Kerala SIR Schedule Extended for Local Body Polls
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
In Kerala's local body elections, political parties field over 200 ration dealers as candidates, banking on their unique hyper-local voter trust and monthly interactions for electoral success. Discover the strategy.
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Police in Amritsar recover an unidentified male body from a field in Lopoke. Investigation underway to determine identity and cause of death. Read for details.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2. Key battles, alliance strains, and legal tussles set the stage for a high-stakes political contest.
Malappuram police arrested Shajil C P, 37, who ran Miracle Path YouTube channel, for sexually assaulting a female follower. The accused claimed knowledge of sorcery and faces multiple similar cases.
Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections face controversy over reservation rules. Learn how the state government's decision has sparked political tension and legal challenges.
Supreme Court permits Maharashtra SEC to conduct local body elections while maintaining 50% reservation ceiling. BMC elections to proceed as court sets January hearing.
Telangana officials implement strict measures for local body elections. Help desks for candidates, GPS-tracked flying squads deployed across districts to ensure fair polling.
Anitha Babu among 547 Haritha Karma Sena members contesting Kerala local polls. Grassroots workers fill political void as parties seek women candidates with public presence. Read their inspiring journey.
Coastal belts and tribal hamlets in Malappuram face decades of neglect despite political promises. Infrastructure delays and environmental concerns plague district development. Read about the urgent need for change.
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to hold local body polls immediately. Results to depend on verdict regarding OBC quota breach in 57 councils. Read latest updates.
Maharashtra State Election Commission extends campaign deadline for local body elections to 10 PM on December 1. Key political parties get extra time for voter outreach.
Maharashtra government launches major operation against Bangladeshi infiltrators ahead of 2025 local body elections. State plans strict action including deportation.
Telangana's Backward Classes receive only 17% sarpanch seats despite demanding 42% reservations. District variations range from 0% to 27% as political blame game intensifies.
Telangana SEC announces 3-phase gram panchayat elections on Dec 11, 14, 17. Over 1.6 crore voters to elect sarpanches in 12,728 villages. Model code of conduct in effect.
Internal conflict escalates between BJP and Eknath Shinde faction ahead of Maharashtra local body elections. Key leaders clash over seat-sharing and political strategy.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar condemns Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's controversial statement linking development funds to votes in Maharashtra local body polls. Read the full political clash details.
Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat launches explosive allegations against BJP MP Ashok Chavan over wealth accumulation and development failures ahead of local polls.
Election Commission reveals 99% enumeration forms distributed in Kerala for SIR 2.0, assures Supreme Court of smooth coordination with state election body. Read the latest updates.
A booth-level officer in Kerala's Malappuram district was removed from duty after allegedly lifting his mundu during voter form collection. District collector takes action after video surfaces.
BJP recruits three Shiv Sena functionaries in Maharashtra despite anti-poaching agreement. Sena minister warns of retaliation as political tensions escalate ahead of local polls.
Election Commission tells Supreme Court Kerala govt lacks authority to seek postponement of electoral roll revision. EC says state election body coordinating both processes smoothly. Read full details.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Supriya Sule accuses opponents of forcing candidates to withdraw from Maharashtra local body elections, seeks SEC intervention. Democracy under threat.
Maharashtra's political alliances face internal strife as MVA and Mahayuti partners clash in local body elections. Read about the growing tensions in Pune and beyond.
Rebel candidates challenge CPM and Congress in Thiruvananthapuram corporation elections, creating triangular contest with BJP. Key political battle unfolds in Kerala.
BJP's Telangana unit prepares for local body elections without alliances, focusing on Backward Classes and rural development. Party aims to capitalize on Lok Sabha momentum.
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.