Known for its strategic surprises, the BJP could even choose an unexpected candidate in the politically crucial state
Anti-incumbency mandate ushers in saffron wave in West Bengal as Mamata defeated in Bhabanipur
In a major upset, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost her stronghold, the Bhabanipur constituency, to her rival Suvendu Adhikari. Adhikari defeated Banerjee by 15,105 votes
By Prema Rajaram
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee cries foul after BJP’s landslide win in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee also raised serious concerns about the counting process, alleging irregularities by the Election Commission of India
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob
How the Perambur ripple effect led to DMK chief MK Stalin's defeat in neighbouring Kolathur
The very first day after filing his nomination for the Perambur constituency, had to skip his campaign at Kolathur as crowd surged and also because of a dip in police security.
By Lakshmi Subramanian
Congress, other DMK allies to extend support as Vijay’s TVK falls short of halfway mark
TVK chief Vijay held closed-door meetings with his confidants at his Panaiyur office to discuss a coalition government going forward
By Lakshmi Subramanian
Three Gogoi alliance falters in Assam as Akhil wins, Gaurav and Lurinjyoti lose
The Raijor Dal chief won his Sibsagar seat by a margin of more than 17,000 votes
By Badar Bashir
BJP set to retain power in Assam: Did Congress lack cohesive strategy, leadership?
Assam election results are pointing towards a third consecutive victory for the BJP, while the Congress is struggling to gain ground
By Badar Bashir
Kerala Assembly election results: How rebels foiled Left's prospects in its stronghold
Voters across several constituencies expressed visible discontent with the incumbent CPI(M)-led LDF administration, influenced by repeated opposition allegations of corruption and nepotism in governance
By Anuja Susan Varghese
Kerala Assembly election results: Who will be the Opposition leader as UDF is set to wrest power?
Will Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan take up the role? A big setback from LDF in the state as Congress-led UDF leads in over 100 seats of the 140 constituencies
By Anuja Susan Varghese