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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.
Congress candidate from Malda, Mausam Noor, said the voting process is proceeding peacefully as she went with her family to cast their votes. She said voting together strengthened her resolve, reinforced her principles, and boosted her confidence to campaign. She added that, so far, reports indicate that the election is progressing smoothly without any issues.
The ongoing Telangana State Road Transport Corporation workers’ strike entered its second day, with the JAC announcing a statewide dharna at depots. Early morning tensions escalated as police detained several protesting employees and shifted them to stations. Meanwhile, authorities are preparing contingency plans by deploying private drivers to operate buses.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged Tamil Nadu voters to exercise their democratic right in support of inclusive welfare and oppose those undermining federal rights. In a post on ‘X,’ he said the election is a fight to protect federalism, equality, justice, rationality, and freedom and called on people to actively participate in the democratic process.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay, contesting from Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur, cast his vote in Chennai under tight security, drawing public attention. Film icon Rajinikanth voted alongside his daughter, while veteran actor Kamal Haasan also exercised his franchise with daughter Shruti Haasan, marking celebrity participation in the polling process.
Naam Tamilar Katchi Chief Coordinator Senthamilan Seeman cast his vote at a polling station in Neelankarai, Chennai, during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday. He is contesting from the Karaikudi constituency, where he faces Congress MLA S Mangudi and AMMK candidate Therpoki V Pandi. Seeman also appealed to voters to support change.
Voting was briefly halted at Booth 295 in Thoothukudi’s Duvipuram, Tamil Nadu, after a malfunction was reported in the control unit of an electronic voting machine. Officials are working to resolve the technical issue, and polling is expected to resume once the fault is rectified, ensuring smooth continuation of the voting process at the affected […]
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election is set for a high-stakes DMK vs AIADMK contest, with MK Stalin and Edappadi Palaniswami leading. Actor Vijay’s TVK adds new dynamics. Key figures include Udhayanidhi Stalin, OPS, Tamilisai Soundararajan, Nainar Nagendran, Seeman, Vanathi Srinivasan and Anbumani Ramadoss, making the race intensely competitive statewide.
The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly electionshas begin today across 152 seats in north, west and parts of south Bengal. The remaining 142 constituencies will vote on April 29, with results on May 4. The main contest is between TMC led by Mamata Banerjee and BJP, along with Suvendu and Adhir Ranjan, intensifying […]
People were seen queuing up outside a polling station in Siliguri as they waited for their turn to cast votes in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Voters gathered in large numbers from early hours, reflecting strong participation. Security arrangements were in place as polling continued smoothly across the constituency amid steady voter turnout and enthusiasm.
State BJP Vice President Khushbu Sundar cast her vote at a polling booth in Mylapore during the elections. The constituency is witnessing a key contest between BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan and DMK’s D. Velu. Voting is underway across the region, with leaders and voters actively participating in the democratic process to decide the electoral outcome.
Tamil Nadu has a 5.73 crore-strong electorate voting across 75,064 polling stations in 33,133 locations to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates. The voter base includes 2.93 crore women, 2.83 crore men, and 7,728 third-gender individuals. The Election Commission has deployed 1,06,418 ballot units, 75,064 control units, and VVPAT machines for polling.
Actor Ajith Kumar cast his vote at a polling station in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, drawing a large crowd of fans and onlookers. His arrival triggered chaotic scenes outside the booth as people gathered to catch a glimpse. Police personnel were deployed to control the crowd and ensure smooth and peaceful […]
EVM malfunctions were reported at multiple polling booths in West Bengal during phase one of voting. Issues included non-working machines in Kandi Block’s Kumarsanda (Booth 19), Chanchal 1 in Malda’s Motiharpur (Booth 211), and Kalchini’s Mendabari in Alipurduar (Booth 205). Election officials are addressing the technical problems at affected sites.
PM Modi has appealed to the people of Tamil Nadu to actively participate in the 2026 Assembly elections. In a post on “X,” he urged voters to fulfill their democratic duty with enthusiasm. He especially called upon youth and women to vote in large numbers, encouraging them to help achieve a record voter turnout across […]