Voting underway in key Indian states of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu - World
Voting began in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeking to gain ground in the opposition-held states. In West Bengal, over 36 million people are eligible to vote as they cast ballots for members of the legislative assembly, with security heightened along the Bangladesh border. The campaign was marked by protests over voter roll changes and concerns about women's safety and corruption. In Tamil Nadu, polling is underway for the 234-member assembly in a single phase, with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) facing off against its long-time rival, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Results for both elections will be announced on May 4th along with results from Assam and Kerala, as well as Puducherry.
24 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Physical altercations between political figures during the Tamil Nadu election 2026 resulted in a protest by TVK workers.
26 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Three Tamil Nadu Assembly segments, Palacode, Veerapandi, and Kulithalai, consistently rank among the top five for voter turnout since 2008.
27 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu voters cast record-breaking numbers in the April 23, 2026 election, but tensions are rising over various issues.
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