TVK MLA Approaches Supreme Court Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Floor Test

ECI Launches Phase III Of SIR Across 16 States And 3 UTs

Vinita Bhat — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:05:47 +0530

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which will be carried out in a phased manner across 16 states and three Union Territories. The exercise is aimed at updating electoral rolls ahead of future elections and will involve large-scale field verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). According to the poll body, the revision will cover the entire country after completion of this phase, except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, where the schedule will be announced later due to weather conditions and census-related considerations.

Special Intensive Revision – Phase III

SIR to be conducted in phased manner in 16 States and 3 UTs

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— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) May 14, 2026

Phased Schedule Announced

As per the ECI’s schedule, the revision process will begin with Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur, where the qualifying date for SIR has been fixed as July 1, 2026. Other states and UTs will follow in stages till October.

The Commission said activities such as preparation, training, printing, house-to-house visits, rationalisation of polling stations, publication of draft rolls, disposal of claims and objections, and publication of final electoral rolls will be conducted within fixed timelines for each phase.

Final electoral rolls for different states and UTs are expected to be published between September and December 2026.

Also Read: Congress Picks VD Satheesan As Kerala CM After Days Of Intense Deliberations

Over 3.94 Lakh BLOs To Participate

The ECI stated that over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers will conduct house-to-house verification covering nearly 36.73 crore electors during the Phase III exercise. More than 3.42 lakh Booth Level Agents appointed by political parties will also assist in the process.

Calling the SIR a “participative exercise”, the Commission urged all recognised political parties to appoint BLAs for every polling booth to ensure transparency and wider participation in the revision process.

The poll panel also highlighted that the first two phases of the SIR, conducted in 13 states and UTs, covered nearly 59 crore electors. More than 6.3 lakh BLOs and 9.2 lakh BLAs were involved in various stages of the exercise, it added.

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Stalin Takes Responsibility For DMK Poll Defeat, Announces Review Panel To Study Loss

PTI — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:44:58 +0530

Chennai, May 14 (PTI) DMK President M K Stalin on Thursday said he would take full responsibility for the party’s defeat in the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

He announced that a panel would be constituted to evaluate the reasons for the poll defeat and submit a report within 20 days.

Stalin also took a swipe at the AIADMK, saying his party was mature enough not to lodge its legislators in a resort.

His veiled reference was aimed at the AIADMK, which lodged its newly elected MLAs at a resort in Puducherry following the May 4 Assembly election results, in which no single party secured the required 118 seats to form the government on its own.

Addressing the party’s district secretaries at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK headquarters here, Stalin said no party had secured a majority on its own to form the government.

“The C Joseph Vijay-led government is now in power due to the support of coalition partners. They formed the government with the backing of the Left parties, VCK and IUML," the former CM said, referring to the unconditional support extended by the allies to the TVK during government formation.

“Past election results showed that whenever we lost power, we won only a very small number of seats. This time, we won 59 seats. If we add the seats secured by our allies, the tally rises to 73,” he said.

Pointing out that success and failure are part of elections, just as ups and downs are part of life, Stalin said the DMK was more mature than other parties.

“That is why, unlike other parties, we did not lodge our MLAs in resorts and star hotels out of fear, but were brave enough to face defeat,” he said, targeting the AIADMK.

He said he had worked tirelessly over the past five years and ensured that the previous DMK government functioned for the welfare of the people.

“People are aware of this. I do not want to blame anyone for our inability to return to power. As the leader of the party, I take responsibility for this defeat. When I can take pride in victory, there is nothing wrong with taking responsibility for failure rather than blaming others. That is only fair,” Stalin said.

Referring to the TVK winning the floor test in the Assembly with 144 votes, Stalin said the ruling party had proved its majority on the floor of the House despite not having secured a majority on its own in the election.

Referring to the split in the AIADMK, whose 25 MLAs voted in favour of the TVK government during the confidence motion moved by CM Vijay in the Assembly on Wednesday, Stalin said, “There is no need to explain how the AIADMK will behave. In this situation, it is impossible to predict what will happen next. Therefore, we must act properly and efficiently in the Assembly.” PTI JSP SSK

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'Remote Controlled Govt': BJP Takes Dig At Congress After Kerala CM Announcement

PTI — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:28:48 +0530

New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday took a swipe at the Congress over its decision to appoint V D Satheesan as the next Kerala chief minister, saying the move exposes "infighting" within the party and shows that it would be a "remote-controlled government".

The Congress has named Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, ending days of suspense and speculation over the matter.

The decision was announced here at a press conference by AICC in-charge of Kerala Deepa Dasmunshi and the party's central observers for the state, Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik.

The three main contenders for the post of chief minister were Satheesan, K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.

In a post on X, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed that the Congress party's central leadership has imposed the decision on the state unit.

"It is clear that Kerala's chief ministerial face has been decided in New Delhi and not in Kerala. The announcement was made from the AICC headquarters in Delhi, which shows that this will be a remote-controlled 'sarkar' (government)," he said.

The BJP leader also claimed there was disagreement within the Gandhi family over the leadership choice in Kerala and alleged that Satheesan was selected due to "pressure from Priyanka Gandhi", who "did not want Rahul Gandhi's candidate K C Venugopal at any cost".

"Priyanka Vadra was dead against Rahul Gandhi's pick of K C Venugopal. In fact, there was a huge family fight over who will call the shots in Kerala," he alleged.

He also blamed the delay in announcing the Congress leader in Kerala on internal differences and pressure from alliance partners.

"After 11 days, finally the Congress party from Delhi has announced the name of V D Satheesan ji as its leader and that means he will be the next CM. This has been done under two pressures. The Jamaat and the IUML had read the riot act to Congress. So this is clear influence of the Muslim vote bank," Poonawalla alleged.

Drawing parallels with the Congress governments in Karnataka, the BJP spokesperson alleged that factional rivalry will continue to trouble the party in Kerala as well.

"It will be the same model as Karnataka Congress sarkar. There it was D K Shivakumar versus Siddaramaiah. Here it will be Satheesan versus K C Venugopal versus Chennithala versus Shashi Tharoor. There will be four-five claimants who will constantly rock the boat," he claimed.

He further alleged that similar internal conflicts had affected Congress governments in states such as Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.

"So again Kerala people will be bracing themselves for instability," he said.

(Disclaimer: This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

IUML Backs VD Satheesan As Kerala CM, Says Cong-Led Govt Will Function As ‘Team UDF’

PTI — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:25:51 +0530

Malappuram (Kerala), May 14 (PTI) IUML, the second-largest constituent in UDF, on Thursday welcomed the AICC decision to select V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala.

Speaking to reporters, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) state president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal congratulated Satheesan and said the party fully supports the Congress High Command's decision.

“The decision has come. Along with the people of Kerala, we also approve it. Satheesan will be able to deliver good governance,” he said.

He said the IUML would function as part of “Team UDF”, a concept highlighted by Satheesan during the recent Assembly elections.

“Satheesan has always spoken about Team UDF. It will be a Team UDF government,” he said.

Thangal also appreciated the AICC for following democratic procedures in selecting the Chief Minister.

“They even sought the opinion of allies. We were consulted more than once. Mallikarjun Kharge even called us today and we gave our opinion. It only took some time to complete the democratic process,” he said.

He said the mandate received in the Assembly elections formed the basis for the AICC’s decision.

“The decision on ministerial berths will be disclosed later. Most probably, the swearing-in will be held on Monday. We do not know whether ministers from all ally parties will be announced immediately, but that will be decided soon,” he said.

IUML leader P K Kunhalikutty said further details of the party’s course of action would be known after the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting.

“After the CLP meeting, the schedule for the remaining procedures will be communicated to us, based on which we will take our steps. The process of forming the government will be completed soon,” he said.

The IUML is the second-largest constituent in the UDF with 22 MLAs in the Assembly. PTI TBA TBA ROH

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Who Is VD Satheesan? Grassroots Congress Leader Set To Become Kerala’s Next Chief Minister

Ayesha Fatima — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:47:37 +0530

After days of intense speculation within the Congress, senior leader VD Satheesan was on Thursday announced as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, capping a decades-long political journey rooted in grassroots organisation and legislative politics.

Although sections within the Congress leadership were believed to favour senior leader KC Venugopal for the top post, Satheesan ultimately emerged as the face most closely associated with the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s sweeping comeback in Kerala.

During the election campaign, one of Satheesan’s remarks had gone viral after he declared that he would retire from politics if the Congress failed to win the elections, a statement that many party workers later viewed as symbolic of his confidence and political gamble.

A Rise Built From The Ground Up

Unlike several Congress leaders whose rise depended heavily on factional backing or close ties with the party’s central leadership, Satheesan’s political growth was gradual and largely built within Kerala’s organisational structure.

Born in 1964 in Nettoor near Kochi, Satheesan began his political career through the Kerala Students Union (KSU), the Congress party’s student wing. He later moved into Youth Congress politics and steadily built his presence inside the party.

Trained as a lawyer, Satheesan earned recognition as one of the Congress’s strongest speakers in the Kerala Assembly. He first won from the Paravur constituency in 2001 and retained his electoral relevance over the years, even while operating in the shadow of dominant Congress figures such as Oommen Chandy and Ramesh Chennithala.

For years, he was respected within the party organisation but was not widely viewed as a frontrunner for the chief minister’s post.

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The 2021 Defeat Changed His Political Trajectory

Satheesan’s rise to the top of Kerala politics began after one of the Congress party’s most difficult phases in the state.

The Congress-led UDF suffered a major defeat in the 2021 Assembly elections against the Left Democratic Front led by Pinarayi Vijayan. The loss triggered criticism over factionalism, organisational confusion and the party’s inability to effectively challenge the ruling Left government.

In the aftermath, the Congress leadership made a surprise decision by appointing Satheesan as the Leader of the Opposition.

At the time, many within the party questioned the move. Satheesan had never served as a minister and lacked the national-level influence enjoyed by several senior Congress figures. Critics doubted whether he could emerge as a credible challenger to Vijayan.

However, over the following years, Satheesan transformed his political image through an aggressive and visible opposition campaign.

How Satheesan Rebuilt Congress’s Kerala Narrative

As Leader of the Opposition, Satheesan sharpened the Congress party’s attacks against the Left government on issues ranging from corruption allegations to governance and law-and-order concerns.

He emerged as one of the most vocal critics of the LDF government during politically sensitive controversies, including the gold smuggling case and financial management issues.

Party workers and political observers increasingly began to see him as the leader capable of reconnecting the Congress with voters frustrated by both the Left government and internal factional politics within the UDF.

His leadership style, less dependent on spectacle and more focused on sustained political confrontation, gradually strengthened his standing both within the Congress and among alliance partners.

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VD Satheesan’s Net Worth And Assets

According to his election affidavit filed ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly polls, Satheesan declared total assets worth more than Rs 6 crore, including movable and immovable properties.

The affidavit stated that Satheesan and his wife Lakshmipriya together own assets worth around Rs 6.69 crore.

Satheesan declared movable assets valued at Rs 53.82 lakh, while his wife reported movable assets worth Rs 68.45 lakh. These include cash holdings, bank deposits, shares and gold.

The Congress leader declared Rs 64,000 in cash, shares worth Rs 25,000 and ownership of 35 grams of gold. His wife reportedly owns 1,128 grams of gold.

The affidavit further stated that Satheesan owns immovable properties worth Rs 2.42 crore, including inherited and self-purchased land and residential assets in Paravur and Nettoor. His wife has inherited land valued at around Rs 1.85 crore.

The family also owns a car worth Rs 9.61 lakh registered in their daughter’s name.

On the liabilities side, Satheesan declared loans and liabilities worth around Rs 24 lakh, including housing and vehicle loans, while his wife reported liabilities amounting to Rs 17.45 lakh.

Congress Picks VD Satheesan As Kerala CM After Days Of Intense Deliberations

Bharathi SP — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:09:05 +0530

Kerala CM VD Satheesan Congress Announcement: The Indian National Congress on Thursday officially named V. D. Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, bringing an end to nearly ten days of suspense and internal consultations over the leadership question following the party-led alliance’s sweeping election victory. The decision came after multiple rounds of discussions involving the Congress high command and senior state leaders, amid competing claims and lobbying from different factions within the party.

High Command Finalises Leadership Choice

Satheesan’s elevation was confirmed after a crucial meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge at Kharge’s residence in New Delhi. Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh later communicated the leadership decision publicly, formally ending speculation surrounding the chief ministerial race.

Several senior Congress leaders, including Ramesh Chennithala and K. C. Venugopal, had also been considered for the top post during the prolonged deliberations. Sources within the party indicated that intense consultations were held with Kerala legislators and senior organisational leaders before the final call was taken.

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram: Celebrations begin at the residence of VD Satheesan as Congress names him the Chief Minister of Keralam. pic.twitter.com/OT0tJabMmm
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2026

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UDF Victory Overshadowed By Leadership Delay

The Congress-led United Democratic Front secured a decisive mandate in the Kerala Assembly elections, crossing the two-thirds majority mark and returning to power with a comfortable margin.

Despite the emphatic electoral performance, the alliance faced unexpected delays in naming its chief ministerial candidate as competing camps within the party pushed for their preferred leaders.

The delay reportedly triggered frustration among party workers and supporters, with demonstrations and lobbying efforts emerging from various districts in Kerala.

On Thursday, Kharge held a final round of consultations with senior Congress functionaries before approving Satheesan’s name.

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Senior Leaders Consulted Before Final Announcement

According to party sources, the Congress leadership also sought feedback from Deepa Dasmunshi as well as senior observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik.

The observers had earlier interacted with newly elected MLAs in Kerala to gauge opinion regarding leadership preferences and internal consensus within the legislature party.

Ahead of the official announcement, Kerala Congress leaders also approached Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar seeking time to formally stake claim to form the next government in the state.

Satheesan is now expected to lead the transition process and begin discussions on cabinet formation as the Congress prepares to return to power in Kerala after the assembly polls.

Kerala CM Deadlock Nears End After 10-Day Delay, Congress MLAs To Meet Today

Vinita Bhat — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:10:22 +0530

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will meet in Thiruvananthapuram at 11 am on May 14 to formally decide Kerala’s next Chief Minister after days of political suspense following the Assembly election results. The meeting assumes significance as Congress MLAs had already passed a resolution authorising the party president to choose the CLP leader. The name finalised by the Congress high command is expected to be formally proposed and approved during the meeting, bringing an end to intense speculation and lobbying within the Kerala Congress unit over the top post.

Supporters Gather

Supporters of senior Congress leaders gathered outside their residences across Kerala as the party high command held meetings in Delhi to decide the next Chief Minister.

Backers of VD Satheesan assembled at his residence in Kochi, while supporters of Ramesh Chennithala gathered in Thiruvananthapuram. Similar scenes were witnessed outside the Kochi residence of KC Venugopal, whose name has also emerged as a strong contender for the top post.

The delay in naming the Chief Minister has fuelled speculation within political circles, especially after the Congress-led alliance secured a significant victory in the state polls.

Also Read: KC Venugopal Leads Kerala CM Race, Congress May Finalise Name Tomorrow

Posters Spark Row

Amid the ongoing consultations, controversial posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra surfaced near the Wayanad District Congress Committee office, exposing sharp divisions within the party.

The posters warned the Congress high command against appointing KC Venugopal as Chief Minister and claimed Kerala voters would not forgive such a decision. One poster stated that Wayanad could become “the next Amethi” if Venugopal was chosen for the role.

Some messages directly criticised Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accusing them of making “foolish decisions” and warning that protests would intensify if Venugopal receives the post. The development has added further pressure on the Congress leadership as it prepares to take the final call on Kerala’s next Chief Minister.

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari To Retain Bhabanipur Seat, Vacate Nandigram

Vinita Bhat — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:38:42 +0530

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is set to retain the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency while vacating Nandigram after securing victories from both seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The move comes after his high-profile triumph over TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, a constituency long considered one of the TMC’s safest strongholds.

Bhabanipur Emerges As Biggest Symbolic Win

Adhikari’s victory in Bhabanipur has triggered intense political debate across West Bengal. He defeated Mamata Banerjee by a margin of more than 15,000 votes, handing the TMC chief a major political setback in her traditional bastion.

Bhabanipur has remained closely associated with Banerjee for years and has been viewed as a symbol of Trinamool Congress dominance in Kolkata. After losing to Adhikari in Nandigram during the 2021 Assembly elections, Banerjee had successfully contested the Bhabanipur bypoll to return as Chief Minister.

The BJP’s success in the constituency during the 2026 election is now being seen as a defining moment in Bengal politics, with party leaders projecting it as evidence of a major shift in voter sentiment.

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Why Adhikari Kept Bhabanipur

Political observers said Adhikari decided to retain Bhabanipur because of the larger political message attached to the victory. Defeating Banerjee in a seat considered a TMC fortress was viewed as more significant than continuing with Nandigram, where the BJP had already established a strong presence.

Adhikari also secured a bigger victory margin in Bhabanipur compared to Nandigram, further reinforcing his decision to represent the Kolkata constituency in the Assembly.

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KC Venugopal Leads Kerala CM Race, Congress May Finalise Name Tomorrow

Sneha — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:08:54 +0530

It seems that the spell on Kerala Chief Minister face finally is going to break as former state Congress chief K Muraleedharan said that the CM nominee is likely to be announced either on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. He said this after a round of high-level consultations led by Rahul Gandhi aimed at resolving the leadership deadlock.

Rahul Gandhi held one-on-one meetings with several senior Kerala Congress leaders at Sonia Gandhi’s 10, Janpath residence in New Delhi, as the party leadership intensified efforts to finalise the name amid ongoing internal deliberations.

“The final decision will come this evening or tomorrow morning. Kharge ji is returning from Bengaluru only in the evening. After he returns, another round of discussions will take place and they will also speak to Madam Sonia Gandhi. Then the decision will be finalised,” Muraleedharan said, as quoted by PTI.

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Venugopal Vs Satheesan Vs Chennithala

The three frontrunners for the post are senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan and AICC general secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal.

A series of senior leaders from Kerala participated in the consultations, including former KPCC chiefs M M Hassan, K Sudhakaran and Muraleedharan himself, along with Kerala Congress Disciplinary Committee head Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and working presidents Shafi Parambil, A P Anil Kumar and P C Vishnunath.

Former KPCC chief V M Sudheeran is also scheduled to meet Rahul Gandhi later, while Mullapally Ramachandran is expected to join the process via phone.

It is pertinent to mention that Venugopal has emerged as the frontrunner for the Kerala Chief Minister post following the UDF's 2026 Assembly election victory.

Also Read: Congress To Finalise Kerala’s Next Chief Minister Today? What To Expect From Key 10 Janpath Meeting

Uncertainity Looms

The decision on the next Kerala Chief Minister has been pending since May 4, after the Congress-led UDF secured 102 of the 140 seats in the Assembly, securing a decisive mandate.

Party observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik had earlier met MLAs to gather feedback, following which discussions were held with the three main contenders and KPCC president Sunny Joseph.

Muraleedharan had earlier noted that the decision would not be based solely on the opinion of MLAs, but would also consider views of UDF allies and the public.

The Congress has 63 MLAs in the 140-member Assembly, with allies including the Indian Union Muslim League (22), Kerala Congress (8) and the Revolutionary Socialist Party (3).

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Trolls Congress

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar took a swipe at the Congress over its delay in naming a Chief Minister face, while also mocking the internal buzz around senior leader K C Venugopal’s political role.

Responding to a post on X that joked about differing “preferences” within the BJP over whether Venugopal should remain in Delhi or move to Kerala, Chandrasekhar added a sarcastic twist to the political chatter.

The post read: “Hilarious tough fight between Kerala BJP and national BJP. Kerala BJP wants KC Venugopal in Kerala, national BJP wants KC Venugopal in Delhi.”

Quoting it, Chandrasekhar replied, “My response – I will neither confirm nor deny that this is true.”

TVK MLA Approaches Supreme Court Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Floor Test

Nipun Sehgal — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:04:21 +0530

TVK MLA Seenivasa Sethupathi has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Madras High Court’s order barring him from participating in voting in the Assembly. The Supreme Court said it would hear the matter on Wednesday.

#BREAKING: TVK MLA Srinivas Sethupathi has challenged the Madras High Court order in the Supreme Court, which restrained him from voting in the Assembly; the order was passed on a petition filed by DMK leader K.R. Periyakaruppan, directing that all voting records, including… pic.twitter.com/fQkDneA4F2
— IANS (@ians_india) May 12, 2026

The development comes a day before the Vijay government is scheduled to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly.

High Court Restrained MLA From Voting

The Madras High Court had restrained Sethupathi from taking part in the Assembly vote due to an election petition filed against his victory by a DMK candidate.

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Sethupathi had won the Tiruppattur seat against DMK candidate Periyakaruppan by just one vote.

Election Result Under Challenge

The defeated DMK candidate challenged the election result before the Madras High Court, following which the restriction on Sethupathi’s participation in the Assembly voting was imposed.

The Supreme Court is now expected to hear Sethupathi’s plea ahead of the crucial trust vote.

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