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Humayun Kabir and Asaduddin Owaisi have announced an electoral alliance to contest the West Bengal Assembly elections, aiming to challenge Mamata Banerjee's leadership.

The Nigeria Football Federation has initiated the electoral process for its 2026 elections, set to occur at an Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Sumar Movement plans to hold an assembly following the Andalusian elections to renew its leadership and clarify its political identity after Yolanda Díaz's withdrawal from the electoral race.

Isabel Díaz Ayuso met with opposition leaders in the Assembly of Madrid following the electoral results of Castilla y León, where the PP emerged victorious but the PSOE performed better than expected.

Vijay's party, Tamilga Vetrikazhagam (TVK), is contesting the Tamil Nadu assembly elections independently without forming any alliances, a move that has raised questions about their electoral prospects.

Kunal Ghosh, known as a key spokesperson for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been given a ticket to contest from the Beleghata assembly seat in Kolkata, marking his electoral debut.

The Trinamool Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, positioning a former BJP leader against opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram.

The Možemo party held its electoral assembly, re-elected Tomislav Tomašević and Sandra Benčić as coordinators, and announced plans for a collective struggle for national power.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India announced plans for live webcasting at every polling booth in West Bengal to ensure a violence-free electoral process in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.

The All Progressives Congress insists that the Electoral Act is a national document created by the National Assembly, not a partisan tool of the ruling party, countering opposition claims.

Colonel Arnóbio Flexa Nascimento has officially taken office as a state deputy in Amapá, following the ruling that overturned Kaká Barbosa's mandate due to electoral violations.

Opposition leaders from various political parties in Nigeria are calling for the National Assembly to initiate a new amendment process for the Electoral Act to remove controversial provisions.

Ecuador will maintain its dry law regulations for the upcoming 2027 sectional elections because a proposed reform was not processed in time by the National Assembly.

The APC spokesman praises the National Assembly for swiftly amending the Electoral Act to include provisions for real-time electronic transmission of election results, citing pragmatism in their decision-making.

The National Assembly of Nigeria has enacted the Electoral Act 2026, which includes significant reforms aimed at enhancing electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Emelec's assembly of partners convened to elect a new board amid heavy rain, with notable figures José David Jiménez and Cristhian Noboa leading the only candidate list.

President Bola Tinubu signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law following its passage by the National Assembly.

The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual backup, leading to protests and walkouts from opposition lawmakers.

Oby Ezekwesili participated in protests at Nigeria's National Assembly advocating for mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

Senator Orji Kalu announced that the National Assembly committee will meet soon to finalize the harmonization of the Electoral Act.

The National Assembly of Nigeria is considering moving the presidential election to January 16, 2027, in a shift from the original February 20 date, while the harmonization of the Electoral Bill has been suspended.

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Nigeria, advocating for the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as part of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

Muslim electoral influence is significant in Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal ahead of the upcoming 2026 assembly elections, which will test the strength and strategies of Muslim-oriented political parties in these states.

The Nigerian National Assembly announced an emergency plenary to possibly reschedule the presidential election date to February 13, 2027.

The National Assembly of Nigeria will reconvene to discuss electoral matters related to the 2027 General Elections timetable announced by INEC.

The Independent National Electoral Commission seeks N873.78 billion for the 2027 elections and N171 billion for its operations in 2026.

Actor Joseph Vijay launches 'Tamilga Vetrik Katchi' (TVK) as he prepares for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, while suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir forms 'Janta Unnayan Party' in Bengal, highlighting the challenges new parties face against established ones in India's political landscape.

The Arewa Consultative Forum has warned that alterations to Nigeria's Electoral Act by the National Assembly pose a threat to the country's democracy.

Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi participated in a protest at the National Assembly, advocating for the inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria's Electoral Act amendment.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his support for protests against the National Assembly's amendment to the Electoral Act, which he believes threatens the integrity of election results.

The Mahayuti coalition led by BJP has demonstrated significant electoral success in Maharashtra, winning a majority in the local elections, which may pose challenges for opposition parties ahead of the 2024 assembly elections.

The president of the Extremadura Assembly is attempting to finalize an agreement for governance as electoral competition intensifies between PP and Vox.

Civil society groups in Nigeria are demanding that the National Assembly retain mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results and release the 2027 election timetable within two weeks.

Protesters demonstrated at Nigeria's National Assembly, demanding mandatory electronic transmission of election results while using mattresses and pillows as symbols of their demands.

Estonia's Electoral Assembly, comprising representatives from local councils and the Riigikogu, would total 208 members if president elections proceed to electors.

Peter Obi participated in a protest at Nigeria's National Assembly against the removal of 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results from an amendment bill, emphasizing the call for electoral transparency.

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Abuja to demand the inclusion of mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the ongoing Electoral Act amendment.

David Mark has called on Nigeria's National Assembly to pass an amendment bill that grants INEC the authority to decide on the feasibility of real-time electronic transmission of election results.

Former Minister Solomon Dalung supports a planned protest at the National Assembly against the Senate's removal of mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

A coalition of activists in Nigeria plans to protest against the Senate's decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party, Bhumjaithai, is projected to win a majority in the national assembly according to exit polls.

The Electoral Justice of Amazonas has imposed a fine of R$ 5,000 on state deputy and president of the Legislative Assembly of Amazonas, Roberto Cidade, for irregularities in social media electoral propaganda.

The National Assembly, with votes from the officialist party Acción Democrática Nacional, approved a resolution urging the Prosecutor's Office and several electoral authorities to expedite investigations into the funding of the 2023 election campaign of the Ciudadano Revolution.

A Maoist-signed poster found in Purulia district, West Bengal, ahead of the 2026 assembly elections has generated significant alarm among local residents and authorities, reviving fears of past Maoist activities in an area once notorious for such movements.

An investigative book titled "The Last Electoral Assembly" uncovers astonishing details and informal minutes of the election of Pope Leo IV in May 2025, according to a report by Le Figaro.

The House of Representatives has refuted claims of intentionally stalling the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, stating that harmonization of the proposal is expected next week.

Former PSOE leader Miguel Ángel Gallardo has resigned from his position as a deputy in the Extremadura Assembly following his electoral defeat on December 21, which also removes his legal privileges in the trial involving Sánchez's brother.