2026 Assembly Elections News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Will not form coalition govt with BJP: AIADMK
Chennai, April 17: Senior AIADMK leader and Rajya Sabha MP M. Thambidurai on Thursday ruled out the possibility of forming a coalition government with the BJP in Tamil Nadu, asserting that the AIADMK would form the government on its own if the alliance secures victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
BJP-AIADMK alliance will end exploitative Stalin's regime, says Nainar Nagendran
Chennai, April 13: Newly elected BJP Tamil Nadu President Nainar Nagendran has said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would unseat the ruling DMK in the 2026 state Assembly elections.
BJP will leverage Annamalai's organisational skills in party's national framework: Amit Shah in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the party will leverage K Annamalai's organisational skills at the national level.
AIADMK to lead NDA in Tamil Nadu: HM Amit Shah announces revival of alliance
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday formally announced that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will lead the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, setting the stage for a joint campaign in the 2026 Assembly elections.
It is their party's internal matter: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai on PMK leadership change
Chennai, April 10: Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai on Thursday expressed hope that the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S Ramadoss and Anbumani Ramadoss will work together effectively, continuing their alliance with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and serving the people of Tamil Nadu.
Ramadoss replaces son Anbumani as PMK Prez ahead of 2026 TN Assembly polls
Chennai, April 10: In a dramatic political development, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S.
PMK to decide 2026 Assembly poll strategy during Chithirai pournami fest in May
Chennai, March 24: The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), the political arm of the influential Vanniyar community, is set to take a major political decision regarding its alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Kamal Haasan announces new office-bearers for MNM ahead of 2026 TN Assembly polls
Chennai, March 22: Tamil superstar and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan has announced a fresh list of office-bearers as part of the party's preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Speculation over Congress fielding veterans in Kerala draws lukewarm response
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18: As the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections approach, speculation that the Congress party may field veteran leaders has evoked a lukewarm response from the party leaders.
Fed up with internal strife, Priyanka Gandhi likely to lead Cong in Kerala Assembly polls
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15: With just a year left until Kerala gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Congress high command is considering appointing Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to oversee the party's campaign.
AIADMK gears up to take on DMK in 2026 TN Assembly polls
Chennai, March 6: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Tamil Nadu's principal Opposition party, is preparing hard to win the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections by defeating its “primary adversary” the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Sudhakaran to continue as Congress party chief in Kerala; focus on 2026 polls
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 28: After a marathon meeting of Kerala Congress leaders with the party high command in New Delhi, the party decided that K. Sudhakaran will continue to head the party’s unit in the state with a clear focus on winning the next year’s Assembly elections.
One year of TVK: Over 2,000 party office bearers to attend celebrations
Chennai, Feb 22: Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to celebrate its first anniversary on February 26 at a private hotel in Mamallapuram, which is likely to be attended by 2,000 office bearers.
TVK names superstar Vijay as its CM candidate, alliance only with parties recognising his leadership
Chennai, Feb 9: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has announced that it will enter into a political alliance only with parties that recognise the leadership of its founder and Tamil superstar, Vijay.
Our first goal is 2026 elections: TVK Chief Vijay on party's first anniversary
Chennai, February 2: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay celebrated the party's first anniversary with workers at the headquarters in Panaiyur in Chennai on Sunday.
DMK gears up for 2026 TN Assembly polls, seeks reports from seat in-charges
Chennai, Jan 19: The ruling DMK is intensifying preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with the party leadership calling for periodic reports from in-charges of each constituency.
Assam Congress plans major organisational reshuffle ahead of 2026 assembly elections
Guwahati, January 5: The Assam Congress is planning a major reshuffle after the panchayat elections as part of its preparations for the 2026 assembly polls.