BMC Polls: Major Party Nominations Rejected in Scrutiny
Scrutiny for BMC elections leads to rejection of Congress, BJP, AAP, NCP candidates due to document errors. Key details on affected wards and the final electoral picture. Stay updated.
Scrutiny for BMC elections leads to rejection of Congress, BJP, AAP, NCP candidates due to document errors. Key details on affected wards and the final electoral picture. Stay updated.
A staggering 2,516 candidates filed nominations for Mumbai's BMC polls, with 84% on the final day. Explore the political ambition, family legacies, and economic drivers behind the scramble.
Sharif Ahmad, missing since 1997, shocked his Muzaffarnagar family by returning alive to collect documents for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the emotional reunion story.
A Kargil war hero and his brothers, who missed the 2002 electoral roll revision while serving the nation, now face hearings to get back their voting rights. Read about the plight of Bengal's 'unmapped voters'.
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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.
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RecommendedTMC 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.
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RecommendedElection 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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RecommendedBJP'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.
BJP secures early victories in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls as two women candidates elected unopposed. State leaders hail the success ahead of crucial municipal elections across Maharashtra.
A last-minute scramble ensued as 1,668 candidates filed nominations for the BMC elections after seat-sharing deals were finalized. Key alliances face rebel challenges ahead of the Jan 15 polls.
Pune's civic election drama peaks as candidates switch parties just before the nomination deadline, leaving voters disillusioned. Read how this political musical chairs is impacting the city.
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