Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities from over six hours to around 2.5 hours. (DD News)
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday warned the Centre on the delimitation issue, threatening the party will launch a ‘massive agitation’ against the move if rights are affected. In a video message, chief minister alleged the Union government was attempting to “bulldoze” constitutional changes during an ongoing election period, and said southern states could be unfairly impacted despite following population control measures.
Rahul set to begin Bengal campaign: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is all set to begin his campaign for the Congress party in the West Bengal Assembly elections on Tuesday. This comes five years after he undertook a poll campaign for his party in the state. Rahul’s sister and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi, will also visit Bengal to canvass for the Congress candidates in the coming days.
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MK Stalin door-to-door campaign in Vellore: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s poll campaign gathered pace as he conducted a door-to-door outreach and interacted with residents ahead of the April 23 elections. THE DMK fielded sitting MLA P Karthikeyan in the Vellore seat, in a contest against All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)’s SRK Appu.
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Apr 14, 2026 02:35 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: BJP seeks TMC candidate’s disqualification over ‘campaign by foreign nationals’ row
The BJP has approached the Election Commission seeking disqualification of TMC candidate Aditi Munshi, alleging that foreign nationals participated in her election campaign in West Bengal.
In its complaint, the party claimed Nigerian nationals were seen at a rally carrying TMC flags and raising slogans, calling it a violation of visa norms and electoral laws, and a “corrupt practice”.
Munshi’s husband and election agent Debraj Chakraborty rejected the charge, saying those present were “onlookers” who joined the rally on their own, with no involvement from the candidate.
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Apr 14, 2026 02:12 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Stalin warns Centre over delimitation, threatens ‘massive agitation’
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday warned the Centre against pushing ahead with delimitation without wider consultation, saying the state would launch a “massive agitation” if its rights are affected.
In a video message, Stalin alleged the Union government was attempting to “bulldoze” constitutional changes during an ongoing election period, and said southern states could be unfairly impacted despite following population control measures.
He said Tamil Nadu would not remain silent if its interests were harmed, as the Centre prepares to take up proposals linked to delimitation and women’s reservation in a special Parliament session.
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Apr 14, 2026 01:20 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: TMC demands immediate release of arrested IPAC’s director
TMC MP Direk O’Brien demands the immediate release of IPAC’s director Vinesh Chandel, who was arrested ahead of West Bengal polls by the central agencies on Monday.
Chandel was arrested in connection with a money laundering probe linked to a case related to alleged illegal mining and transportation of coal in West Bengal, officials said on Monday.
Apr 14, 2026 12:54 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: ‘No confusion, high command will decide CM’, says Congress leader Chennithala
While speaking to PTI, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday said there is “no confusion” within the party over leadership, asserting that the high command will take a call on the chief ministerial face after the elections.
He was speaking during the Kerala campaign, added that the party remains united as it steps up efforts ahead of the Assembly polls.
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Apr 14, 2026 12:35 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Nadda accuses DMK of ‘demeaning Hindus’, cites Udhayanidhi’s Sanatan remark
Union Minister JP Nadda accused the DMK of “demeaning” Hindus and Sanatan traditions, referring to Udhayanidhi Stalin’s past remarks on Sanatan Dharma.
Addressing a rally, he alleged that such statements had brought “shame” to Tamil Nadu, as political rhetoric sharpens ahead of the Assembly elections.
Apr 14, 2026 12:33 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Stalin meets beneficiary of housing scheme in Vellore
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin visited the home of a beneficiary of the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam housing scheme in Vellore, highlighting the DMK government’s welfare outreach ahead of the Assembly elections.
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Apr 14, 2026 12:16 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Nadda attacks DMK, calls Tamil Nadu a ‘crime capital’ under its rule
Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday accused the DMK government of turning Tamil Nadu into a “crime capital”, alleging failures in governance across sectors.
Addressing a rally, he also criticised the party’s leadership structure, calling it “family-run”, and accused it of betraying the trust of women, youth and farmers ahead of the Assembly elections.
#watch| Union Minister JP Nadda says, “When I talk about Tamil Nadu, I always say that it is the cradle of one of the world’s oldest civilisations. Every Indian is very proud of it… Today, this cultural capital has been converted into a crime capital… It is the DMK that made…https://t.co/2CYdLGhcHEpic.twitter.com/HhguuXUfCQ— ANI (@ANI)April 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026 11:57 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Tamil Nadu SM Stalin boards a bus and interacts with passengers aboard
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK candidate from Kolathur, MK Stalin, boarded a government bus and interacted with passengers in Kilvaithinankuppam.
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Apr 14, 2026 11:28 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: VCK election manifesto promises 50% reservation for women
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: The VCK election manifesto promises 50% reservation for women and the enactment of a special law to prevent honour killings.
Apr 14, 2026 11:18 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Telangana and Karnataka CMs to campaign in Tamil Nadu, says TNCC incharge Girish Chodankar
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: TNCC incharge Girish Chodankar said, “Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Telangana and Karnataka chief ministers will campaign in the upcoming days.”
Apr 14, 2026 11:10 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: After five years, Rahul gets set to begin Bengal campaign
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is going to start his campaign for the Congress in the West Bengal Assembly elections on Tuesday – five years after he undertook a poll campaign for his party in the state.
Rahul’s sister and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi, is also set to visit Bengal to canvass for the Congress candidates in the coming days.
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Apr 14, 2026 11:08 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi backs women’s quota in 2029 polls
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday (Apr 14), said that implementing women’s reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha and assembly elections will strengthen Indian democracy and representation. “With women excelling in several fields, it is only fitting that we increase the participation of women in legislative bodies. In fact, this is a subject on which there is broad consensus, not only in the present but also for several decades in the past,” he said. “Our democracy will become stronger and more vibrant if the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and various Assembly elections that year are held with women’s reservation fully in place,” PM Modi added.
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