Falta Repoll Result: BJP Heads For Big Win With Massive Lead

Chandrababu Naidu Backs Pawan Kalyan, Slams ‘Divisive’ Remarks Over Jana Sena’s Telangana Entry

Bharathi SP — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:29:01 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has pushed back against criticism directed at Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan from certain Telangana leaders, calling the remarks unnecessary and warning that they could reopen old regional sensitivities. Speaking in Amaravati on Wednesday, Naidu stressed that more than a decade has passed since the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and reviving divisions at this stage serves no constructive purpose.

Naidu Calls For Calm, Rejects Regional Polarisation

Naidu underlined that political discourse should not drift toward emotional or divisive narratives, especially when citizens are already aware of each region’s development journey. He suggested that some Telangana leaders were bringing up irrelevant issues and warned against escalating rhetoric that could strain inter-state relations.

The Chief Minister said such reactions were misplaced and urged leaders to focus instead on governance and development rather than identity-based confrontation.

'Politics Should Be About Development'

Emphasising the need for healthier political competition, Naidu argued that elections and campaigns should centre on performance and public service delivery rather than rivalry-driven hostility.

He also questioned the logic behind the criticism directed at Pawan Kalyan, noting that leaders frequently campaign outside their home states across India.

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National Precedent Cited In Political Defence

Naidu further pointed out that cross-state political engagement is not unusual in Indian politics. He asked whether it was wrong for him to campaign in Tamil Nadu, pointing out that leaders from across India, including Tamil Nadu’s Shivakumar, had campaigned there.

Recalling past developments, he noted that the BRS had earlier expanded into Andhra Pradesh while positioning itself as a national political force. According to him, this precedent makes Jana Sena’s move into Telangana neither unusual nor controversial.

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Jana Sena Confirms Telangana Expansion

The remarks come shortly after Pawan Kalyan announced that the Jana Sena Party would actively contest elections in Telangana, including GHMC polls and the upcoming Assembly elections. He said the party had long been urged by local cadres to expand its presence and that current political circumstances made it necessary.

Rajya Sabha Elections To Be Held On June 18; ECI Releases Schedule

Vinita Bhat — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 16:15:40 +0530

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for elections to 27 seats in the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils, with polling set to be held on June 18 if contests arise. The exercise includes biennial elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states and three by-elections in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. The poll body has also notified elections to State Legislative Councils in Bihar and Karnataka. Filing of nominations commenced on June 1, with the election process expected to conclude later this month.

Rajya Sabha Polls

According to the ECI, biennial elections will be held for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Mizoram.

In addition, by-elections will be conducted for one Rajya Sabha seat each in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Odisha, taking the total number of Upper House seats going to the polls to 27.

The Commission has issued notifications for the elections and appointed Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers. Details of these appointments have been published in the Gazette of India and the respective State Gazettes.

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Elections for the Council of States and State Legislative Councils, 2026

Filing of Nominations begins ✅

Read more: https://t.co/IQE7Ae1YmH pic.twitter.com/Nl8QU4IjLR
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) June 1, 2026

Council Elections

The ECI also announced biennial elections to State Legislative Councils in Bihar and Karnataka. Bihar will elect nine members, while Karnataka will elect seven. A by-election for one additional Legislative Council seat will also be held in Bihar.

The nomination process began at 11 am on June 1 and will remain open until 3 pm on June 8. Scrutiny of nomination papers is scheduled for June 9, while candidates can withdraw their nominations until June 11.

In the event of contested elections, polling will take place on June 18 between 8 am and 4 pm. Counting of votes will be conducted the same day from 5 pm onwards.

The announcement formally sets the electoral process in motion for vacancies arising in the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils, paving the way for political parties to finalise their candidates and electoral strategies ahead of the June 18 polls.

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AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Body Polls, Kejriwal Says 'ED Party' Rejected By Voters

Vinita Bhat — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:32:13 +0530

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hailed his party's strong performance in Punjab's civic body elections, describing it as a "spectacular victory" and a reflection of public support for the Bhagwant Mann government's work. As counting continued across the state, Kejriwal thanked voters for backing the ruling party and pledged to continue delivering on its promises. He also launched a fresh attack on the BJP, referring to it as the "ED Party" and claiming Punjab's electorate had rejected what he described as politics driven by enforcement agencies.

AAP Sweeps Polls

The ruling AAP emerged as the clear frontrunner in the civic body elections, winning around 900 wards and maintaining leads in several others as counting progressed.

Celebrations broke out among party workers, who distributed sweets and danced to the beats of dhol. Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia credited the outcome to public trust in Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Echoing Kejriwal's criticism of the BJP, Sisodia said Punjab's voters had rejected "ED politics" and claimed that more than 1,100 BJP candidates had forfeited their security deposits.

According to State Election Commission data, AAP had won 698 wards at the time of reporting. Congress secured 281 wards, Independents 217, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) 150, BJP 79 and BSP six.

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Key Political Test

Voting for 102 urban local bodies was held on May 26 through ballot papers, covering eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 19 nagar panchayats. The elections recorded a voter turnout of 63.94 per cent.

A total of 7,554 candidates contested the polls, while candidates in 80 wards were elected unopposed. The elections are widely seen as a crucial political test ahead of next year's Punjab Assembly polls.

AAP registered notable victories in several key areas. In Gidderbaha Municipal Council, the party won 17 of 19 wards, while Congress managed two. In Dhuri, Chief Minister Mann's constituency, AAP secured 19 wards. However, Congress performed better in Chamkaur Sahib, winning seven wards.

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the results amounted to public endorsement of the AAP government's performance, while opposition parties continued to allege misuse of official machinery during the campaign. The ruling party has rejected those allegations.

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AAP Sweeps Punjab Local Body Polls; Congress, SAD & BJP Trail

Vinita Bhat — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:52:57 +0530

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sweeps Punjab's local body elections, emerging as the dominant force across urban local bodies and securing a major political boost ahead of next year's Assembly polls. With counting underway, the ruling party maintains a comfortable lead over its rivals, reinforcing its position in a state that remains central to its political ambitions. The results are being closely watched as a key electoral test ahead of the Assembly elections due next year.

Latest Tally

According to the latest figures, results have been declared for 1,735 of Punjab's 1,977 wards. AAP leads the pack with 850 wards, followed by Congress with 342. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has secured 165 wards, while the BJP stands at 131. The BSP has won six wards, with independents and other candidates accounting for 241.

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Sanjay Singh Targets BJP

Reacting to the results, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh took a swipe at the BJP, referring to it as the "ED Party". He claimed that despite allegedly engineering defections of seven MPs, the BJP had failed to make electoral gains in Punjab's ballot-paper-based civic polls.

In a social media post, Singh cited figures from declared local bodies and wrote: "Results declared-48. AAP-34, Congress-3, Akali Dal-6, ED Party-0."

पंजाब में बैलट पेपर से हुए निकाय चुनाव में “ED पार्टी” 0 सीटों के साथ सबसे आगे।
नतीजे आये-48
AAP-34
Cong-3
Akali Dal-6
ED Party-0
7 सासंद को तोड़ने के बाद पंजाब में “ED पार्टी” की ज़बरदस्त लहर। pic.twitter.com/PhmNQV2MfL
— Sanjay Singh AAP (@SanjayAzadSln) May 29, 2026

Polling Across 102 Local Bodies

Voting was held on May 26 for 102 urban local bodies, including eight municipal corporations-Mohali, Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala and Pathankot-along with 75 municipal councils and 19 nagar panchayats.

The election recorded a voter turnout of 63.94 per cent.

More Than 7,500 Candidates In Fray

A total of 7,554 candidates contested the elections, which are widely being viewed as a political barometer ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Of these, 80 candidates were elected unopposed.

The contest is significant for all major parties-AAP, BJP, Congress and SAD-as they seek to strengthen their position before the next Assembly battle.

Tight Security For Counting

Counting began at 8 am on Friday under stringent security arrangements. Officials said two micro-observers were deployed at each counting centre and worked under the direct supervision of district-level observers.

Entry into counting halls was restricted to authorised personnel. The elections were preceded by opposition allegations that the ruling AAP government misused official machinery during the campaign, charges that the party has denied.

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Himachal Panchayat Polls See Over 78% Voting, Women Outnumber Men At Booths

PTI — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:30:43 +0530

Shimla: Over 78 per cent polling was recorded in the first phase of the Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections on Tuesday as women voters polled six per cent more than men, officials said.

Voting for 1,293 panchayats began at 7 am and concluded peacefully at 3 pm, amid a 'yellow' alert for heatwave conditions in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Solan and Sirmaur districts.

According to the State Election Commission data, 78.55 per cent voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm. Women voters outnumbered men in 10 out of 12 districts.

The data showed that 81.76 per cent of women voters turned up at polling booths, as against 75.43 per cent of men.

The highest turnout was recorded in Kullu district at 84.43 per cent, followed by 82.57 per cent in Sirmaur, 81.06 per cent in Solan, 80.53 per cent in Chamba Shimla recorded 79.80 per cent voter turnout, Mandi 79.39 per cent, Una 78.76 per cent, Bilaspur 77.39 per cent, Kangra 75.75 per cent, Hamirpur 73.05 percent and Kinnaur 73.59 per cent.

Lahaul and Spiti district recorded the lowest turnout at 69.40 per cent, according to the official data.

About 97 per cent voter turnout, the highest in the state was recorded at Kunar-dhoman gram panchayat in Sirmaur district In Maindi, a ward of Karsog in Mandi district, the voting for a panchayat samiti was cancelled as the name of one of the candidates was missing from the ballot paper.

There are about 2,500 voters in the ward and the name of one candidate, Hoshiyar Singh was not in the list. An enquiry has been ordered, officials said.

The elections were also postponed in ward number 3 of Chambi panchayat in Chamba as one of the candidate contesting elections died. The polls were also cancelled/postponed in ward number 1 of Brandhli in Naren gram panchayat in Rampur in Shimla district as stamp of NOTA was used in the ballot paper.

"The polling was peaceful across the state. The voting for a panchayat samiti would be held again in one ward in Mandi district as the name of one of the six candidates was missing from the list," State Chief Election Commissioner Anil Khachi told PTI.

In Bilaspur district, 113-year-old Manglu Devi exercised her right to vote at the 'Pink Booth' established within the Seu Gram Panchayat, located in the Ghumarwin development block.

A resident of Bhadrog village, Manglu Devi had arrived at the polling station accompanied by other family members to cast her ballot. She is one of the oldest women to have cast her vote in these elections.

District Election Officer (Panchayat) and Deputy Commissioner Bilaspur, Rahul Kumar, lauded Manglu Devi's spirit, remarking that her participation in this "festival of democracy" would inspire other voters and serve as a source of inspiration for the youth.

Women's empowerment was at display at Ghanghal Panchayat in Dhanotu Development Block of Mandi district as the responsibility for conducting the elections was entrusted to female officials and staff, not merely at a single 'women-only polling booth', but across the entire panchayat.

Women exclusively manned the electoral front at all five polling stations within the panchayat, ensuring that the voting process proceeded in a peaceful and orderly manner throughout the day, Sub-divisional Magistrate Smritika Negi said.

The objective behind this initiative is to bring women to the forefront of leadership and administrative responsibilities, she added.

Negi said that after the success achieved in Ghanghal Panchayat, this same all-women team will now assume responsibility for all five polling stations in Chowk Panchayat during the next phase of voting, scheduled for May 28.

More than 16.5 lakh voters were eligible to exercise their franchise in the first phase. Over 9,000 candidates are in the fray for positions of gram panchayat members, pradhans, up-pradhans, panchayat samiti members and zila parishad members.

The elections are being held using colour-coded ballot papers -- white for ward members, yellow for up-pradhans, green for pradhans, pink for panchayat samiti members and blue for zila parishad members.

The State Election Commission said the counting for gram panchayat members, pradhans and up-pradhans have started and results would be declared today, while those for panchayat samiti and zila parishad seats would be announced on May 31.

Around 50.89 lakh voters are eligible to vote in the three-phase polls.

They will elect 31,182 public representatives -- 3,754 pradhans, 3,754 up-pradhans, 21,654 ward members, 1,769 panchayat samiti members and 251 zila parishad members.

A total of 10,854 candidates have already been elected unopposed. Polling for the second and third phases will be held on May 28 and 30, respectively.

(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.)

Falta Repoll Result: BJP Scripts Record Win, TMC Suffers Crushing Defeat In Stronghold

Vinita Bhat — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:59:54 +0530

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda secured a massive victory in the Falta Assembly repoll on Sunday, breaching a Trinamool Congress bastion and delivering a politically significant setback to the ruling party in the Diamond Harbour belt. Panda defeated CPI(M)’s Sambhu Nath Kurmi by more than 1.09 lakh votes, while TMC nominee Jahangir Khan slipped to fourth place despite his name remaining on the ballot. The result has transformed what began as a local repoll into a larger political statement, with the BJP projecting the outcome as evidence of shifting voter sentiment in West Bengal.

TMC Fortress Falls

According to the final figures, Panda secured 1,49,666 votes, while CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi finished second with 40,645 votes. Congress nominee Abdur Razzak Molla came third with 10,084 votes, while TMC’s Jahangir Khan managed only 7,783 votes.

The result marks a dramatic reversal in a constituency that had remained with the TMC since 2011. Falta was long projected by the ruling party as a symbol of its organisational dominance in the influential Diamond Harbour region.

Just days before the repoll, Khan announced he was stepping aside “for Falta’s interest”, although his name remained on the EVMs as withdrawal was no longer possible. He had cited promises of a special development package from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari as one of the reasons behind his move. The TMC distanced itself from the decision, calling it a personal choice.

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BJP’s Bigger Message

Reacting to the result, Adhikari said the victory reflected what happened when people were allowed to vote freely. In a post on X, he thanked voters for delivering what he described as a “resounding mandate” to the BJP.

The Falta repoll had attracted statewide attention following allegations of irregularities during the April 29 polling. Complaints emerged over suspicious substances, ink markings and adhesive tapes on EVMs, while alleged attempts to tamper with web-camera footage later prompted the Election Commission to order a repoll in all 285 booths.

Held under heavy security deployment involving around 35 companies of central forces, the May 21 repoll recorded more than 87 per cent voter turnout among the constituency’s 2.36 lakh electorate.

BJP leaders have described the result as the beginning of a wider political rejection of the TMC ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

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Falta Repoll Result: BJP Scripts Record Win as TMC Faces Rout in Key Stronghold

Vinita Bhat — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:59:54 +0530

The BJP has registered a massive victory in the Falta Assembly repoll in West Bengal, with candidate Debangshu Panda defeating CPI(M)’s Shambhu Nath Kurmi by a huge margin of 1,09,021 votes. According to the final figures, Panda secured 1,49,666 votes in what is being described as a historic win for the party.

The BJP maintained a strong lead from the very beginning of counting, with Panda steadily widening the gap in every round. Opposition parties remained far behind throughout the contest, turning the Falta repoll into a one-sided battle.

Falta Repoll Result: BJP Dominates Counting, TMC Trails Far Behind

Vinita Bhat — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:57:38 +0530

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda stormed ahead in the Falta Assembly repoll on Sunday, opening a lead of more than 76,000 votes and turning the contest into a major political setback for the Trinamool Congress in its once-strong Diamond Harbour belt. With 1,11,270 votes after 16 rounds of counting, Panda moved far ahead of CPI(M)’s Sambhu Nath Kurmi, while TMC nominee Jahangir Khan slipped to fourth place in a dramatic collapse for the ruling party. The scale of the BJP’s lead has transformed the repoll into a politically significant result with wider implications for West Bengal politics.

BJP’s Massive Lead

According to the latest counting figures, Debangshu Panda secured 1,11,270 votes, while CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi stood second with 34,873 votes. Congress candidate Abdur Razzak Molla managed 9,284 votes, whereas TMC’s Jahangir Khan received only 5,319 votes.

The BJP’s sweeping advantage has turned what was expected to be a local electoral contest into a symbolic political battle. Falta had long been projected by the TMC as a stronghold within the influential Diamond Harbour region, known for the party’s organisational network and aggressive campaigning.

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However, the political narrative shifted dramatically ahead of the repoll after Jahangir Khan unexpectedly announced his withdrawal from active campaigning just two days before voting.

TMC Faces Setback

Khan, who had built a high-profile image during the campaign, claimed he stepped aside “for Falta’s interest”. He also referred to assurances of a special development package from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari as one of the reasons behind his decision.

The TMC quickly distanced itself from the remarks, calling the move Khan’s personal choice. During the repoll, the constituency witnessed little visible campaign activity from the party, with local offices remaining largely inactive.

The controversy surrounding the seat began after the April 29 polling, when allegations emerged over suspicious substances, ink markings and adhesive tapes on EVMs at several booths. Concerns over alleged tampering of web-camera footage later prompted the Election Commission to order a repoll across all 285 booths.

Held under heavy security deployment with nearly 35 companies of central forces, the repoll recorded over 87 per cent voter turnout among the constituency’s 2.36 lakh electorate.

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Falta Repoll Result: BJP Surges Ahead In Major Blow To TMC Stronghold

Vinita Bhat — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:38:16 +0530

The BJP is heading towards a commanding victory in the Falta Assembly constituency, with the party establishing a lead of more than 76,000 votes after the completion of the 16th round of counting.

According to the latest figures, the BJP has secured 1,11,270 votes and remains firmly in the top spot. CPI(M) is in second place with 34,873 votes, followed by Congress at 9,284 votes. TMC has slipped to fourth position with just 5,319 votes.

Falta Repoll Result: BJP Heads For Big Win With Massive Lead

Vinita Bhat — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:38:16 +0530

The BJP is heading towards a commanding victory in the Falta Assembly constituency, with the party establishing a lead of more than 76,000 votes after the completion of the 16th round of counting.