AAP Leads in Ludhiana Zila Parishad, Faces Rural Hurdles
AAP emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana's zila parishad polls but faced stiff competition from Congress & SAD in panchayat samitis. Key wins and setbacks analyzed.
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BJP's Poor Show in Ludhiana Rural Polls Raises 2027 Alarm
BJP's first independent foray into Ludhiana's rural local body elections yields just 3 panchayat samiti seats, raising strategic questions for the 2027 Punjab assembly polls. Leaders admit to weak rural base.
Congress makes strong gains in Ludhiana rural polls
Congress celebrates a strong second-place finish in Ludhiana's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections, outperforming AAP in several rural blocks. Full analysis of the results and what they mean for Punjab politics.
AAP Landslide Victory in Amritsar Rural Body Polls
Aam Aadmi Party dominates Amritsar's rural body elections, securing a massive mandate. Read the full analysis of the results and their political implications.
PU Student Kunwar Khanoura Wins Patiala Zila Parishad Election
Kunwar Khanoura, a final-year LLB student, wins Tohra zone election in Patiala. Balancing studies & campaigning, his victory highlights youth's role in Punjab's local governance. Read his journey.
Nagpur HC seeks reply on 204 villages without crematoriums
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench demands Zilla Parishad's response by Dec 22 on 204 villages lacking crematorium facilities, forcing open-air last rites. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Women's Rights Collective 3-Day Conference
Maharashtra Stree Mukti Parishad hosts a 3-day state conference in Mumbai from Dec 20-22, reviewing 50 years of the women's movement and planning future action amidst concerns over rising societal violence.
AAP Wins Over 200 Zones in Punjab Rural Polls
The Aam Aadmi Party dominates Punjab's rural body elections, securing victory in 201 of 317 declared Zila Parishad zones. Read the full analysis of this political shift.
AAP Dominates Doaba in Punjab Local Body Polls
Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala in Punjab local body elections. Congress retains stronghold in Nawanshahr. Full results and analysis inside.
Sekhon's Wife, Relative Win Punjab Zila Parishad Polls
Wife and relative of gangster-turned-politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon win Zila Parishad seats in Ferozepur. SAD extends support, AAP alleges misuse of power. Details inside.
Punjab Panchayat Polls: AAP Leads, Congress & SAD Gain
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election trends show AAP in the lead, with Congress putting up a strong fight in Doaba and SAD making a comeback in Malwa. Key results from Jalandhar, Patiala, and Bathinda.
85-Year-Old Loses Zila Parishad Poll by 57 Votes, Vows Fight
85-year-old Gurdial Singh, Malerkotla's oldest candidate, narrowly loses Zila Parishad election by 57 votes. The veteran vows to continue his public service fight. Read his inspiring story.
Maharashtra makes returning officer's decision final for ZP polls
Maharashtra cabinet approves amendment to prevent election delays. Returning officer's nomination decision now final, curbing court appeals. Read how this impacts upcoming ZP and Panchayat Samiti polls.
Maharashtra ends court appeals on poll nomination rejection
Maharashtra cabinet amends 1961 Act to make Returning Officer's decision on nominations final, aiming to prevent election delays. Move follows SEC's postponement of 22 council polls.
Nashik Civic Polls: Parties Screen 2000+ Aspirants
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
Goa University defers student council polls to Dec 23
Goa University postponed its student council elections to December 23 after the district collector invoked the election code of conduct for Zilla Panchayat polls. The last-minute change sparked protests on campus.
Vijayawada School Gets New Books, 25 Computers in 9 Days
Sharada Zilla Parishad School in Chilakaluripeta receives a modern computer lab and classic storybooks, fulfilling Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's pledge made during a Mega PTM. Read about this educational boost.
Centre Withholds Rs 1,279 Cr from Karnataka
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.
Goa reserves ZP chairperson posts for women, declares poll holiday
Goa government reserves Zilla Panchayat chairperson posts for women in North & South Goa, declares paid holiday for elections. 226 candidates contesting across 50 seats. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP's 2017 Dominance Faces New Test
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
Drunk Teacher Abuses Students, Dances in Maharashtra School
A government teacher in Maharashtra's Washim district caused chaos by allegedly teaching while drunk, abusing students, and dancing. Villagers demand strict action against the educator.
Maharashtra Village: Where 'Jai Bhim' Slogan Was First Raised
Discover the historic origin of the 'Jai Bhim' slogan in a central Maharashtra village. Learn how this powerful chant energised the Dalit movement and honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's legacy. Read the full story.
SEC Seeks to Amend Zilla Parishad Election Rules
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
HC Directs Kolhapur Civic Bodies to File Road Work Reports
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench mandates regular compliance reports from KMC & ZP on road construction. First report due Dec 11. Details on quality, timeline, and public disturbance.
64 File for Zila Parishad, 424 for Block Samiti in Jalandhar
A total of 64 nominations filed for Zila Parishad and 424 for Block Samiti seats in Jalandhar district. Polling scheduled for July 10. Get the full candidate list and details here.
Arunachal Minister's 'No Schemes if BJP Loses' Remark Sparks Row
Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing faces controversy for allegedly linking govt schemes to BJP's panchayat poll wins. Congress seeks resignation, SEC seeks report. Details inside.
749 Nominations in Patiala Amid Poll Paper Snatching Claims
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.
Clashes Mar Last Day of Panchayat Poll Nominations in Punjab
Violence erupted in Punjab as Congress, SAD, and AAP workers clashed during the final day of filing nominations for zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Details inside.
Symbol Allotment Flaw Puts Upcoming ZP, Panchayat Samiti Polls at Risk
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.
Punjab Orders Videography of Zila Parishad Nominations
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
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