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‘I will win’: Mamata Banerjee holds massive Bhabanipur roadshow as campaigning ends for phase 2 voting

‘I will win’: Mamata Banerjee holds massive Bhabanipur roadshow as campaigning ends for phase 2 voting

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday led a massive roadshow in south Kolkata’s Bhabanipur as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) wrapped up campaigning for the April 29 elections. Chief Minister and AITC chairperson Mamata Banerjee riding pillion on a bike during the padayatra (rally) from Jadavpur to Gopal Nagar on the last day of campaign ahead of 2nd phase of Assembly Election in Kolkata, India, on Monday. ( Samir Jana/HT Photo) Polling for 152 seats was held on April 23, while the remaining 142 seats, including Bhabanipur, will go to polls on April 29 — the second phase of the state assembly elections. Campaigning ended at 6 pm on Monday. Banerjee, seeking a fourth consecutive term, held three back-to-back roadshows covering nearly 9 km from Jadavpur to Bhabanipur. Accompanied by party leaders, she raced against time to complete the stretches, at one point riding pillion on a two-wheeler. Thousands lined the streets waving TMC flags and chanting “Joy Bangla” and “Jotoi Koro Hamla Abar Jitbe Bangla”, as Banerjee greeted supporters with folded hands. The …

Tamil Nadu election 2026: From walls to screens — a leap for political campaigning

Tamil Nadu election 2026: From walls to screens — a leap for political campaigning

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Today, street cred is earned by putting out memes and images on social media. | Photo Credit: Representative image Sometimes, civic sense can get in the way of culture. With serious clampdowns on posters, festoons, banners, wall paintings and advertisements by the Election Commission and civic bodies, it does indeed feel like the culture of elections itself in Tamil Nadu has changed, dramatically. From walls, they have migrated to feeds. Posters and wall paintings were iconic in elections in the past in Tamil Nadu. They were more than mere advertisements for the party or candidates — they evolved form as a multitude of purposes rolled in one, starting with the very basic marking of physical territory, but also equally importantly, an identity system, candidate branding and propaganda. Published – April 22, 2026 01:06 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

State set for April 9 polls as campaigning ends| India News

State set for April 9 polls as campaigning ends| India News

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Guwahati: The three-week long campaign for the April 9 election to all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam ended on Tuesday. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI File Photo) Top leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party crisscrossed the state wooing voters with promises during the campaign. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, health minister JP Nadda and BJP national president Nitin Nabin visited Assam several times, addressed election meetings and took part in roadshows to seek support for the saffron party and its NDA allies. On the other hand, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed several meetings to boost prospects of their candidates and those from its alliance partners. Leaders from other parties like AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi visited the state to campaign for All India United Democratic Front and JMM president and Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, whose party has fielded 16 candidates, addressed over a dozen meetings. On Tuesday, union …

ECI bans all campaigning, opinion polls, and voter outreach during 48-hour silen

ECI bans all campaigning, opinion polls, and voter outreach during 48-hour silen

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The Election Commission of India on Monday announced that the Silent Period for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026, will commence from 5:00 PM on April 7, 2026, marking 48 hours before the close of polling across all constituencies. As per Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, all forms of election campaigning will be strictly prohibited during this period. This includes public meetings, processions, rallies, and any campaign-related activities. The Commission has also barred the dissemination of election-related content through electronic and social media platforms. Canvassing of votes through bulk SMS, phone calls, or online platforms will not be permitted. Additionally, political functionaries and party workers brought in from outside constituencies, who are not registered voters there, have been directed to leave immediately after the campaign period ends. The district and police administrations have been tasked with ensuring compliance to maintain a free and fair electoral environment. Further, under Section 126(1)(b) of the Act, the display of election-related content, including opinion polls or survey results, on electronic media …

Assembly elections LIVE: Campaigning ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry today

Assembly elections LIVE: Campaigning ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry today

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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Open campaigning to end at 6 p.m. today The open campaigning for the April 9 Assembly elections will come to an end at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar has said. Mr. Kelkar said his office has initiated measures to ensure that the 48-hour silence period is strictly enforced in the State. Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, deals with ‘Prohibition of public meetings during period of forty-eight hours ending with hour fixed for conclusion of poll.’ During this period, convening or holding public meetings or processions in connection with the election; displays of election matter by means of cinema, television or other similar means, or propagation of election matter by holding musical concerts, theatrical performances or other entertainment are prohibited. Publication of political advertisements in newspapers on the election day and the day before it require the clearance of the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC). Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 : Seasoned wall artists in Thiruvananthapuram on their role in election campaigning

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 : Seasoned wall artists in Thiruvananthapuram on their role in election campaigning

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An artist drawing election graffiti for the UDF | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT With less than a week left for the high-stakes Assembly elections, walls in public spaces across Thiruvananthapuram have come alive with bright fluorescent colours! From portraits of candidates and party symbols to political slogans and calls to action, the messaging on street walls is the handiwork of skilled artists who have kept the art alive with precise and impactful strokes. A graffiti for LDF’s Vamanapuram candidate DK Murali | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Even while robotic aids and social media tools may have caught the imagination, there is no denying the charm and durability of wall art, which continues to be a major tool for election campaigning. It is not an uncommon sight these days, ahead of elections, to see artists perched atop ladders, reaching a high wall while navigating the curves and nuances of symbols and letters. Hands of perfection For artists such as Robert Sam of Venjaramoodu, election messaging is an opportunity to showcase his deftness with the brush. Adept …

Kerala polls: UDF’s Dharmadam candidate alleges attack attempt during campaigning

Kerala polls: UDF’s Dharmadam candidate alleges attack attempt during campaigning

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image for representation only | Photo Credit: S.K. MOHAN Tensions flared in Dharmadam constituency in Kannur, Kerala, after an alleged attempt was made to assault UDF candidate V.P. Abdul Rasheed during election campaigning at Kaithapram in Anjarakandy on Sunday (March 29, 2026) night.  According to the complaint filed by Mr. Rasheed, the incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. when a group allegedly led by CPI(M) workers intercepted the candidate’s campaign vehicle. The assailants allegedly blocked the road using a scooter, verbally abused Mr. Rasheed and his supporters, and attempted to physically attack them. A member of the campaign team was reportedly slapped, while a two-wheeler was damaged and its key forcibly taken away.  Following the incident, UDF workers staged a protest in front of the Chakkrakkal police station under the leadership of Mr. Rasheed, demanding the arrest of the accused.  The police have registered a case under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 285, 351(2) and 303(2) of the BNS. In a separate incident in Taliparamba constituency, a campaign vehicle fitted with LED displays belonging to UDF-backed Independent candidate …

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad residents see mega ‘noisy Sunday’ as campaigning peaks

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad residents see mega ‘noisy Sunday’ as campaigning peaks

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The political atmosphere across Maharashtra’s Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad turned intense and noisy on Sunday as parties pulled out all stops on the final weekend ahead of the civic polls scheduled for Thursday, January 15. With only two days left before the official end of campaigning on Tuesday, January 13, candidates and party leaders intensified their outreach through rallies, roadshows, bike rallies, and door-to-door meetings. The final Sunday before polling emerged as a full-scale “mega campaign day”, with society meetings, corner meetings, and ward-level processions unfolding simultaneously across residential and commercial pockets of the twin cities. Campaign vehicles fitted with loudspeakers, traditional dhol-tasha troupes, and high-decibel music systems were widely used to draw attention. Senior leaders were also active on the ground. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led a roadshow in Bhosari, while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar released the Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP’s) civic poll manifesto for Pimpri-Chinchwad. The manifesto release gained political significance as Pawar shared the stage with his cousin and Member of Parliament (MP) Supriya Sule — a rare public appearance since the …

Sharad Pawar slams Mahayuti alliance for ‘money-centric’ campaigning for polls

Sharad Pawar slams Mahayuti alliance for ‘money-centric’ campaigning for polls

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Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) president Sharad Pawar on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuke to Mahayuti leaders, accusing them of running a “money-driven” campaign for the Maharashtra local body elections, reported the IANS. He alleged that members of the ruling alliance were seeking votes on the promise of funds rather than on the basis of their performance. “There is now a contest over who can offer more money,” Pawar remarked, noting that informal “poll fronts or groups” had emerged across several districts. “Votes are being solicited on the basis of money and funds — this is not a healthy sign,” Pawar said,m according to the IANS. His comments come amid growing controversy over recurring references to development funds by senior Mahayuti figures — including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, as well as BJP and Shinde Sena ministers — during campaign rallies. These leaders have openly told voters that development funding would be assured only if their candidates were elected. The dispute intensified after Ajit Pawar’s recent speech in Malegaon Nagar Panchayat, where he promised generous funds …

Dularchand Yadav, Lalu’s Close Aide, Shot Dead During Bihar Election Campaigning In Mokama | India News

Dularchand Yadav, Lalu’s Close Aide, Shot Dead During Bihar Election Campaigning In Mokama | India News

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Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 18:55 IST Dularchand Yadav, close aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav, was shot dead during election campaigning in Mokama. The investigation is underway. Dular Chand Yadav, Lalu’s Close Aide, Shot Dead (File Photo) Dularchand Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s close aide and former RJD leader, was shot dead on Thursday in Mokama. The incident took place when firing broke out between two groups during election campaigning. Dularchand Yadav was campaigning for Jan Suraaj party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi. The clashes between the two groups escalated into firing and assault. Dularchand Yadav was shot in the chest and was dead on the spot. Upon hearing the gunfire, panic gripped the area, and people began running. Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi posted a video on Facebook at around 3 pm. In the video, he alleged that JDU candidate from Mokama Anant Singh orchestrated the attack. Who Was Dularchand Yadav? Dularchand Yadav was a popular name in the Mokama Tal area. He was considered very close to Lalu Prasad Yadav and was once an active RJD worker. …