Punjab Panchayat Polls Vote Counting Underway
Counting of votes for Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections is on. A 48% voter turnout was recorded with over 9,000 candidates in the fray. Get the latest results and updates here.
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Punjab Teachers Protest Over Election Duty Deaths, Injuries
Teacher organisations in Punjab held protests demanding justice & ₹2 crore compensation for colleagues who died on election duty. Read about their demands for safety reforms.
HC disposes Warring's plea on poll videography as SEC acted
Punjab & Haryana HC disposed of Congress MP Raja Warring's PIL seeking mandatory videography of Zila Parishad poll counting, noting the State Election Commission had already issued detailed instructions for the process.
Punjab Sees Lowest Rural Poll Turnout Since 2008
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
1985: Assam Polls, Akali Dal Reshuffle & Meghalaya Uranium
On December 16, 1985, over 1.5 crore voters headed to polls in Assam & by-elections. Akali Dal elected Barnala, expelled Brar. Uranium found in Meghalaya. Dive into history.
Warring Seeks HC Order for Vote Count Videography
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring moves Punjab & Haryana High Court, demanding mandatory videography of Zila Parishad and Block Samiti vote counting to ensure transparency and fairness in the democratic process.
Fire guts GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar
A major fire broke out at the GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar. No casualties reported as it was a Sunday. Firefighters took 4 hours to douse the blaze. Read for details.
Patiala Audio Case: SIT Summons Complainant for Statement
Punjab SIT calls SAD's Arshdeep Kler in Patiala police audio probe. HC examines pleas for independent inquiry ahead of rural polls. Key developments inside.
Congress Alleges Sabotage in Punjab Local Body Polls
Congress petitions Punjab State Election Commission, alleging widespread violence and police complicity obstructed nominations for zila parishad and block samiti elections. Demands extension of deadline and probe.
Sukhbir Badal: AAP Used Police to Block Opposition in Polls
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges AAP used police & administration to stop opposition nominations in Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad elections. Details inside.
SEC Seeks to Amend Zilla Parishad Election Rules
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
DTF Objects to Heavy Teacher Deployment for Punjab Elections
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
HC quashes Shimla Zila Parishad ward delimitation as arbitrary
Himachal Pradesh High Court strikes down Shimla Zila Parishad ward delimitation, citing arbitrariness. The order impacts upcoming panchayat polls. Read the full details and implications.
Bajwa Files PIL in HC Over AAP's Poll Nomination Violence
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa moves Punjab & Haryana HC, alleging AAP govt orchestrated violence to block nominations for local polls. Hearing on Dec 8.
SAD MP Seeks CBI Probe in Viral Audio Case on Punjab Polls
Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands CBI inquiry into viral audio clip alleging police interference in SAD nominations for Dec 14 zila parishad elections. Calls for EC action against AAP.
64 File for Zila Parishad, 424 for Block Samiti in Jalandhar
A total of 64 nominations filed for Zila Parishad and 424 for Block Samiti seats in Jalandhar district. Polling scheduled for July 10. Get the full candidate list and details here.
Arunachal Minister's 'No Schemes if BJP Loses' Remark Sparks Row
Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing faces controversy for allegedly linking govt schemes to BJP's panchayat poll wins. Congress seeks resignation, SEC seeks report. Details inside.
Observer Reviews Preparations for Ludhiana Zila Parishad Elections
Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney reviews Zila Parishad poll readiness in Ludhiana. Voting on February 26, counting March 1. Get the latest updates.
Congress Alleges AAP Hooliganism in Punjab Poll Nominations
Punjab Congress accuses AAP govt of blatant hooliganism, preventing opposition candidates from filing nominations for Dec 14 local body elections. Details of alleged attacks and police misuse inside.
749 Nominations in Patiala Amid Poll Paper Snatching Claims
749 nominations filed for Zila Parishad & Block Samiti polls in Patiala amid allegations of nomination papers being snatched & torn. Six police cases registered. Details inside.
SAD Alleges AAP Misusing Police in Block Samiti Polls
SAD MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia accuses AAP govt of turning Punjab into a 'police state' to block opposition nominations for Block Samiti & Zila Parishad polls. She demands EC intervention.
Symbol Allotment Flaw Puts Upcoming ZP, Panchayat Samiti Polls at Risk
State Election Commission defers civic polls after symbol allotment violations. Experts warn Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections face similar disruption unless rules are amended.
Punjab Orders Videography of Zila Parishad Nominations
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Punjab BJP Alleges AAP Interference, Demands Poll Videography
Punjab BJP accuses AAP of influencing officials to block opposition nominations in local body polls. The party demands mandatory videography of the entire election process for transparency.
AAP Releases Lists of 2,931 Candidates for Panchayat Polls
Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for delayed zila parishad & panchayat samiti elections in Chandigarh. Results on Dec 17. Key test ahead of 2027 assembly polls.
3 File Nominations for Phagwara Block Elections
Three candidates file nominations for Phagwara Block Samiti elections in Jalandhar. Scrutiny on July 10, withdrawals by July 12, and voting on July 17. Get the latest updates.
Jalandhar Rural Polls: Nominations End Tomorrow
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
Punjab SEC Allows Affidavits Instead of NOCs for Polls
Punjab State Election Commission permits candidates to file affidavits in lieu of NOCs and NDCs for upcoming local body elections, easing nomination process. Read more.
Ludhiana Home Burgled, Gold & Cash Worth Lakhs Stolen
A Ludhiana family returned home to a ransacked house in New Rajguru Nagar. Thieves stole gold, Rs 75,000 cash & watches. Police are investigating.
BJP Alleges AAP Misusing Govt Machinery in Punjab Rural Polls
Punjab BJP working president Ashwani Sharma alleges AAP aims to win rural elections by misusing state machinery. BJP to contest all Zila Parishad, Block Samiti seats and go solo in 2027 assembly polls.
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