First phase of Maharashtra local body elections sees voting in 11 districts. Key contests between MVA and Mahayuti alliances, with internal 'friendly fights' adding spice. Results crucial for state political landscape.
Maharashtra holds first local body polls in over 5 years. Phase 1 voting sees Mahayuti vs MVA battle amid alliance splits and SEC's last-minute deferment of 10% polls drawing fire. Key facts inside.
Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists is anticipated. Booth Level Officers are preparing. Here's what residents need to know to ensure their names are on the list.
A major protest erupted in Kolkata as BJP MLAs met EC officials. BLOs demanded extension & compensation, while BJP alleged digitisation fraud. Full details inside.
Noida administration conducts Special Intensive Revision (SIR) camps on Dec 1-2, setting up 50 booths in labour areas & offices to ensure no eligible voter is left out. Get your details corrected on the spot.
Nagpur's fast-growing suburb Godhani votes in its first nagar panchayat election. A direct BJP-Congress fight with 49 candidates for 17 seats. Key issues: roads, water, sewage.
Noida and Ghaziabad administrations intensify efforts to locate over 12 lakh untraceable voters as the Special Intensive Revision exercise enters its final phase. Large-scale verification camps are being held.
Nagpur division civic elections face major disruption as 39 seats are withdrawn. State Election Commission acts after 32 local bodies breach 50% reservation limit. Key details and implications inside.
A headmaster in Sambhal died of a heart attack during Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, the eighth such death in Uttar Pradesh. Family cites immense pressure on BLOs.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
BJP leaders, including state president Bhupendra Singh and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, conducted a voter awareness drive in Lucknow's Kesarbagh ward. The initiative aims to ensure error-free electoral rolls before the December 11 deadline for form submissio
Indore district digitises data of over 20 lakh voters, achieving 70% of its target. ECI Secretary reviews progress, praises transparency and tech use. Read the full update.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges the Summary Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a BJP tool to suppress opposition votes, not strengthen democracy. Read his full charges.
Gujarat's intensive voter list revision finds 15.58 lakh deceased voters and 21.86 lakh permanently relocated. Key districts lead in digitization. Read the full update.
The Election Commission flags 2,208 polling stations in West Bengal for having zero 'uncollectable' voter forms. District officers must submit reports by Tuesday 10 AM.
The Election Commission of India has filed an affidavit defending its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling allegations of mass disenfranchisement 'exaggerated and politically motivated.' Get the full details.
Maharashtra's first phase of local body elections is set for December 2, 2025, with EVMs at all stations. Results will be declared on December 3. Get all details on timings, seats, and the election schedule here.
Two more BLO deaths in Uttar Pradesh, blamed on SIR workload pressure, ignite a crisis. Families demand answers as officials deny any link. Read the full story.
A BJP delegation led by Suvendu Adhikari met West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata. The visit coincided with protests by BLOs demanding deadline extension and compensation. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticizes Election Commission for delaying local body polls a day before voting. He calls it an injustice to candidates. Get the full story on the reasons and impact.
UP CEO Navdeep Rinwa instructs DEOs to prevent mental pressure on BLOs amid deaths linked to SIR work stress. Over 10.75 crore forms, 70% of voters, digitised. Read the full story.
Goa's Special Intensive Revision reveals 90,000 invalid voters removed from draft electoral roll. CEO Sanjay Goel announces December 9 publication date and claims period until February 2026.
Election Commission extends SIR deadline by one week. BLOs welcome relief but cite infrastructure issues, while TMC, BJP react. Get the full details on the electoral roll revision.
Explore how the promise of Scheduled Tribe status for six Assam communities is shaping the electoral battle in at least six Lok Sabha constituencies. Discover the political strategies of BJP and Congress.
Mizoram's November 28 elections determine Congress' last northeast stronghold. BJP aims for Congress-free region while regional parties could be kingmakers. Analysis of key factors.
Mizoram elections on November 28 mark the final northeast battleground before 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Congress fights to retain power while BJP aims for Congress-free northeast. Discover the key strategies.
Two West Bengal government officials involved in electoral roll revision hospitalized due to health crises. Family members blame excessive workload and Election Commission pressure for the incidents.
Election Commission extends voter list revision deadline to Dec 11 after nationwide protests. Draft list now on Dec 16, final list Feb 14. Relief for BLOs and voters.
Maharashtra State Election Commission postpones elections in multiple wards after returning officers illegally allotted symbols, compromising the electoral process. New polling date set for Dec 20.
Election Commission extends SIR Phase 2 deadline by a week across 12 states/UTs to ensure electoral roll transparency. New draft publication date now December 16.