Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar stuns Maharashtra politics by promising a ₹71 lakh reward to anyone who can defeat his party's candidate in the upcoming Zilla Parishad polls. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is set to announce polls for 12 Zilla Parishads next week, racing to meet the Supreme Court's Jan 31 deadline. The tight schedule raises major logistical and manpower challenges. Read more.
Maharashtra BJP leadership intervenes to stop local units from forming alliances with Congress and AIMIM in municipal councils, citing ideological clash. Read the full story.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule hints at imminent Zilla Parishad polls for 12 districts. Amid BJP cadre revolt over tickets, the Mahayuti alliance aims for unity in upcoming elections. Read more.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
The 208th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle, a symbol of Dalit pride, coincides with Maharashtra's civic polls, drawing political maneuvering. Explore the history and current political significance.
KPCC chief DK Shivakumar announces Congress has begun accepting applications for Bengaluru civic polls, with a Rs 50,000 fee. Party also pushes for ZP-TP elections within 2-3 months.
Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba's PU college in Mangaluru operates from high school classrooms due to stalled Rs 5.3 crore building project. Low admissions delay government funding, but PSUs offer support.
Goa Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar dismisses Revolutionary Goans as a directionless outfit with 'zero contribution'. He predicts a political fate worse than AAP's. Read the full story.
Aam Aadmi Party removes Amit Palekar as Goa state president following a dismal single-seat win in Zilla Panchayat polls. The move comes after his public call for opposition unity against BJP. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Congress seals formal pact with Dhangar leader Mahadev Jankar's RSP for upcoming local body elections, aiming to consolidate Bahujan votes in Western Maharashtra.
Aam Aadmi Party removes its Goa state unit president Amit Palekar following a dismal performance in the Zilla Panchayat elections. The decision was taken by the party's top decision-making body.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring says party's stance on Dec 14 local polls proven true. Claims AAP won 70% seats by under 10 votes, alleges misuse of power. Details inside.
Goa Congress chief Manikrao Thakare blames AAP for splitting anti-BJP votes, leading to BJP-MGP's 32-seat win. Congress doubled its tally to 10 seats. Read the full analysis.
Revolutionary Goans president Manoj Parab issues a public apology for his comments against Congress's Amit Patkar. The incident highlights opposition vote-split in ZP polls and hints at future alliances for 2027. Read more.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring accuses AAP of power abuse in zila parishad elections, claiming manipulated results. Details on seat counts and allegations inside.
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) wins all three Zilla Panchayat seats it contested, sending a strong message to ally BJP. The results in Cuelim, Morjim, and Veling-Priol boost MGP's bargaining power for the 2027 Goa assembly elections.
BJP faced a humiliating defeat in Catholic-dominated Salcete, losing all three seats it contested. Congress-GFP alliance surged, while AAP held one seat. Read the full analysis of this major political shift in Goa.
BJP secures a third consecutive term in Goa's zilla panchayats, winning 29 seats. Congress doubles its tally to 10. Historic 70.8% voter turnout shapes the political landscape ahead of assembly polls.
BJP clinches victory in Goa's Zilla Panchayat elections, winning 29 seats. CM Sawant credits welfare schemes for the win, while Congress improves tally to 10. Get the full analysis of the results and political implications.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant credits central schemes for BJP's third straight Zilla Panchayat win, admits local leadership issues. He hints at cabinet reshuffle ahead of 2027 assembly polls. Read the full analysis.
BJP and ally MGP win all seats in 5 of Goa's 12 talukas in Zilla Parishad elections. The party dominates hinterland strongholds but faces setbacks in Pernem and Salcete. Read the full analysis.
Goa's return to ballot papers for zilla panchayat elections led to a surge in invalid votes, exceeding winning margins in 5 key constituencies. State election commissioner cites voter unfamiliarity. Could results have been different?
Goa's Zilla Panchayat election results saw a dramatic shift from GFP's early cheers to BJP's evening celebrations. Key MLAs analyze the verdict on development and party-line politics. Read the full story.
BJP candidate Ajita 'Ajay' Loliencar wins Poinguinim zilla panchayat seat, defeating GFP's Prashant Naik. The victory margin was 858 votes. Key factors and reactions inside.
The Congress-Goa Forward Party alliance reclaimed its dominance in Salcete, winning all but one Zilla Panchayat seat. The results signal a shift ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. Read the full analysis.
The Revolutionary Goans party wins two zilla panchayat seats in Goa, breaching a Congress stronghold. Read about the political upset and its implications for the 2027 assembly elections.
Women candidates in Goa's Zilla Panchayat elections secure surprising victories, including in seats not reserved for women, signaling a political shift ahead of 2027 assembly polls.