Hill State People's Democratic Party Sohiong (ST) Assembly Election 2018 – Latest News & Results

Election Commission Says Ready for 'One Nation, One Election' With 6 Months' Notice

The Election Commission has informed the JPC that it requires six months' notice to conduct 'One Nation, One Election'. Panel chairman PP Chaudhary stated that if Parliament passes the necessary laws by 2028, simultaneous polls could commence in 2029. While the Centre highlights potential cost and governance benefits, the proposal continues to face scrutiny from the opposition.

Punjab Municipal Elections 2026: Polling Begins for Civic Bodies in Key Litmus Test for AAP Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls

Ahead of the Assembly elections in Punjab, slated in early 2027, the AAP-ruled state on Tuesday went to the polls to elect councillors for 1,896 wards and eight municipal corporations amid tight security. A total of 35.45 lakh voters will exercise their franchise till 5 p.m.

Prashant Kishor Shifts to Patna Ashram: Jan Suraaj Party Founder Vows to Stay Until Next Bihar Assembly Elections to Build Political Footprint

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor announced on Wednesday that he has officially moved to an ashram located on the outskirts of Patna. The 48-year-old political strategist-turned-politician stated that this new residence will serve as his primary base of operations until his newly formed party firmly establishes its presence in the next Bihar assembly elections.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Names First-Time MLA Rathindra Bose as BJP Nominee for Speaker’s Post

The Leader of the House in the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, made a surprise announcement on Thursday, naming first-time party legislator Rathindra Bose as the nominee for the post of Speaker. Initially, it was perceived that the seniormost party MLA in terms of legislative experience, Tapas Roy, who is currently the pro-tem Speaker of the new Assembly.

West Bengal Election Result 2026 Date and Time

West Bengal Election Result 2026 Date and Time has been set for May 4, with counting beginning at 8 AM. The closely contested battle between BJP and TMC follows record voter turnout and heightened political tensions. Early trends are expected within hours, while final results may be declared by evening.

Assembly Elections 2026 Vote Counting: ECI Rolls Out QR Code-Based ID System on May 4 to Block Unauthorized Entry Across 5 Key States

Ahead of the counting of votes of ongoing Assembly elections on May 4, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday introduced a QR code–based Photo Identity Card module on ECINET to eliminate entry of unauthorised persons into counting centres, an official said.

West Bengal Election 2026: Calcutta High Court To Hear PILs Challenging ECI’s Appointment of Counting Supervisors, Reduction of Counting Centres

Lawyer Biswaroop Bhattacharya filed a PIL in the High Court, questioning why the counting centres have been suddenly changed. Justice Krishna Rao has allowed the filing of cases in both matters. The hearing is likely to be held later in the day. The counting of votes will be held on May 4.

Petrol and Diesel Prices To Rise INR 25-28 per Litre After Assembly Elections 2026? Petroleum Ministry Calls Viral Reports Fake News

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has dismissed reports of an INR 25-28 fuel price hike after assembly elections as "fake news" and "mischievous". Officials clarified that no such proposal exists, noting that India has successfully insulated citizens from high global crude costs for four years. Current retail prices in major cities remain unchanged.

Murshidabad Poll Violence: TMC and Humayun Kabir Supporters Clash in Nowda; Election Commission Seeks Urgent Report (Watch Videos)

Clashes broke out in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Thursday during the first phase of polling, as supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder Humayun Kabir engaged in violent confrontations.

Petrol, Diesel Price Hike After Assembly Elections? Here Is What Petroleum Ministry Says

Petroleum Ministry on Thursday dismissed media reports regarding petrol and diesel price increase after the assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, calling such reports as “mischievous and misleading”. In a social media post on X, the ministry clarified that "there is no such proposal under government consideration."

Fuel Price Hike Likely: Petrol, Diesel Prices May Rise INR 25-28 per Litre After Assembly Elections 2026, Says Report

Petrol and diesel prices in India may rise by INR 25-28 per litre after ongoing elections, according to a Kotak Institutional Equities report. The increase is linked to high crude oil prices and supply disruptions. Despite rising import costs, retail fuel prices have remained unchanged, increasing pressure on refiners and making a post-poll hike likely.

Assembly Elections 2026: ECI Warns Against AI Misuse, Removes 11,000 Illegal Social Media Posts Since March 15

Ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday cautioned candidates and political parties against the misuse of AI-generated or manipulated content, highlighting that 11,000 illegal social media posts have been removed since March 15.

Assembly Elections 2026: ECI Tightens Media Access Rules, Presiding Officers To Regulate Entry, Filming Inside Voting Booth Banned

Ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on April 23, the ECI clarified on Saturday that entry of media persons into polling stations for coverage shall be strictly regulated by the presiding officers.​ “Any misuse of Authority Letters is strictly prohibited.

Assembly Elections 2026: Supreme Court Seeks Election Commission, Government Response on PIL for Biometric and Facial Recognition of Voters at Polling Stations

The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notices to the Center, the Election Commission of India (ECI), and state governments regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that seeks to implement biometric identification for voters. The petition advocates for the use of fingerprint and iris-based recognition at polling stations to curb electoral malpractices.

Assembly Elections 2026: ECI Urges Voters to Use ECINET Platform to Access Candidates’ Details Ahead of Polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday encouraged voters to use the ECINET platform to access information about candidates’ educational qualifications and criminal antecedents for the upcoming Assembly Elections and by-elections in 2026.

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Hours Before Poll Schedule, State Government Reshuffles Police Officers; 27 Inspectors Transferred

Hours before the Election Commission formally announces the Assembly elections in West Bengal, the state government on Sunday carried out a reshuffle of the police officials at the ground level.