Category : Elections


BJP's Unusual Midnight Move for BMC Elections Stirs Unrest

BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.

Voters face ordeal in Kolkata draft roll hearings

Citizens in Kolkata face hours-long waits at hearing centres only to be turned away for missing documents, highlighting systemic issues in the voter list revision process. Read their stories.

Thackeray Reunion vs BJP-Shiv Sena in BMC Battle

The 2025 BMC elections see a major Thackeray family reunion challenging the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde aim to seize control of India's richest civic body. Read the full analysis.

Kolkata Elderly Voters Suffer at SIR Hearings

Elderly citizens in Kolkata face neglect and confusion during Special Intensive Revision hearings for electoral rolls. Read about their ordeal and the systemic issues.

Matua Voter Roll Hearings Spark Citizenship Fears

Special Intensive Revision hearings for voter lists commence in Bengal's Matua heartland. Thousands, many lacking documents, queue up amid fears of exclusion and uncertain citizenship status under CAA.

CEC's Odisha tour cut short due to father's accident

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar rushed back to Delhi after his father met with an accident. Key meeting with booth-level officers in Bhubaneswar postponed. He praised Odisha's heritage.

Over 16,500 Duplicate Voters Found in Thane Rolls

Thane election officials identified 16,574 duplicate voters after scrutiny. While they can still vote with an undertaking, the purge aims to clean the electoral roll. Read the full details.

Key Madhesi Parties in Nepal Unite Ahead of Elections

In a major political realignment, Nepal's Janata Samajwadi Party and Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party have merged. This union of key Madhesi forces could reshape the upcoming electoral landscape. Read the full analysis.

Jamaat-e-Islami, NCP Form Pact for Bangladesh Elections

In a key pre-poll move, Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami has allied with the student-led NCP, securing 25 seats. This shapes the opposition landscape against Sheikh Hasina's Awami League. Read the full analysis.

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