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 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.
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.
Punjab BJP media head Vineet Joshi counters AAP's claims on a Gujarat audio clip, calling it a ploy to shift focus from local body elections and rural development failures. Read the full political clash.
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.
BJP leader Brijesh Chowta warns PFI's political wing SDPI poses a democratic threat via local body wins in Dakshina Kannada. Urgent action needed ahead of Karnataka elections.
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.
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.
Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has ordered the creation of five-member committees in every village to strengthen the party's grassroots network and monitor local issues ahead of elections.
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole demands impeachment of State Election Commissioner over delays in local body polls, citing constitutional violation. Full details.
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.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections witnesses strong voter participation, with turnout estimated over 60%. Key highlights from Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, and incidents reported.
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.
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.
Nearly 35 families in Paipra panchayat's S Valavu colony boycott local body elections, protesting 50 years of ignored promises for basic housing repairs. Read their story.
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.
Electronic Voting Machine failures delayed polling in Solapur, Beed, Hingoli & other districts. Officials replaced faulty units as candidates raised concerns. Details inside.
Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar booked for entering polling booth, guiding voter & shouting slogans in Hingoli. CM Fadnavis condemns breach of election secrecy. Full details.
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.