GHMC Ward Delimitation Faces Political Backlash
GHMC's delimitation of 300 wards faces criticism for anomalies. Political leaders demand re-examination, citing uneven representation and administrative concerns. Details inside.
GHMC's delimitation of 300 wards faces criticism for anomalies. Political leaders demand re-examination, citing uneven representation and administrative concerns. Details inside.
Telangana High Court continues hearing a petition against GHMC's ward delimitation in Hyderabad. Resident claims boundaries ignore natural landmarks, causing public inconvenience. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh High Court strikes down Shimla Zila Parishad ward delimitation, citing arbitrariness. The order impacts upcoming panchayat polls. Read the full details and implications.
Hyderabad's Water Board drafts a massive sewerage master plan for 27 merged municipalities, needing over Rs 20,000 crore investment for new pipelines and STPs. Read more.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal polls draft rolls face over 6,300 objections. Voters report family members split across wards, causing major inconvenience. Officials say all pleas are being addressed.
The Karnataka government has renamed 13 areas and dropped the 'Akash' ward name following objections and discrepancies flagged by the delimitation commission. Read the full story for details.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
Greater Bengaluru Authority faces backlash over ward renaming. After public outcry, 13 ward names revised in a late-night corrigendum. Details on the controversy and changes inside.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra local bodies, refuses to delay polls. Bench warns against litigation stalling electoral process. Get the full details.
Hyderabad's population could surge to 1.5 crore, making it the 18th most populous city globally, overtaking London and New York. Discover the opportunities and civic challenges this expansion brings.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma signs ordinance merging 27 municipalities into GHMC to boost administrative efficiency and service delivery in Hyderabad's expanding metro region. Details inside.
As Hyderabad expands by merging adjoining municipalities, officials debate renaming GHMC to Greater Hyderabad Authority (GHA), inspired by Bengaluru's model. Explore the potential changes.
Hyderabad's AFOCHS colony, once an ISO-awarded peaceful residential area for retired officers, now faces noise pollution and parking chaos due to multiple pubs. Residents demand action.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation plans to merge 27 municipalities, potentially creating India's largest municipal body with 300 wards across 2,053 sq km. Learn about the massive administrative overhaul.
RTI activist exposes major errors in Mumbai's draft electoral roll with 6,834 voters misplaced in Kurla. BMC launches verification drive ahead of crucial elections. Read full details.
Residents of 27 Hyderabad municipalities react to GHMC merger proposal. Property tax disparities and bureaucratic accessibility concerns dominate discussions. Read full analysis.
Secunderabad Cantonment residents demand merger with GHMC as civic infrastructure deteriorates and elected representatives remain absent since 2021. Read more about their struggle.
GHMC inaugurates automated smart parking at Hyderabad's KBR Park. This vertical system with 72 car slots aims to reduce traffic congestion and illegal parking across the city.
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
Hyderabad's GHMC becomes India's largest municipal corporation after merging 27 surrounding municipalities, covering 2,053 sq km - larger than Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru.
Telangana cabinet merges 27 urban local bodies with GHMC, creating one of India's largest urban conglomerates. Underground power cable project worth ₹14,725 crore also approved.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao pledges future opportunities for party corporators, expresses confidence in GHMC election victory. Women corporators to benefit from reservations.
Telangana High Court grants 2-week interim stay on GHMC land acquisition notices for KBR Park road expansion after property owners challenge due process violations. Case posted to November 24.
Himachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Kumar Khachi seeks unconditional state government support for January 2026 panchayat elections, citing unprecedented bureaucratic situation.
Political battle heats up in Assam as BJP and Congress exchange sharp attacks ahead of 2026 assembly elections. Key issues include delimitation, voter revision, and anti-polygamy bill.
The implementation of women's reservation in Indian politics faces indefinite delay due to lack of political consensus and uncertain delimitation timelines. Learn what's holding back this crucial reform.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announces legal challenge against delimitation exercise, joining Tamil Nadu in opposing what southern states call 'population punishment' that could reduce their parliamentary representation.
Discover why former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai has become the central government's preferred choice for critical positions, from delimitation panels to statutory tribunals.