Category: Politics

Puducherry Verdict 2026: Rangasamy’s NDA Secures Second Term in High-Stakes Triangular Contest

Arijit Bose

Puducherry | The 2026 Assembly election in the Union Territory of Puducherry delivered a decisive mandate in favour of continuity, with the ruling alliance led by N. Rangasamy returning to power for a second consecutive term. The counting of votes, which began at 8:00 am on May 4 across six designated centres, confirmed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), anchored by the All India NR Congress (AINRC) and supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had successfully retained control of the 30-member Assembly. The result came after a high-voltage campaign and…

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Kerala 2026: UDF Storms Back to Power, Ends LDF’s Decade-Long Rule

Arijit Bose

Thiruvananthapuram | The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election has delivered a decisive and politically significant verdict, bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to power after a decade in opposition. Held in a single phase on April 9, with results declared on May 4, the election marked the end of two consecutive terms of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. With a commanding majority in the 140-member Kerala Niyamasabha, the UDF’s victory reaffirms the state’s long-standing pattern of alternating governments, while also introducing new…

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Assam 2026: NDA Scores a Historic Hat-Trick, Consolidates Power Under Himanta Biswa Sarma

Arijit Bose

Guwahati |The 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections have delivered a decisive and historic mandate, reaffirming the political dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state. Held on April 9 with results declared on May 4, the elections saw the NDA secure a resounding third consecutive term—an achievement widely described as a “hat-trick with a century.” Led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the alliance’s emphatic victory cements its hold over Assam’s political landscape, marking a significant consolidation of power since its initial breakthrough in…

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Mamata led TMC failed to read the writing on the wall

Arijit Bose

By Staff Correspondent Kolkata | When Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) swept to power in West Bengal in 2011, it marked the end of 34 years of Left Front rule and raised expectations of a historic economic reset. The anti-incumbency wave, powered by the Singur and Nandigram movements, had created a powerful political mandate for change. Yet, fifteen years later—following the party’s defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections—analysts describe the TMC era as one of the most significant “missed opportunities” in the state’s post-independence history. What began as a promise of…

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Turnout Tsunami: Voters Surge Across States in 2026 Electoral Marathon

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s April 2026 Assembly elections unfolded as one of the most expansive and politically consequential democratic exercises in recent years, spanning four major states—Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal—along with the Union Territory of Puducherry. Covering 824 constituencies and involving nearly 17.4 crore eligible voters, the polls were announced on March 15, 2026, by the Election Commission of India. Widely seen as a mid-term political barometer ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, the contests brought governance, development, welfare, infiltration, and regional identity into sharp focus. Polling…

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Lok Dal Slams Mandatory Farmer ID Rule, Calls It “Authoritarian Move Against Farmers”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lok Dal has strongly opposed the government’s decision to make Farmer ID mandatory from May 15, 2026, terming it an “authoritarian step” against the interests of farmers. Lok Dal President Sunil Singh alleged that the move is a new way of depriving farmers of their rightful benefits. He questioned whether farmers would now need official identity verification even to cultivate their own land. “Will farmers who fail to complete registration on time be denied access to fertilizers, seeds, and government welfare schemes?” Singh asked, calling the decision unjust and…

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Centre Committed to Holistic Development of Women: Ramdas Athawale in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment and National President of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), Ramdas Athawale, reiterated the Centre’s commitment to the comprehensive development of women while addressing key party events during his one-day visit to Lucknow. Athawale attended a ‘Mahila Karyakarta Sammelan’ (Women Workers’ Conference) held at Gandhi Bhawan Auditorium, Kesarbagh, and later participated as chief guest in an ‘Office Bearers’ Conference and Election Management Workshop’ at Visvesvaraya Hall. Addressing a large gathering of women at the Gandhi Bhawan auditorium, the minister emphasized that the…

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Mayawati’s Mission 2027: BSP Bets on Social Engineering and Booth-Level Strategy for Comeback

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/New Delhi: With early political stirrings around the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Mayawati has quietly set in motion a calculated strategy to revive the electoral fortunes of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). As rivals intensify their campaigns, the BSP chief is focusing on a blend of traditional social coalitions and modern, data-driven election management to position her party as a decisive force once again. While Akhilesh Yadav has already sounded the bugle for “Mission 2027” with his PDA plank and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming for…

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UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Targets Centre Over Women’s Reservation Issue

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai addressed a press conference at the party’s state office in Lucknow , launching a sharp critique of the Central government over the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill. The press briefing was attended by former MLA Louise Khurshid, Mita Gautam, Media Department Vice Chairman Manish Hindvi, and state spokesperson Shuchi Vishwas. Opening the interaction, Ajay Rai presented a video clip of Narendra Modi from 2023, where he was seen congratulating the opposition on the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, followed by…

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RLD Trade Cell Holds Key Meeting in Meerut, Announces New Organisational Appointments

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Meerut: A significant organisational meeting of the trade cell of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) was held at the Chamber of Commerce in Hanuman Chowk, Abu Lane, Meerut, focusing on traders’ concerns and strengthening the party’s outreach among the business community. The meeting was chaired by district president Aniket Bhardwaj and attended by senior party leaders, including national general secretary (organisation) Trilok Tyagi as the chief guest, and state president of the trade cell Rohit Agrawal as the special guest. Focus on Traders’ Issues The discussions centred on key challenges…

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