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Updated on: April 10, 2026 10:01:37 AM IST
2026 Elections Live: The first phase of the 2026 Assembly election cycle has concluded, with voting completed in Kerala, Puducherry and Assam. According to the Election Commission of India, Assam recorded a voter turnout of 85.38 percent, surpassing its previous high, while Puducherry also recorded a record high of 89.83 percent.
- 10 minutes agoStalin rides the Chennai Metro to campaign, communicating with voters on the way
- 12 minutes agoTVK Chairman Vijay arrives in Chennai and heads to Madurai for election campaigning
- 41 minutes agoAmit Shah vows to liberate Bengal from TMC’s ‘reign of terror’, unveils BJP Sankalp Patra in Kolkata
- 45 minutes agoStalin attacks Opposition, rolls out ‘Dravidian Model 2.0’ ahead of Tamil Nadu elections
- 46 minutes agoYashwant Sinha slams EC, claims bias towards BJP over ‘TMC ultimatum’ statement
Elections 2026: Direct West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee campaigns alongside TMC Assembly Election 2026 candidate Sayantika Banerjee, canvassing votes from Dunlop to Baranagar, in Kolkata on Thursday. (Annie’s photo)
2026 elections directly: The first phase of the 2026 Assembly election cycle has concluded, with voting completed in Kerala, Puducherry and Assam. Political attention is now focused on the upcoming high-stakes contests in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. According to the Election Commission of India, Assam recorded a voter turnout of 85.38 per cent, surpassing its previous high, while Puducherry also recorded a new record with a voter turnout of 89.83 per cent. Kerala recorded an overall voter turnout of 78.03 per cent.
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It is worth noting that female participation in voting exceeded male participation in both Assam and Kerala.
Polling across 296 Assembly constituencies in the three districts was conducted peacefully, with participation of over 5.31 crore eligible voters.
West Bengal elections 2026
Polling for the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The first phase will cover 152 electoral districts, followed by 142 electoral districts in the second phase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing it of promoting chaos and creating a “maha jungle raj”. He cited the Bagtoi massacre, in which about 10 women and children were burned alive in Birbhum district, to underscore his criticism.
Tamil Nadu elections 2026
Tamil Nadu is scheduled to go to the polls in one phase on April 23, with the votes to be counted on May 4.
The upcoming elections are set to witness a tough contest between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also gearing up to make his election debut, which could turn the contest into a three-corner battle.
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April 10, 2026 at 9:56:39 am
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Tamil Nadu elections live: Stalin takes the Chennai Metro to campaign, reaching out to voters on the way
Tamil Nadu Elections Live: Prime Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin traveled by Metro train in Chennai on Friday morning as part of his election campaign, interacting with commuters and canvassing for votes along the way.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president boarded the train at Chennai Central Metro station and traveled to DMS Metro station, seeking support during the journey.
April 10, 2026 at 9:54:44 am
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Tamil Nadu Elections Live: TVK President Vijay arrives in Chennai, heads to Madurai for campaigning
April 10, 2026 at 9:25:19 am
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West Bengal elections live: Amit Shah vows to liberate Bengal from ‘reign of terror’ TMC, unveils BJP’s Sankalp Patra in Kolkata
West Bengal elections live: “Bengal, fed up with TMC, now seeks change.
Today in Kolkata, I will release the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ on the grounds of liberating Bengal from TMC’s ‘reign of terror’.
Next, I am keen to reach out to brothers and sisters in the state through a public meeting in Debra, West Medinipur, and a roadshow in Kharajpur,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Channel X.
April 10, 2026 at 9:21:49 am
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Tamil Nadu elections live: Stalin attacks opposition, pitches ‘Dravidian model 2.0’ ahead of Tamil Nadu elections
Tamil Nadu Elections Live: MK Stalin on Thursday dismissed the opposition, saying they were focusing on rhetoric and hoping for his downfall, while his government remained committed to delivering services to the people.
“We have removed the rule of the AIADMK, which pushed Tamil Nadu into a deep hole for 10 years, and with your support, we have created a model Dravidian government as a new dawn for Tamil Nadu. The Opposition spends its time talking, we spend our time doing,” Stalin said in a speech to a crowd in Marimalai Nagar.
He added that the “Dravidian Model 2.0”, the term used by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) movement for the second term it seeks, sets out a roadmap for the future of the state.
Targeting Edappadi K Palaniswami, Stalin accused him of engaging in “character assassination” and spreading lies instead of focusing on policy issues.
April 10, 2026 at 9:20:41 am
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West Bengal elections live: Yashwant Sinha slams EC, alleges bias towards BJP over ‘TMC ultimatum’ statement
West Bengal elections live: Yashwant Sinha on Thursday criticized the Election Commission of India over its statements on the Trinamool Congress’ “ultimatum”, alleging that the statement echoed the BJP’s stance.
He also targeted Chief Election Commissioner Ganesh Kumar, accusing him of acting as a representative of the ruling party. Speaking to the media, Sinha said one would expect the poll body to conduct a neutral election.
“The BJP has made this statement that Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, has effectively become a member of the BJP and is acting as a functionary of the party. One would naturally expect the Election Commission to conduct impartial elections under its auspices,” he said.
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