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Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee during a public rally of the West Assembly election, in Harishchandrapur on Monday. (ANI Photo)Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge released party manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. The West Bengal Congress manifesto promises Rs 2000 per month for women, Rs 15,000 annually for farmers, jobs for youth, and AI centres in every district of the state.
Amit Shah during poll rally: While addressing a public rally in Assam’s Hailakandi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that infiltrators need to be stopped for Assam’s prosperity. He also emphasised that only a BJP government can stop them. Highlighting the Centre’s record, Shah said over 11,000 youth had been brought into the mainstream by facilitating the surrender of arms and signing peace agreements, including with groups in Bodoland and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
Last day for campaigning in Assam, Kerala: Campaigning for the April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala and Assam will end on Tuesday. As the poll battle between the BJP and the Congress intensifies, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera’s allegation that his wife had multiple passports and warned of strict action.
Assam Police reach Pawan Khera’s residence: Acting on an FIR lodged by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, Assam Police reached the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera. The development comes two days after Khera, at a press conference, claimed that Sarma’s wife held three passports. Khera also shared images of documents that purportedly showed properties in her name in the UAE and a company registered in Wyoming, United States, which he said were not disclosed in Sarma’s affidavit.
The Vattiyoorkavu Assembly seat in Thiruvananthapuram is set for a three-way contest on the April 9 polling. Congress' K Muraleedharan (UDF), LDF's V K Prasanth, and NDA's R Sreelekha are closely matched, with no clear frontrunner.
The Election Commission of India flagged off the International Visitors' Programme 2026. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the Commission treats elections as "festivals of democracy."
In the first phase of the programme, 43 delegates from 23 countries will visit Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry on April 8 and 9. In the second phase, the delegates will witness the polling process in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu from April 20 under the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP 2026).
ECI flags off International Election Visitors’ Programme-2026
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) April 7, 2026
The Commission takes Elections as festivals of democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
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"Mamata is about to lose her seat and her fear is visible in her statements," says UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya.
VIDEO | West Bengal Assembly elections: “Mamata is about to lose her seat and her fear is visible in her statements,” says UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya.#westbengalpollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
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Campaigning for the Puducherry Assembly elections ended on Tuesday. A single-phase election will be held across the Union Territory for all 30 Assembly seats on April 9.
During the launch of the Congress manifesto for West Bengal, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the TMC and the BJP are two sides of the same coin.
"As (Mallikarjun) Kharge ji stated, the way to be free from BJP's path of polarisation and hatred and from the deficiencies of the present governance, the Congress has shown the third way," He said.
"The TMC and the BJP are two sides of the same coin, and a new coin is needed in West Bengal. Need to do away with the old coin with TMC and BJP on the two sides," Ramesh added.
(PTI)
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns in the Vazhapadi constituency ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.
VIDEO | Salem, Tamil Nadu: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns in the Vazhapadi constituency ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.#tamilnadupollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that Kerala will witness change after the April 9 elections.
"We are very, very confident that the people will give us a clear mandate to bring change to Kerala, which the LDF and the UDF have not been able to do for the last years," said Chandrasekhar.
"BJP is the future for Keralam," he added.
#watch | Thiruvananthapuram | Keralam BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "You can feel the excitement, can feel the energy. There is going to be a change in Kerala on April 9th...We have put forth in front of the people of Kerala our vision of development...We are very,… pic.twitter.com/lPqwtxOeo3
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2026
TVK party chief and actor Vijay is set to campaign in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin on April 8 according to party general secretary N Anand.
"Exact schedule and places will be informed later through the TVK website once permission is secured from the police." However, he said it is not yet clear whether there will be a road show in Tirunelveli or not.
"He will also be going to Tuticorin to meet his fans and cadres, but he will not be addressing the gathering there," Anand said.
(PTI)
Ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections on April 9, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that voting for the BJP would be of no point. He said that it would be waste of votes, as the party has no chance of coming to power in the state.
Tharoor said, "With all respect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, they are not going to rule in Kerala and their party does not have the credibility to utilise their appeal to get very many seats. Frankly, they are a zero-seat party in the Assembly right now.
"If at all they can get one or two or three, it will be a miracle for them. And therefore, they are not a factor in government formation."
He added that while the Congress and CPI (M) are allies in some parts of the country, the political reality in Kerala is different.
(PTI)
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar predicted a Congress-led UDF victory in the upcoming Kerala polls.
"Some of our Ministers, legislators and I have campaigned in Kerala. There is confidence that we (UDF) will secure a two-third majority there. People are fed up with 10 years of LDF rule as there has not been any progress and the state has also suffered financially," said Shivakumar.
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar claimed that people in Kerala are fed up with the Left government.
(PTI)
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge released party manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
The West Bengal Congress manifesto promises Rs 2000 per month for women, Rs 15,000 annually for farmers, jobs for youth, and AI centres in every district of the state.
VIDEO | West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge releases party manifesto in Kolkata.#westbengalpollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
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The Assam election campaign ended at 5 pm on April 7. The single-phase election for the 126-member Assam Assembly will be held on April 9.
During poll rallies, BJP highlighted its initiatives, including land ownership rights for tea workers, women empowerment schemes, financial assistance for girl students and, claimed 84 percent reduction in child marriage.
The Congress, on the other hand, pitched for justice for Zubeen Garg, women financial assistance, a health insurance scheme for the public, and protection of indigenous land rights among other promises.
(PTI)
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds roadshow at Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency, Thiruvananthapuram.
VIDEO | Kerala Assembly Election: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds roadshow at Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency, Thiruvananthapuram.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
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"The people of Puducherry have decided to vote in favour of the NDA and the Bharatiya Janata Party. A lot of change has taken place since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the reins of the country," said Union Minister JP Nadda during Puducherry Sithananda Nagar roadshow.
A strong India is emerging under his leadership. We all know that 10–11 years ago, India was referred to as part of the 'fragile five'," he added.
VIDEO | Puducherry Assembly Election: Union Minister JP Nadda holds a roadshow in Sithananda Nagar, says, “The people of Puducherry have decided to vote in favour of the NDA and the Bharatiya Janata Party. A lot of change has taken place since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took… pic.twitter.com/KBLqcv4Yvz
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan responded to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks targeting him, in which Reddy said, "Nee po mone Vijaya," and claimed that Vijayan's "time is over" and that his "expiry date has passed" during a roadshow on April 1 in the Nemom constituency.
Vijayam took to his X account and posted a letter stating that a chief minister must maintain basic standards of conduct and dignity.
Dear Shri @revanth_anumula , political differences are natural, but expressing strong disagreement through personally insulting remarks is an attitude I reject. The LDF Government’s accountability to its people is continuous, not just at five year intervals. Our Progress Reports… pic.twitter.com/HH07hJSAFe
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) April 7, 2026
Amit Shah while addressing the poll rally in Cachar, Assam said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to stop infiltration, whereas Rahul Gandhi's party welcomes them. We are committed to stopping demographic change in Assam."
VIDEO | Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Addressing a poll rally in Cachar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to stop infiltration, whereas Rahul Gandhi’s party welcomes them. We are committed to stopping demographic change in Assam.”… pic.twitter.com/4zww8P5Ehc
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
Shashi Tharoor, while talking about how the law must faith into account, referred to the controversy over the Sabarimala temple entry of women of menstruating age.
Tharoor said the Left government has realised its mistake and that "an important lesson has been learned by the LDF government."
He said that one cannot act blindly without considering specific wishes and faith of the people. "We all support the Constitution. We all respect the Supreme Court. But the Constitution and the court serve a society where people have rather profound beliefs," said Tharoor.
"You may quarrel about the belief and you may say the belief is one thing or another. But the truth is faith has always had yardsticks that are different because faith rests on belief and not on law," Tharoor added. He added that one cannot act blindly without considering the specific wishes and faith of the people.
(PTI)
Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, during a press conference, called Mamata Banerjee's claims that central forces are being deployed to target voters a "desperate move" ahead of upcoming electoral defeat.
Prasad said, "It seems that she is heading towards a certain and heavy defeat. Mamata ji, you are in desperation. When a leader becomes desperate, they start saying anything."
"I strongly condemn this claim that the CRPF is coming to beat people. Mamata ji, the CRPF is not coming to beat anyone. They are coming to ensure that innocent voters, who are prevented from voting by your cadres through violence, can exercise their voting rights," he added.
(PTI)
Raijkor Dal president Akhil Gogoi said that people of Assam are ready to vote for the opposition on April 9 to bring change.
He added, "The people want to replace the BJP government in Assam, which he described as Hitler-like."
#watch | Guwahati | President of Raijor Dal, Akhil Gogoi says, "People of Assam are waiting for April 9 to vote for the opposition to bring change. The people want to change the Hitler-like BJP govt in Assam."
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2026
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said there is “anti-incumbency” against the Kerala government and claimed voters want the UDF to return to power. Speaking in Thiruvananthapuram, he accused the government of pushing the state into severe debt and said it was wrongly claiming credit for projects.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "Certainly anti-incumbency is there in Kerala, I've seen it... People want to see the UDF come to power. So I think they can whistle in the dark about no anti-incumbency. There is... The state government has… pic.twitter.com/cA58jQnwNr
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2026
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the Kerala government, alleging that the state is burdened by debt and accusing it of favouring big corporations such as the Adani Group. Addressing a rally in Wayanad, she said the government had “not really cared” for people over the past decade and claimed that national resources were being handed over to large corporations.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Wayanad, Keralam | Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi says, "The tragedy of Kerala today is that for 10 years you have had a government that has not really cared about you... Keralam is burdened by debt. National resources are being handed over to big corporations like… pic.twitter.com/AuSZKeD6ob
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Assam’s “prosperity” depends on stopping infiltrators, asserting that the task can be carried out “only by the BJP”, as he addressed a poll rally in Hailakandi district.
Framing illegal immigration as a key political issue in the state, Shah said efforts to curb infiltration were central to Assam’s development, reinforcing the BJP’s long-standing position on the issue.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Assam: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses an election campaign in Hailakandi district.
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2026
He says, "PM Modi's government has brought 11,000 youth into the mainstream by making them give up arms. By signing peace agreements with Bodoland and the ULFA (The United… pic.twitter.com/zvXXecqyfx
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday responded to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee’s remark questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on a threat from Pakistan’s defence minister, saying “it is not necessary that everyone speaks on it”.
Assam Police on Tuesday reached the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera, with Delhi Police assisting the team. The action is linked to a case filed by the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over Khera’s alleged remarks claiming she has multiple passports and property in Dubai.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of turning Assam’s Barak Valley into a “stronghold of infiltrators”, and said the BJP would “clear Assam” of illegal entrants. Speaking at a poll rally in Patharkandi, Shah also alleged that the Congress had neglected the region’s development.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday criticised Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for linking the proposed Madurai Metro project to the election of a BJP MLA. The remark came after Fadnavis, campaigning in Madurai, said the project would reach the city only if BJP candidate Rama Sreenivasan wins.
Responding on X, Stalin termed the statement “bargaining and blackmail”, and questioned the propriety of a Chief Minister making such remarks in an opposition-ruled state.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsபா.ஜ.க. MLA-வைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தால்தான் மதுரைக்கு மெட்ரோ தருவோம் என்று பேரம் பேசுவதும், பிளாக்மெயில் செய்வதும்தான் மகாராஷ்டிர முதலமைச்சரின் வேலையா?
— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) April 7, 2026
அரசியலமைப்பின் மீது உறுதிமொழி ஏற்ற ஒரு முதலமைச்சர், எதிர்க்கட்சி ஆளும் மாநிலத்தில் வந்து இப்படி பேசுவதற்கு வெட்கப்பட வேண்டும்.
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Over half of the voters flagged during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal have been deleted after adjudication, according to the Election Commission’s first such data. Of the 60 lakh names under review, 32.68 lakh (54.4%) were removed, bringing the total electorate down to 6.77 crore from 7.66 crore — a decline of about 89 lakh voters (11.62%).
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Congress General Secretary and MP K C Venugopal on Monday wrote an open letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, a senior CPI(M) leader heading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in the state, raising 10 questions on his government’s record.
In the letter, Venugopal alleged that Vijayan held meetings with senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Nitin Gadkari, and questioned whether these were part of a “deal”. He also flagged issues such as the PM SHRI scheme, labour codes, the SNC-Lavalin case, and other controversies, seeking a public response from the Chief Minister.
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate Mamata Banerjee on Monday asked party workers to maintain round-the-clock surveillance on EVMs, alleging possible attempts at tampering during the election process.
Addressing a gathering in Murshidabad, Banerjee urged booth agents to “thoroughly check” EVM machines and remain vigilant even after polling. She said there could be attempts to access machines under the watch of Central forces, and called for 24-hour monitoring to prevent any manipulation.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Murshidabad: West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhawanipur assembly constituency, Mamata Banerjee, says, "Check all EVM machines thoroughly. Booth agents should also check the EVMs thoroughly... I know their plan... After voting, under the watch of CRPF… pic.twitter.com/EL257gbntI
— ANI (@ANI) April 5, 2026
BJP MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa on Monday downplayed Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi’s criticism, claiming it would have little impact on the ground ahead of the Assam Assembly elections.
Speaking during the campaign, Tasa said Gogoi’s reach was “limited to the media” and that the Congress was not connected with the people. He added that the party currently “exists only in the media” and lacks real issues to mobilise voters.
His remarks come amid an intensifying war of words between the BJP and Congress in the run-up to the April 9 polls in
Assam.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Assam Elections 2026: BJP MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa says, "Gaurav Gogoi's attacks will have no impact. Because his reach is limited to the media, it will take a long time for him to reach the people, and in reality, he may not be able to do so at all. Congress is not among… pic.twitter.com/9ey32jMJqQ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday supported the deployment of Central forces in West Bengal, saying their presence was essential to ensure “free and fair” elections.
Speaking ahead of the Assembly polls, Ghosh said the CRPF would be deployed wherever required, adding that both the BJP and “every citizen of Bengal” want an environment where people can vote without fear.
He said the Election Commission would take the final call on deployment based on requirements, stressing that Central forces help create conditions for peaceful voting.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh says, "The CRPF is coming, absolutely it will come. We also want that every citizen of Bengal wants the Central Forces to be deployed here so that the elections are free and fair. Wherever required, the Election… pic.twitter.com/YQJlXhS15Z
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday warned of “repercussions” for the Congress over its allegations against his family, as the political row over the passport controversy intensified ahead of the Assembly polls.
Speaking in Nagaon, Sarma said, “You can’t defame a family like this. Congress will have to face repercussions,” escalating his attack on the Opposition.
The remarks come amid a war of words between the BJP and Congress over allegations linked to Sarma’s wife. While Congress leaders have raised questions over documents related to multiple passports, the Chief Minister has rejected the claims as “fake” and “AI photoshopped”, alleging that the material originated from a Pakistani social media source.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Nagaon, Assam: "You can't defame a family like this. Congress will have to face repercussions," says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.#assemblypollswithpti#assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2026
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Public campaigning for the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls will end on Tuesday. Congress, the BJP, and the ruling LDF have intensified attacks on each other, while the LDF released a progress report claiming it has fulfilled 97 per cent of its 2021 promises.
A total of 2.71 crore voters, including 1.32 crore men, 1.39 crore women and 273 transgender persons, along with over 2.42 lakh overseas voters, are eligible to cast their ballots, according to the figures provided by the Election Commission. (PTI)
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "compromised" India's interests and "failed" to address concerns arising out of the ongoing West Asia crisis, leaving lakhs of Indians without adequate safety measures.
Addressing various corner meetings in these northern districts as part of the campaign for the April 9 Assembly polls, she claimed that the Centre lacked any concrete plan to ensure the safety and security of Indians affected by the conflict, including many from Kerala. (PTI)
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the BJP had entered into a "tacit understanding" with the Congress and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, claiming that many IAS and IPS officers from West Bengal had been sent to the southern state as poll observers, hampering development work in the state.
She claimed that though five states are going to the polls simultaneously, the Election Commission transferred around 500 officers in West Bengal in comparison to a handful in other poll-bound states. (PTI)
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as "arrogant", alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them.
Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF, which he alleged was being indirectly supported by the BJP.
"There is a hidden hand helping the LDF against the UDF," he said, adding that even CPI(M) workers would admit that the government was not functioning as a true Left administration.
He claimed that some Left leaders are contesting the April 9 Assembly polls with UDF support, calling it an unprecedented development in Kerala's political history. (PTI)
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Monday alleged a decline in Kerala's higher education sector, linking it to rising unemployment, student migration, and a growing drug menace, while targeting the LDF government.
Addressing a press conference here, she said that while Kerala remains India's most literate state, the situation in higher education is "deeply concerning".
Shrinate was in Kochi as Kerala prepares to vote for 140 Assembly seats on April 9.
"Student migration has doubled since 2020, with nearly 2.5 lakh students leaving the state for better opportunities. This shows our institutions are not keeping pace with national and global standards," she claimed.
Shrinate alleged that many colleges were turning into "degree factories" and noted that 40 to 50 per cent of undergraduate seats remained vacant despite claims of expansion. (PTI)
The stakes are high, but the campaign is dignified in Assam's Jorhat assembly constituency where state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and veteran sitting BJP MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami are engaged in a direct contest.
Accusations and allegations against each other are missing, and both Gogoi and Goswami have refrained from attacking each other while seeking votes from a predominantly politically conscious and socio-culturally elite electorate.
Gogoi, making his electoral debut in assembly polls and the Congress projecting him as the chief minister's face, asserts in his campaign that he is like Mahabharata's 'Arjun' while Goswami is 'Bhishma' and he has the single-minded goal of removing the "corrupt" BJP government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI)
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday campaigned for BJP candidate and Union Minister of State L Murugan in Tamil Nadu’s Avinashi constituency, asserting that voters prefer “development over dynasty politics”.
Speaking in Tiruppur, Reddy expressed confidence that Murugan would win the seat by a “huge margin”.
His remarks come as campaigning intensifies ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, with the BJP sharpening its attack on regional parties over leadership and governance.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | TN Polls: "People want development, not dynasty; (MoS) Murugan will win by huge margin in Avinashi constituency," says union minister Kishan Reddy in Tirupur.#assemblypollswithpti#tamilnadupollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 6, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said “serious and positive discussions” are underway on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, describing them as part of the BJP’s unfinished agenda.
Addressing party workers virtually on the BJP’s foundation day, Modi said the government was moving “in a positive direction” on both issues. The ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal seeks to synchronise Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, while the UCC aims to introduce a common set of laws on matters such as marriage, adoption and inheritance.
Modi also targeted the Congress, saying BJP workers had faced hardships during the Emergency and “oppression” in several states. He cited instances of political violence in West Bengal and Kerala, alleging that such incidents had become part of the political culture in those regions.
Highlighting the BJP’s record, Modi listed measures such as the abrogation of “outdated” colonial-era laws, the construction of the new Parliament building, 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections, the ban on triple talaq, the Citizenship Amendment Act, and the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Calling the BJP an organisation driven by its cadre, Modi said the party’s foundation day was an “emotional occasion” for workers and a moment to reaffirm their commitment to public service.
(PTI Inputs)
Union Minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal on Monday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, alleging that the DMK was pushing a “false narrative” ahead of the Assembly elections.
Speaking in Chennai, Goyal challenged Stalin to produce evidence of permissions for a purported Prime Minister’s roadshow, and questioned claims around the National Education Policy (NEP), asserting that it nowhere mandates Hindi as a compulsory language.
He said Tamil remains a matter of pride and emphasised that the BJP supports learning in the mother tongue while respecting regional traditions.
Goyal also dismissed the DMK’s electoral prospects, stating that “false promises” would not make Udhayanidhi Stalin the Chief Minister, and backed AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami as the NDA’s future CM face in Tamil Nadu.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Chennai | Union Minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal says,"...Sadly, the CM of Tamil Nadu is seeing defeat before his eyes. Therefore, every day he starts a false narrative...First, he started a false narrative of a supposed roadshow of the PM. I challenge Stalin to show… pic.twitter.com/ngNkjfA3AW
— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2026
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday flagged “love jihad” as a key issue, saying his party would explore bringing in a legal framework if voted to power in the state.
Speaking in Thiruvananthapuram, Chandrasekhar claimed there were instances of women being lured and trafficked, but acknowledged that there is currently no legal definition of the term. He said a BJP government would work towards defining what constitutes a crime and what does not.
In a separate remark, he also targeted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging that the party was “known for land grabbing”, while adding that he would not pay attention to Kharge’s statements.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Thiruvananthapuram | On 'Love Jihad', Keralam BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar says," Love Jihad is an important issue. There are enough cases in Keralam where women from different communities have fallen prey to people on inducement and then sent off to Syria or… pic.twitter.com/uH6vrfFCXF
— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2026
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader D K Shivakumar on Monday attacked the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala, questioning its development record ahead of the Assembly polls.
Speaking in Thiruvananthapuram, Shivakumar alleged that “around 25 lakh youngsters” are attempting to leave the state every year, claiming it reflected a lack of opportunities under the LDF government.
He asked what the LDF had delivered in terms of development, as political campaigning intensifies in the run-up to the elections.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Kerala polls: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in Thiruvananthapuram says, “In terms of development, what has the LDF government given to the state? Almost 25 lakh youngsters are trying to move out of the state every year.”
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 6, 2026
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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday targeted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging that his party is “known for land grabbing”.
Speaking in Thiruvananthapuram, he also said he would not pay attention to Kharge’s remarks, as political exchanges between the BJP and Congress intensified ahead of the Assembly polls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged all political parties to support the Women’s Reservation Bill, saying the Centre has called a special session of Parliament from April 16 to advance the legislation.
Addressing a rally in Barpeta, Assam, he said the move aims to strengthen the rights of women and dismissed concerns over representation, asserting that no state would be disadvantaged. He also appealed to women voters to press political leaders to ensure the Bill is passed unanimously.
(With ANI inputs)
The DMK on Monday stepped up its campaign in Tiruchirappalli, with party leader and minister K N Nehru inaugurating the campaign office for the Tiruchirappalli West constituency.
Launching the office at Thillai Nagar, Nehru paid tributes to Periyar, C N Annadurai and M Karunanidhi, as leaders and cadres of the Secular Progressive Alliance gathered to signal campaign momentum.
Earlier, Nehru campaigned in Thiruverumbur in support of DMK candidate and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, highlighting welfare schemes and development works ahead of the April 23 polls.
(With ANI Inputs)
Union Minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal on Monday criticised the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, alleging corruption and “family rule”, as he addressed party workers on BJP’s foundation day in Chennai.
He said the BJP has grown from humble beginnings into the world’s largest political party and expressed confidence that the NDA, under AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, will return to power in the state, asserting that voters are seeking a change.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Chennai | On BJP's foundation day, Union Minister & BJP leader Piyush Goyal says," My greetings to 13.4 crore BJP workers on this auspicious day when we are celebrating the 47th foundation day of the world's largest political party built by the sweat and commitment of… pic.twitter.com/ExdiCFY0eA
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Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Monday took part in the party’s foundation day programme at the BJP office in Thiruvananthapuram.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Keralam | Union Home Minister & BJP leader Amit Shah takes part in the party's foundation day event, at the BJP office in Thiruvananthapuram pic.twitter.com/oDADepLYFp
— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and offered prayers during his campaign tour in Tamil Nadu.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Madurai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrives at Meenakshi Amman Temple to offer prayers.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 6, 2026
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that the Congress used “AI-Photoshopped” images to level allegations against his wife, calling the documents fake.
He said the original UAE passport image was uploaded on social media by a Pakistani user and claimed that altered versions were circulated to support the allegations.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsGuwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "The original UAE passport was uploaded on social media by a Pakistani man. They (Congress) did AI Photoshop in the passport. Tipu Sultan had uploaded the original passport on social media. The Egyptian passport is also fake. You can… https://t.co/S5bBLdtBKn pic.twitter.com/G4mvfNR2n1
— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2026
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said companies can be registered for as little as $199, alleging that fake entities were created in his wife’s name following recent allegations against his family.
Speaking in Guwahati, he accused Congress leaders of relying on documents sourced from a Pakistan-based social media group, claiming the controversy was part of an attempt to influence the Assam elections.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "...Anyone can register a company by paying USD 199. After yesterday's press conference, they created another company in the name of Riniki...Congress used images of passports and documents procured from a Pakistani Social… https://t.co/S5bBLdtBKn pic.twitter.com/zPQr9lJs0V
— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2026
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that the Congress fabricated charges against his wife using “false information” sourced from a Pakistan-based social media group.
He said his wife has filed a police complaint against Congress leader Pawan Khera over the allegations, calling them baseless.
With PTI Inputs
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on Monday took a swipe at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma amid the ongoing passport row, saying he was “reading about the Golden visa in Dubai” as the controversy intensified.
The remarks come after Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Sarma’s wife held multiple passports, raising questions over possible legal violations. Sarma, however, dismissed the claims, saying one of the passports cited was “fake” and that an inquiry is underway. (ANI)
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar on Saturday reviewed security preparedness in Agartala ahead of the Dharmanagar Assembly by-election on April 9 and the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) scheduled for April 12.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Tripura: DGP Anurag Dhankar reviewed security preparedness in Agartala ahead of the Dharmanagar Assembly by-election on April 9 and TTAADC polls on April 12.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 6, 2026
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