Assembly Elections LIVE updates: AIADMK releases its first list of candidates
Kamal Haasan, founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam, announced the party's withdrawal from the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, stating support for the secular progressive alliance led by DMK. Election officials accepted the nomination papers of V.D. Satheesan, Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly, after rejecting complaints from the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a review meeting with officials from poll-bound states and neighboring districts to ensure peace during the upcoming elections. Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry will hold their elections on April 9th, 2026, while Tamil Nadu's election is scheduled for April 23rd.
5 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Palacode constituency in Tamil Nadu will experience a tight three-way contest between the DMK, AIADMK, and TVK, with Dr. S. Senthil Kumar's entry potentially shifting the vote share.
— The Hindu
The AIADMK is strategically targeting Cauvery delta districts to capitalize on anti-incumbency and a strong voter base.
6 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The AIADMK is facing a two-pronged challenge from former leaders O. Panneerselvam and V.K. Sasikala, who are campaigning against the current leadership.
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