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Your simple guide to Elections to five Indian states in 2026: Elections to Kerala, TN, WB, Assam and Puducherry Explained

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In 2026, we have an interesting election season with four states and one Union Territory heading to the polls. It has been quite some time since we discussed national-level politics. That is why we are here to remove your confusion regarding these elections in the national picture.  Before you proceed with the topic, do read our previous article for a better understanding! West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry are going to elect their respective governments. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced dates for assembly polls.  In Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, polls will be held in a single phase on April 9. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23. In West Bengal, polls will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. The counting across all the states will be held on May 4. Nationwide significance of these elections  All the states mentioned here, besides Assam, are opposition-ruled states with a marginal presence of...

Congress heading for the good or worse- Presidential Poll, Rajasthan crisis, Leaders Exiting, and Bharat Jodo Yatra

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The Congress party has been in the headlines in the country for the past two months and will continue to be so. The question is whether it is for the right reason or not. A couple of incidents brought Congress into the limelight even more than the BJP. Keeping the Gujarat and Himachal elections aside, we look into various issues the party has made headlines about and how will this lead the Congress. Yatra has crossed 1000 km.  #opinion #analysis  Leaders exiting party  Once a strong party, an umbrella party which accommodate people of all ideologies, social backgrounds, and point of view is now no more. Ever since the emergency, the party has seen several splits and leaders exiting the party for multiple reasons. No more damage has been caused to the party other than leaders of the Congress who left the party and started their own party. Starting from Shyama Prasad Mukherji who was a cabinet member in the Nehru cabinet, who then founded the Jana Sangh which today is the ...

Newscapsule for the month of September 2022

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  Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  MV Govindan resigns as minister, MB Rajesh’s swearing-in ceremony was held.  PM Modi dedicates Indegeniously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant to the public.  PM Modi inaugurates several projects in Kochi Metro Phase II, including Railway station renovation, Water metro.  Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kerala for the southern zonal council meet. Amit Shah didn't attend Nehru Trophy Boat Race  Govt gets legal advice to continue social impact assessment.  Special trains from Mysuru, Hyderabad, and Yeswanthpur to Kerala for Onam. Kerala celebrated Onam.  Rise in the number of passengers in Kochi Metro during Onam.  46.91 lakh litres of milk arrived in Kerala this Onam.  Milma registers an all-time record sale of milk, and curd in Kerala this...