Badlapur Civic Polls: 60% Turnout, Clashes Mar Voting
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.
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BJP Gets 83% of Tata Trust's Rs 915 Cr Political Donations
BJP received Rs 757.6 crore from Tata's Progressive Electoral Trust in 2024-25, data shows. Explore how electoral trusts fund parties post-electoral bond ban.
Punjab SEC Allows Affidavits Instead of NOCs for Polls
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.
Clashes, Allegations Disrupt Vidarbha Elections
Akot witnesses Congress-NCP clash & cash-for-vote allegations. A voter damages EVM in Gadchandur. Despite incidents, inspiring stories of participation emerge. Police ensure voting continues.
BJP Seeks Discussion on Bengal Voter Roll 'Manipulation'
BJP's Samik Bhattacharya moves Rajya Sabha motion alleging threats to BLOs and manipulation in Bengal's voter list revision. Demands Centre's intervention. Read more.
Bombay HC Bars SEC From Declaring Civic Poll Results on Dec 3
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.
Nagpur Voters Confused by WhatsApp Poll Info, EC Rules
Nagpur voters faced confusion as WhatsApp messages from political workers led them to polling booths unprepared. Strict EC rules on physical ID and no mobiles caused delays. Read the full report.
Pune Local Body Polls See 68% Voter Turnout
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.
Sule Criticizes SEC Mismanagement in Maharashtra Civic Polls
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.
PMC Scrutinizes 12,700+ Objections to Ward Voter Lists
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.
Gujarat Voter List Purge: 39 Lakh Ineligible Voters Found
Gujarat's electoral roll revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh relocated voters. Duplicate cards and digitisation progress also revealed. Read the full update.
EVM Malfunctions Disrupt Voting Across Maharashtra
Electronic Voting Machine failures delayed polling in Solapur, Beed, Hingoli & other districts. Officials replaced faulty units as candidates raised concerns. Details inside.
Violence Mars Civic Polls in Beed, Police Lathi-Charge
Violence erupted during civic polls in Beed district, with clashes between BJP and NCP workers, stone-pelting, and vandalism. Police resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation. Read the full report.
Prayagraj DM felicitates 19 BLOs for voter list work
Prayagraj DM Manish Kumar Verma honored 19 BLOs for outstanding performance in the intensive voter list revision. The district has completed online feeding of 26 lakh forms. Voters urged to submit forms promptly.
Delhi MCD Bypoll Results on December 3: Key Contest
The results for the crucial MCD bypolls in 13 Delhi wards will be declared on December 3. BJP, AAP, and Congress vie for dominance. Counting arrangements are in place. Follow for latest updates.
SC Petition Against ECI's Assam Electoral Roll Revision
A petition in Supreme Court challenges ECI's decision for Special Revision in Assam, not SIR, citing illegal immigration concerns. Read the full details and implications for upcoming elections.
Shiv Sena MLA faces FIR for guiding voter at EVM booth
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.
Maharashtra Local Polls Phase 1 Hit by Violence, Court Delay
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.
BLOs in Agra, Mathura Felicitated for Timely Digitisation Work
Booth-level officers in Agra and Mathura were felicitated for completing the digitisation of enumeration forms ahead of the Special Intensive Revision deadline. Read about their achievements and the district's high completion rates.
Thackeray Flags 14 Lakh Duplicate Voters in Mumbai Lists
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray reveals shocking errors in Mumbai's draft voter rolls, including duplicate names and deceased voters. He demands an extension for corrections.
Peru Presidential Hopeful Unhurt After Car Attack
Peruvian presidential candidate Cesar Acuña escapes unharmed after his car is shot at in northern Peru. The incident raises security concerns ahead of the 2026 elections. Read the full report.
Maharashtra SEC may hold urban polls before rural ones
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.
Clashes, Bogus Voting Mar Maharashtra Civic Polls Phase 1
First phase of Maharashtra local body polls sees violence & fraud claims. MLA booked, fake Aadhaar cards used. Get the full report on the turbulent election day.
EC Scrutiny Reduces Zero Uncollectable Polling Booths to 480
After the Election Commission sought reports, West Bengal's 'Zero Uncollectable' polling stations dropped from 2,208 to 480. South 24 Parganas remains a key focus. Get the latest election updates.
Violence Mars Maharashtra Local Body Polls in 10 Districts
Clashes between political workers disrupt local body elections in Maharashtra, with incidents reported across 10 districts including Raigad, Beed, and Pune. Stay updated on the latest developments.
Gujarat SIR Finds 16 Lakh Dead Voters, 23 Lakh Shifted
Gujarat's Special Intensive Revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh permanently shifted voters. Enumeration forms distributed to over 5 crore voters. Details inside.
Delhi MCD By-Election Results 2025 Date, Time Announced
Delhi MCD by-election results for 12 wards to be declared on December 3. Get live updates, vote counting details, and analysis of this crucial test for BJP, AAP, and Congress.
SC to EC: Consider Deferring Voter Form Filling in Kerala
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to consider postponing the filling of enumeration forms amid a special electoral roll revision in Kerala. Get the latest updates on this crucial development.
Pune Civic Polls: 8.37% Turnout in First Two Hours
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
India's CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Chair International Democracy Body
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar appointed Chairperson of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance for 2025. A landmark moment for Indian democracy on the global stage.
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