17 Zilla Parishads Polls Uncertain After SC Ruling
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 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.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court disposed of 11 petitions challenging municipal election process. Justice Khubalkar heard matters on reservations & nominations.
Explore how COVID-19 transformed Indian entertainment landscape as OTT shows like Panchayat and Pataal Lok dominated while theaters closed. Discover the films and series that defined 2020.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu justifies delaying panchayat polls to prioritize monsoon relief efforts. State focuses on rebuilding infrastructure after devastating rains.
Himachal Pradesh government reveals Rs 100 crore budget and 55,000 staff needed for panchayat polls as Disaster Management Act delays elections. CM Sukhu clarifies no postponement.
Gujarat Information Commission penalizes PIO Rs 5,000 for misinterpreting RTI order, recommends action against officer. Learn how citizens can protect their right to information.
Gujarat Information Commission penalizes PIO Rs 5,000 for misusing orders to deny RTI information. Disciplinary action recommended against appellate officer. Read full details.
Hyderabad's long-delayed gram panchayat elections secure crucial ₹1,450 crore central funds before April 2026 deadline, while ₹1,550 crore remains uncertain. Learn about the financial implications for village development.
Telangana witnesses a historic gender shift as women are set to lead nearly half of all gram panchayats. Discover how this reshapes local governance and empowers communities across the state.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces panchayat elections will proceed only after Disaster Management Act is lifted. Get latest updates on state assembly proceedings.
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.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Winter Session sees BJP moving adjournment motion, accusing Congress government of delaying panchayat and urban local body elections. Read full details.
Police rescue BJP gram panchayat candidate kidnapped from Seppa office to prevent nomination filing. Eight suspects identified in clan-based political sabotage ahead of Dec 15 elections.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Ganjam administration awards 165 panchayats for being TB-free. District aims for complete TB elimination by 2027. Learn about the declining TB cases and the government's strategy.
NCP faces controversy as Dilip Walse Patil urges Manchar voters to back his party's panel, promising a 'flood of funds'. Opposition slams the move. Read the full story.
Hyderabad CM Revanth Reddy urges women to elect pro-development sarpanches in upcoming panchayat elections. Kodangal to become model constituency with major projects underway.
Goa State Election Commission files affidavit urging dismissal of petition challenging constituency reservations for zilla panchayat polls scheduled for December 20. Learn about the constitutional mandate.
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.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar links development funds to voting for his NCP candidates in Malegaon Nagar Panchayat polls, drawing accusations of voter threats from opposition.
UP Police registers cases against 73 criminals in Meerut for serious offences including murder and robbery ahead of crucial panchayat elections. Stay updated on law and order measures.
Maharashtra BJP achieves historic victory with 103 unopposed wins in local body elections. Significant political gains in Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad polls.
Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla addresses conflicting claims about panchayat elections, emphasizing constitutional compliance. Read the latest developments from Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Kumar Khachi seeks unconditional state government support for January 2026 panchayat elections, citing unprecedented bureaucratic situation.
NCP candidate Ujwala Thite's nomination for Angar nagar panchayat president rejected, sparking BJP celebrations and NCP's vow for legal action. Read the full story.
Sita Kumari, 18, died by suicide in Garhwa after village panchayat forbade her relationship with married man. Police investigation underway. Read full details.
Karnataka Congress MLA D Ravishankar faces and denies accusations of slapping a party worker during public grievance hearing. Both parties refute the viral incident claims.
Telangana government decides to conduct Gram Panchayat elections while postponing other local body polls. Learn about the ₹3,000 crore funds deadline driving this decision.
Jharkhand government launches Aapki Yojana-Aapki Sarkar Aapke Dwar program from November 21 to December 15 with panchayat-level camps for public grievance resolution and welfare scheme enrollment.
Arunachal Pradesh SEC caps election expenditure at Rs 3 lakh for zilla parishad, Rs 50,000 for gram panchayat members. Model code of conduct in effect since November 15.