Maharashtra State Election Commission plans phased elections for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. 17 ZPs and 83 panchayat samitis exceed 50% reservation limit. Supreme Court hearing scheduled for January 21.
Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
Maharashtra SEC suspends elections in 20 municipal councils & panchayats, including Baramati, due to procedural flaws & court cases. New date is Dec 20. Read more.
Telangana election commission mandates 24-hour inquiry for unanimous panchayat wins to prevent corruption, auctioning and coercion. Ensure free and fair local elections.
Shocking revelations as sarpanch positions in Telangana villages are being auctioned for ₹20 lakh to ₹1 crore ahead of panchayat elections. Exclusive investigation into grassroots democracy corruption.
Chandigarh announces December 14 for zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections after multiple delays. Counting on December 17. Model code of conduct in effect. Read full details.
Telangana High Court refuses to interfere with Panchayat elections and BC reservations. Case adjourned for 8 weeks as court directs state to file counters. Read full details.
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar links development funds to voting for his NCP candidates in Malegaon Nagar Panchayat polls, drawing accusations of voter threats from opposition.
Maharashtra BJP achieves historic victory with 103 unopposed wins in local body elections. Significant political gains in Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad polls.
NCP candidate Ujwala Thite's nomination for Angar nagar panchayat president rejected, sparking BJP celebrations and NCP's vow for legal action. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urges patience until November 17 nomination deadline for local body election alliances. Key parties adopt varied strategies across regions.
Punjab & Haryana High Court flags potential mischief in panchayat vote counting, demands detailed affidavit on ballot custody. Stay informed about election integrity.
Maharashtra prepares for local body elections covering 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats. Voting on December 2, results on December 3. Complete details inside.
In an unexpected twist during Haryana's panchayat polls, a Brazilian model participated in voting while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's nomination papers were officially filed for the Rae Bareli constituency.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections as 6.34 lakh voters prepare to cast their ballots across 14 municipal councils and 3 nagar panchayats in Pune district, shaping grassroots governance.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body polls as State Election Commission unveils election schedule with voting on December 2 and results expected by December 4. Key democratic exercise across municipal corporations and councils.
Maharashtra State Election Commission announces election dates for 9 local bodies across 7 districts. Voting on December 8, results on December 9. Key political battle ahead of assembly polls.
Village councils across Punjab's Jalandhar district protest government's decision to redirect panchayat funds for flood relief, calling it unconstitutional and demanding immediate reversal.
Growing discontent among Maharashtra's influential Jain community poses serious challenges for BJP's electoral strategy. Discover why traditional allies are distancing themselves ahead of crucial elections.
Union Minister Amit Shah asserts BJP's independent strength in Maharashtra politics, dismissing dependency on allies while addressing party strategy and leadership.
Punjab government postpones Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections to December due to devastating floods. Get the latest updates on the election rescheduling and flood situation.
Union Minister Amit Shah launches BJP's aggressive campaign for Maharashtra civic polls, asserting party's independent strength and targeting opposition alliances in fiery Mumbai address.
Union Minister Amit Shah asserts BJP's independent strength in Maharashtra, dismissing alliance dependencies while targeting opposition in exclusive interview ahead of crucial state elections.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announces revolutionary pledge to double salaries and allowances for panchayat representatives if India Bloc secures victory in Bihar assembly elections.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, calling him the head of the NDA family in a significant political meeting ahead of state elections.
Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission announces December polling for grassroots democracy. Get details on election schedule, nomination process, and security preparations.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis intensifies pressure on State Election Commission for immediate voter list revision ahead of crucial civic polls. Political battle heats up over electoral preparedness.
Maharashtra government introduces mandatory scholarship exams for Class 4 and Class 7 students from 2026-27 academic year, replacing traditional final exams with comprehensive assessment system.