that the performance of the saffron brigade in the assembly polls will significantly impact the political situation in West Bengal.
01 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Exit polls: BJP calls meeting foreseeing probable results, Congress 'confident'
With the announcement of exit poll results for the recently held assembly elections in five states, all contesting political parties are on their toes while projecting their absolute victory.
30 Nov 2023
Congress PartyExit polls for Assembly Elections 2023 announced as polling ends
The exit poll results for the assembly elections in five states are finally out as polling concluded in Telangana on Thursday.
24 Nov 2023
RajasthanAssembly polls in Rajasthan today; Congress, BJP tussle for power
Polling for the highly anticipated assembly election in Rajasthan commenced at 7:00am on Saturday. It is expected to continue till 6:00pm, with around 5.25 crore people voting.
17 Nov 2023
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh election: BJP candidate, AAP supporter injured in shooting
Violent incidents were reported in various areas of Madhya Pradesh, especially Bhind and Morena districts, as polling is underway for all 230 seats on Friday.
16 Nov 2023
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh polls today; tight contest between BJP, Congress
The second leg of the five-state assembly elections resumed on Friday, with Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh (MP) going to the polls.
16 Nov 2023
RajasthanHow to vote in assembly elections without using voter ID
After Mizoram and Chhattisgarh (phase 1), Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (phase 2) will go to polls on Friday to elect their assemblies.
15 Oct 2023
Congress PartyWho is Vikram Mastal, Congress candidate fielded against Shivraj Chouhan?
The Congress released its first list of 144 candidates on Sunday for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh.
15 Oct 2023
Congress PartyCongress announces 1st candidate list for Chhattisgarh, Telangana, MP elections
With the much-awaited assembly elections for five states just around the corner, the Congress party officially released its first list of candidates on Sunday for Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh.
10 Oct 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi labels poll-bound Madhya Pradesh as 'BJP's laboratory'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of turning Madhya Pradesh into its laboratory.
09 Oct 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP releases 4th list of 57 candidates for Madhya Pradesh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its fourth list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections scheduled on November 17.
09 Oct 2023
TelanganaElection dates for 5 states out: Breakdown of current numbers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the poll schedule for five states on Monday.
30 Sep 2023
P ChidambaramGolden harvest for BJP: Chidambaram calls electoral bonds 'legalized bribery'
Veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram described electoral bonds as "legalized bribery" on Saturday and alleged that it will be a "golden harvest" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the fresh tranche opens.
01 Sep 2023
Lok Sabha Elections'One Nation, One Election': What it means for the country
The government is mulling over "One Nation, One Election," which proposes holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies across the country.
01 Sep 2023
ParliamentParliament special session: What's on the agenda
The government's announcement of a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22 on Thursday has left everyone guessing the session's agenda amid speculations of early Lok Sabha elections.
31 Aug 2023
Jammu And KashmirReady for Jammu and Kashmir elections anytime: Centre tells SC
The Centre is prepared to conduct the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir at any moment, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Thursday.
18 Aug 2023
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: BJP pits nephew Vijay Baghel against uncle CM Baghel
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its first list of candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, setting the stage for a potential "nephew versus uncle" showdown in the crucial Patan constituency.
16 Aug 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Year-end poll preps: Modi to chair BJP CEC meeting today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s national president JP Nadda will attend a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee (CEC) on Wednesday.
06 May 2023
Narendra ModiRoads blocked, trees axed: Modi's Bengaluru roadshow faces public resentment
PM Narendra Modi is currently holding a 26-kilometer-long roadshow in Karnataka's Bengaluru ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections, which will take place on Wednesday.
25 Mar 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: PM Modi inaugurates new Metro line, takes 1st ride
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) line from Whitefield to Krishnarajapuram in Bengaluru, Karnataka, ahead of the 2023 Assembly polls.
06 Mar 2023
MeghalayaMeghalaya: NPP-led coalition now 45-member strong, newly-elected MLAs' swearing-in today
The National People's Party-led (NPP) coalition in Meghalaya now has 45 members after two regional parties rallied support for incumbent CM Conrad Sangma to form the government.
02 Mar 2023
Elections ResultsElection results: BJP wins Nagaland, Tripura; NPP-BJP partner in Meghalaya
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies emerged victorious in the 2023 Nagaland and Tripura Assembly elections as the vote counting concluded on Thursday.
02 Mar 2023
NagalandNagaland creates history, elects 2 women MLAs for 1st time
Nagaland on Thursday created history by electing two women MLAs, namely Hekani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruse, from the National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) for the first time in 60 years after it attained statehood.
02 Mar 2023
Conrad SangmaElection results: Everything to know about Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
The vote counting for the Meghalaya Assembly elections is underway on Thursday, with the ruling National People's Party (NPP)—headed by CM Conrad Sangma—in the lead.
02 Mar 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)Election results: BJP leads in Nagaland, Tripura; NPP in Meghalaya
The 2023 Assembly elections in the northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland were held in February.
02 Mar 2023
Elections ResultsTripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly election results: Counting of votes begins
The northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland went to polls last month to elect a new Assembly.
27 Feb 2023
Meghalaya2023 Exit Polls: BJP-IPFT to retain Tripura; NPP in Meghalaya
The Meghalaya and Nagaland Assembly elections were held on Monday, while Tripura went to polls earlier on February 16.
26 Feb 2023
ElectionsMeghalaya Assembly elections tomorrow, fierce battle in 5 constituencies likely
Meghalaya is all set to vote in the Assembly elections on Monday to seal the political fate of 369 candidates.
20 Feb 2023
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: ED raids Congress leaders over alleged multi-crore coal scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly conducted raids at the residences of ruling Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh in connection with the purported multi-crore coal levy scam on Monday.
18 Jan 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)Tripura elections on February 16; Nagaland, Meghalaya on February 27
The Election Commission (ECI) on Wednesday announced the Assembly poll schedule for the states of Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura.
31 Dec 2022
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)From Rajasthan to J&K, 10 high-octane electoral battles in 2023
Nine states and possibly the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are set to host Assembly elections in 2023.
08 Dec 2022
Himachal Pradesh2022 Assembly elections: Himachal outgoing CM Jairam Thakur concedes defeat
As Congress defeated the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, outgoing Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said on Thursday that he would tender his resignation to the governor in a short while.
01 Dec 2022
GujaratGujarat votes: Polling begins on 89 seats in phase 1
The first phase of polling for the state Assembly elections kicked off in Gujarat on Thursday morning.
06 Nov 2022
Himachal PradeshBJP to implement UCC in Himachal if voted back: Nadda
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda released the party's poll manifesto for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections on Sunday.
06 Nov 2022
Assembly BypollsBypoll results: BJP retains 4 assembly seats, RJD bags 1
Results for bypolls of 7 assembly seats across 6 states, Bihar, Maharashtra, Odisha, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, began emerging as the counting got underway on Sunday.
25 Mar 2022
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Punjab MLAs to get pension for only one term: CM
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Friday all MLAs and ex-MLAs in the state will receive pensions for only one term, regardless of how many times they are elected.
13 Mar 2022
Sonia GandhiBudget session to resume tomorrow; Congress unsure of Opposition unity
The second leg of the Parliament's Budget session of Parliament will begin on Monday.
10 Mar 2022
PunjabAssembly elections 2022: Counting of votes in five states begins
The results of the assembly elections held in five states--Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Goa--will be declared on Thursday.
14 Sep 2021
West BengalBhabanipur by-poll: Mamata Banerjee pays sudden visit to mosque
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is contesting the by-poll to the Bhabanipur assembly seat in the state to retain her post, on Monday paid a sudden visit to two municipal corporation wards in her constituency and a mosque and interacted with locals.
07 Sep 2021
Uttar PradeshCongress to bring law against lynching if voted to power
The Congress will prepare a proposal for bringing a law against mob lynching and send it to the President if voted to power in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, the party said on Monday.
27 Aug 2021
Yogi AdityanathEx-IPS officer to float political party ahead of UP polls
Ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur on Friday said he will float a new political party soon.
14 Aug 2021
Yogi AdityanathEx-IPS officer Amitabh Thakur to contest poll against CM Adityanath
Former Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was given premature retirement, will be contesting the next year's state assembly polls against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his family has announced.
19 Jun 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Centre to hold all-party meeting to discuss delimitation exercise
The Centre will hold an all-party meeting on Jammu & Kashmir next week to discuss the delimitation process—redrawing and re-adjustment of constituencies—and has reached out to mainstream parties. This could eventually pave the way for Assembly elections.
06 May 2021
West BengalMHA forms four-member team to probe post-poll violence in WB
The Union Home Ministry has formed a four-member fact-finding team to look into the reasons for the post-poll violence in West Bengal and also assess the ground situation in the state, the officials said on Thursday.
14 Apr 2021
West BengalBJP will not get even 70 seats in WB: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the BJP will not be able to win even 70 seats in the ongoing state assembly elections which many expect to be a cliff-hanger.
01 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiPeople in Assam have shown Congress-led alliance 'red card': PM
Drawing a football analogy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed the people of Assam have shown the "red card" to the Congress-led Grand Alliance in the state.
31 Mar 2021
AssamUnlike BJP, Congress fulfills its poll promises: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the famed Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati and offered puja.
27 Mar 2021
West BengalCast vote against 'divisive forces' to strengthen democracy: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged voters on Saturday to cast their ballots against "divisive forces" to strengthen democracy as polling began for the first phase of the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.
27 Mar 2021
West BengalVoting underway for 30 seats in Bengal, 47 in Assam
Phase one of the Assembly polls kicked off in Assam and West Bengal today, honoring the coronavirus-linked precautions.
26 Mar 2021
Shiv SenaCentre cut fuel prices because of state polls, alleges Sena
The Centre might have slashed the fuel rates so that the BJP doesn't suffer on the issue in the five poll-bound states, the Shiv Sena alleged on Friday without naming the NDA constituent.
24 Mar 2021
KeralaAmit Shah hits streets, campaigns for BJP candidates in Kerala
Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Wednesday held a roadshow in the Trippunithura town of Kerala as part of his election campaign for NDA candidates contesting April 6 polls to the state assembly.
22 Mar 2021
Delhi High CourtDebar poll campaigners for not wearing masks, demands petition
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice and sought response of the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to debar campaigners and candidates from campaigning in the upcoming assembly elections for repeatedly violating the mandatory guidelines issued by the poll panel in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
16 Feb 2021
Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal: Scheme to provide meals at Rs. 5 launched
Ahead of the assembly elections in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday virtually launched the "Maa" scheme under which her government would provide a meal at a nominal cost of Rs. 5 mainly to poor people.
22 Jan 2021
Sonia GandhiCongress to elect new party president in June: Details here
The Congress on Friday decided that it will elect a new party president in June this year, after the Assembly elections in five poll-bound states, which are expected to be conducted by May, are concluded.
21 Jan 2021
West BengalPM Modi to visit Kolkata for Bose's birth anniversary celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Parakram Diwas celebrations in Kolkata on January 23 to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, an iconic freedom fighter who hailed from the state.
14 Jul 2020
RajasthanTruth can't be defeated: Sachin Pilot after being sacked
Congress on Tuesday sacked its renowned leader Sachin Pilot from the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan as well as the state Party President, days after the 42-year-old revolted against CM Ashok Gehlot. The party alleged Pilot was "ensnared" by BJP to topple the government.
18 Jan 2020
Delhi Elections#DelhiElections2020: Congress party announces first list of 54 candidates
The Congress party has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
21 Oct 2019
MaharashtraAssembly polls: Poor voter turnout in Maharashtra and Haryana
In Maharashtra and Haryana, voting for Assembly polls is underway, but the turnout has been extremely poor.
21 Oct 2019
HaryanaVoting begins in Haryana and Maharashtra, PM Modi tweets message
The states of Haryana and Maharashtra are witnessing a lot of political action as voting began on Monday.
22 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsShatrughan Sinha defends Navjot Singh Sidhu on hug controversy
Under attack for hugging Pakistan's Army Chief, Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu received support from BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha who said Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi had hugged their Pakistani counterparts during their visits to that country.
