Telangana Local Body Polls Final Phase: 53 Lakh Voters
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
Punjab & Haryana HC disposed of Congress MP Raja Warring's PIL seeking mandatory videography of Zila Parishad poll counting, noting the State Election Commission had already issued detailed instructions for the process.
The Central government has withheld Rs 1,279 crore in grants from Karnataka for failing to hold Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections since 2020-21. Discover the financial and democratic implications.
Amritsar's Khassa and Verpal villages hold fresh elections today after previous polls were cancelled due to major errors in the voter lists. Get the latest updates.
A CPM leader in Kerala's Malappuram courted controversy with sexist comments in his victory speech, later apologizing after public backlash. Read the full story.
In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
Scrutiny for Punjab's Panchayat Samiti elections concludes with 206 candidates in the fray. Voting on June 9, results on June 11. Key details on nominations and process.
Congress boycotts district council elections in Amritsar's 3 constituencies, alleging police inaction after AAP workers attacked a sarpanch. Demands judicial probe.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges AAP used police & administration to stop opposition nominations in Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad elections. Details inside.
Kerala State Election Commissioner A Shajahan reveals the panel's adjudicatory powers, Rs 200 crore poll expenditure, and why Kerala is a model for local self-governance. Read the full interview.
Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney reviews Zila Parishad poll readiness in Ludhiana. Voting on February 26, counting March 1. Get the latest updates.
749 nominations filed for Zila Parishad & Block Samiti polls in Patiala amid allegations of nomination papers being snatched & torn. Six police cases registered. Details inside.
In a significant development, the first phase of Telangana's gram panchayat elections sees 395 sarpanchs elected unanimously. Get the full details on withdrawals and uncontested wins here.
The stage is set for a fierce battle in Goa's Zilla Panchayat elections, seen as a semifinal before the 2027 Assembly polls. With the opposition alliance fractured, the BJP-led front appears united. Key dates: nominations by Dec 9, voting on Dec 20. Read
The BJP's nomination of a candidate named Sonia Gandhi in Munnar creates a unique dilemma for the Congress-led UDF. Discover how this namesake is reshaping the local election narrative.
A petition filed in Punjab & Haryana High Court alleges police interference in panchayat elections. The court seeks government response by July 18. Read the full details.
State Election Commission defers civic polls after symbol allotment violations. Experts warn Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections face similar disruption unless rules are amended.
In Telangana's gram panchayat elections, voters prioritize roads, water, and school facilities over state welfare schemes. Candidates focus on door-to-door campaigns as major parties keep a low profile. Read more.
Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for delayed zila parishad & panchayat samiti elections in Chandigarh. Results on Dec 17. Key test ahead of 2027 assembly polls.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections witnesses strong voter participation, with turnout estimated over 60%. Key highlights from Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, and incidents reported.
Three candidates file nominations for Phagwara Block Samiti elections in Jalandhar. Scrutiny on July 10, withdrawals by July 12, and voting on July 17. Get the latest updates.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
In Kozhikode's Edachery panchayat, Congress's T K Motilal contests against his CPM brother T K Subash. Their parents, Congress loyalists, named them after party icons. Read this unique political family story.
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
A look back at the last Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Dhule, and Nandurbar. Key insights for the upcoming 2025 polls. Get the full analysis here.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial 2025 local body polls. Get all details on voting dates, seats, and the political battle between MVA and Mahayuti.
Vidarbha gears up for crucial nagar panchayat and parishad elections on Tuesday, Dec 2. Over 1.5 lakh voters across Amravati, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and Akola will decide fiercely contested polls. Results to be declared a day later.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans phased elections for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. 17 ZPs and 83 panchayat samitis exceed 50% reservation limit. Supreme Court hearing scheduled for January 21.