Assembly election

May 4, 2026 10:30 AM

Sensex, Nifty rally in early trade on West Asia de-escalation hopes, poll trends

India’s benchmark equity indices surged in early trade on Monday, buoyed by softer crude oil prices amid signs of easing tensions in West Asia and positive early trends from Assembly election results. The Sensex jumped 833 points, or 1.08 per cent, to hit an intraday high of 77,746.79, while the Nifty rose 250 points, or 1.03 per cent, to 24,245.85. Ajay Bagga, banking and market expert, said markets are poised for “a constructive start” following the extended weekend. “IT and pharma ...

April 6, 2026 4:10 PM

ECI mandates pre-certification of print ads ahead of 2026 assembly polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made pre-certification of political advertisements in print media mandatory during the immediate pre-poll period and on polling day for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections and bye-elections. The directive applies to elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, where polling is scheduled in phases later this month. According to the poll body, no political party, candidate, organisation or individual will be allowed to publish ad...

March 23, 2026 5:20 PM

ECI allots digital time vouchers to parties for DD, AIR broadcasts ahead of Assembly polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has allocated broadcast and telecast time to recognised National and State political parties on Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR) for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The Commission, exercising its powers under Section 39A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, has issued directions in this regard. According to an official statement, digital time vouchers have been provided through an IT...

March 16, 2026 3:20 PM

ECI enforces Model Code of Conduct, orders major bureaucratic reshuffle ahead of assembly polls in five states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the announcement of Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Commission has also ordered a major bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal, replacing key police and administrative officials in a move aimed at ensuring free and fair elections. The election schedule was announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Ku...

October 6, 2025 11:06 PM

Bypolls for 8 assembly constituencies across 7 states and union territories to be held on Nov 11

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that by-elections for eight assembly constituencies across seven states and Union Territories will take place on November 11. The counting of votes for the by-election is scheduled for November 14. These by-elections are being held to fill vacancies caused by various reasons such as resignations, deaths, or disqualifications. The by-elections will take place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam and Nagrota districts, Rajasthan's Anta distri...

February 18, 2025 4:48 PM

Tracing Delhi Voter Turnout: From the 1951 Legislative Assembly to 2025

Delhi recorded a 60.44% voter turnout in the 2025 Assembly election, which concluded yesterday, according to revised figures released by the Election Commission of India. When compared to past electoral data, this turnout is lower than that of the previous three Assembly elections. The 2020 Assembly election in Delhi registered a voter turnout of 62.55%, while the turnouts in 2015 and 2013 were 67.12% and 65.63% respectively. India’s National Capital has witnessed the evolution of its politic...

November 28, 2024 1:40 PM

BJP-led NDA’s resounding assembly election wins to push economic reforms

The recent state assembly election victories have further consolidated the position of BJP-led NDA which will provide much-needed stability and resolve to push for economic reforms, according to a report on Thursday. The results of recent state/Bye-elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have bolstered the position of ruling NDA, said the report by PL Capital - Prabhudas Lilladher. This will help policy continuity towards major reforms across the spectrum in the country. Wi...