Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rally in Kerala’s Palakkad said, “change in Kerala is driven by people’s blessings, tireless efforts of BJP workers, and their sacrifices.” 

“BJP will transform Kerala into developed state, and state will move forward on strength of Modi’s guarantees,” says PM Modi. 

Lashing out at the Opposition, Mr. Modi alleges, “for decades, LDF, UDF traded power amid ‘scams’, yet never acted against each other, making hollow claims before people.” 

“Both LDF and UDF admitted BJP is A-team in Assembly polls,” he adds. 

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Union Minister Amit Shah’s scheduled election rally in Assam’s Dhekiajuli Assembly constituency in Sonitpur district was delayed due to heavy rain, a BJP leader said.

Mr. Shah’s programme was scheduled to begin around 11 a.m., but his helicopter could not fly from here due to inclement weather conditions, he said.

The Union Minister later left by road for Dhekiajuli, about 133 kms from here, the BJP leader said.

“It will take at least three hours to reach the venue,” he said.

Mr. Shah was scheduled to address two poll rallies at Dhekiajuli for Minister Ashok Singhal and later in Tihu for Minister Chandramohan Patowary. 

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With the Opposition AIADMK retaining for itself a majority of the Assembly constituencies in Chennai district, the party would face the ruling DMK in a direct contest in as many as 13 out of 16 seats.

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday fielded an array of former state ministers, party seniors and women to take on the DMK in Chennai, considered as the DMK’s stronghold.

Party’s former state ministers: B Valarmathy and Gokula Indira would take on the DMK’s sitting MLA N Ezhilan, and party functionary N Chitrarasu, from Thousand Lights and Anna Nagar constituencies, respectively.

Porkodi, the wife of slain BSP leader Armstrong, has been fielded from Thiru Vi Ka Nagar where she would take on K S Ravichandran of the DMK in this reserved constituency.

Party seniors P Santhanakrishnan and Aadhi Rajaram will engage Chief Minister M K Stalin and his Deputy Udhayanidhi in a direct contest in Kolathur and Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituencies, respectively.

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AICC leader K C Venugopal on Sunday (March 29, 2026) alleged that the case registered against him and other Congress leaders over bribery-for-election-ticket allegation in Haryana was a “BJP-CPI(M) sponsored” move.

He was responding to questions from reporters here over a case registered against him and MP Kodikunnil Suresh on charges of allegedly accepting a bribe in exchange for a seat in the Haryana Assembly election.

“The petition was first submitted before the DGP under the Kerala chief minister. Why was no investigation conducted?” he asked.

The Congress leader said the case was fabricated as part of the election process, and he has also taken legal steps.

“This is a BJP-CPI(M) sponsored allegation. I have taken clear legal steps. I have also filed a complaint. Let there be an investigation,” he said.

He added that he does not fear any probe as he has done nothing wrong. -- PTI

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during a rally in Purulia, says, “Ahead of Bengal elections, 1.2 crore names of voters deleted through SIR.” 

“If BJP comes to power in Bengal, people won’t be able to eat non-veg”, says Ms. Banerjee

Lashing out at the BJP, CM Mamata adds, “BJP will stop ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme if they come to power in Bengal.” 

On Home Minister Amit Shah’s ‘charge sheet’ against TMC government, Ms. Mamata said “He should be charge-sheeted first for his past deeds.”

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“EC has removed almost everyone who worked with me; IAS, IPS officers were humiliated,” says CM Mamata Banerjee in poll rally. She added that ahead of Bengal elections, 1.2 crore names of voters deleted through SIR.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, “...those who want to see the LDF government go should not waste their votes on the BJP because the BJP can never have enough strength to make a difference. Instead, we must have a strong UDF government.”

Mr. Vijay says, “Dedicated efforts will be taken to curb the drug menace through a community policy and the establishment of Anti-Narcotic Drug Clubs in schools and college.”

He promised that collateral-free education loans of up to ₹20 lakh will be provided for students pursuing studies from Class 12 to PhD.

A Tamil Nadu Recruitment Accountability and Transparency Act will be enacted to ensure fairness and transparency in recruitment processes conducted by TNPSC, TRB, and TNEB, says Mr. Vijay.

An unemployment allowance will be provided for those aged above 29, with ₹4,000 for graduates and ₹2,000 for diploma holders, promised Mr. Vijay while announcing TVK candidate list. - N. Sai Charan

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay on Sunday (March 29, 2026) announced candidates for the ensuing Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Mr. Vijay is set to make his electoral debut from two Assembly segments - Perambur Assembly constituency in Chennai and Tiruchi East in Tiruchi district. - N. Sai Charan

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AIADMK candidate for Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar Assembly constituency A. Porkodi, who is also the wife of slain Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader K. Armstrong, on Sunday (March 29, 2026) hoped to secure a majority of votes and win in the April 23 Assembly elections. She also hoped to get justice for the murder of her husband.

Preparations and security arrangements are going on as PM Modi is set to arrive later today to lead a rally in Palakkad and a roadshow in Thrissur.

TVK president Vijay arrives at Taj Coromandel to announce his party candidates.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would retain power in Assam by winning more than 90 seats in the coming Assembly election, party leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday (March 28, 2026).

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday (March 28, 2026) announced the list of 164 candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will once again contest from the Kolathur and Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni constituencies, respectively.

Two Ministers P Moorthy, 68, and Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, 60, are contesting from Madurai East and Madurai Central Assembly constituency respectively.

The DMK in the Temple City, which has been witnessing a few embarrassments due to the property tax scam allegation levelled against the former Mayor Indrani’s husband Pon Vasanth and her resignation et al., had given an upper hand to the Opposition.- THB

In its final list of candidates announced for the April 23 Assembly poll in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK on Sunday (March 29, 2026) named two former Ministers among the list of 17 candidates. It fielded B. Valarmathi in Thousand Lights and S. Gokula Indira in Anna Nagar. Former MP S.R. Vijayakumar was named party candidate in Villivakkam.​​

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After rejecting an application by the TVK for a gathering of 3,000 people during the election campaign, the Perambur Assembly Constituency Returning Officer on Saturday granted permission for a small gathering of 100 people for the election meeting of TVK chief Vijay.