Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
On December 16, 1985, over 1.5 crore voters headed to polls in Assam & by-elections. Akali Dal elected Barnala, expelled Brar. Uranium found in Meghalaya. Dive into history.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring moves Punjab & Haryana High Court, demanding mandatory videography of Zila Parishad and Block Samiti vote counting to ensure transparency and fairness in the democratic process.
A major fire broke out at the GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar. No casualties reported as it was a Sunday. Firefighters took 4 hours to douse the blaze. Read for details.
Punjab SIT calls SAD's Arshdeep Kler in Patiala police audio probe. HC examines pleas for independent inquiry ahead of rural polls. Key developments inside.
Congress petitions Punjab State Election Commission, alleging widespread violence and police complicity obstructed nominations for zila parishad and block samiti elections. Demands extension of deadline and probe.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges AAP used police & administration to stop opposition nominations in Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad elections. Details inside.
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.
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
Himachal Pradesh High Court strikes down Shimla Zila Parishad ward delimitation, citing arbitrariness. The order impacts upcoming panchayat polls. Read the full details and implications.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa moves Punjab & Haryana HC, alleging AAP govt orchestrated violence to block nominations for local polls. Hearing on Dec 8.
Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands CBI inquiry into viral audio clip alleging police interference in SAD nominations for Dec 14 zila parishad elections. Calls for EC action against AAP.
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 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.
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.
Punjab Congress accuses AAP govt of blatant hooliganism, preventing opposition candidates from filing nominations for Dec 14 local body elections. Details of alleged attacks and police misuse inside.
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.
SAD MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia accuses AAP govt of turning Punjab into a 'police state' to block opposition nominations for Block Samiti & Zila Parishad polls. She demands EC intervention.
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 State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Punjab BJP accuses AAP of influencing officials to block opposition nominations in local body polls. The party demands mandatory videography of the entire election process for transparency.
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.
Punjab State Election Commission permits candidates to file affidavits in lieu of NOCs and NDCs for upcoming local body elections, easing nomination process. Read more.
A Ludhiana family returned home to a ransacked house in New Rajguru Nagar. Thieves stole gold, Rs 75,000 cash & watches. Police are investigating.
Punjab BJP working president Ashwani Sharma alleges AAP aims to win rural elections by misusing state machinery. BJP to contest all Zila Parishad, Block Samiti seats and go solo in 2027 assembly polls.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans a meeting on Dec 4 to discuss holding 29 municipal corporation elections before rural local body polls, following a Supreme Court directive. Read the latest updates.
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.