Kathavarayan S (DMK) has won the Gudiyatham Assembly by-election in Tamil Nadu. He defeated his nearest AIADMK rival Moorthy R by 27,841 votes and wrested the seat from the party. Continue Reading
The ruling AIADMK and main Opposition DMK are both putting up a tough fight, as early trends in the by-elections to 22 Assembly constituencies show. Continue Reading
The seventh and final phase will cover 13 seats in Uttar Pradesh; all 13 in Punjab; nine in West Bengal; eight each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh; all four constituencies in Himachal Pradesh; three in Jharkhand and the lone seat of Chandigarh. Counting of votes will take place 23 May. Continue Reading
Makkal Needhi Maiam founder, actor-politician Kamal Haasan has reiterated what he said about Nathuram Godse and Mahatma Gandhi and rhetorically asked what was wrong with his statement. Continue Reading
Campaigning for the by-polls to the four Assembly seats in the State is getting intense. Ottapidaram, Tiruparankundram, Aravakurichi and Sulur would go for polls on 19 May. Continue Reading
“If any voter finds anything wrong in the slip, a complaint can be made to the Election Officer immediately. But, if the complaint is not proper, there is a provision to initiate action against the voter concerned.” Continue Reading
Days ahead of the elections, Rs 37. 5 lakh was seized from a car of a private security agency by the election flying squad yesterday. The money was found during a regular vehicle check in the city. Continue Reading
As per the Madras High Court order, political flag posts across the city have been removed in record time.
It is a common sight to see flag poles painted in party flag colours erected on roadsides. Continue Reading