BC Reservations Fall to 17% in Telangana Local Polls
Telangana's Backward Classes receive only 17% sarpanch seats despite demanding 42% reservations. District variations range from 0% to 27% as political blame game intensifies.
Telangana's Backward Classes receive only 17% sarpanch seats despite demanding 42% reservations. District variations range from 0% to 27% as political blame game intensifies.
Telangana SEC announces 3-phase gram panchayat elections on Dec 11, 14, 17. Over 1.6 crore voters to elect sarpanches in 12,728 villages. Model code of conduct in effect.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
BJP's Telangana unit prepares for local body elections without alliances, focusing on Backward Classes and rural development. Party aims to capitalize on Lok Sabha momentum.
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.
Maharashtra BJP achieves historic victory with 103 unopposed wins in local body elections. Significant political gains in Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad polls.
Telangana government decides to conduct Gram Panchayat elections while postponing other local body polls. Learn about the ₹3,000 crore funds deadline driving this decision.
Punjab BJP announces it will contest upcoming block samiti and zila parishad elections using party symbol. Decision marks significant shift in state's political strategy.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urges patience until November 17 nomination deadline for local body election alliances. Key parties adopt varied strategies across regions.
Maharashtra prepares for local body elections covering 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats. Voting on December 2, results on December 3. Complete details inside.
Kerala prepares for crucial local body polls in December 2025 with two-phase voting. 2.84 crore voters to elect representatives across 23,576 wards. Results declaration on December 13.
Cyclone Montha devastates 12 Telangana districts, destroying crops and infrastructure. CM Revanth Reddy orders urgent relief and paddy protection measures. Read full coverage.
After 10 years, Maharashtra gears up for high-stakes local body elections that could reshape state politics. Discover what's at stake for ruling alliance and opposition.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections as 6.34 lakh voters prepare to cast their ballots across 14 municipal councils and 3 nagar panchayats in Pune district, shaping grassroots governance.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body polls as State Election Commission unveils election schedule with voting on December 2 and results expected by December 4. Key democratic exercise across municipal corporations and councils.
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.
Telangana High Court criticizes State Election Commission for indefinite postponement of local body elections, calling the delay unjustified and demanding immediate action.
Kerala Congress revives political fortunes as K.S. Sabarinadhan returns to contest Thiruvananthapuram civic polls. Strategic move signals party's renewed focus on grassroots politics ahead of crucial elections.
Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education announces 2026 exam dates starting February 25. Get complete schedule details, practical exam timeline, and preparation insights for TSBIE students.
Maharashtra State Election Commission reveals no VVPAT provision for upcoming municipal corporation polls, citing legal framework limitations and logistical challenges.
The Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government finds itself in hot water after controversial decisions to double Shimla's mayor term and postpone local body elections, sparking legal battles and political backlash.
Ex-BJP MP K Sudhakar confronts mounting pressure as a woman doctor's suicide note alleges harassment, creating political turmoil before crucial local polls in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur.
Maharashtra's ruling alliance Mahayuti deploys massive digital strategy with 1 lakh WhatsApp groups and dedicated war rooms to secure votes in upcoming local body elections. Exclusive details inside.
Telangana High Court grants crucial extension for liquor license renewals, providing relief to business owners. Learn about the legal implications and new deadlines.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis intensifies pressure on State Election Commission for immediate voter list revision ahead of crucial civic polls. Political battle heats up over electoral preparedness.
In a dramatic political development, BJP and Shiv Sena are finalizing a seat-sharing agreement for Maharashtra's upcoming local body polls, signaling a major realignment in state politics ahead of crucial elections.
Telangana implements groundbreaking 42% OBC reservation in local bodies, sparking political debate and reshaping electoral dynamics. Analysis of the implications.
Telangana Congress government abolishes controversial two-child norm for local body elections, marking significant shift in population policy and electoral eligibility rules.
Telangana faces complete shutdown as opposition parties call bandh over Krishna River water dispute. Schools closed, transport disrupted across state. Latest updates on protests and impact.
Essential updates on Telangana bandh: Schools, colleges, transport, and business closures in Hyderabad and across the state. Stay informed about the protest impact.