Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, held a detailed and comprehensive review meeting in Guwahati on Tuesday to assess poll preparedness for the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections in Assam.
Addressing the media, the Assembly Speaker M Appavu said that the session will continue till Friday. He added that a discussion on the Interim Financial Statement will be held today and tomorrow. On Friday, the reply will be delivered by the ministers.
Gathering near the Assembly complex, hundreds of pensioners raised slogans against the government and alleged that financial constraints were being used as a pretext to deny them their legitimate dues. The protest comes amid an ongoing political debate over the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG)
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly while presenting the Interim Budget, Thennarasu said that despite all States unanimously demanding a higher share in the divisible pool, the Commission has recommended retaining it at 41 per cent.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notification allotting the "Torch Light" symbol to the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in Puducherry.
In view of the upcoming Assam polls, a team of the Election Commission of India led by the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Guwahati on Monday on a three-day visit.
The Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly commenced on Monday, marking the last session of the current term with Congress MLAs staging a protest demanding justice for Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19, 2025.
Addressing a public rally here, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition said, "Stalin, if you have a problem, point out what was wrong during our rule. We are ready to answer. You could not find anything in it."
Ahead of the budget session beginning February 16, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly complex has been adorned with the state's traditional arts and crafts. The Assembly Complex, representing the people of the state, now reflects Gujarat's rich cultural heritage, steeped in ancient traditio
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday criticised the Samajwadi Party and other opposition parties, stating that their behaviour "made daughters nervous, and businessmen wound up their businesses".
BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, on Friday criticised the ongoing leadership tussle in the state Congress, questioned the purpose of a 1,000-day government conference, and highlighted confusion over the Chief Ministerial post.
A seven-member team of Deputy Election Commissioners of India arrived at Chennai International Airport to review preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections.