Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses the Pinarayi Vijayan govt of failed governance, financial crisis, and corruption. UDF releases chargesheet and manifesto promising decentralization, health reform, and 5 lakh houses. Read the full plan.
Public campaigning for Kerala's local body elections concluded Sunday. Polling in seven districts begins Tuesday, with high stakes for LDF, UDF, and BJP ahead of assembly polls. Read key details.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
Scrutiny for Punjab's Panchayat Samiti elections concludes with 206 candidates in the fray. Voting on June 9, results on June 11. Key details on nominations and process.
Kerala High Court restrains police from arresting Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault case until December 15, providing relief ahead of local body polls. Details inside.
Over 95% of lakhs of migrant workers in Kerala are not voters, leading to unchecked exploitation in housing and labour. Experts blame apathetic local bodies. Read how this crisis unfolds.
Kerala State Election Commission confirms full readiness for two-phase local body elections on Dec 9 & 11. Dry day, holiday declared; action ordered on controversial notice.
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision schedule by a week for local body polls on Dec 9 & 11. Get the revised dates and details here.
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
In a rare alliance, Kerala's Congress, CPI(M), and BJP back common independent candidates to counter the expanding influence of Kitex Group's Twenty20 party in crucial local body elections. Discover the high-stakes political battle.
Kerala State Election Commissioner A Shajahan reveals the panel's adjudicatory powers, Rs 200 crore poll expenditure, and why Kerala is a model for local self-governance. Read the full interview.
The Election Commission of India has revised the Special Summary Revision schedule for Kerala's electoral rolls due to upcoming local body elections in December. Key dates and details inside.
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says CPI(M) will decide if he leads LDF in 2026 Assembly polls. The veteran leader spoke ahead of local body elections, seen as a semi-final.
Major tourism associations in Kerala propose a master plan including enhanced nightlife, a surfing festival, and infrastructure upgrades to restore Kovalam as a premium destination and boost foreign tourist numbers.
Major state and central projects are driving rapid development in Angamaly and Kottayam, boosting real estate and sparking political debate ahead of local elections. Discover the key initiatives.
In Kerala's local body elections, political parties field over 200 ration dealers as candidates, banking on their unique hyper-local voter trust and monthly interactions for electoral success. Discover the strategy.
BJP candidate D Soniya Gandhi, 33, is contesting from Nallathani ward in Munnar panchayat, Idukki district. A strategic move in Kerala's political landscape. Read more.
Soniya Gandhi, a former Congress worker, will contest Kerala local body polls as a BJP candidate from Vengara. This move highlights BJP's strategy to gain ground in the state. Read more.
The BJP's nomination of a candidate named Sonia Gandhi in Munnar creates a unique dilemma for the Congress-led UDF. Discover how this namesake is reshaping the local election narrative.
Meet M Shruti, a 24-year-old BJP candidate in Kannur's local body polls, working multiple jobs while campaigning. Her story highlights grassroots politics in Kerala. Read more.
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.
Supreme Court directs Election Commission to sympathetically consider Kerala's request for a one-week extension to complete the voter list revision. The state seeks a new deadline of December 21.
BJP nominates Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom for Kerala's 2026 assembly elections, aiming to retain its sole seat. Get the latest political updates.
A 23-year-old woman from Bengaluru accuses Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape. The allegation emerges just before local polls, straining the party. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to consider postponing the filling of enumeration forms amid a special electoral roll revision in Kerala. Get the latest updates on this crucial development.
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2. Key battles, alliance strains, and legal tussles set the stage for a high-stakes political contest.
State Election Commission postpones December 2 local body polls across Marathwada districts. New election date set for December 20. Get latest updates on affected municipal councils.