Chandigarh Keeps 35 MC Wards, Delays Delimitation
Chandigarh administration decides to retain the existing 35 municipal wards, postponing delimitation. The move awaits final approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Read for details.
Chandigarh administration decides to retain the existing 35 municipal wards, postponing delimitation. The move awaits final approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Read for details.
Punjab BJP delegation meets Governor, alleges arbitrary and illegal ward delimitation by state govt. Claims data flawed, reservation rules violated. Full details inside.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court issues notice on petitions challenging the delimitation of municipal wards in Punjab. Next hearing scheduled for May 27. Stay updated on this key legal development.
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Political activists in Bathinda, Barnala, and Mansa raise strong objections to ward delimitation and reservation roster changes for the upcoming 2026 Urban Local Bodies elections. Read the full details.
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Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan reveals plans to accommodate more MLAs post-delimitation. The state govt is exploring options after MHA reportedly asked to drop new building plans. Details inside.
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Residents of Malerkotla protest against repeated ward delimitation, citing confusion and administrative chaos. Officials defend the changes as necessary for population balance. Read more.
Mohali Municipal Corporation releases proposed map for 35 new wards. Residents can submit objections by May 31. Details on the delimitation process and key changes inside.
Chandigarh's municipal ward count remains at 35 as the delimitation committee finds no justification for change. Key details on the decision and its implications for local governance.
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Congress and Akali councillors in Mohali protest alleged rule violations in the ward delimitation process, threatening a boycott. Key details inside.
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