Tamil Nadu: Side switches, new pitches in Perambalur
9 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Side switches, new pitches in Perambalur

New Indian Express  

Who are facing off? In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, T R Paarivendhar finished third by securing 2,38,887 votes, whereas AIADMK’s R P Marutharajaa won with 4,62,693 votes, with DMK’s Seemanur Prabu being the runner-up with 2,49,645 votes. However, in 2019, Paarivendhar contested under DMK’s Rising Sun and emerged victorious with a whopping 6,83,697 votes, with a winning margin of about 4 lakh votes. The minister has firmly anchored the DMK alliance in the region by capturing all nine Assembly segments in Tiruchy district and all top local body positions. The alliance holds the positions of district panchayat chief, all 14 union panchayat heads and top posts of all five municipalities and also the mayorship of Tiruchy city corporation.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Voters not feeling confident: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

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Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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OPINION | “Right if we win, Wrong if we lose!”

India TV News  

Maha Vikas Aghadi parties are not ready to accept the recent electoral mandate in Maharashtra. NCP founder Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray met all defeated candidates on Wednesday and instructed them to file election petitions for matching EVM results with those of VVPATs. Probably Congress leaders forgot that in June, 2019, BJP had won all 7 Lok …

Why BJP Lost Key Kerala Bypoll in Palakkad Despite Strong RSS Base
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The Hindu  

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BJP national leadership backs Kerala state chief, despite Palakkad loss
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BJP national leadership backs Kerala state chief, despite Palakkad loss

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party national leadership unequivocally supported Kerala state president K Surendran, putting an end to speculations about resignations and reshuffling in the southern state unit. Senior BJP leader and the party’s Kerala in-charge Prakash Javadekar, in a post on X said: “BJP has given a good fight in recently concluded by-elections in Kerala. We will win Palakkad and …

Palakkad bypoll aftermath: Will K Surendran step down as Kerala BJP chief?
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Palakkad bypoll aftermath: Will K Surendran step down as Kerala BJP chief?

India Today  

In the aftermath of the BJP’s electoral defeat in Palakkad assembly by-election, Kerala state president K Surendran has come under fire. Surendran also drew comparisons to past elections, noting that V Muraleedharan faced no resignation calls when BJP secured just 2,000 votes in Piravom during his tenure as state president. DRASTIC DROP IN VOTE SHARE In the recent by-poll, BJP’s …

Maharashtra polls: Independents finish second in 19 constituencies
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Maharashtra polls: Independents finish second in 19 constituencies

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, While the contest was between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which together constitute six major parties, in the Maharashtra assembly polls, independent candidates showed their mettle by standing second in 19 constituencies. In Raigad's Karjat constituency, independent candidate Sudhakar Parshuram Ghare finished second to Shiv Sena's Thorve Mahendra Sadashiv by a margin of 5,694 votes. …

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ABP News  

The Maharashtra polls threw surprises that even the winning Mahayuti alliance did not expect but also delivered some major upsets. Former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, former cabinet minister Rajesh Tope, and Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat were some of the bigwigs who had to wrest power after a long spell in power. Among debutant contestants, Raj Thackeray's son and MNS leader …

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader
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Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Priyanka wins Wayanad Lok Sabha seat by huge margin, Congress retains Nanded too
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Priyanka wins Wayanad Lok Sabha seat by huge margin, Congress retains Nanded too

The Hindu  

The Congress has retained the two Lok Sabha seats for which byelections were held recently. AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has won Wayanad in Kerala by a landslide margin while the party’s Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan has won Nanded in Maharashtra by a thin margin of 1,457 votes. In Wayanad, Ms. Vadra defeated CPI’s Satyan Mokeri by a margin of …

Wayanad: Priyanka crosses lead achieved by Rahul in 2024 LS polls
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad: Priyanka crosses lead achieved by Rahul in 2024 LS polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad: Top Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was on Saturday comfortably cruising towards her maiden electoral win from Wayanad in Kerala, as she surpassed the lead achieved by her brother Rahul Gandhi in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls earlier this year with party leaders and ally IUML predicting a big win for her amid the counting trends. The Congress-led UDF's …

Priyanka Gandhi will surpass votes received by Rahul: IUML
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Priyanka Gandhi will surpass votes received by Rahul: IUML

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will get more votes than her brother Rahul Gandhi got in the Wayanad Lok Sabha poll and surpass the majority achieved by him, party-ally Indian Union Muslim League said on Saturday. IUML supremo Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal said that going by the trends, Priyanka will get more votes than what Rahul got …

Pune election results 2024 LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar wins Baramati battle, defeats nephew Yugendra by over 1 lakh votes
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Pune election results 2024 LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar wins Baramati battle, defeats nephew Yugendra by over 1 lakh votes

Live Mint  

Pune election results 2024 LIVE Updates: The ruling Mahayuti secured a landslide victory on Saturday as votes were counted on Saturday. Constituencies to watch: Kasba Peth — BJP leader Hemant Rasane is facing off against Congress leader Congress candidate Ravindra Hemraj Dhangekar BJP leader Hemant Rasane is facing off against Congress leader Congress candidate Ravindra Hemraj Dhangekar Kothrud — Sitting …

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Kerala bypoll results: CPI (M) leads with 17,509 votes in Chelakkara; Congress, BJP trail

Hindustan Times  

CPI's UR Pradeep is leading in the Chelakkara Assembly seat, counting for which began on Saturday morning, as per the early trends from the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is leading from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, counting for which began on Saturday morning, as per the early trends from the Election Commission of India. …

BJP's Radhakrishna Patil leading from Shirdi against Cong's Prabhavati Ghogare
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Hindustan Times  

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Wayanad bypoll result: Priyanka Gandhi leading by 1 lakh votes, on course for record win
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad bypoll result: Priyanka Gandhi leading by 1 lakh votes, on course for record win

Hindustan Times  

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of the Congress was leading by more than 1 lakh votes after two hours of counting of the ballots polled in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll in Kerala on Saturday, November 23. Wayanad, a bastion of the Congress, is witnessing a triangular contest between Priyanka Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party's Navya Haridas, and the Left candidate Sathyan Mokeri. …

Bypoll Election Results 2024 Highlights: AAP calls Punjab bypoll wins ‘semi-final’ before Delhi Assembly polls
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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

The ongoing vote counting for the Gambegre Assembly bypolls has revealed a strong early lead for Dr. Mehtab Chandee A. Sangma of the National People’s Party, with the NPP candidate securing 3,885 votes after three rounds of counting. In the third round of counting, Dr. Sangma, a prominent figure from the NPP, extended her lead over her nearest competitor, Sadhiarani …

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New Indian Express  

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Palakkad bypolls: Congress's Rahul Mamkootathil wins by over 18,000 votes
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Palakkad bypolls: Congress's Rahul Mamkootathil wins by over 18,000 votes

India Today  

Congress candidate Rahul Mamkootahil won Kerala's Palakkad Assembly bypoll by defeating BJP's C. Krishnakumar by over 18,840 votes, retaining the seat for the party. P Sarin, the CPI-backed candidate who broke away from Congress and joined the Left camp just ahead of the election, secured third place with 37,293 votes. In 2016, Shafi Parambil won the Palakkad seat with 57,559 …

Bihar bypolls: NDA wins all four seats, PK's Jan Suraaj Party fails to open its account
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bihar bypolls: NDA wins all four seats, PK's Jan Suraaj Party fails to open its account

New Indian Express  

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Karad North, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Manoj Bhimrao Ghorpade wins Karad North with 134626 votes
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Karad North, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Manoj Bhimrao Ghorpade wins Karad North with 134626 votes

India Today  

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Paranda, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: SHS's Prof.Dr.Tanaji Jayawant Sawant with 103254 defeats NCP (SP)'s Rahul Maharudra Mote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Paranda, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: SHS's Prof.Dr.Tanaji Jayawant Sawant with 103254 defeats NCP (SP)'s Rahul Maharudra Mote

India Today  

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Dombivali, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Chavan Ravindra Dattatray defeats SHS (UBT)'s Dipesh Pundlik Mhatre with 77106 votes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dombivali, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Chavan Ravindra Dattatray defeats SHS (UBT)'s Dipesh Pundlik Mhatre with 77106 votes

India Today  

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Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Ailani Kumar Uttamchand with 82231 defeats NCP (SP)'s Omie Pappu Kalani
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Ailani Kumar Uttamchand with 82231 defeats NCP (SP)'s Omie Pappu Kalani

India Today  

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Nashik East, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Adv.Rahul Uttamrao Dhikale defeats NCP (SP)'s Ganesh (Bhau) Baban Gite with 87817 votes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nashik East, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Adv.Rahul Uttamrao Dhikale defeats NCP (SP)'s Ganesh (Bhau) Baban Gite with 87817 votes

India Today  

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Badnera, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: RYSP's Ravi Gangadhar Rana with 127800 defeats Independent candidate Priti Band
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Badnera, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: RYSP's Ravi Gangadhar Rana with 127800 defeats Independent candidate Priti Band

India Today  

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No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK
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No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK

India Today  

Amid growing discussions about a potential AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Sudhakar Reddy urged party workers and leaders to refrain from making statements about the alliance, emphasising that the party leadership will make a decision at the appropriate time. In a video message, Reddy, the BJP’s state co-in-charge, reiterated that the high …

Sinhalese-majority alliance captures Tamil fort on its own
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sinhalese-majority alliance captures Tamil fort on its own

New Indian Express  

While everyone expected the National People’s Power to win the Sri Lankan parliamentary elections, the party’s spectacular scale of victory in the results declared on Friday has surprised many. However, more importantly, this is the first time in the country’s history that a Sinhalese-majority formation, without the support of any established Tamil entity, has emerged as the leading party in …

Sri Lanka Elections: President Dissanayake's NPP wins parliamentary majority
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Elections: President Dissanayake's NPP wins parliamentary majority

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lanka's National People's Power of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday secured a majority in parliament, according to official results announced by the election commission.The NPP contesting under the Malimawa symbol secured 123 seats out of the 171 declared seats, as per the results by 11 am. In the northern Jaffna district, the cultural capital of the Tamil …

The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results
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The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results

New Indian Express  

Are Apaksha candidates – rebel independents – a curse or boon? There are over 7000 candidates fighting the elections and the presence of independents in such large numbers has turned many bipolar contests into triangular fights and in some places even multipolar ones. Shirish Chaudhari, who is close to deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, is contesting as an independent against …

First bypolls in Bengal since Kolkata RG Kar case; Wayanad test for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
1 month, 4 weeks ago

First bypolls in Bengal since Kolkata RG Kar case; Wayanad test for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Hindustan Times  

As the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections is underway, by-elections are also being held for the Wayanad parliamentary seat in Kerala and six seats in West Bengal. Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a meeting ahead of the Wayanad seat bypoll Notably, these are the first elections in West Bengal since the rape and murder of a trainee …

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?

India Today  

With campaigning for by-elections to the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and Chelakkara Assembly seat coming to an end, the focus has now shifted to the Palakkad Assembly seat in Kerala. BJP'S LITMUS TEST IN PALAKKAD Palakkad will witness a three-way contest between BJP candidate C Krishnakumar, Congress's Rahul Mamkootathil and Left Democratic Front’s P Sarin. Krishnakumar is no electoral novice; …

How Kerala bypolls have become a campaign of controversies
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How Kerala bypolls have become a campaign of controversies

India Today  

Kerala is not debating developmental issues but rather controversies as campaigning picks up for the bypolls to the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, from where Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi is looking to make her parliamentary debut, and the Chelakkara and Palakkad assembly constituencies. The party’s K. Radhakrishnan won the seat in the 2021 state election whereas in Palakkad, the Left was …

‘Sthagathi Vs Pragati’: BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar compares MVA tenure and Mahayati govt
2 months ago

‘Sthagathi Vs Pragati’: BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar compares MVA tenure and Mahayati govt

The Hindu  

“Sthagathi vs Pragati ”, said Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar on Wednesday, when asked to compare between Uddhav Thackeray’s two-year stint as CM and Eknath Shinde’s tenure. Chavan Centre, Mr. Shelar along with Shiv Sena spokesperson Raju Waghmare and NCP Clyde Crasto participated on the debate panel on the ‘fight for the Maximum City’. Tackling the three-way ‘Sena’ fight in …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
2 months ago

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami exhorting his party functionaries to refrain from attacking any political party other than the DMK and BJP in their speeches triggered a speculation that the party was willing to have a tie-up with the newly launched Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam of actor Vijay in the 2026 Assembly polls. With Vijay declaring the DMK as TVK's …

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy
2 months ago

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy

Hindustan Times  

As the AIADMK looks to form a solid alliance to fight the 2026 assembly elections, the party’s general secretary and leader of opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami reportedly asked his functionaries and leaders to avoid criticising political parties other than the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party, leaders who attended the meeting on Wednesday said on condition of anonymity. AIADMK …

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the recent landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district. Vadra claims that the BJP used divisive rhetoric and focused on issues other than the real problems faced by the people, such as rising prices and unemployment.

Shiv Sena Showdown: Who is the Real Political Master?
2 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena Showdown: Who is the Real Political Master?

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: The upcoming elections are the first assembly polls after Shinde split the party two and a half years ago. The two Senas, led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, are vying for the legacy of the party, founded in Mumbai almost 60 years ago. The final verdict will be handed down by the people's court on November …

Triangular Battle for Mahim Assembly Election: MNS's Thackeray Faces Tough Contest
2 months, 1 week ago

Triangular Battle for Mahim Assembly Election: MNS's Thackeray Faces Tough Contest

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Assembly elections in Mahim are shaping up to be a triangular contest, with the MNS's Amit Thackeray facing a formidable challenge from Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar and the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Mahesh Sawant. The constituency holds a significant amount of Maratha votes, making it a key battleground in the upcoming elections.

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?

Live Mint  

Tamil actor Vijay has announced his entry into politics with his TVK party, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Vijay's decision to enter politics at 50, amidst the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, has sparked discussions about his potential impact on the elections. While Vijay's popularity and star power are undeniable, his political journey remains uncertain, …

Vijay's Political Debut Sparks High Expectations in Villupuram
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay's Political Debut Sparks High Expectations in Villupuram

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vijay makes a significant political debut at his first rally in Villupuram district, drawing lakhs of supporters eager to hear his vision for Tamil Nadu. He introduces his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), outlining its core ideologies of equality, social justice, and secularism. He calls for Tamil to be the administrative language in courts and proposes the abolition of …

Vijay's Political Manifesto: A Sneak Peek at the Tamil Actor's Vision
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay's Political Manifesto: A Sneak Peek at the Tamil Actor's Vision

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil actor Vijay is likely to unveil his political agenda and vision for the state during his maiden public meeting on Sunday. The venue, Vikravandi in Villupuram, is being closely watched by political parties, observers and people alike as he unveils his vision for the state and the political agenda.

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics

The Hindu  

A DMK nominee was disqualified from the Rajya Sabha for being underaged. The candidate, Valampuri John, was 28 years old at the time of the election, which is the minimum age prescribed for entry to the Rajya Sabha. Despite his age, John had authored a number of Tamil books on literature, politics, and Siddha medicine and had authored a number …

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is focusing on securing a second term for the DMK in the upcoming assembly elections. The DMK chief has set an ambitious target for the party rank and file, aiming to win 200 of the 234 seats in the legislative assembly. To achieve this, the party has appointed external observers for all 234 constituencies …

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