Kerala election

Assembly election results: TMC retains West Bengal, LDF back in Kerala, BJP holds Assam; DMK wins Tamil Nadu

The results of the Assembly elections in four state states and one Union Territory (UT) are being declared. Mamata Banerjee's TMC looked set for a big win despite 10 years of anti-incumbency, while the BJP surged to retain power in Assam.

May 02, 2021, 22:20 PM IST

PM Modi congratulates Pinarayi Vijayan on Kerala poll win, CPI (M) leader will be CM for second term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Pinarayi Vijayan on his successful election campaign paving the way for a second term in office as Kerala Chief Minister.

May 02, 2021, 19:56 PM IST

Day of disappointment for Congress in Kerala, says Shashi Tharoor

 The Congress put up a dismal show in all the states/UT where Assembly elections were held barring in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK-Congress alliance is poised to return to power after a gap of 10 years.

May 02, 2021, 19:21 PM IST

Kerala Assembly poll results 2021: Congratulatory messages pour in for CM Pinarayi Vijayan as LDF inches closer to victory

The Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF looks set to make a comeback in Kerala as counting to the 140-seat Assembly is underway. 

May 02, 2021, 17:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry election results: Key candidates, past trends and other details

The counting of votes for the Assembly elections has begun in the two southern states- Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and Union Territory of Puducherry adhering to COVID-19 protocols. Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu saw single phase voting on April 6. 

May 02, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

Assembly Election Result 2021: Take a look at visuals from states where counting of votes underway

The counting of votes began on Sunday (May 2) morning for the high-stakes assembly polls in four states- Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the union territory of Puducherry. Take a look at the visuals from the states and UT in which the counting is being conducted.

May 02, 2021, 10:10 AM IST

Makkal Needhi Maiam Chief Kamal Haasan loses to BJP candidate from Coimbatore South seat

The counting of votes for the high-stakes assembly polls in two southern states- Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry, is underway. 

May 02, 2021, 07:16 AM IST

4.88% voter turnout in West Bengal till 11 AM, while 0.93% in Assam till 9 AM

In West Bengal, the third phase of polling is going on for 31 seats, there is a tough competition between the ruling TMC and the BJP. In Assam, polling is going on in 40 of the 126 seats in the final phase.

Apr 06, 2021, 11:34 AM IST

Assembly Election 2021: Voting continues in all seats in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry

Around one hundred million people will vote on Tuesday to select candidates for the 475 assembly seats in four states and one union territory, the largest election day since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Apr 06, 2021, 09:18 AM IST

Votes to be cast on 475 assembly seats of 4 states and a union territory on Tuesday

Around one hundred million people will vote on Tuesday to select candidates for the 475 assembly seats in four states and one union territory, the largest election day since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Apr 06, 2021, 08:24 AM IST

UDF, LDF have only ‘betrayed’ people of Kerala, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Pathanamthitta election rally

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is on a two-day visit to the poll-bound states, attacked UDF and LDF governments while addressing an election rally in Kerala.

Apr 01, 2021, 13:54 PM IST

Kerala assembly election 2021: CM Yogi Adityanath to address rallies, roadshows in poll-bound state

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is on a two-day visit to poll-bound states, will address election rallies and roadshows in Kerala on Thursday (April 1).

Apr 01, 2021, 10:05 AM IST

Don't go near Rahul Gandhi, he is not married: Former Kerala MP warns girls

The former MP made the remarks against Rahul Gandhi - Congress MP from Wayanad, at a campaign rally in support of CPI(M) leader and current power minister MM Mani ahead of the polls in Kerala.

 

Mar 30, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi likens LDF to Judas, says alliance betrayed Kerala 'for a few pieces of gold'

The Prime Minister said that for many years, the worst kept secret of Kerala politics was the friendly agreement of UDF and LDF.

Mar 30, 2021, 12:07 PM IST

Puducherry election unique as sitting Chief Minister not given ticket: PM Modi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is held a roadshow in West Bengal's Nandigram to campaign for the saffron party ahead of the phase 2 polls on April 1. 

Mar 30, 2021, 10:02 AM IST

Rajnath Singh hits out at Kerala govt, says judicial probe against Central agencies 'unfortunate'

The senior BJP leader said that the state government is challenging the federal structure of the Constitution. 

Mar 28, 2021, 13:29 PM IST

Kerala Assembly elections 2021: BJP chief JP Nadda to hold rally, roadshows in state

BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda will address rallies in Kerala on Saturday (March 27) as a part of two-day visit to the southern poll-bound states. 

Mar 27, 2021, 09:49 AM IST

NDA, UDF promise new law to protect Sabarimala traditions, Ayyappa Dharma Sena welcomes

The Ayyappa Dharma Sena (ADS) welcomed the promises made by the NDA and UDF in their election manifestos that they will bring legislation to protect the age-old traditions of Sabarimala.

Mar 26, 2021, 06:28 AM IST

People of Kerala are fed up with corruption, misrule of LDF govt, says Amit Shah ahead of state assembly polls

The Union Home Minister was in the poll-bound state to address public meetings and hold a roadshow.

Mar 24, 2021, 15:36 PM IST

Kerala Assembly Election 2021: LDF releases manifesto, promises 40 lakh new jobs and pension for housewives

LDF's poll document assures dwelling units will be constructed for all members of tribal and Scheduled Caste communities. 

Mar 19, 2021, 20:46 PM IST