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Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan accused of VIP voting treatment in Tamil Nadu election

Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan accused of VIP voting treatment in Tamil Nadu election

Kamal Haasan and his daughter Shruti Haasan cast their votes at the Alwarpet School polling booth in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu State Assembly Elections. The celebrity duo, however, sparked a “VIP treatment” row after they were seen allegedly skipping parts of the polling queue, prompting public backlash and debate over fairness at polling stations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
West Bengal polls hit EVM glitches and violence as voting begins amid chaos

West Bengal polls hit EVM glitches and violence as voting begins amid chaos

West Bengal assembly voting began but faced immediate disruption as EVM glitches delayed polling at stations across districts including Murshidabad, Purba Medinipur, Cooch Behar, Malda, and Darjeeling. Overnight, reports of violence emerged, including crude bomb hurling and attacks on political workers. Security forces have been deployed as authorities respond to the incidents.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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TVK chief Vijay asks EC to extend Tamil Nadu polling until 8 PM

TVK chief Vijay asks EC to extend Tamil Nadu polling until 8 PM

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls are underway, but TVK chief Vijay has urged the Election Commission to extend voting by two hours, until 8 PM. Citing long queues and slow polling that may discourage voters, he also asked for emergency public transport and stronger supervision at booths to keep the process moving smoothly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Tamil Nadu votes kick off as leaders and actors rush to polling booths early

Tamil Nadu votes kick off as leaders and actors rush to polling booths early

Voting began across Tamil Nadu for the Assembly election on Thursday, with DMK and AIADMK among the main contenders. Prominent political leaders and actors cast their votes early, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged especially enthusiastic participation from youth and women. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for a government that prioritizes public aspirations as polling gets underway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
West Bengal tribunals restore voting rights for 139 after eligibility flags ahead of phase 1 polling

West Bengal tribunals restore voting rights for 139 after eligibility flags ahead of phase 1 polling

Ahead of West Bengal’s phase 1 polling, appellate tribunals under the Calcutta High Court’s supervision have reinstated voting rights for 139 people who were earlier marked ineligible. The tribunals’ orders have sparked fresh efforts to help these voters cast ballots, even as legal challenges question parts of the tribunal process.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
EC orders West Bengal candidates to stay put during polling from April 23

EC orders West Bengal candidates to stay put during polling from April 23

The Election Commission has directed West Bengal candidates to remain within their respective constituencies from April 23 through the polling period to protect a free and fair vote. The second phase of polling is scheduled for April 29, with results expected on May 4. The rule aims to reduce intimidation and ensure voters can cast ballots without fear.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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