Thane Civic Polls: AI Helps Candidates on Tight Budgets
In Thane's civic elections, candidates with limited funds are turning to AI to create hyper-local campaign videos for as low as Rs 500. Discover how technology is reshaping political outreach.
In Thane's civic elections, candidates with limited funds are turning to AI to create hyper-local campaign videos for as low as Rs 500. Discover how technology is reshaping political outreach.
As Chandigarh's mayoral election nears on Jan 29, BJP, AAP, and Congress scramble for candidates. Speculation of an AAP-Congress alliance fades after public spats. Nominations to be filed on January 22. Read the full analysis.
Pune's Ward 9 civic elections see contrasting campaign styles in old & new areas, with party rebels and social media reshaping the battle. Key issues: roads, parking, and riverfront development.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
In Nagpur, political candidates are using Bollywood hits and viral tracks like Dhurandhar & Kantara themes to woo voters. Psychologists explain the powerful impact of music on voter engagement. Discover the strategy.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
In Pune's civic polls, candidates deploy tech-upgraded auto rickshaws with GPS, Bluetooth speakers for voter outreach. Costs range Rs 3,000-5,000 daily. Discover how this cost-effective method is changing the game.
Special Judge SS Kanthale denies gangster Gajanan Marne's request to relax bail conditions for PMC elections, citing serious MCOCA charges. Pune police search for him amid voter pressure complaints.
Nashik police ramps up security with 1,800 home guards and 900 personnel for NMC elections. Key areas like Cidco and Panchavati under strict watch. Read for full bandobast details.
Aizawl's Deputy Commissioner released the final AMC electoral rolls, revealing 2.4 lakh voters with a significant female majority. Get the full ward-wise breakdown and 2021 poll history here.
Election officials for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls face biting 8°C cold and uncertain washroom, rest facilities. Women staff raise hygiene concerns. Read more.
Namita Pritesh Pawar, BJP candidate from Nalasopara West's Ward 11, campaigns actively despite being nine months pregnant. Driven by poor civic conditions, she vows to fix basic amenities.
MHB Colony Police registers case after Shiv Sena (Shinde) members allegedly assault a Borivali resident who objected to their entry on his property for poll campaigning. Details inside.
The Pune Municipal Corporation election on Jan 15 sees intense, multi-cornered contests as major parties ditch alliances. Key wards witness direct clashes between political heavyweights. Read more.
Nashik police heighten security across the city to prevent clashes between candidates and supporters during NMC election campaigning. 380 anti-social elements externed as a preventive measure.
Mumbai civic candidates ditch rallies for WhatsApp groups, targeting 300-400 voters each with direct messages. Discover how social media is reshaping local politics.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
With just 10 days to Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, candidates intensify grassroots campaigning. Key leaders like Aaditya Thackeray and Girish Mahajan set the tone for a competitive race. Read more.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Nagpur's NMC election witnesses highly fragmented contests with over 10 candidates in 28 prabhags, leading to unpredictable vote division. Read the full analysis.
With just 10 days to campaign for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, political parties focus on hyper-local door-to-door canvassing and padyatras. Read how the campaign strategy has shifted.
In Nagpur's civic elections, the humble LPG cylinder has become the top free symbol, chosen by over 50 independent candidates to connect with voters, especially women, on kitchen budget issues. Read more.
In Nagpur's municipal elections, candidates blend door-to-door visits and loudspeakers with social media videos. Discover how this hybrid strategy targets voters ahead of the January 15 polls.
Baner police file case against NCP candidate Baburao Chandere's son for campaigning after 10 PM in Someshwarwadi. Ajit Pawar reacts, instructs all candidates to follow rules. Details inside.
Chandigarh's mayoral election on January 29 features a historic shift to a show-of-hands vote. With both BJP and AAP-Congress alliance tied at 18 votes each, the battle for the top post is intense. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh's mayoral election is scheduled for January 29. A detailed SOP ensures transparency with show-of-hands voting, continuous videography, and strict security protocols. Read the full guidelines.
Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.