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Aaj Tak dials into the Bihar Election Action with the launch of ‘Hello Kaun’ Song
Aaj Tak, India’s No.1 News Channel is dialling into the election fervour with the release of a song composed specifically for Bihar Elections. Set in Bhojpuri style, the song is inspired and taps into the tune of famous Bhojpuri song titled ‘Hello Kaun’. Aaj Tak’s creative team has written lyrics of the song and it has been sung by Ritesh Pandey, singer, composer and performer of the original ‘Hello Kaun’ song.
Traditionally, elections in Bihar attract high attention across India due its dynamics. This year too, the elections will be closely followed, due to its critical timing. With the launch of the ‘Hello Kaun’ song, Aaj Tak intends to dial into the hearts and minds of the native population of Bihar to sensitise them about the upcoming elections. The song encourages the audience to tune into Aaj Tak to update and keep abreast of local issues, concerns of various voter groups’, manifestoes and strategies of various political parties.
Aaj Tak, India’s No 1 Hindi News Channel for almost 20 years, has always been at the forefront of election coverage, be it national or state. When it comes to Elections, the channel has been an undisputed leader in innovation. Be it the use of world-class graphics and differentiated formats to India’s first pop-up studio in the form of ‘Chunav Studio’, the channel has always broken the mould. Innovation coupled with the best on-ground reportage has always resulted in the channel grossing highest ratings for its election coverage. This song is also a similar attempt to reach out to the local audience of Bihar in an innovative and involving manner.
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
