Whatâs In Store For Bengal: More Of The Same If Didi Wins, Mild Hope If BJP Does
by R Jagannathan - Apr 30, 2021 06:16 AM
What is in store for Bengal?
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One has to worry that West Bengal is in for difficult times no matter who wins.
If the BJP hits the ground running with sensible plans to reform and revive West Bengal, it will have a better chance of success.
The TMCâs chances of doing anything better than what it already has done are slim.
With various exit polls spewing out their predictions yesterday (29 April), there is clear consensus that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will win Assam and Puducherry, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) Kerala and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK-led front Tamil Nadu.
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If the LDF returns for a second term, it will be creating history as in the last 40 years, the state has alternated its governments every five years. PTI outlookindia.com 2021-05-01T22:57:42+05:30
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As D-Day dawns, all the main political parties in the fray are keeping fingers crossed. The fate of three main political parties - the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be decided on Sunday.
A single-phase voting for the 140 Assembly constituencies was held on April 6. After a month-long grueling campaign, it was an anxious and long wait for the political parties. The counting was scheduled for May 2, after the polling for five states got over on April 29.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (File photo)
Kerala polls: Few hours to go for counting, both LDF, UDF camp hopeful of winning people s mandate ANI | Updated: May 02, 2021 02:51 IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 2 (ANI): As only few hours are left for the counting of votes for 140 constituencies in the polls >Kerala Assembly polls to begin, candidates in the electoral contest are keeping high hopes and exuding confidence that the people s mandate will be in their favour.
Riding high after various pre-poll and post-poll surveys that predicted Communist Party of India (M)-led Left Democratic Front victory, acting state secretary and LDF convener A Vijayaraghavan has exerted confidence that the Left will get continuation in power with a thumping victory.
State braces itself for Assembly poll results
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Counting for 140 Assembly segments will commence at 8 a.m. in 633 centres
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Kerala is bracing itself for the outcome of the Assembly elections on Sunday.
The counting for 140 Assembly constituencies will commence at 8 a.m. at 633 centres across the State. The enumeration of votes will cap a tumultuous election year stamped by a global pandemic and economic downturn.
The counting for the 2021 Assembly elections is unlike any other in the State’s history. The celebratory atmosphere that marks the tallying of votes will be conspicuously absent due to the COVID-19 ban on public jubilation.
Exit polls give Mamata key edge, DMK ahead
Updated Apr 30, 2021, 4:42 am IST
Left to retain Kerala, BJP tipped to return in Assam, win Puducherry
The results of a majority of the exit polls predict that Trinamul Congress’ Mamata Banerjee has a hurricane edge that could make her retain power for the third time in West Bengal. (Representational Photo: PTI)
New Delhi: The results of a majority of the exit polls predict that Trinamul Congress’ Mamata Banerjee has a hurricane edge that could make her retain power for the third time in West Bengal, while the BJP-led NDA will be a key player in the state, giving a robust challenge to the TMC. The DMK led by M.K. Stalin is projected to sweep to power in Tamil Nadu, replacing the AIADMK. The Left Democratic Front is expected to retain power in Kerala, breaking the cyclic nature of the state. The BJP is tipped to retain power in Assam and also coming to power in Puducherry as part of a coalition, in place of the Congress.