The International Crisis Group highlighted uncertainty surrounding the polls, including concerns about the process's credibility and the risk of violence.
The choice of Singur is symbolic, given Mamata Banerjee's 2006 protests against land acquisition for Tata Motors' Nano project, which led the company to shift production to Gujarat. Ironically, Singur now regrets its support for Banerjee.
Following West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee equating Union Minister Amit Shah to Mahabharata characters Duryodhana and Dushasana, BJP leader Roopa Ganguly slammed the Chief Minister and said that such statements were only lowering her own reputation.
Nepal's interim government and Gen-Z groups signed a 10-point agreement promising support for protest victims, constitutional reforms, and anti-corruption steps, despite internal rifts. The deal follows deadly September protests that led to the parliament's dissolution and aims to stabilise
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Founder and President Thol. Thirumavalavan, reacting to the meeting between expelled AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan and TVK Chief and actor Vijay, said he does not believe Sengottaiyan will have a significant impact in this election (2026 Tamil Nadu e