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  Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Polling ends across 234 Assembly constituencies; 85% turnout recorded

  April 23, 2026 21:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election 2026 voting status LIVE updates: The state has an electorate of 5.73 crore, with voting underway at 75,064 polling stations to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in the 234 member Assembly.

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  Stage set for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls: Will Stalin, Mamata hold their ground?

  India | April 22, 2026 23:36 IST

  While Tamil Nadu is voting in a single phase across 234 seats, West Bengal will vote for 152 seats in first phase. And the second phase of West Bengal assembly contest will be held on April 29.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: From MK Stalin to Palaniswami to Vijay, key candidates in fray

  April 22, 2026 23:47 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections: Key leaders such as M K Stalin, Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Udhayanidhi Stalin are central to the contest, while parties like the BJP and regional players aim to expand their influence, making the election both personality-driven and politically significant.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Complete list of AIADMK, BJP, PMK and AMMK candidates

  April 22, 2026 8:04 IST

  Key political parties in the fray include the DMK, AIADMK, Congress, BJP, PMK, AMMK, and TVK. Candidates across these parties carried out intense and high-energy campaigns, presenting their agendas and seeking voter support in what is expected to be a closely watched electoral contest.

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  'Pride in being called more dangerous than Karunanidhi': Stalin's message ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

  April 21, 2026 9:38 IST

  Voting in Tamil Nadu will take place in a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

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  Tamil Nadu polls: CM MK Stalin releases manifesto for Chennai city, promises urban transformation

  April 19, 2026 17:35 IST

  The six-point document promises upgraded amenities, 1,000 new mini-buses, and AI-enabled transport management to reduce congestion and cut travel time.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 16, 2026

  India | April 16, 2026 23:27 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took potshots at the opposition parties who are opposing the Delimitation Bill which is being discussed in the Lok Sabha along with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.

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  Parliament session Highlights: Shah says southern states will not face any discrimination

  India | April 16, 2026 23:30 IST

  The government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. A major proposal is to increase the total number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850, with 815 seats allocated to states and 35 to UTs.

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  Women's reservation rollout: Centre assures states of balanced seat share amid delimitation fears

  India | April 15, 2026 14:05 IST

  The Centre has indicated that the number of seats could increase by around 50 per cent across states, addressing fears, particularly from southern states, that more populous regions such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might gain a disproportionate advantage.

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  Kolathur Assembly Election 2026: Will Stalin retain his turf for fourth time in contest with AIADMK?

  April 21, 2026 11:39 IST

  Kolathur assembly seat: In 2021, MK Stalin secured 1,05,522 votes, around 60.8 percent, defeating AIADMK’s Aadhirajaram, who polled 35,138 votes, by a margin of 70,384 votes.

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  MK Stalin promises pumpsets for 20 lakh farmers, paddy procurement at Rs 3,500 per quintal

  April 01, 2026 11:00 IST

  MK Stalin said soon after the DMK forms the government in the state, big ticket library, TIDEL park, Olympic Academy will be unveiled in Tiruchi region. He also added that Tiruchirappalli is being developed on par with capital city Chennai.

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  Role of smaller parties in Tamil Nadu polls: Who matters and why?

  April 20, 2026 17:09 IST

  Smaller parties like Pattali Makkal Katchi, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Naam Tamilar Katchi, Makkal Needhi Maiam, and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam play a crucial role in Tamil Nadu polls by influencing specific communities and regions. In a close conte

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin frames polls as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi battle, calls Palaniswami 'PM Modi's slave'

  March 30, 2026 23:35 IST

  Udhayanidhi highlighted the welfare schemes implemented by the DMK government, including the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme and free bus travel for women. He also spoke about infrastructure projects completed in Kanchipuram and appealed to voters to support the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol.

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  TN polls: DMK declares all 164 candidates, fields CM Stalin from Kolathur; gives 70 seats to allies

  March 28, 2026 17:14 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly polls 2026: CM MK Stalin has announced that the DMK will contest on 164 seats in the state. The party has also released its first list of candidates under which Stalin will contest from Kolathur, while his son Udhayanidhi Stalin has been fielded from Chepauk-Triplicane.

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  Kamal Haasan says his party MNM will not contest Tamil Nadu election, announces support to DMK

  March 24, 2026 21:05 IST

  Haasan, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, entered the Upper House unopposed on June 12 with the backing of the DMK alliance. His growing alignment with the ruling party has been evident over recent years.

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  Margins that mattered: Closest contests in the last Tamil Nadu Assembly election

  March 19, 2026 18:07 IST

  The 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections witnessed several nail-biting contests, with winners emerging by razor-thin margins in multiple constituencies. Constituencies such as Thiyagarayanagar, Modakkurichi, and Tenkasi saw results decided by just a few hundred votes.

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  Tamil Nadu Election: Congress to contest 28 seats in alliance with DMK, bags Rajya Sabha seat

  March 04, 2026 20:35 IST

  The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday allocated one Rajya Sabha seat to its ally, the DMDK. Details of the Assembly seats to be allocated to DMDK haven’t yet been shared.

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  Goripalayam flyover in Madurai: Detailed route, cost, features and design of the 4-lane bridge

  February 25, 2026 12:22 IST

  The Goripalayam flyover, also called the Netaji Subash Chandra Bose flyover, has been built at a cost of Rs 213.80 crore. The construction for this project had started in 2023.

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  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  April 26, 2026 13:01 IST

  The Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai Central Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Udhayanidhi Stalin of the DMK won the seat by defeating Kassali AV of the DMK with a margin of 69,355 votes.

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  Coimbatore to begin a 24×7 continuous water supply: Project cost, scale and ward-wise coverage

  February 21, 2026 8:04 IST

  Ward-wise expansion is reportedly expected to happen in phases after technical reviews and testing of pressure management systems.