Kerala Fully Prepared for Crucial Local Body Elections
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.
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Kerala SIR Schedule Extended for Local Body Polls
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.
Kerala Fisherfolk Issues Ignored in Election Run-Up
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.
Kerala Polls: 200+ Ration Dealers Fielded as Candidates
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.
Local issues dominate Telangana gram panchayat polls
In Telangana's gram panchayat elections, voters prioritize roads, water, and school facilities over state welfare schemes. Candidates focus on door-to-door campaigns as major parties keep a low profile. Read more.
Pune Civic Polls: 8.37% Turnout in First Two Hours
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Digdoh's First Civic Poll: BJP vs NCP in Nagpur
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
Wanadongri's 3-Cornered Poll Battle as Civic Issues Linger
Wanadongri Municipal Council faces a triangular contest between NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and BJP. Residents decry broken roads, waterlogging, and poor waste management despite urban growth. 255 personnel to oversee polls.
Wadi Council Polls: 4-Party Fight Over Civic Woes
Wadi's municipal election sees a four-cornered contest as BJP, Congress, BSP, and VBA vie for power. Seven candidates fight for President amid severe civic issues like poor sanitation, water woes, and bad roads. Read more.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Voting for 264 Seats Dec 2
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2. Key battles, alliance strains, and legal tussles set the stage for a high-stakes political contest.
Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections: 3 Phases from Dec 11
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Telangana Gram Panchayats' Revenue Drops to Rs 159 Per Capita
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.
Student dies after language row assault on Mumbai local train
19-year-old Arnav Khaire dies by suicide after being assaulted for speaking Hindi on a local train in Thane. Police investigation underway amid rising language tensions in Maharashtra.
Brother vs Brother in Kerala Local Polls
Brothers contest against each other in Kerala local body elections. Discover how family bonds are being tested in political battlegrounds. Read more about this unique electoral drama.
Malleswaram Flower Market Opens with Modern Mall
Bengaluru's historic Malleswaram flower market reopens with modern facilities. Ground floor for vendors, upper floors as shopping mall. Read about the transformation!
Samajwadi Party to Contest Mumbai Elections Alone
Samajwadi Party announces independent campaign for Mumbai's municipal elections, ending alliance with Maha Vikas Aghadi. Strategic move aims to strengthen party presence in Maharashtra politics.
Kerala Election: Congress Candidate Reinstated After CPM Complaint
Kerala State Election Commission reinstates Congress candidate Vaisha Suresh in Thiruvananthapuram corporation elections after rejecting CPM leader's complaint. Read the full story.
Maharashtra coalition dharma breaks in local body polls
Maharashtra's ruling alliance fractures as Shiv Sena boycotts cabinet meeting. Local equations override coalition politics across state elections with unexpected alliances forming.
EC: VVPAT Not Mandatory for Local Body Elections
Election Commission states VVPAT use is not mandated by local body Acts and is technically unfeasible for municipal polls. Get the full details on the Bombay HC affidavit.
SC's 50% Reservation Warning to Maharashtra for Local Polls
The Supreme Court has sternly warned the Maharashtra government against exceeding the 50% reservation cap for OBCs in upcoming local body elections, threatening to stay the polls if necessary. Get the full case breakdown.
BJP Worker Suicide Sparks Political Storm in Kerala
CPM and Congress demand probe into Anand Thampi's suicide after BJP denied him election ticket. Minister Sivankutty alleges corruption, land mafia links in party leadership. Read the full investigation.
BJP-NCP clash after nomination rejection in Angar
NCP candidate Ujwala Thite's nomination for Angar nagar panchayat president rejected, sparking BJP celebrations and NCP's vow for legal action. Read the full story.
Punjab's Delayed Charges Cost Crores, Favor Builders
Punjab Local Bodies Department fails to enforce hiked development charges for 6 months, accused of favoring builders. GMADA areas worst hit as state loses crores in revenue.
BJP-Shiv Sena Tensions Rise Over Leader Poaching Before Polls
Shiv Sena ministers boycott cabinet meeting amid BJP's aggressive recruitment drive from alliance partners, threatening Mahayuti coalition stability before crucial local body elections in Maharashtra.
Malleswaram Hyper-Local Website Launch by IFA
Discover the new hyper-local website dedicated to Malleswaram, funded by India Foundation for the Arts under Project 560. Explore Bengaluru's cultural heritage through this digital initiative.
Telangana Announces Gram Panchayat Polls, Defers Others
Telangana government decides to conduct Gram Panchayat elections while postponing other local body polls. Learn about the ₹3,000 crore funds deadline driving this decision.
Kerala Seeks SC Intervention on Electoral Roll Revision
Kerala government approaches Supreme Court seeking deferment of special electoral roll revision scheduled during local body elections. Legal battle intensifies over election timing.
Girija Oak Shares Harrowing Train Incident Experience
Marathi actress Girija Oak opens up about inappropriate touching incident on local train while fans crown her 'National Crush'. Read her powerful story.
Punjab BJP to Fight Local Body Polls on Party Symbol
Punjab BJP announces it will contest upcoming block samiti and zila parishad elections using party symbol. Decision marks significant shift in state's political strategy.
SC to Maharashtra: Don't Cross 50% Reservation Limit
Supreme Court warns Maharashtra government against exceeding 50% reservation limit in local body elections. Court threatens to stay elections if norms violated. Read latest developments.
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