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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Nagpur administration implements fortress-like security for 27 EVM strongrooms after High Court stays local body poll results declaration until December 21. Details on multi-layered security inside.
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.
Frustration mounts as Bombay HC delays Nagpur civic poll results to Dec 21. Voters express irritation over the 18-day gap, impacting local governance. Full story inside.
Badlapur Municipal Council elections witness nearly 60% voter turnout, higher than 2015. Polling marred by clashes between BJP, Shiv Sena workers & technical glitches. Results on Dec 21.
Pune district's local body elections witnessed a 68% voter turnout across 15 councils. Indapur recorded the highest at 80%. Polling was peaceful with minimal technical issues.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections sees 35% turnout amid violence & bogus voting allegations. Results postponed to Dec 21 by High Court. Key details inside.
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.
First phase of Maharashtra local body polls sees violence & fraud claims. MLA booked, fake Aadhaar cards used. Get the full report on the turbulent election day.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra local bodies, refuses to delay polls. Bench warns against litigation stalling electoral process. Get the full details.
Bombay High Court postpones vote counting for Maharashtra local body elections to December 21, citing administrative reasons. Stay updated on the latest election developments.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule claims the State Election Commission's misinterpretation of laws led the Bombay High Court to defer vote counting. He says he had warned the SEC repeatedly. Read the full story.
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.
A political row erupts in Maharashtra after SEC raids former Shiv Sena MLA Shahjibapu Patil's office in Sangola. BJP and Shiv Sena trade accusations ahead of local polls. Read the full details.
Results for Maharashtra's local body elections in the Konkan division are out. See how Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg voted and what it means for state politics.
A look back at the last Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Dhule, and Nandurbar. Key insights for the upcoming 2025 polls. Get the full analysis here.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections sees voting in 11 districts. Key contests between MVA and Mahayuti alliances, with internal 'friendly fights' adding spice. Results crucial for state political landscape.
Maharashtra holds first local body polls in over 5 years. Phase 1 voting sees Mahayuti vs MVA battle amid alliance splits and SEC's last-minute deferment of 10% polls drawing fire. Key facts inside.