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"We are not a party that bargains with DMK": VCK president Thirumavalavan
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The DMK has been holding seat-sharing talks with its alliance partners regarding contesting the upcoming Assembly elections. As part of this process, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) held discussions today at Anna Arivalayam in Teynampet, Chennai.
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JD(S) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy confirms contesting fr
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Sunday clarified that he will contest the elections from Ramanagara assembly constituency in the coming days.
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"BNP slightly more responsible than Jamaat-e-Islami": Congress leader Udit
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
"Sheikh Hasina's party was barred from contesting the elections. It was the only party that used to be liberal. Now, it includes Shafiqur Rahman and Tariq Rahman. One is led by the BNP, and the other by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. Both are now radical," Raj told ANI.
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394 international observers, 197 foreign journalists to monitor Bangladesh
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th general election and a referendum on the July National Charter on February 12. A total of 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived to monitor the polls. Authorities say preparations are complete, with over 2,000 candidates contesting.
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Telangana Municipal Elections: BJP candidate dies by suicide in Makthal, f
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A BJP candidate contesting the Makthal municipality , Erukali Mahadev elections in Mahbubnagar district died by suicide on the last day of campaigning, with his family alleging sustained harassment by political opponents and local leaders.
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Thailand votes for general election constitutional referendum
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
While more than 50 parties are contesting the polls, the contest is primarily between the progressive People's Party (PP), the military-backed conservative Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), and Pheu Thai. hai voters are also participating in a constitutional referendum asking whether to begin writing
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Open for alliance or contesting alone: BTC chief Pramod Boro on Assam poll
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Boro said the party remains open to alliances and is in discussions with various political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while also preparing to contest independently if required.
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"Politics is full of intrigue, conspiracies; decided not to contest": AMMK
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Addressing a press conference in Madurai, Dhinakaran said, "The leaders of our party from the Madurai and Tirunelveli regions have arrived, and discussions are underway with them on election strategies."
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Campaign for Bangladesh's 13th Jatiya Sangsad election formally kicks off,
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The election is scheduled for February 12, 2026, with nearly 2,000 candidates contesting 300 parliamentary seats. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are leading the campaign, with BNP chairman Tarique Rahman addressing rallies across the country.
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Maharashtra Civic Polls: High-stakes battle for Mumbai, Pune and 27 other
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena are contesting the civic elections as allies under the Mahayuti banner, except in Pune, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has chosen to fight independently in most corporations.
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"1700 candidates are contesting:" BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on upco
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday announced that around 1,700 candidates across 227 wards are participating in this election.
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AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel alleges attack on party's rally in Sambhajinaga
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Jaleel said the AIMIM is contesting the civic elections peacefully and within the constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens. He claimed that despite having official permission and police presence at the rally, 20-25 armed individuals arrived and vandalised vehicl
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