Telangana Local Body Polls Final Phase: 53 Lakh Voters
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
Kerala's 2025 local body elections delivered a crucial message: voters distinguish between welfare benefits and governance quality. Discover the key takeaways and what it means for the state's political future. Read the full analysis.
Kerala CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan rules out any understanding with Congress to keep BJP out of power in Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad local bodies. Details on the political stalemate.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan rules out any understanding with Congress to keep BJP out of power in Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad. The decision follows mixed local body election results.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan asserts anti-incumbency did not cause LDF's local poll setback. He vows no alliance with adversaries, confident of a third straight win in 2026 Kerala assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
As Kerala Congress (M) mulls rejoining UDF, Congress leadership adopts a wait-and-watch strategy to limit its bargaining power. Analysis of local body polls shows UDF's surge.
Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad to hold civic polls on January 15. Over 17 lakh voters to elect 128 corporators as BJP and NCP prepare for a high-stakes battle. Key issues include water scarcity and infrastructure.
Kerala CPI(M) Secretary M V Govindan asserts party's dominance in many constituencies despite unexpected local body poll results. CPI state secretary Benoy Viswam calls for detailed review. Read the full analysis.
Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses the Pinarayi Vijayan govt of failed governance, financial crisis, and corruption. UDF releases chargesheet and manifesto promising decentralization, health reform, and 5 lakh houses. Read the full plan.
Public campaigning for Kerala's local body elections concluded Sunday. Polling in seven districts begins Tuesday, with high stakes for LDF, UDF, and BJP ahead of assembly polls. Read key details.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
Scrutiny for Punjab's Panchayat Samiti elections concludes with 206 candidates in the fray. Voting on June 9, results on June 11. Key details on nominations and process.
Kerala High Court restrains police from arresting Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault case until December 15, providing relief ahead of local body polls. Details inside.
Over 95% of lakhs of migrant workers in Kerala are not voters, leading to unchecked exploitation in housing and labour. Experts blame apathetic local bodies. Read how this crisis unfolds.
Kerala State Election Commission confirms full readiness for two-phase local body elections on Dec 9 & 11. Dry day, holiday declared; action ordered on controversial notice.
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision schedule by a week for local body polls on Dec 9 & 11. Get the revised dates and details here.
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
In a rare alliance, Kerala's Congress, CPI(M), and BJP back common independent candidates to counter the expanding influence of Kitex Group's Twenty20 party in crucial local body elections. Discover the high-stakes political battle.
Kerala State Election Commissioner A Shajahan reveals the panel's adjudicatory powers, Rs 200 crore poll expenditure, and why Kerala is a model for local self-governance. Read the full interview.
The Election Commission of India has revised the Special Summary Revision schedule for Kerala's electoral rolls due to upcoming local body elections in December. Key dates and details inside.
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
BJP leader Brijesh Chowta warns PFI's political wing SDPI poses a democratic threat via local body wins in Dakshina Kannada. Urgent action needed ahead of Karnataka elections.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says CPI(M) will decide if he leads LDF in 2026 Assembly polls. The veteran leader spoke ahead of local body elections, seen as a semi-final.
Major state and central projects are driving rapid development in Angamaly and Kottayam, boosting real estate and sparking political debate ahead of local elections. Discover the key initiatives.
In Kerala's local body elections, political parties field over 200 ration dealers as candidates, banking on their unique hyper-local voter trust and monthly interactions for electoral success. Discover the strategy.
BJP candidate D Soniya Gandhi, 33, is contesting from Nallathani ward in Munnar panchayat, Idukki district. A strategic move in Kerala's political landscape. Read more.
Soniya Gandhi, a former Congress worker, will contest Kerala local body polls as a BJP candidate from Vengara. This move highlights BJP's strategy to gain ground in the state. Read more.
The BJP's nomination of a candidate named Sonia Gandhi in Munnar creates a unique dilemma for the Congress-led UDF. Discover how this namesake is reshaping the local election narrative.
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole demands impeachment of State Election Commissioner over delays in local body polls, citing constitutional violation. Full details.