In a dramatic political upheaval, the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections have delivered a decisive and historic mandate in favour of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), ending over a decade of dominance by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The scale of the defeat for the ruling party has been unprecedented, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself...
In a dramatic political shift, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has led his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to emerge as the single largest force in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. However, despite its impressive debut, the party has fallen short of the crucial majority mark, setting the stage for intense political negotiations and strategic...
In a significant development concerning transgender rights in India, the Supreme Court has issued a notice on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment legislation. The case raises important questions about the scope, implementation, and impact of the law on the rights and dignity of the...
India marked a decisive moment in its democratic journey on May 4, 2026, as counting of votes commenced for the Assembly elections across five politically significant regions—Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. The outcomes are expected to reshape regional political dynamics and provide key insights into the country’s evolving electoral landscape. The counting...
In a major political development that could significantly alter the balance of power in Parliament, seven Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, have announced their decision to part ways with the party and align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move marks one...
A high-profile political pledge by Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has come under renewed scrutiny as the Janata Dal (United) appears set to comfortably exceed his earlier prediction of not crossing 25 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections. With JD(U) now performing far better than expected, public attention has shifted to whether Kishor will...
In one of the most decisive mandates in the state’s electoral history, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has swept the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, winning 202 out of 243 seats. The landslide victory has reshaped Bihar’s political balance and reaffirmed the ruling coalition’s organisational strength, strategic cohesion, and ground-level penetration. The results mark the NDA’s...
Bihar has witnessed an unprecedented surge in voter participation during the 2025 Assembly elections, marking what many analysts call a defining moment in the state’s political evolution. The Election Commission recorded a provisional voter turnout of around 69.1%, the highest in Bihar’s electoral history. Women, who have emerged as decisive stakeholders in the state’s democratic...
The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has reached its final stage, with all voting phases completed and results set to be declared on November 14, 2025. Among the 243 constituencies, two seats in Vaishali district — Raghopur and Mahua — have emerged as the most talked-about battlegrounds. The contests here are not just political but deeply...
As Bihar gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, the opposition alliance — comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Indian National Congress (INC), and smaller partners — is facing visible cracks over unresolved seat-sharing talks and leadership disagreements. The growing friction between the RJD and Congress has sparked concerns about the alliance’s unity and...