BJP's Lucknow unit launches door-to-door campaign to include eligible voters omitted from draft roll. Senior leader Neeraj Singh targets 250 new voters per booth. Learn how to register.
A PIL in Bombay HC challenges the SEC's practice of declaring candidates elected unopposed, arguing it violates voters' right to NOTA. The plea comes days before elections in 29 municipal corporations. Read more.
Samajwadi Party flags serious issues in Noida's electoral roll draft: deceased voters, incorrect addresses, and unexplained booth increase. Election officials respond to allegations. Read details.
Two housing societies in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad offer maintenance fee discounts to families where all members vote. A unique initiative to strengthen democracy.
State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare directs 29 municipal corporations to boost voter participation from 55% to over 70% in January 15 elections. Key measures include early voter slip distribution and mobile app promotion.
Residents of Chariyamthuruth island in Kochi appeal for a local polling booth ahead of assembly elections, highlighting a 7km journey and poor transport. Will authorities act?
A Kolkata woman's 8-hour ordeal to correct her voter details exposes systemic flaws in the grievance process. Read her harrowing account and the need for streamlined procedures.
Madan Ghosh, 62, died of a cerebral attack after a voter list hearing in Liluah. His family alleges he was harassed for documents, leading to panic. Read the full story.
Coimbatore begins a two-day mock polling exercise to test EVMs and VVPATs ahead of elections. The process is being monitored by district officials and political party representatives. Read more.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation organizes a bike rally on January 11 to boost voter turnout for the January 15 civic elections. The rally will cover key city junctions.
Kolkata's Booth Level Officers face confusion over EC's new 'quality check of elector photo' feature in BLO App, citing lack of clarity and increased workload ahead of final SIR rolls.
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.
Nashik Municipal Corporation gears up for intense civic polls with 735 candidates. Over 4,600 ballot units arranged for 122 seats. Discover the unique colour-coded voting system in place.
In Thane's civic elections, candidates with limited funds are turning to AI to create hyper-local campaign videos for as low as Rs 500. Discover how technology is reshaping political outreach.
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.
Frustrated residents of Nagpur's Prabhag 2 announce election boycott over unfinished sewer lines and poor roads. Nearly 12,000 voters to abstain in protest.
Shiv Sena candidate Raju Pednekar campaigns hard in Mumbai's Ward 62, leveraging past work and community support against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Zeeshan Multani. Read about his strategy and voter sentiment.
BJP's Vinod Mishra campaigns for BMC re-election, highlighting his work on slum rehabilitation and COVID relief. He asserts voters in his diverse constituency prioritize development over religion. Read his full story.
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL challenging rejection of BMC election nominations over document issues. Court cites Supreme Court deadline, refuses to interfere with poll schedule. Read the full details.
A Mumbai court rejected an AIMIM member's plea challenging the rejection of his BMC nomination papers, citing lack of jurisdiction before election completion. Read the full details.
Assam's opposition parties file police & ECI complaints, alleging a BJP-led conspiracy to delete genuine voters from electoral rolls. Key details on the 'vote chori' claims and BJP's rebuttal.
In Pune's municipal election campaigns, designated city in-charges are focused on winning their own wards, reducing their broader strategic leadership. Key parties navigate internal dynamics and alliances.
Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry head to polls in 2026. These crucial state elections will test incumbents, reshape oppositions, and signal national political trends. Read the full analysis.
As BMC elections approach, Mumbai's BEST bus service is now 90% privately operated, raising safety alarms. Explore the data on accidents and broken political promises. Read the full analysis.
Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule to share stage for first time since NCP split to launch joint manifesto for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Key alliance aims to counter BJP.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
In Ahmedabad's Ghatlodiya, Booth Level Officers untangle identical names from 2002 lists in a massive electoral roll revision. Discover the challenges and solutions in Gujarat's largest constituency.
South Goa MP Capt Viriato Fernandes, a Kargil War veteran, received an Election Commission notice to prove his identity. Goa's CEO blamed the Booth Level Officer for the lapse. Read details.
Over 3 lakh voters in Noida and Ghaziabad are 'unmapped' as hearings begin. Officials yet to issue notices. Check your name online before Feb 26 deadline.
Returning officer directs BJP's Kirit Somaiya to submit sworn affidavit in his complaint against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Kishori Pednekar over alleged false info in election affidavit. Details inside.