Pune residents are organizing Nagrik Sabhas and drafting manifestos to force candidates to focus on local issues like water, roads, and infrastructure in the upcoming civic elections. Read how citizen power is reshaping the political discourse.
In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.
BJP launches 15-day 'citizen meet' campaign across all 36 Mumbai constituencies, while Youth Congress holds training on election management. Key strategies unfold ahead of crucial BMC polls.
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.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar alleges a covert UDF-BJP pact in four key corporation divisions. Despite this, he asserts the LDF will secure a comfortable majority. Read the full details.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to announce all civic poll results on December 20. Results will not be delayed due to pending High Court petitions. Get the full story.
Tensions rise between Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh as they contest panchayat and MLC polls separately, accusing each other of arrogance. Will their 2027 alliance survive?
Pune Municipal Corporation faces criticism after draft electoral rolls contain major errors. Citizens submitted 22,809 suggestions for corrections. Read about the errors and the extended deadline.
As Hindi speakers surge fivefold, their representation in BMC falls. Analysis reveals how Mumbai's demographics changed but political power concentrated with Marathi leaders. Read more.
Delhi MCD bypoll results are in! BJP and AAP secure two wards each, while Congress wins one. Get the full breakdown of the crucial municipal elections and what they mean for Delhi's political landscape.
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.
Praja Foundation unveils a Citizens' Manifesto for Maharashtra's municipal elections, demanding better services, data transparency, and accountability from candidates. Read the key demands.
Nagpur district's municipal council elections saw high drama with cash distribution allegations in Kamptee and voter list chaos in Godhani. Read about the security measures and heartwarming voting stories.
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.
Nagpur's municipal council elections saw residents in fringe areas like Wadi and Wanadongri turn polling day into a festival of democracy. Read how tea stalls became debate hubs as civic issues took center stage.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court restrains SEC from announcing municipal council results on Dec 3. Court says early counting could influence second-phase voting on Dec 20. Get 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.
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.
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.
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
Nagpur's fast-growing suburb Godhani votes in its first nagar panchayat election. A direct BJP-Congress fight with 49 candidates for 17 seats. Key issues: roads, water, sewage.
Nagpur division civic elections face major disruption as 39 seats are withdrawn. State Election Commission acts after 32 local bodies breach 50% reservation limit. Key details and implications inside.
Vidarbha gears up for crucial nagar panchayat and parishad elections on Tuesday, Dec 2. Over 1.5 lakh voters across Amravati, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and Akola will decide fiercely contested polls. Results to be declared a day later.
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.
Wanadongri Municipal Council faces a triangular contest between NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and BJP. Residents decry broken roads, waterlogging, and poor waste management despite urban growth. 255 personnel to oversee polls.
As Maharashtra's 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats head to polls, the ruling coalition projects unity while opposition faces nominee withdrawals. Over 1 crore voters to decide. Read the full story.
Palakkad municipality elections see a complex three-way fight between UDF, LDF, and BJP. With infighting and civic issues like poor roads and waste management taking center stage, voters face a tough choice. Read more.
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.