Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces all pending local body elections in Karnataka, including for the Greater Bengaluru Authority, will be held in 2024. The move comes amid criticism and court cases over delays.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar announces all local body polls will be held together in 2026. The decision aims to streamline governance and ensure uniform development across the state.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
CPI, the second-largest LDF partner, pins local body election defeat on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership and public dissatisfaction. Calls for introspection ahead of 2026 assembly polls.
Kerala State Election Commission schedules standing committee elections for all local bodies from Jan 5-7, 2026. Details on committees, reservation, and voting process inside.
The Congress-led UDF sees a voter swing in Kerala's local body polls, with the BJP gaining ground. A crucial test for political fortunes and public faith ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation faces a major financial setback as an arbitration court orders it to pay Rs 1.5 crore to an advertising firm for a cancelled contract. Details inside.
BJP Karnataka chief BY Vijayendra clarifies his party's stand on local body election alliances, responding to JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda. He asserts the party will follow the high command's decision.
Congress LoP V D Satheesan reveals UDF's strategy for Kerala 2026 polls: 50% tickets for youth/women, targeting 100 seats. He cites local body poll gains & anti-incumbency against LDF. Read the full interview.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Nagpur gears up for civic elections on Jan 16, 2026, ending its longest spell of administrator rule since 2022. Over 24.8 lakh voters to decide the city's future.
As 2025 ends, Karnataka's extreme weather events highlight its fragile landscape. A recap of the heatwaves, floods, and landslides that caused widespread damage to life, crops, and property. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says BJP's strong performance in local body elections signals its prospects in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls scheduled for January 15, 2026.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP secured only six municipal council president posts in Amravati district, contrary to pre-poll claims. Congress and regional parties made significant gains. Get the full results and analysis here.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a massive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections, winning 207 president posts. CM Fadnavis hails it as the biggest win in 25 years. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP maintains stronghold in Akola district, winning four local bodies. Congress-led MVA returns in Balapur, while VBA scores a major upset in Barshitakli Nagar Panchayat. Full results inside.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Maharashtra voters for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's strong performance in municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, calling it a trust vote in people-centric development.
BJP emerges as single-largest party in 129 local bodies in Maharashtra, boosting Mahayuti's confidence for crucial BMC polls. Fadnavis credits leadership, MVA reels from poor show. Analysis inside.
Mahayuti alliance maintains a strong lead in Satara local body elections 2025. BJP wins 3 seats, Shiv Sena and NCP also perform well. Get full results and analysis.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Dhule and Nandurbar are out. BJP, Congress, and NCP compete for control of municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Get the latest seat counts and analysis here.
BJP takes early lead in Maharashtra's Raigad and Palghar local body elections 2025, winning several municipal council and nagar panchayat seats. Full results and analysis here.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Nanded and Latur are declared. Get the latest updates on winning parties, vote counts, and political implications for the state.
Mahayuti and MVA clash in Nagpur local body polls 2025. Results for Butibori, Ramtek, Saoner, Wanadongari, Wadi, and Mowad declared. Full analysis inside.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show MVA making gains against Mahayuti alliance. Get live updates on municipal council and nagar panchayat vote counting trends.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.