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Congress MP Manickam Tagore called the election decisive, noting around 36% turnout by 11 AM and rising voter participation. He flagged inadequate facilities like drinking water at polling booths and said he would raise the issue with officials. Tagore, who voted in Thirupparankundram, expressed hope voters would reject the RSS-BJP-AIADMK-backed candidate.
The Telangana govt is likely to constitute a ministerial panel to tackle the ongoing Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) strike, with a decision expected after the cabinet meeting. TG CM Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM Bhatti held extensive talks with ministers, reviewing key employee demands and exploring solutions to restore transport services.
VK Saxena approved major tourism reforms to ease business in Ladakh by cutting compliance and deregulating hospitality. Measures include fewer documents, longer registration validity, unified categories, homestay provisions, and online auto-renewal, aiming to streamline processes, boost investment, and strengthen the region’s tourism sector and economy.
TVK Chief Vijay today urged the Election Commission to extend polling by 2 hours till 8 PM for Tamil Nadu elections. In a letter, he cited long queues and slow voting, warning it could affect turnout. He also sought emergency public transport and deployment of supervisory officers to monitor booths and ensure a smooth, efficient […]
The Election Commission has sought a report from the District Magistrate and District Election Officer over tensions in Nowda involving Aam Janata Unnayan Party founder Humayun Kabir and TMC workers. The move follows reports of clashes during polling, with authorities asked to provide details on the incident and measures taken to maintain law and order.
Actress Trisha Krishnan exercised her franchise in Alwarpet, Chennai, during the ongoing Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. The 43-year-old actress encouraged citizens to participate actively in the democratic process. Meanwhile, the state recorded around 38% voter turnout by 11 AM, indicating steady growth, as polling continues smoothly in all 234 constituencies.
All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam General Secretary V K Sasikala cast her vote at a polling station at Stella Maris College in Chennai during the Assembly elections. She participated in the democratic process as polling continued across the state, with voters turning out in large numbers to exercise their franchise.
By 11 AM, West Bengal recorded around 41% voter turnout, though minor clashes were reported in parts of Murshidabad district. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu saw 38% polling, reflecting steady participation. Voting continues across all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, while Bengal’s first phase spans 152 seats in 16 districts, indicating an active electoral process.
Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami cast his vote at a polling station in Siluvalpalayam during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Contesting from Edappadi, he urged people to participate in the democratic process and to vote. He also expressed strong confidence that the AIADMK-BJP alliance would secure a decisive victory.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said the Tamil Nadu Assembly election is very important and that he came out to exercise his right to vote. He said he has done his part and urged others to do the same. Ashwin also expressed hope that whoever comes to power will bring positive change, development and better […]
Sanjoy Adhikari, Congress candidate from the Suri assembly seat, alleged he could not cast his vote despite reaching the polling station at 7 AM due to an EVM glitch. He said complaints were lodged with officials, but the machine remained unrepaired, leaving hundreds waiting in queues with no clarity from EC representatives on when polling […]
EVM glitches disrupted voting at several places in West Bengal during the first phase of Assembly elections today. In Murshidabad, polling was halted at Booth 156 in Parsalika Madanmohan Primary School in Beldanga after an EVM developed a snag. Voting at Booth 212 in Samsherganj did not begin on time, while Booth 130 in Kandi […]
Polling was delayed by around 30 minutes at 2 polling stations in Tirupur due to technical issues in electronic voting machines. At MN Murugappa Chettiyar Government Higher Secondary School on Uthukuli Road, the issue occurred after the first vote and was fixed within 20 minutes. A similar glitch on Noyyal Street also caused a brief […]
Tension gripped Murshidabad district in the ongoing 1st phase polling in West Bengal after unidentified miscreants hurled a crude bomb in Nowda, leaving several people injured. Security was swiftly tightened with increased deployment of central armed police forces. The Election Commission has placed the violence-prone region under strict surveillance.
By 9 AM in the ongoing Assembly polls, West Bengal recorded 19% voter turnout, while Tamil Nadu registered 18%, showing steady early participation. Voting is underway across all 234 Tamil Nadu constituencies with extensive polling arrangements, while West Bengal’s first phase covers 152 seats across 16 districts, marking an active start in both states.