West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has received lists of high-rises for polling stations from five districts. The Election Commission's deadline for submissions was December 31. Read the latest updates on the state's electoral preparations.
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
The Election Commission directs officials not to accept OBC certificates cancelled by Calcutta High Court for SIR identification. HC invalidated all certificates issued from 2010 to May 2024.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims 'vote chori' stems from electoral roll tampering, not EVMs. He criticizes EC's SIR process and questions CEC's impartiality. Read the full details.
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) managed to file nominations for only 28 candidates, far below its target, citing fear, funding issues, and lack of support. Key details inside.
After meeting the Election Commission, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee alleges 'vote theft' via electoral roll manipulation in key states, vowing to prevent it in Bengal. Read the full details.
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
Laxmikant Agrawal filed his nomination for Akola civic polls with a deposit of Rs 5,000 in small coins and notes. Election officials accepted the money, causing a brief delay. Read more.
Nagpur's NMC elections on Jan 15 face a voter participation challenge, falling after Makar Sankranti. Officials deploy SVEEP campaign to boost turnout. Details on past trends and strategies inside.
Due to delayed AB form submissions and alliance talks, five candidates from BJP and Shiv Sena will contest as independents in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. Details inside.
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.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.
TMC delegation expresses dissatisfaction after meeting with Election Commission, alleging CEC had no clear answers on their complaints. Read the full details of the political confrontation.
BMC begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for Mumbai civic polls. BJP candidates from wards 211 & 212 fail to file papers, a major upset. Final candidate list by Jan 2.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for 227 wards. BJP fails to file papers in two key wards, creating unexpected openings. Final candidate list expected by January 2.
Two BJP candidates for Mumbai's civic polls missed the Dec 30 nomination deadline, causing party embarrassment and highlighting last-minute selection issues. Read the full analysis.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee accuses Election Commission of discrepancies in Bengal's electoral rolls after a crucial meeting. Read about the 'vote chori' allegations and the political standoff.
Election Commission orders immediate release of enhanced pay for Booth Level Officers in West Bengal. Polling stations to be set up in high-rises, gated communities & slums for voter access.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee met the Election Commission over Bengal's voter roll revision, alleging the CEC was 'aggressive'. The party threatens legal action over 'discrepancies'. Read the full story.
The Election Commission of India has directed the West Bengal government to release the enhanced honorarium for BLOS by January 31, 2025, warning against any intimidation of officials.
The 208th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle, a symbol of Dalit pride, coincides with Maharashtra's civic polls, drawing political maneuvering. Explore the history and current political significance.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar is on a mission to destroy the ECI. He demands release of voter roll discrepancy lists in Bengal. Read the full explosive charges.
BJP's Nitin Jairam Patil wins Panvel ward unopposed after rival's nomination is rejected due to invalid caste documents. Read the full details of this pre-poll victory.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee accuses Election Commission of failing to address concerns on West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the full details of the heated meeting.
As BMC nominations close, parties bet on political families. Meet the sons, daughters contesting Mumbai's civic polls on Jan 15. Analysis inside.
Election Commission sets Wednesday deadline for 8 Bengal districts to list apartment complexes for polling stations. TMC opposes move, BJP supports. Details on the voter threshold and political standoff inside.