West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer issues directives on valid OBC certificates for electoral roll hearings, based on Calcutta High Court's December 2025 order. Know which documents are accepted.
After a stellar 2025, BJP faces a crucial 2026 with major state polls, Rajya Sabha vacancies, and the ultimate test of its pan-India reach. Can it crack the South and ensure durability?
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reveals NCP's ongoing negotiations with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body elections. Key details on alliances and candidate lists inside.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BJP workers for the party's unprecedented win in Thiruvananthapuram civic polls. He wrote a letter to Mayor Rajesh, marking a significant political shift in Kerala. Read the full story.
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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims CEC Gyanesh Kumar was aggressive and evaded questions on SIR. Bengal CEO dismisses police complaints against poll officials. Read the full details.
Scrutiny for BMC elections leads to rejection of Congress, BJP, AAP, NCP candidates due to document errors. Key details on affected wards and the final electoral picture. Stay updated.
A staggering 2,516 candidates filed nominations for Mumbai's BMC polls, with 84% on the final day. Explore the political ambition, family legacies, and economic drivers behind the scramble.
2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Indian politics, with major state elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, crucial legislative debates, and leadership transitions shaping the national landscape.
Explore the controversial political terms like 'Ghuspetiyan' and 'Vote Chori' that dominated India's 2025 electoral discourse. Understand their origins and impact on the nation's political narrative. Read more.
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Sharif Ahmad, missing since 1997, shocked his Muzaffarnagar family by returning alive to collect documents for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the emotional reunion story.
A Kargil war hero and his brothers, who missed the 2002 electoral roll revision while serving the nation, now face hearings to get back their voting rights. Read about the plight of Bengal's 'unmapped voters'.
Chandigarh's municipal elections for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held in late January using a transparent 'show of hands' system. Read about the new SOP and security measures.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has received lists of high-rises for polling stations from five districts. The Election Commission's deadline for submissions was December 31. Read the latest updates on the state's electoral preparations.
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An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
The Election Commission directs officials not to accept OBC certificates cancelled by Calcutta High Court for SIR identification. HC invalidated all certificates issued from 2010 to May 2024.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims 'vote chori' stems from electoral roll tampering, not EVMs. He criticizes EC's SIR process and questions CEC's impartiality. Read the full details.
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
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Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) managed to file nominations for only 28 candidates, far below its target, citing fear, funding issues, and lack of support. Key details inside.
After meeting the Election Commission, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee alleges 'vote theft' via electoral roll manipulation in key states, vowing to prevent it in Bengal. Read the full details.
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
Laxmikant Agrawal filed his nomination for Akola civic polls with a deposit of Rs 5,000 in small coins and notes. Election officials accepted the money, causing a brief delay. Read more.
Nagpur's NMC elections on Jan 15 face a voter participation challenge, falling after Makar Sankranti. Officials deploy SVEEP campaign to boost turnout. Details on past trends and strategies inside.
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Due to delayed AB form submissions and alliance talks, five candidates from BJP and Shiv Sena will contest as independents in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. Details inside.
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.
TMC delegation expresses dissatisfaction after meeting with Election Commission, alleging CEC had no clear answers on their complaints. Read the full details of the political confrontation.
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BMC begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for Mumbai civic polls. BJP candidates from wards 211 & 212 fail to file papers, a major upset. Final candidate list by Jan 2.
