AAP Lacks Majority in 9 Punjab Zila Parishads
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
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.
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 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.
Aam Aadmi Party dominates Amritsar's rural body elections, securing a massive mandate. Read the full analysis of the results and their political implications.
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.
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.
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.
Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala in Punjab local body elections. Congress retains stronghold in Nawanshahr. Full results and analysis inside.
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'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 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 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.
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.
A significant inscription stone has been reinstalled in Kaliyuru village, Mysuru, thanks to local efforts. Read about this cultural restoration and the community's role.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.