Congress MLC Satej Patil expresses strong dissatisfaction with the State Election Commission's schedule for zilla parishad elections, highlighting only nine days for campaigning in large constituencies.
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.
Maharashtra State Election Commission schedules elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on February 5. Counting will occur on February 7. The process remains subject to a Supreme Court ruling on OBC reservations.
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.
Maharashtra will conduct elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis on February 5. The state prepares for this crucial local governance vote.
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.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission will announce election dates for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis today. This follows a Supreme Court extension beyond the January 31 deadline.
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