Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a Public meeting in Siliguri
West Bengal (Screengrab/PTI)
Assembly Election 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in West Bengal’s Siliguri on Sunday, as the BJP intensifies its campaign ahead of the Assembly elections. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also address rallies in Sonamukhi-Bishnupur in Nandakumar-Tamluk and Kanthi Parakala Prabhakar.
Meanwhile, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will hold multiple rallies in Khandagosh, Onda, Chhatna, and Asansol. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP are fighting to woo the women, youth, and welfare scheme beneficiaries ahead of the Bengal Assembly elections. While Banerjee is banking on the social coalition of women, minorities and SC and ST voters, the BJP is gaining ground through financial aid promise, vows to implement the Uniform Civil Code and provide citizenship for Hindu refugees.
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In Tamil Nadu: A day earlier, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami lashed out at the DMK government in Tamil Nadu over fund flow to the state, highlighting how it could be possible for the state to get funds when it intentionally confronted the central government, news agency PTI reported. Addressing a poll campaign, Palaniswami said political parties could have differences or criticise each other during elections, however, following the polls, the elected government should serve the people.
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Apr 12, 2026 05:00 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: TMC supports ‘tukde-tukde’ gang, which threatened to snap Siliguri Corridor, due to appeasement: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that the “tukde-tukde” gang had threatened to snap the strategic Siliguri Corridor to cut off the Northeast from the rest of the country, and the TMC gave them support from the streets to the Parliament because of its “appeasement politics”.
Addressing an election rally at the Kawakhali ground in the northern West Bengal city of Siliguri, Modi called the TMC an “anti-tribal, anti-women and anti-youth party”, whose appeasement politics has brought about untold misery to the state. (PTI)
Apr 12, 2026 03:39 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: LDF files complaint against UDF candidate in Kerala’s Kuttanad alleging cash-for-vote
The LDF has filed a complaint with the EC alleging that UDF candidate Reji Cheriyan was involved in cash-for-vote practices during the Assembly election campaign in the Kuttanad constituency.
The LDF election committee alleged in its complaint that Cheriyan distributed money both directly and through UPI transactions.
The Kerala Assembly polls were held on April 9, and the results for all 140 constituencies will be declared on May 4. (PTI)
Apr 12, 2026 02:31 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Mamata alleges BJP struck ‘Rs 1,000 crore deal’ to polarise voters in video row
Speaking in a public rally, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP struck a “Rs 1,000 crore deal” with a party to divide Hindus and Muslims, amid the controversy over a viral video linked to Humayun Kabir.
Speaking on the issue, she said the BJP later termed the video “AI-generated” after its creator claimed it was real, as political sparring intensified ahead of the Assembly elections.
Apr 12, 2026 02:12 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Modi flags Siliguri Corridor as key to security, accuses TMC of ‘blocking projects’
While attending a public meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Siliguri Corridor is crucial for national security and economic growth, while accusing the TMC government of obstructing central projects in West Bengal.
Addressing a rally in Siliguri, he said improved connectivity through the corridor would boost trade and tourism in Bengal and neighbouring Sikkim, even as he alleged that the state government hampers Centre-led initiatives.
Apr 12, 2026 02:05 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya claims ‘comfortable majority’ for party
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya expressed confidence that the party would secure a “comfortable majority” in the Assembly elections, saying it has already crossed the “magic figure”.
Speaking in Kolkata, he said the final tally would be clear later but asserted that the BJP is set to form the government in the state.
Apr 12, 2026 01:29 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Modi addresses rally in Siliguri as BJP steps up Bengal campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Siliguri as part of the BJP’s campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with the party intensifying its outreach ahead of polling.
Apr 12, 2026 12:22 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Nitin Nabin calls TN polls ‘corruption vs governance’, backs NDA in Sattur
BJP national president Nitin Nabin said the NDA is united in Tamil Nadu and will defeat what he called the “corrupt” DMK government in the Assembly elections.
Addressing a rally in Sattur, he said the alliance is confident of a decisive victory, backing NDA candidate Nainar to win by a “big margin”.
Responding to Chief Minister M K Stalin’s remarks, Nabin framed the election as a contest between “corruption and good governance”, asserting that the NDA represents governance while the DMK stands for
Apr 12, 2026 11:59 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Piyush Goyal attacks Udhayanidhi, backs EPS-led alliance in Tamil Nadu
Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticised DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying the people of Tamil Nadu would “never accept” him as Chief Minister.
Addressing a rally in Madurai, Goyal alleged that Udhayanidhi’s remarks had hurt Tamil sentiments and said the state was looking for a political change.
He expressed confidence that an alliance led by Edappadi K Palaniswami, with support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would come to power, while also backing BJP candidate Raama Sreenivasan in the constituency.
Apr 12, 2026 11:33 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigns in Mannargudi, backs DMK candidate TRB Rajaa
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin began campaigning in the Mannargudi Assembly constituency in Thiruvarur district.
He campaigned in support of DMK candidate T R B Rajaa, as the party steps up outreach efforts ahead of the April 23 Assembly polls.
#watch| Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin starts election campaigning in Mannargudi Assembly constituency of Thiruvarur district, supporting DMK candidate T.R.B. Rajaa.
(Video Source: Udhayanidhi Stalin social… pic.twitter.com/zWJaxSz4gv
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Apr 12, 2026 10:55 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s CR Kesavan contrasts Centre’s ‘rescue efforts’ questions DMK’s on fishermen issue
BJP national spokesperson C R Kesavan said Tamil Nadu is witnessing the safe return of fishermen from the Iran conflict zone, crediting the Centre’s efforts and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “compassionate approach”.
Speaking in Chennai, Kesavan criticised the DMK government, alleging it had failed to adequately raise the issue of fishermen’s safety during the recent conflict period. He questioned whether Chief Minister M K Stalin or DMK MPs had taken up the matter with the Centre.
He referred to past issues involving the fishermen community, accusing the DMK of remaining silent, as political exchanges sharpen ahead of the Assembly elections.
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