HP High Court Directs Local Body Elections by April 30
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
HD Kumaraswamy states the JD(S)-BJP alliance for Karnataka's local bodies elections is pending a final decision. Leaders from both parties will resolve issues. Read the latest updates.
2026 will be a pivotal year for global democracy with major elections in India, the US, France, Brazil, and others. Explore the key political battles shaping the world order.
BJP members staged a protest at Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, demanding immediate urban local body elections using EVMs and on a party basis. Opposition leaders accuse the state govt of undermining democracy.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defends BJP's unopposed victories in local body polls, accusing Congress and allies of hypocrisy. Elections for 29 corporations, including BMC, are set for January 15.
AAP MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal confirms Punjab municipal elections will proceed without new delimitation. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political implications.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
After withdrawal deadline, intense campaigning begins across Marathwada's five municipal corporations. Key battles feature rebellion, fractured alliances & family contests. Get the full ward-wise analysis.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis claims BJP's seat tally in recent local polls is double that of all other parties combined, attributing success to a development-focused campaign. Read more.
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 Deputy CM Shivakumar announces all local body polls will be held together in 2026. The decision aims to streamline governance and ensure uniform development across the state.
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.
BJP's recent wins in Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayats near Mangaluru signal voter frustration with Congress's governance, guarantee scheme failures, and local issues. Read the full analysis.
Kerala State Election Commission schedules standing committee elections for all local bodies from Jan 5-7, 2026. Details on committees, reservation, and voting process inside.
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
In Nagpur's Wadi and Godhani local polls, family equations proved decisive. A husband-wife duo won as corporators, while Congress and BJP relied on generational ties. Voters prioritized personal credibility over party lines.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Nagpur gears up for civic elections on Jan 16, 2026, ending its longest spell of administrator rule since 2022. Over 24.8 lakh voters to decide the city's future.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP secured only six municipal council president posts in Amravati district, contrary to pre-poll claims. Congress and regional parties made significant gains. Get the full results and analysis here.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
BJP maintains stronghold in Akola district, winning four local bodies. Congress-led MVA returns in Balapur, while VBA scores a major upset in Barshitakli Nagar Panchayat. Full results inside.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Maharashtra voters for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's strong performance in municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, calling it a trust vote in people-centric development.
Mahayuti alliance maintains a strong lead in Satara local body elections 2025. BJP wins 3 seats, Shiv Sena and NCP also perform well. Get full results and analysis.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Dhule and Nandurbar are out. BJP, Congress, and NCP compete for control of municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Get the latest seat counts and analysis here.
BJP takes early lead in Maharashtra's Raigad and Palghar local body elections 2025, winning several municipal council and nagar panchayat seats. Full results and analysis here.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Nanded and Latur are declared. Get the latest updates on winning parties, vote counts, and political implications for the state.
Mahayuti and MVA clash in Nagpur local body polls 2025. Results for Butibori, Ramtek, Saoner, Wanadongari, Wadi, and Mowad declared. Full analysis inside.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show MVA making gains against Mahayuti alliance. Get live updates on municipal council and nagar panchayat vote counting trends.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.