Assembly elections

TMC collapse in numbers: In 2024 LS polls, party led in 192 Assembly segments, down below 100 this time

May 05, 2026 4:18 am

In the Lok Sabha elections, BJP had led just 90 Assembly segments. Now, it is poised to win over 200 seats

Counting day eve: Parties try different ways to beat the blues

May 04, 2026 4:13 am

While some leaders sought divine intervention, a few others stayed at their native places, some others chose to visit party offices to oversee preparations

‘Don’t know why I have been summoned’: After 4 summons last month, Bengal minister Sujit Bose appears before ED in municipal recruitment scam

May 01, 2026 3:40 pm

TMC leader Sujit Bose appeared before the ED in Kolkata following a high court order.

Assembly Elections Exit Poll Results 2026: How to check details for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kerala?

April 29, 2026 6:57 pm

West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala Election Exit Poll Results 2026: Exit polls for Assembly Elections 2026 to be released soon as West Bengal votes in final phase; results on May 4.

How to check your name on voter list ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections 2026, West Bengal Phase 1 polls

April 22, 2026 9:46 pm

Step-by-step guide to check your name on the Election Commission of India voter list online before Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 and West Bengal Phase 1 voting.

Assembly Elections 2026: Rahul Gandhi calls Nitish ‘compromised’, says BJP wants similar game in Tamil Nadu through AIADMK

April 27, 2026 12:14 pm

Rahul said BJP is trying to replicate a “Bihar model” in Tamil Nadu through a weakened AIADMK leadership, which he alleged is under the control of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.

Four states, four CMs: Elections 2026 show face still matters the most

April 10, 2026 9:26 am

The BJP has a well-known leader in charge in Assam and this is precisely what it lacks in the others. For parties such as TMC and DMK, their CMs are their trump cards.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: 'BJP is the future for Keralam' says party president Rajeev Chandrasekhar

April 07, 2026 10:18 pm

Assembly Election Date 2026 LIVE Updates: Get latest updates on poll dates for West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Karnataka along with BJP, Congress, DMK, AIADMK, LDF, UDF candidate lists, manifesto announcements and election news.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Modi calls TMC ‘ruthless’, flags corruption, infiltration at Bengal rally

April 06, 2026 7:49 am

Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Single-phase Assembly elections are set to be held in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry (April 9) and Tamil Nadu (April 23), and two-phased polling in West Bengal on April 23 and April 29.

Assembly Elections 2026: Priyanka Gandhi blames Modi govt policies for worsening West Asia crisis impact during Assam rally

April 02, 2026 10:44 am

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday blamed the Centre’s policies for the early impact of the West Asia crisis in India, following a sharp hike in commercial LPG prices, while addressing a poll campaign rally in Assam.

Sonia Gandhi on campaign trail in Assam

March 30, 2016 6:53 pm

Sonia Gandhi on campaign trail at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur district, Assam.

Stage set for Assembly polls in Maharashtra

October 14, 2014 5:38 pm

On the eve of the polls in Maharashtra, poll officials were seen collecting the EVMs at various polling booths.

Today in pics: February 12, 2014

February 12, 2014 7:46 pm

Narendra Modi is interacting with people from several cities across the country as part of his ‘Chai pe Charcha’ programme.

How Congress sealed the deal in Rajasthan and MP | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

It was a close contest in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh between the Congress and BJP. But the grand old party did get a few things right which helped it get ahead of the bump in both the states. Manoj CG breaks it down.

BJP's silence is louder than Congress' celebration. The wait for Modi-Shah's concession speech is still on

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

The big difference between Congress and the BJP after an election result was at display on Tuesday. While after almost every election defeat Rahul Gandhi addressed the media and answered questions about the result, the BJP headquarters fell silent.

What Rahul did right: It was not the promise of better governance

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Congress President Rahul Gandhi is rightly being credited for the grand old party's victory in three crucial states in the Hindi heartland. But what did he do right? It was not the promise of better governance. Manoj CG explains what really worked.

How the election result impacts BJP's Lok Sabha numbers | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

The change in leadership in three big states in the heart of north India may or may not influence the 2019 general election, but there will be a significant impact on the BJP's numbers in Lok Sabha. And it's not all good news. See more: https://ind

Where the BJP faltered and what Rahul Gandhi did right on the campaign trail: DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

With the Congress bagging victory in three important states in the Hindi heartland, a look at what turned the tide against the BJP in all three states. It's also interesting to see what Rahul Gandhi did right as he registers the first big wave of vic

Why the Telangana poll result should worry the BJP about southern India | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has swept Telangana. For the BJP, more than losing the election, the fact that these numbers put its dream to enter southern India on hold should be of greater concern.

As TRS sweeps Telangana, here’s what worked in KCR’s favour | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But here’s what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.

Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

As they say, timing is key. And an analysis of BJP President Amit Shah shows that before a key event across the border, he has dialed down his ferocious speeches against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

UNBOXING with Prashant Kishor | How to plan, execute and win an election

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Poll strategist and National Vice President of JD(U) Prashant Kishor talks about what it takes to plan, execute and win an election in this month's Unboxing.

Assembly Elections 2016: Full Coverage On Indian Express

May 17, 2016 6:19 pm