Islamabad Local Government Elections Likely Postponed Again
The Pakistan cabinet's ordinance amending LG laws is set to delay Islamabad's local body elections again, sparking political debate. Read the latest updates.
Category : Elections
Pink EVMs for Rajasthan Civic Elections Unveiled by ECIL
ECIL manufactures unique pink EVMs for Rajasthan's civic body elections. These multi-post machines, marked 'SEC Rajasthan', can handle up to four ballot units. Discover the details of this state-specific innovation.
39 Unopposed Wins in Maharashtra Civic Polls Boost Mahayuti
A wave of opposition withdrawals in four Maharashtra municipal corporations has resulted in 39 unopposed victories for the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The SEC will scrutinize the circumstances behind the withdrawals.
Bengal BJP Predicts Two-Thirds Majority, Targets TMC Ouster
Bengal BJP leaders assert the party will secure a two-thirds majority in the state assembly, aligning with Amit Shah's forecast. They claim Trinamool's defeat is imminent.
TMC's 2026 campaign launch: Abhishek slams EC over voter list
Trinamool Congress launches 2026 assembly poll campaign in Baruipur. Abhishek Banerjee accuses Election Commission of declaring living voters dead during SIR, presents three such individuals on stage.
Rajasthan SEC Bans Transfer of Election Officers Till 2026
Rajasthan State Election Commission bans transfer of officers preparing voter lists for 2026 local body polls. Read the full order and key deadlines here.
Mahayuti wins 68 seats unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance secures 68 of 69 uncontested civic seats. BJP leads with 44, Shiv Sena 22. Tense scenes as parties pressure rebels to withdraw nominations.
Nagpur Civic Polls: 10-Day High-Pressure Campaign Begins
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see a compressed 10-day campaign. Candidates scramble for voter attention as big parties gain an edge. Read how the race against time unfolds.
Nagpur NMC Elections: Compressed Schedule Sparks Fairness Concerns
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.
CPM Flags Voter List Flaws in Kozhikode During ECI Revision
CPM Kozhikode secretary M Mehaboob alleges large-scale voter exclusion and unscientific booth grouping in the draft electoral list. The party demands immediate ECI action to protect voting rights. Read more.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Slams EC Over 'Dead' Voter List
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee launched the party's 2026 campaign in Baruipur, presenting voters wrongly marked dead in SIR. He slammed the EC and BJP, vowing to fight for Bengali rights. Read the full story.
NMMC Serves Notices to 200+ Staff for Missing Election Training
Over 200 Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation employees face disciplinary action for missing compulsory election training. NMMC issues strict warning to ensure smooth civic polls.
Coimbatore's GCT to Host Election Counting Centres
Election officials inspected Coimbatore's Government College of Technology to set up counting centres for the upcoming assembly election. Get the latest updates on poll preparations.
Vote Chori Campaign Creates Rift Between TMC and Congress
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's critique of Congress's 'vote chori' strategy sparks a war of words, exposing deep divisions within the opposition alliance over electoral roll revision.
EC Resolves 3.3 Lakh Voter Cases in Kolkata Drive
The Election Commission has sorted out cases of 3.3 lakh voters after hearings in Kolkata. The drive addresses discrepancies in the electoral roll, including age and name mismatches. Read the full update.
Mumbai Civic Chief's Strict Warning for BMC Polls
Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani warns of strict action for any negligence in BMC elections 2025-26. Read about the enforcement plans for a free and fair poll.
Congress Urges CEO to Add SIR Voters to Rolls Before Polls
Chhattisgarh Congress demands the Chief Electoral Officer to ensure voters with SIR forms are added to electoral rolls, highlighting exclusion of migrants and tribal residents. Read the full story.
Madhyamik Admit Card as Voter ID? Bengal Seeks EC Nod
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer asks Election Commission to accept Madhyamik admit cards as proof of birth for voter registration. A decision could set a national precedent.
BJP candidates win unopposed in Pune civic polls
In a boost for BJP, former corporators Manjusha Nagpure and Shrikant Jagtap elected unopposed from Pune's Suncity-Manikbaug ward. Key details on the PMC elections and their implications.
SEC to Probe Unopposed Wins in Maharashtra Civic Polls
Maharashtra SEC will investigate if pressure or allurement led to unopposed elections in 29 municipal corporations. Polls set for Jan 15, results on Jan 16. Details inside.
Muslim Welfare Association's Priorities for Maharashtra Polls
Ahead of Maharashtra's municipal elections, the Muslim Welfare Association declares its support for candidates focused on education, reservation, and upliftment of marginalised communities. Read their full demands.
Karnataka Survey Shows High Trust in EVMs, BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi
A Karnataka government survey reveals 91.31% believe elections are free and fair. BJP uses the report to counter Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations. Details inside.
Two Deaths in Bengal Linked to Electoral Roll Revision
Two deaths reported in Bengal, with families alleging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls caused fatal heart attacks due to extreme stress. Details from Swarupnagar and Bishnupur.
Police cases for 4 Nagpur headmasters refusing poll duty
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Pune Sena leader tears rival's nomination form, booked
Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Kamble snatched and tore a rival's candidature form during scrutiny for Pune civic polls, police say he swallowed it. Party admits mistake, names him official candidate.
Pune Civic Polls: Parties Launch Aggressive 2-Week Campaign
With less than two weeks to campaign for Pune Municipal Corporation polls, BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena plan rallies, padyatras, and corner meetings. Key leaders like Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to lead the charge. Read more.
8 candidates unopposed in Nashik division civic polls
Eight candidates from BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena are set to be elected unopposed in Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar municipal corporation elections. Key details on withdrawals and disqualifications ahead of the January 15 polls.
PMC Election Campaigning Begins in Pune
Candidates for Pune Municipal Corporation elections launch campaigns with padyatras, door-to-door visits after nomination scrutiny. Key parties focus on voter connect. Read more.
Nomination mix-up in Nashik polls disqualifies 3 former corporators
Confusion over duplicate A & B forms in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections leads to disqualification of BJP, Shiv Sena candidates. The Badgujar family gains as three members get valid nominations. Read the full details.
Karnataka Survey Finds High Trust in EVMs, Free & Fair Polls
A Karnataka govt report reveals high public trust in EVMs and the 2024 election's integrity, contrasting Congress's 'vote chori' allegations. Read the full findings.
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