Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur returning officer, alleges proximity with Suvendu Adhikari

Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Single-phase Assembly elections are set to be held in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry (April 9) and Tamil Nadu (April 23), and two-phased polling in West Bengal on April 23 and April 29.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has sought the immediate removal of the returning officer for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, alleging that he shares proximity with BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari.

In a representation to the Election Commission, the TMC claimed that the officer’s alleged links could compromise the fairness of the electoral process in the high-profile seat. The party urged the poll panel to ensure a “level playing field” by replacing the official ahead of voting.

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BJP releases 27 Candidates for TN: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its first list of 27 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, naming several key leaders across constituencies in the state. Among the prominent candidates, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been fielded from Mylapore, while Union Minister L Murugan will contest from the reserved Avanashi (SC) seat. Senior leader Vanathi Srinivasan has been renominated from Coimbatore North.

Assembly Elections schedule: The Election Commission of India has announced single-phase Assembly elections to be held in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry (April 9) and Tamil Nadu (April 23), and two-phased polling in West Bengal on April 23 and April 29. Counting of votes will be held on May 4, the Election Commission said. Here’s the full schedule

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Apr 4, 2026 09:22 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur poll officer, flags alleged BJP links

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday sought the removal of the returning officer for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, alleging proximity with BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari.

In a representation to the Election Commission, the party said the alleged links could affect the fairness of the electoral process and urged immediate action.

Apr 4, 2026 08:56 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Tharoor’s gunman, driver attacked in Kerala’s Malappuram; one held

A person has been taken into custody after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a five-member group in Kerala’s Malappuram district, police said on Saturday.

According to police, the incident occurred around 7.30 pm on Friday at Chellithode near Thiruvali in Wandoor, when Tharoor was on his way to attend a campaign event of Congress leader A P Anilkumar. The accused, travelling in two vehicles, allegedly blocked the MP’s convoy and attacked the gunman and driver when they tried to clear the way. A case has been registered, and efforts are on to apprehend the remaining accused. (PTI)

Apr 4, 2026 08:38 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s K N Nehru campaigns in Tiruchirappalli West

Tamil Nadu minister and DMK candidate K N Nehru on Friday campaigned in the Tiruchirappalli West Assembly constituency ahead of the state polls. Visuals showed him interacting with voters and seeking support in the constituency.

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