Kolkata High-Rises Debate Polling Booths on Campus
Kolkata residents in 69 high-rises debate Election Commission's polling booth plan. While convenient for elderly, many fear vote secrecy breach and political targeting. Details inside.
Kolkata residents in 69 high-rises debate Election Commission's polling booth plan. While convenient for elderly, many fear vote secrecy breach and political targeting. Details inside.
West Bengal CEO forwards list of 69 high-rises for polling stations. 10 in Kolkata, 47 in KMA. EC uses constitutional power to requisition properties after consent withdrawals.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has initiated the commissioning of EVMs across all 3,004 polling booths. Officials confirm a 10% buffer stock and complex ward-level configurations for the upcoming civic elections.
Maharashtra civic bodies to set up polling booths inside housing societies for upcoming elections. Pune leads with 258 booths, Mumbai with 850. Initiative aims to tackle urban voter apathy.
Ghaziabad traffic police to get relief from extreme weather with 20 new solar-powered smart booths. First phase starts on NH-9. Read about the features and benefits.
Noida and Ghaziabad undergo major electoral restructuring, adding 256 new polling booths. Draft rolls published Jan 6 may delete over 12 lakh ASD voters. Check your booth now!
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see 511 sensitive polling booths, over three times the 2017 count. Officials cite preventive preparedness with web-casting and extra police. Key zones identified.
Election Commission plans polling booths in 70-80 Kolkata housing societies to boost turnout. Consent may not be required, using constitutional powers. Details inside.
Kalaburagi district releases final voter list for North East Teachers Constituency with 8,936 registered voters. Deputy Commissioner B Fauzia Tarannum details the registration process and polling booth setup. Eligible teachers urged to register.
Election Commission sets Wednesday deadline for 8 Bengal districts to list apartment complexes for polling stations. TMC opposes move, BJP supports. Details on the voter threshold and political standoff inside.
Bengaluru police launch 'Sober-Up Booths' on New Year's Eve to assist revellers. Get details on locations, services, and the city's comprehensive safety plan.
An Election Commission team, led by deputy election commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, will meet DEOs of Kolkata and nearby districts on Tuesday to review the setup of polling booths in high-rise buildings and housing societies.
Nashik Municipal Corporation prepares for elections with 1,563 polling stations for 13.6 lakh voters. Discover key details about ward structure and voter surge. Read the full story.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refuses to comment on a letter by KPCC working president highlighting organizational lapses in Bengaluru. Details inside.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
Only two housing societies in Kolkata South have consented to host election booths. Most RWAs fear political crossfire, despite EC's push to boost voter turnout. Details inside.
Kolkata residents question being 'pawns' in ECI-State tussle over polling booths in gated complexes. RWAs feel trapped between conflicting directives on security and voter turnout. Read more.
After the Election Commission sought reports, West Bengal's 'Zero Uncollectable' polling stations dropped from 2,208 to 480. South 24 Parganas remains a key focus. Get the latest election updates.
Kolkata Police announces 20 new 'Pink Security Booths' run by women officers to provide 24/7 assistance. First two to open by Christmas. A major step for women's safety in the city.
The Election Commission flags 2,208 polling stations in West Bengal for having zero 'uncollectable' voter forms. District officers must submit reports by Tuesday 10 AM.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee questions Election Commission's data operator hiring and private polling booths, raising concerns about electoral fairness. Read her full allegations.
Patna district launches 541 special pink polling stations exclusively for women voters, featuring female staff and enhanced facilities to boost electoral participation.
Bhagalpur district administration implements comprehensive measures including webcasting, all-women polling stations, and security enhancements to ensure peaceful and transparent elections.