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.
Ajmer's District Rural Congress petitions for re-delimitation of panchayat samitis, alleging BJP pressure and violation of Election Commission rules. Details inside.
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Rajasthan panchayat delimitation, upholding HC order. Elections to proceed and be completed by April 15. Key details inside.
Elections for vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Amritsar district will be held on January 18. The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for 28 wards. Find key dates and details here.
Former AAP Goa president Amit Palekar resigns, citing top-down decisions and lack of internal democracy. His exit follows the party's poor performance in zilla panchayat polls.
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.
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 DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
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 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 candidates elected to head North & South Goa Zilla Panchayats. South Goa's extra vote sparks political controversy, with Congress accusing AAP of cross-voting. Details inside.
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.
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.
KPCC chief DK Shivakumar announces Congress has begun accepting applications for Bengaluru civic polls, with a Rs 50,000 fee. Party also pushes for ZP-TP elections within 2-3 months.
BJP-MGP alliance selects Reshma Bandodkar & Sidharth Gauns Dessai as ZP chairpersons in North & South Goa after winning the polls. Get the full details on the political appointments.
Goa Congress's OBC cell chief Nitin Chopdekar slams Revolutionary Goans as BJP's 'B-Team'. The war of words erupts after RG's strong ZP poll show and its refusal to ally with Congress for 2027. Get the full story.
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.
Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba's PU college in Mangaluru operates from high school classrooms due to stalled Rs 5.3 crore building project. Low admissions delay government funding, but PSUs offer support.
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 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.
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.
Goa Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar dismisses Revolutionary Goans as a directionless outfit with 'zero contribution'. He predicts a political fate worse than AAP's. Read the full story.
Aam Aadmi Party removes Amit Palekar as Goa state president following a dismal single-seat win in Zilla Panchayat polls. The move comes after his public call for opposition unity against BJP. Read the full story.
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.
Maharashtra Congress seals formal pact with Dhangar leader Mahadev Jankar's RSP for upcoming local body elections, aiming to consolidate Bahujan votes in Western Maharashtra.
Aam Aadmi Party removes its Goa state unit president Amit Palekar following a dismal performance in the Zilla Panchayat elections. The decision was taken by the party's top decision-making body.
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.
Goa Congress chief Manikrao Thakare blames AAP for splitting anti-BJP votes, leading to BJP-MGP's 32-seat win. Congress doubled its tally to 10 seats. Read the full analysis.
Revolutionary Goans president Manoj Parab issues a public apology for his comments against Congress's Amit Patkar. The incident highlights opposition vote-split in ZP polls and hints at future alliances for 2027. Read more.
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) wins all three Zilla Panchayat seats it contested, sending a strong message to ally BJP. The results in Cuelim, Morjim, and Veling-Priol boost MGP's bargaining power for the 2027 Goa assembly elections.