Amartya Sen Faces EC Notice Over Mother's Age Discrepancy
Election Commission issues notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, questioning age difference with his late mother. His representatives call it harassment. Details inside.
Category : Elections
Nashik deploys 2,700 extra police for civic polls
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.
FIR Against Candidate's Kin for Illegal Medical Camp in Malad
Mumbai's Kurar police register a case against a candidate's relative for running an unauthorized medical camp in Malad East, violating the election model code of conduct. Read the full details.
Maharashtra SEC to Announce 12 ZP Polls Next Week
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.
10.32 Lakh Duplicate Voter Names Plague Maharashtra Civic Rolls
Ahead of municipal elections, Maharashtra grapples with over 10 lakh duplicate voter entries, causing confusion and shifting verification burden onto citizens. Will this impact turnout?
Aizawl AMC Final Electoral Rolls Released for 2026
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.
Ex-Mayor Raut's Prestige Fight in Shivaji Park Ward
Former Mumbai mayor Vishakha Raut campaigns in Dadar's Ward 191, facing Sena's Priya Sarvankar. A battle of legacy and loyalty unfolds in Shiv Sena's home turf. Read more.
Mumbai Sets Up Special Squads to Monitor BMC Election Code
Mumbai civic body deploys static, videography, and flying squads for strict Model Code of Conduct enforcement during BMC elections. Municipal Commissioner directs ward-wise vigilance.
BJP Intensifies Tamil Nadu Push with Modi, Shah Visits
BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with multiple visits by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. Key rally planned in Kanyakumari, alliance talks with OPS, TTV Dhinakaran underway.
Mumbai BMC Polls: Candidates' Assets See Massive Jump
Affidavits reveal huge wealth rise for Mumbai civic poll candidates since 2017. Ex-mayor Kishori Pednekar's assets up 200%, others see 1700% growth. Details inside.
MPs' Wealth Skyrockets: YSRCP's Reddy in Top 3 for Asset Growth
An ADR report reveals massive asset growth among re-elected MPs. YSRCP's PV Midhun Reddy leads in Andhra with a 550% rise. Explore the full analysis of wealth accumulation from 2014 to 2024.
Congress Appoints Senior Observers for Key State Elections
Congress appoints Bhupesh Baghel, DK Shivakumar as observers for Assam polls, Sachin Pilot for Kerala. Senior leaders assigned to oversee strategy in key states ahead of elections. Get the full list of appointments.
Amartya Sen Gets EC Notice, Hearing at Santiniketan Home Jan 16
Election Commission issues SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, questioning age-gap with mother. Hearing set for Jan 16 at his Santiniketan residence. TMC calls it a 'farce'.
EC's Global Conference on AI in Elections, Electoral Rolls
Election Commission to host 45 nations at Delhi conference. Key themes: AI's role in polls, ensuring electoral roll purity, and reimagining democracies. Jan 21-23 at Bharat Mandapam.
Bombay HC hears PIL on BMC poll nomination rejections
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
Ex-Sena (UBT) Leader Tejasvee Ghosalkar's New BJP Challenge
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar contests 2026 BMC polls as BJP candidate, while her brother-in-law runs on Sena (UBT) ticket. Read about the unique family dynamics and her campaign in Dahisar.
Congress Appoints Senior Observers for Assam, Kerala, TN, Bengal Polls
Congress appoints Bhupesh Baghel, DK Shivakumar, Sachin Pilot & others as senior observers for upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal & Puducherry. Priyanka Gandhi to head Assam screening panel.
6.5 Crore Voters Removed from Draft Rolls in 12 States
The Election Commission of India has removed nearly 6.5 crore duplicate, deceased, or shifted voters from draft rolls in 12 states and UTs. Check your voter registration status now.
6.5 Crore Electors Removed from Draft Rolls in 12 States
In a major electoral roll revision, nearly 6.5 crore names have been removed from draft rolls across 12 states and UTs. Find out the reasons and the states most affected.
MPs' Assets Jump 110% in 10 Years; One Minister Sees Decline
Analysis reveals a 110% surge in assets for 102 MPs elected in three consecutive Lok Sabha terms from 2014 to 2024. Union Minister C R Patil is the sole exception with a 47% decrease. Explore the full report.
Lower Voter Deletions in UP's Muslim-Majority Districts
Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision reveals a disparity in voter deletions. While Lucknow saw 30% deletions, districts like Saharanpur recorded just over 16%. Explore the data and implications.
BJP Pune manifesto: Free bus rides for 75+, women discounts
BJP's Pune manifesto promises free PMPML bus travel for seniors over 75, fare discounts for women on Metro & buses, and property tax relief for small homes. Key pledges ahead of Jan 15 PMC polls.
Tejal Pawar Alleges Pressure from Speaker Narvekar in BMC Polls
BMC election candidate Tejal Pawar alleges Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar pressured her to withdraw from Colaba ward to favour his candidate. Read the full account of the controversy.
EC Notice to Amartya Sen, Hearing on Jan 16
Election Commission issues notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over SIR form, hearing set for January 16. TMC calls it an insult to Bengal. BLO to visit his residence.
NCP's BMC Poll Promise: Tax Waiver, 10 Lakh Trees
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
BLO Dies in West Bengal, Family Alleges Work Pressure
Samprita Choudhury Sanyal, a Booth Level Officer in West Bengal, passed away. Her family alleges excessive work pressure during electoral roll revision. Details inside.
68 Unopposed Wins in Maharashtra Civic Polls Alarm Youth
68 candidates win unopposed in Maharashtra civic elections, concentrated in Pune, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Jalgaon. Young voters express alarm over the disappearance of democratic choice and participation. Read more.
7 Ex-Mayors in Fray for Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Body
PCMC elections on Jan 15 see a record 7 former mayors contesting, alongside sons of political dynasties. Key battles unfold in Prabhags as analysts predict a tough fight.
2.89 Crore Voters Deleted from UP Draft List, Opposition Cries Foul
Massive deletion of 2.89 crore voters from Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll sparks a major political row. Congress, SP allege conspiracy, demand probe. Election Commission explains reasons. Read details.
UP Voter Revision: Lucknow, Ghaziabad Top in Delistings
Latest Uttar Pradesh voter roll revision shows Lucknow and Ghaziabad with highest removals, while Bundelkhand districts see minimal impact. Key details on the Special Intensive Revision.
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