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Country votes for performance, not slogans: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Country votes for performance, not slogans: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s completion of 12 years in office reflected the public’s faith in governance and delivery, asserting that “the country now votes for performance, not slogans”. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami underscored Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in delivering welfare programs and infrastructure improvements that have earned public trust across three consecutive elections. (@pushkardhami X) Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters in Dehradun, Dhami said people had repeatedly backed Modi in the 2014, 2019 and 2024 general elections because of the Centre’s focus on welfare measures, infrastructure development and governance reforms. “After 2014, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India has become a confident, secure and respected nation. The people have shown through three consecutive mandates that they vote on the basis of work,” Dhami said. Congress targeted The Chief Minister contrasted the BJP-led government with previous Congress administrations, claiming that projects that once remained confined to files were now being implemented on the ground. “Earlier, foundation stones were laid and people …

‘Even MGR didn’t secure as many votes in first election,’ Vijay on comparisons to Vaathiyar | Tamil News

‘Even MGR didn’t secure as many votes in first election,’ Vijay on comparisons to Vaathiyar | Tamil News

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3 min readKochiJun 2, 2026 09:59 AM IST In his first major public address after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026, catapulting him to the position of the state’s Chief Minister, actor-turned-politician Vijay went all guns blazing after the opposition parties, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). ‘MGR is MGR, I am your Vijay’: TVK chief downplays comparisons During his address, Vijay pointed out that even MG Ramachandran (MGR), the legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, hadn’t earned such a massive victory in his first election. However, he quickly clarified that he wasn’t likening himself to the Puratchi Thalaivar and added that he was simply someone determined to walk down the paths carved by MGR, CN Annadurai, and Periyar EV Ramaswamy Naicker. Don’t Miss | From onscreen messiah to Tamil Nadu CM: The cinematic blueprint behind Vijay’s political ascent “They said that even late Chief Minister MGR did not secure this much …

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says even MGR did not get as many votes in his first election: ‘I am not comparing myself to him’

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says even MGR did not get as many votes in his first election: ‘I am not comparing myself to him’

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Weeks after assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay held his first public rally as the CM in Tiruchirappalli on Monday, where he thanked the people for choosing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and shifting away from the DMK-AIADMK duopoly. (Also read: ‘Vijay left at peak of his career and stardom to serve people’: Ram Charan hails Tamil Nadu CM, wishes him all the best) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay addresses a public rally, in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. (Handout via PTI Photo)(PTI06_01_2026_000325B) (Handout) What Vijay said Delivering an address, he took a jibe at political opponents, noting that while they had said that they would observe for the first six months, they couldn’t stay silent for 6 days. He also talked about the Tamil Nadu election results and said, “They said that even late CM MGR did not secure this much vote share in his very first election. Yet today, you have extended such tremendous support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. I am not comparing myself to M.G.R. M.G.R. is M.G.R., but I am …

Bengal’s Falta election: How is Jahangir Khan of Trinamool, who backed out before repoll, still getting votes as per EC

Bengal’s Falta election: How is Jahangir Khan of Trinamool, who backed out before repoll, still getting votes as per EC

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As the Election Commission of India (ECI) counted the votes for the Falta assembly constituency repoll in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan continued to accumulate votes on the official results portal. And that’s despite Jahangir Khan publicly announcing withdrawal from the election contest earlier this week. Jahangir Khan, 41, announced on May 19 that he was backing out of the May 21 repoll. (Photo: FB/@JahangirKhanTMC) The BJP’s Debangshu Panda was leading by a large margin after more than half the votes had been counted just after noon on May 24. Panda was getting 67% of the total votes. Sambhu Nath Kurmi of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) was in second place with around 23% votes, followed by Abdur Razzak Molla of the Congress at around 6%. The TMC’s Jahangir Khan was at nearly 3.5% despite his political exit from the contest. Why Jahangir opted out Jahangir Khan had announced his exit from the election on May 19, just two days prior to the May 21 voting. He cited among his reasons …

Counting of votes in Bengal’s Falta Assembly repoll begins

Counting of votes in Bengal’s Falta Assembly repoll begins

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The repolling saw more than 87% of the 2.36 lakh electors turning up to vote. File | Photo Credit: ANI Counting of votes for the repolling in the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal began at 8 a.m. on Sunday (May 24, 2026), amid tight security, an Election Commission official said. The repolling in all 285 booths of the constituency was conducted on May 21 after voting in the seat in South 24 Parganas district in the second phase of the Assembly elections on April 29 was countermanded following allegations of EVM tampering and irregularities. “The counting is progressing peacefully. Adequate security arrangements have been made at the counting centre,” a poll panel official said. The repolling saw more than 87% of the 2.36 lakh electors turning up to vote. The Election Commission had doubled security arrangements for the repolling, deploying around 35 companies of central forces across the constituency to ensure the smooth conduct of voting. Although officially six candidates are in the fray for the seat, Trinamool Congress nominee Jahangir Khan, a couple …

CPI(M)’s support for Vellappally resulted in loss of minority votes, says party’s Idukki district committee

CPI(M)’s support for Vellappally resulted in loss of minority votes, says party’s Idukki district committee

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The CPI(M) district committee meeting on Wednesday criticised the State leadership, stating that the party’s support for SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan cost the LDF minority votes in the assembly election. Representatives argued that the leadership’s defence of Mr Natesan and his statements resulted in a total loss of minority support. “The CPI(M) State leadership failed to distance itself from the statements made by Mr Natesan, which signalled to voters that the leadership supported him,” members said. The representatives also pointed out the organisational weaknesses of the CPI(M)’s youth wing, the DYFI. “Over the years, the DYFI has faced a decline in organisational growth and failed to attract the new generation of youth. The organisation failed to arrange diverse programs to engage young people. For the past 10 years, the DYFI’s only consistent activity has been the distribution of pothichoru (food parcels) in hospitals,” representatives said. The CPI(M) Idukki district meeting, convened to review the poll debacle, levelled serious criticism against the CPI(M) State leadership. However, representatives have not yet directed harsh criticism toward …

BJP alleges fake votes by TMC as documents found at party offices

BJP alleges fake votes by TMC as documents found at party offices

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Kolkata: A few hundred Aadhaar cards, voters’ photo identity cards and Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee (MNREG) Scheme job cards were recovered from several Trinamool Congress offices in West Bengal on Sunday by local residents and Bharatiya Janata Party workers who alleged that these were forcefully taken from voters before previous elections. BJP alleges fake votes by TMC as documents found at party offices Genuine voters were forced to stay home on election days, they alleged. In one of the incidents, more than 100 Aadhaar cards were found at a TMC office at Basanti Debi Colony in the Bidhan Nagar assembly constituency. A number of these cards were issued in 2021, when the TMC won 213 of the 294 seats in Bengal against the BJP’s 77. “Most of the cards were still in sealed postal envelopes, indicating they were not delivered to the recipients. Local people also found some land deeds locked in a briefcase,” a Bidhan Nagar police officer said, requesting anonymity. Dr Sharadwat Mukherjee, an oncologist and newly-elected BJP legislator from Bidhan Nagar said: …

Shekhar Kapur votes for John Abraham as next James Bond; John says ‘I’ll happily start practising my martini order’

Shekhar Kapur votes for John Abraham as next James Bond; John says ‘I’ll happily start practising my martini order’

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The search for actor Daniel Craig’s successor as the iconic character, James Bond, is still on. How about an Indian actor as 007? And how about John Abraham, specifically? Shekhar Kapur, John Abraham The action star has emerged as acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur’s first choice! In a cute interaction on X on Saturday, Shekhar first tweeted, “As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’ By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw him in my film Elizabeth. #JamesBond #JohnAbraham @TheJohnAbraham.” John didn’t wait for long before he acknowledged and replied to Shekhar. “Thank you so much Sir @shekharkapur Truly humbled by your words and encouragement. Coming from someone who not only redefined storytelling but also had the instinct to spot Daniel Craig before the world saw Bond in him… this means a lot to me. As for Bond… …

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay wins floor test in Assembly comfortably with 144 votes after AIADMK split

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay wins floor test in Assembly comfortably with 144 votes after AIADMK split

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay delivers speech at the Legislative Assembly after the floor test in Chennai on May 13, 2026 | Photo Credit: ANI/@CMOTamilnadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay comfortably won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) with the support of the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, as well as that of 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs and the lone AMMK MLA. After the DMK legislators and the lone DMDK MLA, Premallatha Vijayakant, walked out, the confidence motion moved by Mr. Vijay was put to vote by Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, despite AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s opposition to allowing rebel AIADMK leader – and his confidant until a few days ago – S.P. Velumani from speaking on the party’s behalf. Also Read: Tamil Nadu Assembly session LIVE- May 13, 2026 Mr. Velumani’s camp pledged support to Mr. Vijay. In the end, the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured 144 votes, with 22 MLAs from Mr. Palaniswami’s camp opposing it. Four PMK MLAs and the lone …

Vijay-led TVK government wins Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test with 144 votes

Vijay-led TVK government wins Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test with 144 votes

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The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay comfortably won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, securing support from alliance partners as well as a section of rebel AIADMK legislators. The confidence motion received support from 144 MLAs, while 22 members voted against it. Five MLAs chose to remain neutral during the proceedings. Speaker JCD Prabhakar announced the results after division-wise voting in the House. The victory strengthens Vijay’s position just days after the actor-turned-politician assumed office as chief minister following the Assembly elections. DMK stages walkout before voting The main opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam staged a walkout ahead of the voting process, reducing the effective strength of the House during the floor test. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the TVK government during the Assembly proceedings before leading the walkout. “We are walking out of the Assembly. Once we walk out, you will get the majority. Govern well with it,” Udhayanidhi said, while also urging the government not to politicise welfare schemes introduced by …