In Kozhikode's Edachery panchayat, Congress's T K Motilal contests against his CPM brother T K Subash. Their parents, Congress loyalists, named them after party icons. Read this unique political family story.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
Congress releases first list of 11 candidates for Goa Zilla Panchayat polls on Dec 20. List avoids disputed seats, causing shock among regional allies GFP and RGP. Full details inside.
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini KR directs officials to complete the Mother's Milk Bank and Medical Lab Unit by Jan end for an International Women's Day launch. Read about the plans.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans a meeting on Dec 4 to discuss holding 29 municipal corporation elections before rural local body polls, following a Supreme Court directive. Read the latest updates.
Bidar Zilla Panchayat launches Akka Café, empowering self-help group women. The initiative aims to foster economic independence and expand across Karnataka. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
Goa State Election Commission files affidavit urging dismissal of petition challenging constituency reservations for zilla panchayat polls scheduled for December 20. Learn about the constitutional mandate.
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule reveals constitutional dilemma over OBC reservation in Zilla Parishad polls. Elections delayed as state seeks resolution. Stay updated on this developing political 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.
Maharashtra BJP achieves historic victory with 103 unopposed wins in local body elections. Significant political gains in Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad polls.
Arunachal Pradesh SEC caps election expenditure at Rs 3 lakh for zilla parishad, Rs 50,000 for gram panchayat members. Model code of conduct in effect since November 15.
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.
Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge mandates Zilla Panchayat CEOs to ensure proper execution of E-Swathu property mutation system across Karnataka, promising faster citizen services.
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 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.
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.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announces revolutionary pledge to double salaries and allowances for panchayat representatives if India Bloc secures victory in Bihar assembly elections.
Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission announces December polling for grassroots democracy. Get details on election schedule, nomination process, and security preparations.