Assembly polls
Coverage of Assembly polls in the Nexus archive.
- Punjab Congress kicks off mass mobilisation programme ahead of Assembly polls
Punjab Congress has initiated a mass mobilisation programme ahead of the Assembly polls. Congress general secretary Bhupesh Bhagel stated the ruling AAP is losing support and Congress is the only viable option for the state, anticipating a five-cornered contest.
- Bypolls to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24: ECI
Bypolls for three Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal will be held on July 24, following the resignation of three TMC Rajya Sabha members. Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned in June after questioning party leadership post-Assembly poll defeat.
- Mamata hits out at Trinamool rebels, dares them to join BJP
Mamata Banerjee criticizes Trinamool rebels for switching loyalties after the party's defeat in Assembly polls, accusing them of betrayal despite winning on the party symbol. The party split as a majority of MLAs and MPs decided to change allegiances.
- Uproars and walkouts mark first Chennai Corporation council meeting after Assembly polls
The first Chennai Corporation council meeting after the Assembly polls was marked by uproars and walkouts, indicating significant discord among participants.
- CI found dead in quarters at Mala, probe under way
A CI was found dead in their quarters at Mala, and an investigation is ongoing. The SHO had recently been transferred ahead of Assembly polls, and a suicide note citing personal reasons was discovered.