SEC Seeks to Amend Zilla Parishad Election Rules
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
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.
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP accuse Punjab election officials of partisan conduct, rejecting opposition nominations unfairly in Zila Parishad polls. Demand urgent inquiry.
Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing faces controversy for allegedly linking govt schemes to BJP's panchayat poll wins. Congress seeks resignation, SEC seeks report. Details inside.
SAD chief Sukhbir Badal shares viral audio alleging police conspiracy to block nominations. Punjab Police calls it 'AI-generated'. High Court to hear case Monday.
Telangana High Court cites constitutional bar under Article 243-O, refuses to stop gram panchayat elections despite petitions on flawed seat reservations. Get the full legal details here.
In a significant development, the first phase of Telangana's gram panchayat elections sees 395 sarpanchs elected unanimously. Get the full details on withdrawals and uncontested wins here.
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission has directed ₹3 lakh compensation for a custodial death in Tuticorin and disciplinary action against a police sub-inspector. Read the full details.
Punjab BJP alleges AAP is misusing police to rig Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti polls. Demands videography, probe into audio clip, and court intervention.
SAD MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia accuses AAP govt of turning Punjab into a 'police state' to block opposition nominations for Block Samiti & Zila Parishad polls. She demands EC intervention.
Maharashtra State Election Commission mandates strict protocols to identify and handle duplicate voters in municipal electoral rolls. Final voter lists to be published on December 10. Read the full guidelines.
State Election Commission defers civic polls after symbol allotment violations. Experts warn Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections face similar disruption unless rules are amended.
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill granting the Finance Commission statutory power to allocate funds for states' disaster management. This move aims to streamline resource distribution.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticizes State Election Commission for 'avoidable errors' causing delays in municipal council and nagar panchayat election results. Read the full story.
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.
Punjab BJP accuses AAP of influencing officials to block opposition nominations in local body polls. The party demands mandatory videography of the entire election process for transparency.
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.
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole demands impeachment of State Election Commissioner over delays in local body polls, citing constitutional violation. Full details.
Punjab State Election Commission permits candidates to file affidavits in lieu of NOCs and NDCs for upcoming local body elections, easing nomination process. Read more.
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.
Baramati MP Supriya Sule questions State Election Commission's ability to ensure 'One Nation, One Election' after mismanagement in Maharashtra local body polls. She vows to raise the issue in JPC.
Pune Municipal Corporation races to verify over 12,700 objections to ward-wise electoral rolls before Wednesday's deadline. Teams conduct field visits to correct errors.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have become India's most aggressive borrowers in 2025, overshooting RBI limits by 190% and 122% respectively. Economists warn of severe long-term fiscal stress. Read the full analysis.
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.
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission faces severe criticism from ruling and opposition parties for postponing polls in 12 districts, creating confusion and legal challenges. Read the full story.
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.
NCP's Supriya Sule demands cancellation of Maharashtra civic polls, alleging misuse of money power and bias by election bodies. Bombay High Court delays result declaration.