Goa Zilla Panchayat Elections: Voting on Dec 20 for 50 Seats
Goa gears up for Zilla Panchayat elections on December 20, 2025. Polling for 50 seats across two districts. Key guidelines, result date on Dec 23, and all details explained here.
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BJP's Poor Show in Punjab Rural Polls: 7 Zila Parishad Seats
BJP secured just 7 of 347 Zila Parishad seats in Punjab's rural elections. CM Bhagwant Mann joked about a probe after party got one vote in Satoj village. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
AAP loses Nabha block panchayat polls amid nomination row
AAP suffers defeats in Patiala's Nabha block zila parishad elections. Congress, SAD candidates win amid allegations of nomination snatching and public confrontations with local MLA. Details inside.
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.
Goa's Zilla Panchayats: Powerless After Two Decades
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.
Goa's Poll Day Curbs: Shops Shut Near Voting Centres
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.
Warring: AAP's 'Final Countdown' Begins After Zila Parishad Polls
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 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.
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.
HC disposes Warring's plea on poll videography as SEC acted
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 Sees Lowest Rural Poll Turnout Since 2008
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 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.
Goa BJP expels 10 members ahead of Zilla Panchayat polls
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.
Arambol ZP Seat: Multi-Cornered Fight in Goa
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.
Goa MLA Accuses BJP of Delaying RG's Poll Permissions
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 Alleges Sabotage in Punjab Local Body Polls
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.
Sukhbir Badal: AAP Used Police to Block Opposition in Polls
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges AAP used police & administration to stop opposition nominations in Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad elections. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
Observer Reviews Preparations for Ludhiana Zila Parishad Elections
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.
Congress Alleges AAP Hooliganism in Punjab Poll Nominations
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 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.
Goa ZP Polls: Opposition Alliance in Disarray Ahead of Vote
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 Alleges AAP Misusing Police in Block Samiti Polls
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.
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