The State Election Commission released draft electoral rolls for Greater Bengaluru Authority polls, listing 88.9 lakh voters with a 12.2% increase since 2022. Citizens can verify details from Jan 20.
The Bengaluru civic polls in 2026 will be conducted using traditional ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking a shift in election methodology.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority will release draft electoral rolls on January 19, 2026. Officials will then conduct house-to-house verification and process claims.
Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party announces Mission 50 campaign for GBA polls, focusing on decentralized governance and professional candidates to tackle civic issues.
The Amravati Municipal Corporation elections feature a high-stakes contest with multiple alliances. Early leads show BJP ahead in 13 wards, NCP in 7, and Congress in 5, as political dynamics shift from 2017 results.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority polls offer more seats for women, but female leaders express concerns over proxy culture and tokenism hindering genuine representation.
Recent exit polls indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Mumbai civic elections, shaping the political landscape of India's financial capital.
Officials confirm that the altered counting process for BMC elections may postpone result announcements. Unlike previous years, immediate trends for all 227 seats will not be available.
Exit polls for Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, including the crucial BMC, indicate a strong performance by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. Voter turnout in Mumbai reached approximately 50%.
Exit polls project a decisive victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai's BMC elections, with BJP-Shiv Sena expected to cross 130 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS trails far behind.
The Bangalore Development Authority transfers eight layouts to the Greater Bangalore Authority following a UDD directive. Officials must now inspect infrastructure gaps.
Candidates for the Greater Bengaluru Authority are already campaigning months before the polls, engaging with voters and addressing local issues in the city.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirms Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority elections will meet the Supreme Court's June 30 deadline, dismissing political challenges.
Municipal corporation elections in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, and Jalna see intense multi-party contests. BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP forge alliances and fight independently across the region.
Following the Supreme Court's directive to hold elections for the Greater Bengaluru Authority, BJP and Congress in Karnataka have intensified their campaign efforts in the city.
Administrative confusion between GBA and RGHCL leaves 548 families waiting for homes under Bengaluru's Rs 1-lakh housing scheme, despite fully built houses being ready for allotment.
The Supreme Court's June 30 deadline for GBA elections puts pressure on Karnataka's government and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The polls serve as a crucial test amid Bengaluru's civic woes and political dynamics.
As Mumbai votes on Jan 15, affidavits reveal massive wealth growth for key BMC candidates like Kishori Pednekar & Neil Somaiya. Read the full analysis of asset declarations.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) invites corporate CSR funds and philanthropy for high-impact urban improvement projects. A new avenue for city development opens.
Goa Bachao Abhiyan urges state to implement constitutional amendments, empowering local bodies to prepare development plans. Calls for public participation in the process. Learn more.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections face turmoil as 100+ rebel candidates, including ex-corporators, challenge official nominees. BJP's 120-seat target and Congress's 'Mission 100' at risk. Read the full ground report.
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15. 35.51 lakh voters, 4,011 polling stations, and strict vigil on Sankranti gifting. Find your polling station via the new PMC app.
The Kogilu Gram Panchayat Building Association is verifying over 1,000 documents for site allotments. Officials confirm the process is ongoing to ensure transparency. Read the latest updates.
GBA inspected 321 paying guest facilities in Bengaluru, sealing two for hygiene violations and imposing fines after a tragic cylinder blast. Details on the safety drive inside.
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
In Pune's municipal election campaigns, designated city in-charges are focused on winning their own wards, reducing their broader strategic leadership. Key parties navigate internal dynamics and alliances.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
Familiar faces from state and national elections are contesting the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, bringing experience and shifting alliances to ward-level battles. Discover the key candidates and their strategies.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.