68 percent voter turnout recorded till 1 p.m. in Manipur

According to sources, the meeting involved extensive discussions on around 160 Assembly constituencies across the state. During the deliberations, the party is learnt to have finalised candidates for nearly 145 seats, out of 294 assembly seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, marking significant progress in the selection process.

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday said that he will "try to have a courtesy call" with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as the JMM is looking to make an entry into Assam's electoral politics ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls.

Speaking to ANI in Mandi on Monday, Markandeya said that discussions were underway with several political leaders as well as retired administrative officers who are willing to join the proposed political platform.

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami denied holding alliance talks with actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), stating that no such discussions have taken place and the media is spreading speculation.

Ahead of the forthcoming Kerala assembly elections, the Congress held its Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting to discuss seat-sharing arrangements and electoral strategy. The CEC meeting concluded in Delhi on Wednesday.