State election 2021

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry election results: Key candidates, past trends and other details

The counting of votes for the Assembly elections has begun in the two southern states- Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and Union Territory of Puducherry adhering to COVID-19 protocols. Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu saw single phase voting on April 6. 

May 02, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

Assembly Election Result 2021: Take a look at visuals from states where counting of votes underway

The counting of votes began on Sunday (May 2) morning for the high-stakes assembly polls in four states- Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the union territory of Puducherry. Take a look at the visuals from the states and UT in which the counting is being conducted.

May 02, 2021, 10:10 AM IST

Assembly Election Results 2021: From Mamata Banerjee to MK Stalin, know the top 10 candidates to watch out for

All necessary arrangements have been made by the Election Commission for the counting which will begin at 8 am across counting centres.

May 02, 2021, 08:20 AM IST

Happy for Mamata Ji, Rahul Gandhi congratulates Bengal CM

Mamata Banerjee-led TMC won the assembly elections in West Bengal. BJP won in Assam and Puducherry. DMK defeated AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. LDF retained power in Kerala.

May 02, 2021, 07:23 AM IST

Makkal Needhi Maiam Chief Kamal Haasan loses to BJP candidate from Coimbatore South seat

The counting of votes for the high-stakes assembly polls in two southern states- Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry, is underway. 

May 02, 2021, 07:16 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee to stake claim to form govt in West Bengal on May 3

As per the latest trends, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's party TMC has taken a massive lead and the ruling party is way ahead of the BJP in Bengal. The Trinamool Congress has crossed the 200-mark in the 294-seat assembly and looks set to a third straight term in West Bengal. The ruling TMC is currently leading in 205 seats, while the BJP is leading in 85 seats at 2 PM.

May 02, 2021, 07:12 AM IST

Assembly election 2021 results: Follow latest trends and updates of Legislative Assembly polls in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry

The trends and results for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry will be available from 8 AM on Sunday (May 2, 2021). 

May 02, 2021, 06:20 AM IST

Assembly election 2021 results: Will BJP oust Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal? Will lotus bloom in Assam? Who will win Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry? Counting of votes today

Despite the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the voter turn out was recorded in a good number in all the places.

May 01, 2021, 14:00 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021: Key candidates to watch out for on May 2

The main contest is between the ruling AIADMK-BJP alliance led by incumbent Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami and the DMK-Congress alliance led by MK Stalin. 

Apr 30, 2021, 19:59 PM IST

Confine celebrations to home, people suffering due to COVID: MK Stalin as exit polls predict massive win

Though the actual results are still a couple of days away, Stalin is hoping for a massive win as most exit polls have predicted.

Apr 30, 2021, 17:17 PM IST

Zee News Maha Exit Poll: See who wins Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry

Zee News on on Thursday (April 29) presented the Maha Exit Polls to predict who will win the elections to five assemblies - West Bengal (294 seats), Assam (126 seats) , Tamil Nadu (234 seats), Kerala (140 seats) and Puducherry (30 seats).

Apr 29, 2021, 22:39 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly polls: 76.07% votes polled amid sporadic violence in last phase

Voter turnout of 76.07 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in 35 constituencies where polling was conducted in West Bengal on Thursday and is expected to go up further after the polling ends at 6.30 pm.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:56 PM IST

Zee News Maha Exit Poll Live: BJP leads in Assam & Puducherry, close fight in Bengal, DMK enjoys clear edge in TN, LDF to win Kerala

Four states - West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadua, Kerala and one Union Territory - Puducherry - went to polls. Zee News Maha Exit Poll brings predictions about all five assemblies.

Apr 29, 2021, 18:56 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly Elections: 35 constituencies to go to polls in final phase on April 29

Voting will be held at 11,860 polling stations spread over 11 assembly constituencies each in Murshidabad and Birbhum, six in Malda and seven in Kolkata.

Apr 28, 2021, 20:30 PM IST

No candidates, agents will be allowed inside counting halls without negative COVID-19 report: Election Commission

As per the latest Election Commission guidelines, there should be a sufficient number of personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for counting agents and candidates. 

Apr 28, 2021, 19:06 PM IST

EC bans all victory processions on and after May 2 election results in view of COVID

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (April 27) announced that it has banned all victory processions on or after the counting of votes for the assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, that is scheduled to be declared on May 2.

Apr 27, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

West Bengal election: 7th phase of polling for 34 constituencies tomorrow, 284 candidates in fray

West Bengal to vote for its seventh phase of Assembly elections for 34 assembly constituencies, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's home turf Bhabanipur. 

Apr 25, 2021, 17:25 PM IST

COVID-19 positive TMC candidate Kajal Sinha dies at Kolkata hospital

TMC candidate from Khardah Assembly constituency Kajal Sinha, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at a hospital here on Sunday morning, an official of the state health department said.

Apr 25, 2021, 16:54 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly election 2021: FIR against 13 candidates, show cause notice to 33 for violating COVID-19 norms

West Bengal Assembly election 2021: Of the 13 candidates against whom FIRs were lodged, six are from Birbhum district.

Apr 23, 2021, 23:57 PM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cancels poll rallies, promises free COVID-19 vaccine for all adults

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cancelled all her upcoming meetings and will now hold virtual interactions in view of rising COVID-19 cases. 

Apr 22, 2021, 22:38 PM IST