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Kolathur Assembly Election Result 2026 LIVE: MK Stalin loses bastion to TVK's VS Babu in big upset
Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTKolathur Assembly Election Result: MK Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is contesting again from the Kolathur seat, continuing his long-standing association with the constituency.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: What happened in Tamil Nadu in the 2021 state polls?
Tamil Nadu | May 03, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTThe 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election saw the DMK return to power after 10 years, winning 133 of the 234 seats and securing a majority on its own, while the DMK-led alliance won 159 seats overall. The AIADMK won 66 seats, with its alliance finishing at 75 seats.
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Exit Poll Results: BJP tipped to win Bengal, Assam; DMK ahead in TN, UDF in Kerala, predicts Matrize
India | Apr 29, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTMatrize Exit Poll predicted 146-161 seats for the BJP in West Bengal and projected 125-140 seats for the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the state. The magic mark for scoring a majority is 148. Mamata's TMC may win 125 to 140 seats, added the exit poll.
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Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Polling ends across 234 Assembly constituencies; 85% turnout recorded
Tamil Nadu | Apr 23, 2026, 09:32 PM ISTTamil 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 | Apr 22, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTWhile 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 22, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTTamil 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 22, 2026, 08:04 AM ISTKey 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 09:38 AM ISTVoting 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 19, 2026, 05:35 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 16, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTPrime 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 | Apr 16, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 15, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTThe 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?
Tamil Nadu | Apr 21, 2026, 11:39 AM ISTKolathur 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
Chennai | Apr 01, 2026, 11:00 AM ISTMK 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?
Chennai | Apr 20, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTSmaller 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'
Tamil Nadu | Mar 30, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTUdhayanidhi 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
Tamil Nadu | Mar 28, 2026, 05:14 PM ISTTamil 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
Tamil Nadu | Mar 24, 2026, 09:05 PM ISTHaasan, 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
Tamil Nadu | Mar 19, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTThe 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
Tamil Nadu | Mar 04, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTThe 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.