Over 150 voters from Kolkata's Ballygunge allege harassment after waiting 4-5 hours in SIR hearings to prove they are not outsiders. Residents, some living for generations, call the process a nightmare. Read more.
AAP unveils 'Kejriwalchi Guarantee' manifesto for BMC 2026, promising 24x7 free water, 1000 mohalla clinics, zero electricity bills & world-class education. A concrete plan to restore Mumbai's dignity.
UP SIR 2026 draft voter list released Dec 31. 2.89 crore names may be deleted. Step-by-step guide to check your name online and file objections from Jan 1.
The Election Commission revises Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision schedule. The draft electoral roll will be published on January 6, with claims and objections open until February 6. Stay informed.
The Election Commission of India has revised the polling and counting dates for the Sir assembly by-election in Uttar Pradesh. Check the new schedule and key details here.
The passing of former PM Khaleda Zia closes a polarising chapter, leaving a vacuum as Bangladesh heads to elections without her or rival Sheikh Hasina. Read how this reshapes the 2026 race.
BJP becomes single largest party in Mumbai's slum-heavy civic wards, winning 38 seats. With over 40% of city in slums, housing redevelopment now key voter issue. Explore the shifting political dynamics.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale terms RPI(A)'s exclusion from Mahayuti seat-sharing for BMC polls a 'betrayal'. Party to contest 38 seats independently while supporting alliance on others.
BJP opts for young brigade from loyalist families for Pune Municipal Corporation elections, including Kunal Tilak and Swarada Bapat. Party forgoes official candidate list.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) prepares for a major leadership transition as Tarique Rahman takes charge from his mother, Begum Khaleda Zia, ahead of the February general elections. Explore the implications for Bangladesh's political future.
Mumbai sees a surge as 357 nomination papers submitted on Monday for BMC elections. Final day for filing is Tuesday. Get the latest ward-wise breakdown and key dates.
West Bengal Migrant Workers Welfare Board aids 30 lakh workers in Special Intensive Revision. Chairman raises concerns over physical hearing costs. Learn about the helpline and support provided.
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls leads to tragic deaths of elderly voters in West Bengal. Reports of panic, long queues, and harassment emerge as EC clarifies home visit policy. Read the full story.
A Trinamool Congress delegation met the Bengal Chief Electoral Officer, demanding no harassment for voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. They sought exemptions for elderly and virtual hearings.
Mumbai's BMC election process sees 401 nominations filed so far, with a final rush expected Tuesday. Ward-wise data shows uneven interest across the city. Details inside.
West Bengal Migrant Workers Welfare Board supports 30 lakh workers in Special Intensive Revision. Chairman raises concerns over physical hearing costs. Read the full report.
An Election Commission team, led by deputy election commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, will meet DEOs of Kolkata and nearby districts on Tuesday to review the setup of polling booths in high-rise buildings and housing societies.
Special Summary Revision hearings in West Bengal face disruptions as EC bars booth-level agents. TMC protests lead to halts in Chinsurah, Midnapore; EC officer's vehicle attacked in Mograhat. Details inside.
Pune's PMC election nomination day saw vibrant processions, bike rallies, and padayatras as candidates showcased strength. Key figures like Ganesh Bidkar and Poonam Vidhate filed papers, signaling the start of a fierce electoral battle.
Myanmar's military-backed USDP claims over 80% of contested seats in the first phase of polls. Critics and watchdogs condemn the election as a sham to entrench junta rule. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive analysis reveals how two 'natural experiments' in Assam and UP provide proof that the SIR's compulsory forms and citizenship proof requirement lead to mass disenfranchisement. Read the full investigation.
Pune Municipal Corporation sees a final-day nomination surge as major parties delay candidate lists to prevent defections. Over 694 nominations filed on Monday. Key details inside.
Key political figures in Nashik filed nominations for NMC polls amid unresolved seat-sharing. Voting on Jan 15, results on Jan 16. Get the latest candidate list and analysis.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance finalised its seat-sharing pact for the BMC elections. BJP to contest 137 seats, Shiv Sena gets 90. Polling on January 15. Read the full details.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) distributed nomination forms to 102 BMC poll candidates from Matoshree late Sunday. The party has not yet revealed its formal seat-sharing pact with MNS or the final candidate list.
Congress scrambles to finalize seat-sharing with allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) as the nomination deadline looms. Internal dissent and last-minute candidate list release mark tense final stretch for civic polls. Read more.
Political activity intensifies in Navi Mumbai ahead of the first general elections in 10.5 years. Candidates demand heightened police vigilance amid seat-sharing failures and rising tensions. Read more.
Election Commission directs DEOs & DMs in West Bengal to not issue hearing notices to over 1.3 lakh voters facing BLO app mismatch. New process involves field verification via photos. Read the full details.
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal leads to tragic deaths of elderly voters and distress among pregnant women. EC clarifies home visit rules. Read the full report.