Maharashtra State Election Commission plans phased elections for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. 17 ZPs and 83 panchayat samitis exceed 50% reservation limit. Supreme Court hearing scheduled for January 21.
State Election Commission halts municipal elections across Maharashtra after returning officers illegally allotted poll symbols. Revised schedule announced for affected councils.
Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
State Election Commission postpones December 2 local body polls across Marathwada districts. New election date set for December 20. Get latest updates on affected municipal councils.
Delhi MCD bypolls witness 21.8% turnout by afternoon. Key battle between BJP, AAP & Congress in 12 vacant wards. Results on December 3. #DelhiElections
Delhi witnesses crucial MCD bypolls across 12 wards with 51 candidates contesting. Results will test BJP's dominance after assembly election victory. Follow live updates.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann claims state received zero flood relief despite Centre's announcements. He also addresses sports infrastructure concerns and unveils massive road development project.
Telangana election commission mandates 24-hour inquiry for unanimous panchayat wins to prevent corruption, auctioning and coercion. Ensure free and fair local elections.
West Bengal's Booth Level Officers demand compensation, accusing Election Commission of ignoring their work pressure. Read about their grievances and EC's security measures.
Punjab cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors, new border area incentives, GPS mining vehicle tracking & revised tender limits to boost public services.
Telangana High Court refuses to interfere with Panchayat elections and BC reservations. Case adjourned for 8 weeks as court directs state to file counters. Read full details.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy begins 6-day district tour from Dec 1 to strengthen Congress cadre for panchayat elections. Tour covers 6 districts with public meetings and development initiatives.
Wayanad DCC president T J Issac files complaint with SEC seeking removal of Kalpetta returning officer who rejected Congress candidate's nomination. Read the full details.
State Election Commission releases strict guidelines for voter assistance. Helpers can assist only one person, must be 18+, and cannot be candidates. Learn about the new voting accessibility rules.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to hold local body polls immediately. Results to depend on verdict regarding OBC quota breach in 57 councils. Read latest updates.
Maharashtra State Election Commission extends campaign deadline for local body elections to 10 PM on December 1. Key political parties get extra time for voter outreach.
Himachal Pradesh government reveals Rs 100 crore budget and 55,000 staff needed for panchayat polls as Disaster Management Act delays elections. CM Sukhu clarifies no postponement.
Congress demands SEC action against CM Fadnavis' private secretary Vidyadhar Mahale for allegedly campaigning for BJP candidates in Chikhli municipal council polls, violating conduct rules.
SEC data reveals 11 lakh duplicate entries in Mumbai's voter list ahead of BMC elections. Discover how this impacts electoral integrity and what authorities plan to do.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces panchayat elections will proceed only after Disaster Management Act is lifted. Get latest updates on state assembly proceedings.
Human rights activist Jitender Singh Shunty, founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal, assumes charge at Punjab & Chandigarh Human Rights Commission. Read about his remarkable humanitarian journey.
Human rights activist Jitender Singh Shunty, founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal, assumes charge at Punjab & Chandigarh Human Rights Commission. Discover his remarkable humanitarian journey.
Pune Municipal Corporation extends deadline for electoral roll objections to Dec 3 after complaints of 3 lakh double entries and ward mismatches. Citizens urged to verify their details online.
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari faces EC probe over controversial 'lock up booth-level officers' statement. DC Ravi Anand must submit report by Thursday. Minister claims remarks misinterpreted.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cautions Matua community about potential voter delisting under CAA, calls Election Commission 'BJP Commission'. Learn the political implications.
Congress faces mounting challenges in Punjab as AAP gains momentum. Key leaders defect, organizational structure weakens. Can Congress recover before elections?
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray demand 21-day extension for voter list objections, threatening to defer BMC elections over massive irregularities.
Punjab's emotional appeal for justice: From Partition trauma to Green Revolution contributions, the state demands its rightful capital Chandigarh. Read the compelling narrative of sacrifice and resilience.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar asserts state's interests paramount amid Centre's Chandigarh move. Get latest updates on the political controversy and what it means for Punjab.
AAP leader Harpal Cheema accuses central government of systematically undermining Punjab's interests and farmers. Read about the political confrontation and its implications.