Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti Polls Likely in Feb
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
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Ajmer villagers protest panchayat, school relocation
Residents of Chundari and Pachhipala in Ajmer staged separate protests against shifting key facilities, warning of larger agitation over safety and accessibility concerns. Read more.
Karnataka Local Body Polls to Be Held This Year: Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Karnataka's Local Governance Stalls Without Funds, Elected Bodies
Karnataka's gram panchayats battle a massive resource crunch due to a lack of central funds and elected local bodies, stalling grassroots governance. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra's VBG Ram G Act Gives Villagers Development Power
Maharashtra's new VBG Ram G Act empowers villagers to decide local development works. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the landmark legislation for grassroots governance.
Karnataka Local Body Polls Scheduled for 2026
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
Karnataka Panchayats in Crisis as Central Funds Denied
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
Rural Karnataka homes exempt from occupancy certificate
Karnataka government exempts 30x40 sqft residential buildings in rural gram panchayat areas from mandatory occupancy certificates. Move aims to ease administrative burden and speed up service connections.
Goa sarpanch disqualified, secretary sacked over fatal fire
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
Rajasthan Panchayat Poll Draft Roll Jan 29, Final Feb 25
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
BJP Alleges AAP Robbed Poor via MGNREGA Corruption
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
AAP Wins Delhi Rural Polls, BJP Gains Ground
Aam Aadmi Party secures victory in Delhi's rural body elections, winning 5 of 11 seats. Analysis reveals BJP's growing influence and the critical lessons for AAP ahead of 2025.
Ponda Deputy Collector Orders Crackdown on Illegal Scrapyards
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
8 Himachal Villages Protest Land Acquisition for Shimla Township
Residents of eight villages in Shimla and Solan districts oppose the acquisition of 1,944 bighas for the Jathia Devi satellite township. They submitted formal objections, citing loss of homes and livelihood. SDM assures due process will be followed.
Congress, BJP join hands to keep Left out of Kerala panchayat
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Congress expels 8 as BJP support wins Mattathur panchayat
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
Invalid Vote Swings Kannur Panchayat Poll, UDF Wins Presidency
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF Gains in Malabar Panchayats After Election Surprises
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Congress Defections in Thrissur Panchayat Spark 'Operation Kamala' Row
Eight Congress members in Mattathur panchayat resigned, helping a BJP-backed independent win the president's post. KPCC expels members, alleges political sabotage. Read the full story.
Madikeri Gram Sabha: Villagers Raise JJM, Wildlife Issues
Residents of Nellihudikeri voiced grievances over Jal Jeevan Mission work quality and rising human-animal conflict at the gram sabha. Officials respond with assurances. Read the full report.
Odisha to develop 25 birthplaces of icons as heritage museums
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Udupi RDPR Sports Meet & Cultural Fest from Jan 8
Udupi gears up for a 3-day sports meet & cultural festival for panchayat officials from Jan 8-10. Cricket, athletics & cultural programmes planned. Get all details.
New Rural Jobs Act Replaces MGNREGA, Sparks Concerns
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
SIT to Probe 27,397 Fake Births in Yavatmal Village
Maharashtra govt forms SIT to investigate cyber fraud after 27,397 fake births registered in a village of 1,500. Get the latest updates on this shocking scandal.
Farm Union Rejects VB GRAMG, Calls for MGNREGA Revival
The All India Agricultural Workers Union urges members to attend special gram sabhas, reject the VB GRAMG Act 2025, and demand MGNREGA's restoration. Protests planned for Dec 29.
Jharkhand Cabinet Passes PESA Rules, Tribal Groups Celebrate
Jharkhand cabinet approves PESA rules, hailed as historic for tribal self-governance. Tribal groups march in Ranchi to thank CM Hemant Soren. Read the full story.
Venkaiah Naidu cautions against freebies, praises Vajpayee legacy
Former VP M Venkaiah Naidu warns freebies disempower people, stresses on quality education & healthcare. He recalls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dignified politics. Read more.
Jharkhand Cabinet Approves PESA Rules 2025 for Tribal Areas
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
Nagarahole Tribals Hold Historic Gram Sabhas for Forest Rights
Tribal communities in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are holding organised gram sabhas, demanding rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. A major assembly is planned for Jan 2, 2026. Read more.
Punjab Dilemma: To Hold or Defy MGNREGA Gram Sabha on Dec 26?
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on MGNREGA revamp. State cites financial burden and plans Vidhan Sabha resolution against the scheme. Details inside.
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