Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2, seen as a key political barometer following the BJP-led Mahayuti's massive assembly win. Read about the alliance strains and legal hurdles.
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.
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.
Congress and BSP finalize seat-sharing agreement for Nakodar municipal elections. Congress contests 29 seats, BSP gets 4. Key alliance ahead of polls.
Shiv Sena and BJP leaders exchange sharp words in Bhandara as Mahayuti alliance faces internal strife before December 2 local body elections. Read about the escalating political tension.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde issues stern warning to police, exposes Mahayuti tensions ahead of December 2 local body elections. Key developments revealed.
Tarn Taran district prepares for Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections on December 14. Learn about polling stations, nomination dates, and election procedures.
BJP state president Ravindra Chavan's 'number two has no value' remark targets alliance partners, escalating tensions in Maharashtra local body polls. Read the full story.
Maharashtra local body elections see surge in dynastic politics with 29+ BJP relatives, 6 from one Sena family contesting. December 2 polls highlight growing family dominance across parties.
Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections face controversy over reservation rules. Learn how the state government's decision has sparked political tension and legal challenges.
Supreme Court permits Maharashtra SEC to conduct local body elections while maintaining 50% reservation ceiling. BMC elections to proceed as court sets January hearing.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to hold local body polls immediately. Results to depend on verdict regarding OBC quota breach in 57 councils. Read latest updates.
Telangana's Backward Classes receive only 17% sarpanch seats despite demanding 42% reservations. District variations range from 0% to 27% as political blame game intensifies.
Telangana SEC announces 3-phase gram panchayat elections on Dec 11, 14, 17. Over 1.6 crore voters to elect sarpanches in 12,728 villages. Model code of conduct in effect.
Internal conflict escalates between BJP and Eknath Shinde faction ahead of Maharashtra local body elections. Key leaders clash over seat-sharing and political strategy.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar condemns Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's controversial statement linking development funds to votes in Maharashtra local body polls. Read the full political clash details.
Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat launches explosive allegations against BJP MP Ashok Chavan over wealth accumulation and development failures ahead of local polls.
BJP recruits three Shiv Sena functionaries in Maharashtra despite anti-poaching agreement. Sena minister warns of retaliation as political tensions escalate ahead of local polls.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Supriya Sule accuses opponents of forcing candidates to withdraw from Maharashtra local body elections, seeks SEC intervention. Democracy under threat.
Maharashtra's political alliances face internal strife as MVA and Mahayuti partners clash in local body elections. Read about the growing tensions in Pune and beyond.
Rebel candidates challenge CPM and Congress in Thiruvananthapuram corporation elections, creating triangular contest with BJP. Key political battle unfolds in Kerala.
Kerala High Court grants interim relief to 4 regional parties, allowing them to contest local body elections. Court questions EC's delisting powers, sets January 2026 hearing.
Supreme Court verdict on 50% quota cap breach could delay Maharashtra local body elections. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar warns of possible postponement while CM Fadnavis awaits court decision.
Maharashtra BJP confronts opposition allegations of dynastic politics and intimidation tactics after 100 party candidates win local body polls unopposed. Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) accuse ruling coalition of pressure tactics.
Congress accuses CPI(M) of rejecting UDF candidate nominations on flimsy grounds in Kerala local body polls. Key candidate K G Raveendran among those affected. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's zilla parishad elections face potential delay as the Supreme Court hears the OBC reservation petition on November 25. Get the latest updates on the political implications.
In a major pre-poll victory, BJP secures 100 municipal council seats unopposed across Maharashtra regions. Explore the regional breakdown and political implications.
Maharashtra BJP achieves historic victory with 103 unopposed wins in local body elections. Significant political gains in Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad polls.
Supreme Court serves notice to Election Commission regarding Kerala's request to delay Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls until after local body polls. Hearing scheduled for November 26.