Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.
North and South Goa district magistrates order closure of eateries within 100m of polling stations on Dec 20. Gatherings of over 5 persons banned near booths. Details here.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleges AAP manipulated zila parishad elections. He predicts party's exit within a year and vows Congress victory in 2027 Vidhan Sabha polls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BJP expels 10 members in Goa for anti-party activities, with nine contesting as rebels in ZP elections. Party forms alliance with MGP, aims for 34 seats. Read the full details.
A high-stakes multi-cornered contest unfolds for the Arambol zilla panchayat seat reserved for women in Mapusa. Key candidates include BJP-backed Manisha Korkankar and independents Radhika Palyekar & Shrutika Shetye. Read the full analysis.
RG MLA Viresh Borkar accuses BJP of using govt machinery to delay vehicle permissions for Zilla Panchayat campaigning in Tiswadi, violating the 24-hour model code. Read the full story.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.