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Raj Thackeray demands the Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut took to X and wrote Prime Minister Modi who calls himself Hindutva-vadi has once again forgotten Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray. He said earlier two and now three leaders have been honoured with Bharat Ratna in barely one month.

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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded the Bharat Ratna (posthumously), India’s highest civilian award, for his uncle and late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. He took to X and wrote Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and S Swaminathan, father of the Indian Green Revolution, were posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna.

S Swaminathan passed away just a few months ago. Thackeray said a scientist who achieved so much should have received this honour during his lifetime. On Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Bharat Ratna will be bestowed upon former prime ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao. MS Swaminathan recognised as the pioneer of the green revolution, will also receive this prestigious award.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut took to X and wrote Prime Minister Modi who calls himself Hindutva-vadi has once again forgotten Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray. He said earlier two and now three leaders have been honoured with Bharat Ratna in barely one month. He added neither Veer Savarkar nor Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray who deserve Bharat Ratna more than anyone else have been fully ignored.

Sanjay Raut slammed PM Modi and said three Bharat Ratna awards are usually announced in a year, but the Prime Minister has announced five and alleged that it was because of upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Modi earlier announced a Bharat Ratna for former Bihar chief minister Karpuri Thakur and BJP stalwart LK Advani.

Sanjay Raut said after Karpuri Thakur and LK Advani, today Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan have been honoured with Bharat Ratna. He said other leaders are waiting too. Raut asked why had PM Modi forgotten Shri Balasaheb Thackeray who is the real architect behind the Hindu wave sweeping the country? He said it is because of Balasaheb Thackeray, the Prime Minister could hold the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya.

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Stalin loses Kolathur seat in Tamil Nadu results 2026 as TVK’s VS Babu scores upset

Media reports suggest MK Stalin has lost his Kolathur stronghold to TVK’s VS Babu in Tamil Nadu election results 2026.

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In a significant political development in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is reported to have lost the Kolathur constituency, according to media reports based on counting data.

As per these reports, Stalin was defeated by V. S. Babu of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking a notable upset in a seat long regarded as a stronghold of the DMK leader.

Kolathur, located in Chennai, has been closely associated with Stalin for years, making the reported outcome particularly significant in the current election cycle. Earlier counting trends had indicated a tight contest, with Stalin trailing before the result was reported.

The development comes amid a strong showing by actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which has performed competitively across several constituencies in the state, according to media reports.

While the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has been leading in multiple seats, the reported loss in Kolathur is being viewed as a key moment in the party’s overall performance.

Final results across Tamil Nadu are still being compiled as counting continues.

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Vijay’s TVK emerges single largest party but will he be CM? AIADMK has the answer

Early trends in Tamil Nadu election results 2026 show Vijay’s TVK gaining ground, triggering speculation over possible alliances with AIADMK.

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Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) put up a stellar show knocking all expectations to the wayside by leading in over 100 seats. Early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026 have sparked political speculation about possible post-result alliances.

As counting progresses across the 234 constituencies, TVK’s strong debut performance has placed it among the top players in the state’s political landscape. The party, formed just a few years ago, appears to be challenging the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

The early trends indicate a competitive, multi-cornered contest, with TVK either leading or closely trailing the established parties in several seats. This has led to growing discussions about whether a post-poll alignment could emerge, particularly involving AIADMK, depending on the final numbers.

The expectation that Vijay would only make a dent and not trigger a seismic shift as held by many observers looked to have come a cropper. The state’s Gen Z population seems to have convinced their families to vote for the star’s party against the ruling MK Stalin-led DMK. Despite fighting his first election, the challenge posed by Vijay has found many takers given that his party led in most of the 26 seats that make up the Chennai region, a DMK stronghold.

Despite all talk of various combinations making the rounds, TVK has consistently dismissed speculation about any alliance with AIADMK, maintaining its independent political stance.

The evolving trends suggest that even without a clear majority, TVK could play a crucial role in government formation if the results produce a fractured mandate. Observers note that the party’s performance reflects a shift in voter sentiment and the possible emergence of a third force in Tamil Nadu politics. The state has consistently voted in rival formations barring once when the AIADMK won the elections consecutively.

With counting still underway, the final outcome will determine whether alliance talks gain momentum or if a single party secures enough seats to form the government independently.

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BJP crosses majority mark in early trends in West Bengal as counting continues

BJP crosses the majority mark in early trends in West Bengal as counting continues in the 2026 assembly elections.

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Early trends from the counting of votes for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark in initial leads, signalling a strong performance in the state.

As counting progressed across constituencies, BJP surged past the halfway mark in early trends, putting it ahead in the high-stakes contest. However, the situation remains dynamic as multiple rounds of counting are still underway.

West Bengal is witnessing a closely fought battle, with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) showing resistance in several seats even as BJP maintains its early advantage. The final outcome will depend on how trends evolve as more votes are counted.

Counting began at 8 am under tight security, with postal ballots taken up first, followed by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) rounds. Officials have cautioned that early leads may fluctuate as counting advances.

The West Bengal election is among the most closely watched contests, with significant political implications. Final results are expected later in the day as counting continues.

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