Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis sharply criticises the State Election Commission's decision to delay municipal council elections, calling it arbitrary and unfair to candidates. Govt to submit representation.
Maharashtra's first phase of local body elections is set for December 2, 2025, with EVMs at all stations. Results will be declared on December 3. Get all details on timings, seats, and the election schedule here.
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Bombay High Court refuses petition challenging SHRC order dismissing sexual assault complaint at Thane rehab centre. Mother sought justice for son's 2013 ordeal. Read full details.
Maharashtra State Election Commission postpones elections in multiple wards after returning officers illegally allotted symbols, compromising the electoral process. New polling date set for Dec 20.
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.
State Election Commission halts municipal elections across Maharashtra after returning officers illegally allotted poll symbols. Revised schedule announced for affected councils.
State Election Commission postpones December 2 local body polls across Marathwada districts. New election date set for December 20. Get latest updates on affected municipal councils.
Telangana election commission mandates 24-hour inquiry for unanimous panchayat wins to prevent corruption, auctioning and coercion. Ensure free and fair local elections.
Wayanad DCC president T J Issac files complaint with SEC seeking removal of Kalpetta returning officer who rejected Congress candidate's nomination. Read the full details.
State Election Commission releases strict guidelines for voter assistance. Helpers can assist only one person, must be 18+, and cannot be candidates. Learn about the new voting accessibility rules.
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.
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.
Human rights activist Jitender Singh Shunty, founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal, assumes charge at Punjab & Chandigarh Human Rights Commission. Read about his remarkable humanitarian journey.
Human rights activist Jitender Singh Shunty, founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal, assumes charge at Punjab & Chandigarh Human Rights Commission. Discover his remarkable humanitarian journey.
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari faces EC probe over controversial 'lock up booth-level officers' statement. DC Ravi Anand must submit report by Thursday. Minister claims remarks misinterpreted.
Election Commission states VVPAT use is not mandated by local body Acts and is technically unfeasible for municipal polls. Get the full details on the Bombay HC affidavit.
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.
Former chief secretary Manoj Kumar takes charge as Tripura's state election commissioner following Saradhindu Chaudhury's completed tenure. Read about the key appointment.
Get the date, time, and live streaming details for the Jubilee Hills and Nuapada by-election results 2025. Know the key candidates and voter turnout figures.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi fumes as Maharashtra State Election Commission puts 'Gas Cylinder' symbol on free-for-all list for local body polls. Party demands symbol reservation citing ECI recognition.
Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.
Bombay High Court takes serious note of State Election Commission's decision to eliminate VVPAT machines from municipal elections, raising concerns about electoral transparency and voter confidence.
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray has strongly endorsed Rahul Gandhi's vote manipulation allegations against the Election Commission, accusing the poll body of favoring the ruling BJP in Maharashtra and across India.
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Mumbai's opposition parties slam State Election Commission for announcing civic polls without cleaning voter list, alleging government pressure in election timing controversy.
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Maharashtra State Election Commission announces election dates for 9 local bodies across 7 districts. Voting on December 8, results on December 9. Key political battle ahead of assembly polls.
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