EC Adds 2,000 Micro-Observers in Kolkata for Voter Roll
Election Commission appoints over 2,000 micro-observers in Kolkata to verify enumeration forms and conduct fast hearings before final voter roll publication on February 14.
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Bombay HC dismisses PIL on BMC nomination rejections
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL challenging rejection of BMC election nominations over document issues. Court cites Supreme Court deadline, refuses to interfere with poll schedule. Read the full details.
Bombay HC Allows BJP's Bhojane to Contest NMMC Ward 17-A Election
The Bombay High Court validated BJP candidate Nilesh Bhojane's nomination for NMMC Ward 17-A, overturning the RO's 'illegal' rejection. The stay on the election is vacated, and polls will proceed with his name on the ballot.
SEC Seeks More Info on Colaba Nomination Controversy
State Election Commission finds Colaba RO's actions legally sound in AAP, JD nomination case but seeks observer report. BMC Commissioner flags administrative lapse. Details inside.
Bombay HC Stops Navi Mumbai Polls in Ward 17A
Bombay High Court halts Navi Mumbai corporation election in Ward 17A after BJP candidate Nilesh Bhojane challenges nomination rejection. Court cites 'illegal & arbitrary' action. Read the full details.
Bombay HC Stays Navi Mumbai Ward Election
Bombay High Court stays election to Vashi ward 17-A in NMMC, granting interim relief to BJP candidate whose nomination was rejected. Court cites 'illegal exercise of power' by Returning Officer.
Bombay HC hears PIL on BMC poll nomination rejections
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
Mumbai Civic Polls: 8 Candidates Move HC Over Nomination
Eight candidates, including from MNS and Congress, petition Bombay High Court alleging their nominations for Jan 15 Mumbai civic election were not accepted. They seek urgent hearing.
BMC Polls: 8 Candidates Move HC Against Speaker Narwekar
Eight BMC election candidates allege Speaker Rahul Narwekar forced officials to reject their nominations. Bombay High Court to hear plea in due course. Details inside.
Maharashtra Speaker Narwekar in poll interference row
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar faces allegations of interfering in BMC polls to help family members. Opposition demands his resignation. Read the full story.
BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Pune: NCP candidate gets party symbol after HC order
Jayashree Bhondave declared official NCP candidate in PCMC ward 16B after a hearing ordered by the High Court rectified a poll office error. Read the full story.
Over 15,900 Candidates for Maharashtra Civic Polls
A record 15,931 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. BMC is the biggest battleground with 1,700 candidates for 227 seats. Read more.
6 Arrested in Dhule Over Firing, Clashes During Election Nomination
Dhule police arrested six individuals from rival political groups after violent clashes and a shooting incident during municipal election nomination withdrawal. One man suffered a bullet injury.
Kolhapur Civic Polls: 543 Candidates Finalized
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections go 'unreachable' to avoid withdrawal pressure. 543 candidates remain after 274 withdrawals. Key details inside.
Kolhapur Civic Polls: Rebels Vanish, 543 in Fray
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur go 'unreachable' to avoid party pressure. 543 remain for 81 wards after 274 withdrawals. BJP claims success in Solapur. Get the full story on the municipal election dynamics.
Nagpur BJP drama: Workers lock candidate inside home
High drama in Nagpur as BJP workers lock candidate Kisan Gawande inside his house to protest party order to withdraw nomination for municipal polls. Details inside.
BJP workers protest against Sunil Kedar in Nashik
BJP's Nashik city chief Sunil Kedar faced a gherao by furious party workers over mismanagement in distributing nomination forms. Senior members allege sidelining. Details inside.
Nomination mix-up in Nashik polls disqualifies 3 former corporators
Confusion over duplicate A & B forms in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections leads to disqualification of BJP, Shiv Sena candidates. The Badgujar family gains as three members get valid nominations. Read the full details.
BJP Mumbai Chief Alleges Nomination Fraud in BMC Polls
BJP Mumbai unit president Ameet Satam files complaint alleging a candidate submitted duplicate AB forms with a forged signature for BMC elections. Details inside.
Shiv Sena candidate swallows nomination form in Pune
A Shiv Sena candidate in Pune was booked after allegedly swallowing a rival's nomination form at the ward office. Police have registered a case under BNS sections. Read the full story.
BMC Polls: Major Party Nominations Rejected in Scrutiny
Scrutiny for BMC elections leads to rejection of Congress, BJP, AAP, NCP candidates due to document errors. Key details on affected wards and the final electoral picture. Stay updated.
Akola candidate pays nomination fee in coins, delays process
Laxmikant Agrawal filed his nomination for Akola civic polls with a deposit of Rs 5,000 in small coins and notes. Election officials accepted the money, causing a brief delay. Read more.
Shiv Sena Candidate Swallows Rival's Nomination Forms
A Shiv Sena candidate in Pune's civic polls shocked officials by swallowing his rival's nomination papers. The incident occurred at the Dhankawadi Sahakarnagar Ward Office. Read the full story.
Nagpur Civic Polls: High Nomination Success Rate
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's nomination scrutiny shows orderly process with few rejections in Dhantoli and Laxmi Nagar zones. Read the latest updates on the civic elections.
Court rejects plea against NCP's Dhananjay Munde
A Beed court dismissed a case filed by a woman claiming to be Dhananjay Munde's first wife, alleging concealment in his 2024 election papers. The court found no prima facie case. Read the full details.
AAP Alleges Nomination Blocked in Mumbai's Colaba Ward
AAP alleges BJP's Rahul Narwekar misused election machinery to block its candidate's nomination in Colaba. BJP denies claims. Read the full controversy.
Nagpur Civic Polls See Last-Minute Nomination Rush
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's zonal offices witnessed a chaotic last-day scramble as 1,457 candidates filed nominations for civic polls. See the zone-wise breakdown and scenes from the ground.
Nomination Rush in Nashik as 2,357 Papers Filed for NMC Polls
Chaos and last-minute scrambles marked the final day of nominations for the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections. Over 1,300 papers filed on Tuesday amid allegations and alliance uncertainties. Read the full story.
Teyana Taylor on Grammy & Golden Globe Nominations
Teyana Taylor opens up about her first Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, calling them 'answered prayers' after feeling underappreciated. Read her inspiring journey.
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