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The manifesto claims that 1.72 crore people have been lifted out of poverty and that nearly 2 crore jobs have been generated in the state. It also states that unemployment has declined by 40 per cent, while highlighting progress in sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, electricity, and agriculture.

According to the affidavit, Vijayan has Rs 10,000 in cash on hand, while his wife holds Rs 5,000. His investments amount to Rs 43.35 lakh, whereas Kamala’s investments stand at Rs 60.58 lakh.

Tharoor explained that his focus is entirely on his role as co-chair of the campaign committee, a position that requires him to tour all 14 districts to communicate the party’s platform to the electorate.

State BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu strongly criticised the Chief Minister, alleging that his comments amounted to disrespect towards Hindu deities and traditional festivals.

NTK manifesto promises five capitals in Tamil Nadu, rejects freebies; Seeman pitches decentralisation and welfare reforms ahead of Assembly polls.

“I had been urged to take this step earlier, but was reluctant. However, I now feel that to ensure justice for my daughter and address workplace safety for women, I must enter politics,” she said.

This marks Vijayan’s seventh Assembly election in a long political career and his third consecutive contest from Dharmadam. He previously represented Kuthuparamba three times and Payyannur once before shifting to Dharmadam in 2016, where he secured decisive victories in both subsequent elections.

The six-time former MLA from Jagtial has reportedly been feeling “suffocated” within the party, particularly after the induction of M Sanjay Kumar into the Congress.

The party has accused the CPI(M) of unilaterally announcing a candidate for the Jalpaiguri Sadar Assembly constituency — considered a traditional stronghold of the Forward Bloc — without prior consultation.

Tamil Nadu, which has a total of 234 Assembly constituencies, is scheduled to go to polls on April 23, while the counting of votes will take place on May 4.

Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP a day after quitting Congress, alleging humiliation and internal dissent, dealing a setback to the party in Assam.

The decision comes in the backdrop of the Bharatiya Janata Party nominating Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari — a dominant figure in the region— as its key face in the electoral battle, particularly after also being fielded from Bhawanipore against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.