Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections see voting across 29 civic bodies. Counting begins January 16 at 10 AM across 23 locations. Over 3.48 crore voters participate in these first civic polls since 2017.
Mumbai's civic body elections saw a 69.8% voter turnout by 9:30 AM today. Voters across the city participated actively in the crucial local polls.
The State Election Commission announces elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on February 5, with counting on February 7. Polls pending for 20 more due to quota breaches.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will finally take place on January 15, 2026, after multiple postponements due to COVID-19, delimitation issues, and OBC reservation disputes.
Maharashtra State Election Commission announces Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation poll schedule. Voting on February 5 across 12 districts with 25,482 polling stations. Model code of conduct in effect immediately.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission announces elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on February 5. Over 2.09 crore voters will participate, with counting scheduled for February 7.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has announced that elections for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti bodies will be conducted on February 5 across the state.
After nearly five years without elected local bodies, Bengaluru's municipal elections have finally arrived. Former councillors express relief but voice concerns over inexperienced candidates and ward delimitation issues.
Karnataka's State Election Commission aims to finalize delimitation and reservation for Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls within a month. Key steps for the crucial local body elections detailed.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
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.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is set to announce polls for 12 Zilla Parishads next week, racing to meet the Supreme Court's Jan 31 deadline. The tight schedule raises major logistical and manpower challenges. Read more.
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.
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for panchayat polls, aiming to address declining fertility rate of 1.7. Minister warns of political domination by north.
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.
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.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation faces a major financial setback as an arbitration court orders it to pay Rs 1.5 crore to an advertising firm for a cancelled contract. Details 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.
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.