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National Governance & Policy 06 Oct 2026, 12:55 PM IST

Byelections 2026: Arrest, EVM Allegations and Booth Tensions Mark a Fraught Polling Day

Polling in the byelections has been overshadowed by a sharp escalation in political tensions, with AJUP chief Humayun Kabir arrested and the Bengal Congress alleging irregularities involving EVMs and voter intimidation in Nandigram. Separately, election authorities are also examining a complaint over TVK polling agents displaying party symbols and portraits near a booth in Tamil Nadu, raising fresh questions about compliance with campaign rules.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 11:51 AM IST

Byelection Tensions Rise as AJUP Chief Humayun Kabir Is Arrested; Bengal Congress Flags EVM and Intimidation Concerns in Nandigram

Polling-day tensions escalated sharply on Tuesday as AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was arrested amid a charged byelection atmosphere, while the Bengal Congress alleged irregularities involving EVMs and voter intimidation in Nandigram. Separately, in Tamil Nadu’s Dharapuram town, polling agents of TVK were seen displaying the party symbol alongside portraits of party president and Chief Minister Vijay near a booth, an apparent breach of Election Commission rules that could invite scrutiny.

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Energy, Power & CleanTech2h ago

Annpurna Devi Accuses Jharkhand Government of Opposing Mines Law to Shield Coal Theft

Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren government, alleging that its opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act is aimed at enabling coal theft and protecting arbitrary state-level levies. She said the amendment would bring uniform taxation, attract investment and create jobs, while the Jharkhand government called the law a "black Bill" that undermines the state's rights over its minerals.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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