UDF Wins Vizhinjam, Shifts Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Balance
The United Democratic Front's victory in Vizhinjam ward reshapes the political composition of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation following the Kerala local body election results.
The United Democratic Front's victory in Vizhinjam ward reshapes the political composition of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation following the Kerala local body election results.
Counting of votes is in progress for the Kerala local body elections, with key wards like Vizhinjam, Payippadam, and Onakkur under close watch. Live updates on results and trends.
Kerala launches 'Vijnana Yathra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz' on Monday. Over 5 lakh students can compete for cash prizes up to Rs 5 lakh. Read details on eligibility, rounds, and prizes.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expresses confidence that the NDA will form the government in Kerala in 2026. He highlights the BJP's vote share jump from 11% to 20% and recent local body wins as proof of a political shift. Read more.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's growing support in Kerala and predicted a party-led government in the 2026 Assembly elections, highlighting a surge in vote share and local body wins.
HD Kumaraswamy states the JD(S)-BJP alliance for Karnataka's local bodies elections is pending a final decision. Leaders from both parties will resolve issues. Read the latest updates.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Thiruvananthapuram on January 11 to address BJP's local body poll winners and strategize for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Get the full details.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis claims BJP's seat tally in recent local polls is double that of all other parties combined, attributing success to a development-focused campaign. Read more.
PM Modi congratulates BJP's V V Rajesh on becoming Thiruvananthapuram's first BJP mayor, calling it a historic shift. He says Kerala seeks freedom from LDF-UDF broken promises.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches a citizen response programme to gather public ideas for making Kerala a manufacturing & services hub. Public urged to participate.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar announces all local body polls will be held together in 2026. The decision aims to streamline governance and ensure uniform development across the state.
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.
PM Modi congratulates BJP's VV Rajesh on historic Thiruvananthapuram Mayor win, marking a political shift in Kerala. Read his full letter and analysis of the landmark victory.
CPI openly criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's association with Hindu leader Vellappally Natesan, blaming anti-minority remarks for LDF's local poll losses. Read the full story.
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam analyses LDF's local election setback, calls for introspection and corrective steps. He pledges home visits from Jan 15-30 and vows no compromise on Sabarimala probe. Read more.
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam stated the Left Democratic Front's loss in Kerala's local body elections serves as a public warning. Read the analysis and political implications.
CPI, the second-largest LDF partner, pins local body election defeat on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership and public dissatisfaction. Calls for introspection ahead of 2026 assembly polls.
Nine candidates will contest the Vizhinjam ward election, rescheduled for January 12 after a candidate's death. Counting on January 13. Get the latest updates.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan identifies overconfidence and opposition misinformation as key reasons for the LDF's unexpected setback in Kerala's local body elections. Details inside.
Kerala State Election Commission schedules standing committee elections for all local bodies from Jan 5-7, 2026. Details on committees, reservation, and voting process inside.
The Congress-led UDF sees a voter swing in Kerala's local body polls, with the BJP gaining ground. A crucial test for political fortunes and public faith ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
V Priyadarshini elected as Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat president. LDF candidate secured 15 votes, defeating UDF's Agnes Rani. Read about the new leadership's priorities.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation faces a major financial setback as an arbitration court orders it to pay Rs 1.5 crore to an advertising firm for a cancelled contract. Details inside.
Congress LoP V D Satheesan reveals UDF's strategy for Kerala 2026 polls: 50% tickets for youth/women, targeting 100 seats. He cites local body poll gains & anti-incumbency against LDF. Read the full interview.
Diya Binu Pulikkakandam, 21, is now the municipal chairperson of Pala, Kerala. Her younger brother is also a council member, marking a significant family achievement in local politics.
The BJP-NDA alliance wins Thiruvananthapuram civic polls, marking a historic end to 45 years of LDF rule. VV Rajesh becomes Kerala's first BJP mayor. Analysis of key local body results and political implications for Kerala.
BJP announces VV Rajesh as Mayor candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after historic win, ending 45 years of Left rule. Asha Nath is Deputy Mayor pick. Read details.
Discover why Kerala is earning the nickname 'Finland of India.' From a literacy rate exceeding 94% to social welfare and water-rich landscapes, explore the striking parallels.
BJP's M T Ramesh says party will study vote share decline but highlights NDA's gains in Kerala local elections. He alleges CPM-Congress collusion to defeat BJP in 3000 wards.