INDIA STATE ELECTIONS
Electoral campaigns, alliance building, party strategies and political dynamics ahead of state assembly elections across India
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BJP to Contest 89 of 126 Seats in Assam Assembly Elections
NDTVBJP To Contest In 89 Out Of 126 Assembly Seats In Assam: Himanta Sarma
3/17/2026, 5:55:38 PM
The BJP has announced it will field candidates in 89 of the 126 assembly constituencies in the upcoming Assam state elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. The remaining 37 seats will be allocated to the party's coalition allies. The announcement signals the ruling alliance's seat-sharing strategy ahead of the state polls.
BJP Releases First List of 47 Candidates for Kerala Elections
NDTVBJP Releases First List Of 47 Names For Kerala Polls
3/17/2026, 5:21:08 PM
The BJP has released its first list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala state polls scheduled for April 9. The list notably includes three former Union ministers, signalling the party's serious push for a stronger presence in the southern state. This is the BJP's first major candidate announcement ahead of the election.
Why a TVK-NDA Alliance in Tamil Nadu May Be Wishful Thinking
NDTVOpinion: Opinion | Why A TVK-NDA Alliance May Remain Just A Fantasy
3/17/2026, 6:44:08 AM
An opinion piece examines the political feasibility of an alliance between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the NDA bloc in Tamil Nadu, arguing that such a partnership faces deep ideological and strategic obstacles. While unusual alliances are common in Indian politics, the author contends they typically arise from post-election compulsions rather than pre-poll calculations. The piece concludes that a TVK-NDA tie-up, however speculated upon, is unlikely to materialise in the near term.