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Kerala Assembly elections: More than 65% polling in state by 4:30 pm

Kerala continued heavy polling in the crucial assembly elections with over 65% of the total 2.4 crore voters having already cast their franchise to elect representatives in 140 constituencies

Kerala Assembly elections: More than 65% polling in state by 4:30 pm
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 6:08 PM IST

Kerala Assembly polls: Sabarimala triggers heated debate on election day

The Sabarimala women's entry issue, one of the major poll planks of the opposition UDF and the NDA against the ruling LDF during the campaign, took centre stage of debate even on the day of election

Kerala Assembly polls: Sabarimala triggers heated debate on election day
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 2:41 PM IST

Kerala Assembly elections: At half way mark, state nearing 50% turnout

If the signs of voting are any indication, at the half way mark on Tuesday, 50 per cent of the Kerala voters have already exercised their franchise

Kerala Assembly elections: At half way mark, state nearing 50% turnout
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 2:11 PM IST

Going to be historic win for LDF, says Pinarayi Vijayan after casting vote

Kerala Chief Minister said that LDF will get a historic win in the state Assembly polls, adding that the allegations levelled against his party were dismissed in the civic elections

Going to be historic win for LDF, says Pinarayi Vijayan after casting vote
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 9:47 AM IST

India counting on you: Rahul to voters as 475 constituencies face music

With polling taking place for assembly elections in four states and a Union Territory, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged people to cast their vote, saying "India is counting on you". Polling is taking place for 31 seats in the third of the eight-phase West Bengal assembly elections, while 40 seats are at stake in the final and third phase of the assembly elections in Assam. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are voting on Tuesday in single-phase assembly elections. "Do cast your votes today- India is counting on you," Gandhi tweeted. In a tweet, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "As polling begins in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, I request my sisters and brothers to go out and vote in large numbers and ensure a strong, progressive and prosperous future for themselves." In a Facebook post, she also urged people in Assam to vote in large numbers and strengthen the democratic process. "Brothers and sisters in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu

India counting on you: Rahul to voters as 475 constituencies face music
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 9:46 AM IST

Assembly polls: Shah urges people to vote for peace, prosperity, growth

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the voters of West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry to exercise their franchise in huge numbers

Assembly polls: Shah urges people to vote for peace, prosperity, growth
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 9:14 AM IST

Kerala polls: 'Metroman' casts his vote, says BJP will have impressive show

BJP candidate from Palakkad Assembly constituency, E Sreedharan on Tuesday said his party will for sure put an impressive show in the Kerala Assembly Elections adding that he will win from Palakkad

Kerala polls: 'Metroman' casts his vote, says BJP will have impressive show
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 8:47 AM IST

Kerala Assembly polls: Metro Man in fray, all eyes on Palakkad constituency

Kerala's Palakkad constituency is set to witness a tight competition with India's 'Metro Man' and BJP candidate E Sreedharan in the fray in this electoral battle.

Kerala Assembly polls: Metro Man in fray, all eyes on Palakkad constituency
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 6:48 AM IST

After unparalleled electioneering, Kerala set for Assembly polls on Tuesday

After weeks-long stormy campaign sessions, Kerala is all set to go to polls on Tuesday with 27.4 million voters exercising their franchise to decide the fate of 957 candidates

After unparalleled electioneering, Kerala set for Assembly polls on Tuesday
Updated On : 05 Apr 2021 | 2:44 PM IST

Kerala polls: 957 candidates from 140 constituencies to lock horns on Apr 6

Kerala heads in for Assembly elections on Tuesday with battle lines drawn between the ruling LDF and the Congress-led UDF, even as the BJP-led NDA is being seen as a potential threat in many places

Kerala polls: 957 candidates from 140 constituencies to lock horns on Apr 6
Updated On : 05 Apr 2021 | 6:59 AM IST

59,292 Kerala police officials to oversee April 6 assembly elections

State Police chief Loknath Behra on Saturday made the announcement

59,292 Kerala police officials to oversee April 6 assembly elections
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 5:56 PM IST

Why BJP gaining foothold in the East is seismic shift in India's politics

The BJP's rise shows two things: first, it is better at winning elections than at governance; and second, it remains intent on pushing its trademark social and political agenda, writes T N Ninan

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 10:35 PM IST

People of Kerala fed up with LDF, UDF; want development agenda of BJP: PM

Modi on Friday attacked the ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala

People of Kerala fed up with LDF, UDF; want development agenda of BJP: PM
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 3:50 PM IST

BJP Kochi candidate writes, sings songs during Kerala poll campaign

CG Rajagopal, the BJP candidate from Kochi constituency sang songs in Malayalam for people as part of his election campaign yesterday, ahead of single-phase Assembly elections on April 6

BJP Kochi candidate writes, sings songs during Kerala poll campaign
Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 7:15 AM IST

Kerala assembly polls: Priyanka slams 'politics of violence' of LDF govt

Slamming the "politics of violence" of the left front, she said several youth congress workers had lost their lives over the years

Kerala assembly polls: Priyanka slams 'politics of violence' of LDF govt
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 7:08 PM IST

Kerala Assembly polls 2021: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes out road show

A public meeting will also be held at the coastal hamlet of Valiyathura

Kerala Assembly polls 2021: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes out road show
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 1:59 PM IST

Kerala: Left parties' leaders behave like junior-level goons, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lambasted the opposition parties in Kerala, saying leaders of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) behave like junior-level goons

Kerala: Left parties' leaders behave like junior-level goons, says PM Modi
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 1:05 PM IST

Kerala assembly polls: PM Modi to address election rally in Palakkad today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday address a public meeting in Palakkad ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala

Kerala assembly polls: PM Modi to address election rally in Palakkad today
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 10:30 AM IST

Kerala Assembly election: Ensure only one vote for a person, HC tells EC

Considering the plea, the court said this was a serious issue concerning the rights of the citizens

Kerala Assembly election: Ensure only one vote for a person, HC tells EC
Updated On : 29 Mar 2021 | 2:24 PM IST

Kerala polls: Piyush Goyal slams UDF and LDF, says both indulged in scams

Piyush Goyal on Monday attacked the LDF-led Kerala government alleging corruption, nepotism and communalism and added that the only progress that Kerala witnessed was in the level of corruption

Kerala polls: Piyush Goyal slams UDF and LDF, says both indulged in scams
Updated On : 29 Mar 2021 | 1:01 PM IST