Tamil Nadu assembly elections

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4.5.2026

Charmme Kaur calls Trisha ‘lucky mascot’ as Vijay wins TN polls

Vijay, aka Thalapathy Vijay, has registered a hisoric victory with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Interestingly, May 4 — the day of the election results — also marked Trisha Krishnan’s birthday, setting off a wave of chatter online. Interestingly, Charmme Kaur and Lakshmi Manchu have hailed Trisha as a 'lucky mascot' after Vijay's win and called for 'double celebrations'.

Times of India

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Makes Strong Debut in 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

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Politik·4.5.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Makes Strong Debut in 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Tamil actor Vijay's party, TVK, is showing a strong performance in early 2026 Tamil Nadu election trends. The party's manifesto, centered on women's welfare, youth job guarantees, and agricultural support, is disrupting the traditional DMK-AIADMK political landscape.

Economic Times

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Election Commission Releases Final Roadmap for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections with 85.10% Voter Turnout

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Politik·3.5.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Election Commission Releases Final Roadmap for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections with 85.10% Voter Turnout

The Election Commission of India has released the final roadmap for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, revealing an 85.10% voter turnout. Out of 4.87 crore voters, women significantly outnumbered men with 25,259,596 female voters compared to 23,534,720 male voters. Counting will take place on May 4 across 62 centres with 4,611 counting tables processing votes from 75,064 polling stations.

Economic Times

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK Chief Vijay Requests Polling Extension

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Politik·23.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK Chief Vijay Requests Polling Extension

TVK chief Vijay has requested the Election Commission to extend polling hours by two hours and provide emergency public transport due to slow voting and long queues in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Economic Times

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PM Modi Urges High Voter Turnout as Voting Begins in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

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Politik·23.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

PM Modi Urges High Voter Turnout as Voting Begins in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Voting began for high-stakes Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu (234 seats) and West Bengal (152 seats in Phase 1) with PM Narendra Modi urging citizens to participate in the "sacred duty of democracy." The BJP, led by Modi and Amit Shah, is challenging incumbent regional parties - Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and DMK in Tamil Nadu. The Election Commission has seized cash, liquor, drugs and other inducements worth over Rs 1,072 crore since February 26.

Times of India

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Voting Begins in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

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Politik·23.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Voting Begins in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Voting commenced on Thursday in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called for peaceful polling while questioning the integrity of voter lists. Elections are being held for 294 seats in West Bengal (first phase covering 152 constituencies, second phase on April 29) and 234 seats in Tamil Nadu (single phase). Vote counting is scheduled for May 4, 2026.

Economic Times

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Election Commission Issues Stern Notice to Congress Chief Kharge Over 'Terrorist' Remark Against PM Modi

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Politik·22.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Election Commission Issues Stern Notice to Congress Chief Kharge Over 'Terrorist' Remark Against PM Modi

The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a stern notice to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "terrorist" during a press conference in Chennai on the final day of campaigning for Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The poll body has asked Kharge to explain his stand within 24 hours. Kharge later clarified he meant Modi "threatens" people and pointed to alleged misuse of agencies like ED, I-T, and CBI. The BJP urged EC to initiate penal action, with Union minister Kiren Rijiju demanding an FIR for what they called a "dangerous and unprecedented attack on democratic institutions."

Times of India

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