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Third-gender candidates failed to secure victories in the recent Assembly elections, with only two contesting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and both forfeiting deposits. However, voter participation among third-gender electors remained notable, especially in Puducherry and West Bengal, according to Election Commission of India data

The Election Commission of India released Assembly election index cards and statistical reports within a record 72 hours after 2026 results. Covering 830 constituencies, the data includes turnout and results details, while a re-poll for West Bengal’s Falta constituency was scheduled for May 21

Mamata Banerjee alleged a BJP–Election Commission “game plan” during West Bengal vote counting, urged TMC workers to stay vigilant, claimed suppressed leads and irregularities, while early trends showed BJP ahead, though officials said results may shift as counting progresses

The Election Commission of India is reviewing demands for repolling in 77 booths across South 24 Parganas after West Bengal polls, amid allegations of EVM issues and irregularities. A special observer has been tasked with ground verification before any decision

Trinamool Congress supporters protested in Falta, accusing IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma of voter intimidation ahead of polls, while officials said his visit followed complaints against candidate Jahangir Khan over alleged coercion

A delegation of 32 international observers from 16 countries and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance praised India’s election process in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, calling it a “festival of democracy” and commending the Election Commission of India for efficient and inclusive polling management

The Election Commission of India announced a strict security plan for West Bengal’s second-phase polls, deploying central forces, motorcycles, CCTV, and vulnerability mapping to prevent booth capture and intimidation, ensuring voters can cast ballots safely across 142 constituencies

The Election Commission of India warned Kolkata Police and South 24 Parganas authorities of strict action for negligence in preventing voter intimidation and explosives use ahead of West Bengal’s April 29 polls, ordering accountability of police officers and disciplinary measures

Election Commission of India directed officials in Kerala to avoid opening strong rooms before counting day after reports from Kozhikode and Palakkad, while opposition leaders alleged procedural violations and demanded scrutiny ahead of the May 4 election results

Stage protest in Karimnagar; say votes of newly enrolled graduates found invalid

Earlier on Thursday, CM Atishi also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of "playing with the life" of former CM Kejriwal.

Haryana CM Saini leading from Ladwa seta in Kurukshetra district, while Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda ahead of his rivals in Garhi Sampla-Kiloi

In Jammu and Kashmir the Congress-National Conference alliance was tied at eight seats with the BJP, while the PDP was yet to lead in any seat

Congress leaders, including KC Venugopal and Salman Khurshid, to meet NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah to break stalemate

The poll process is likely to be completed by the end of October and an elected government will take office before the year's end

Kejriwal will remain in jail as the CBI had subsequently arrested him in a corruption case

The ECI has stated that the polls will be held in seven phases, with the first phase being held on April 19 and the seventh phase on June 1.

Protests were staged in Assam's Sivasagar district on Saturday against the final delimitation report for assembly and parliamentary constituencies

The Election Commission has banned all victory processions on or after the day of counting of votes on May 2.

The counting of votes will be held in Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala and Puducherry on May 2.