Assembly elections

April 27, 2026 9:47 PM

West Bengal assembly elections: Poll crackdown intensifies as seizures cross Rs 510 crore

Seizures of illicit inducements in West Bengal have crossed ₹510 crore ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, marking a significant escalation in enforcement action by the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to ECI, the total value of seizures in the state reached ₹510.10 crore between February 26 and April 27, surpassing the ₹339 crore recorded during the 2021 Assembly elections. The seizures include cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and other inducements intended to influen...

April 23, 2026 8:30 PM

Assembly elections: West Bengal records historic 91.91% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 84.80%; ECI thank voters

Polling for the Assembly elections concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a significantly higher voter turnout of 91.91 per cent in Phase I polling compared to Tamil Nadu, which recorded 84.80 per cent turnout, according to the latest data by the Election Commission of India. The high turnout figures underline an active electoral exercise as polling drew to a close amid tight security arrangements across constituencies. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the...

April 24, 2026 10:38 AM

Assembly elections: Voter turnout in West Bengal hits 89.93%, Tamil Nadu at 82.24% by 5 pm

Voter turnout surged to remarkable levels by 5 PM on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a massive 89.93% voter turnout rate, significantly ahead of Tamil Nadu, which also posted a strong 82.24%, according to the Election Commission. The late afternoon figures highlight an intense wave of voter participation across both states, as polling hours drew to a close. West Bengal once again emerged as the frontrunner, with several districts crossing the 90% mark. Dakshin Dinajpur led the state wit...

April 23, 2026 10:13 AM

PM Modi calls voting a sacred duty, urges record turnout in Tamil Nadu and Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to turn out in large numbers for the Assembly elections, calling voting a "sacred democratic duty. "In separate posts on X, the Prime Minister made a special appeal to youth and women to participate enthusiastically and ensure a record turnout. "As the people of Tamil Nadu prepare to vote in the Assembly elections, I urge all voters to fulfil this sacred democratic duty with great enthusiasm. In particular, I c...

April 17, 2026 5:54 PM

Poll seizures cross Rs 865 crore in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ahead of assembly elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said seizures related to election-related violations have crossed ₹865 crore in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal as enforcement measures intensify ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The Commission had announced the poll schedule on March 15 for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections, and directed strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Massive enforcement drive under...

April 9, 2026 9:48 PM

Assembly elections: Assam and Puducherry record highest-ever voter turnout

Assam and Puducherry registered their highest-ever voter turnout in Assembly elections as polling across three regions concluded peacefully on Thursday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said. According to provisional data, Assam recorded a turnout of 85.38%, surpassing its previous high of 84.67% in 2016, while Puducherry achieved a record 89.83%, exceeding its earlier peak of 86.19% in 2011. Kerala also witnessed strong participation, with voter turnout estimated at 78.03%. Polling was ...

April 9, 2026 8:34 AM

‘Youth engaged in shaping prosperous, strong India’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the role of youth in nation-building, emphasising that youth are engaged in shaping a prosperous and strong India. The Prime Minister pointed out that India's heritage and culture have always taught true knowledge and its proper use, being the foundation of a nation's progress. In a post on X, he said, "Our heritage and culture have always taught us that true knowledge and its proper use form the foundation of a nation's progress. Following ...

April 5, 2026 3:24 PM

ECI steps up vigil ahead of assembly elections, bypolls; seizures cross Rs 650 crore

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said seizures related to cash, liquor, drugs and other inducements have crossed ₹650 crore ahead of the upcoming assembly elections and bypolls across multiple states. According to the Commission, enforcement agencies have seized assets worth ₹651.51 crore since the activation of the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) on February 26. The seizures include cash, liquor, narcotics, precious metals and other freebies aimed at influencing...

November 11, 2025 4:07 PM

Bihar records 60.40% voter turnout till 3 p.m. in second phase of Assembly polls

Bihar witnessed a strong voter response in the second phase of Assembly elections, recording a turnout of 60.40 per cent till 3 p.m. on Tuesday, according to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The highest voter turnout was reported from Kishanganj district at 66.10 per cent, followed by Purnia (64.22 per cent), Katihar (63.80 per cent), Jamui (63.33 per cent) and Banka (63.03 per cent). According to the ECI’s Voter Turnout application, Nawada registered a turnout of 53.17 per ...

November 6, 2025 12:16 PM

Bihar records 27.65% voter turnout till 11 a.m. in first phase of Assembly elections

Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 27.65 per cent till 11 a.m. in the first four hours of polling for the first phase of the Assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Begusarai registered the highest turnout at 30.37 per cent, followed by Lakhisarai (30.32%), Gopalganj (30.04%), and Saharsa (29.68%). The capital district Patna reported a comparatively lower turnout of 23.71 per cent as of 11 a.m. Other districts recorded the following figures: Bux...