Category : Elections


Maharashtra SEC to Announce 12 ZP Polls Next Week

Maharashtra's State Election Commission is set to announce polls for 12 Zilla Parishads next week, racing to meet the Supreme Court's Jan 31 deadline. The tight schedule raises major logistical and manpower challenges. Read more.

Nagpur Civic Polls: Vast Wealth Gap Among Candidates Revealed

Nagpur Municipal Corporation affidavits reveal a staggering wealth gap among civic poll candidates, with assets from Rs 7.8 lakh to nearly Rs 95 crore. Educational backgrounds vary from Class 5 to postgraduates. Explore the financial and educational profi

IUML Hopes for Nagpur Comeback, Fields 6 Candidates

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), once a force in Nagpur civic politics, is attempting a revival. With six candidates and a focus on its past educational initiative, the party aims to reconnect with voters. Read more.

Kanpur Draft Voter List Published, BLOs Lauded

Kanpur successfully published its draft voter list on Jan 6, 2026. District Election Officer Jitendra Pratap Singh praised the hard work of 3,620 Booth Level Officers. Read the full story.

EC: No Hearing for Amartya Sen in Voter List Issue

The Election Commission clarified that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen need not appear for any hearing over a spelling discrepancy in the voter list. Get the full details on the SIR process and political reactions.

Pune engineer turns activist, contests polls for marginalised

Ashwini Khairnar, a civil engineer, quit her corporate career to organise workers in Pune slums. Now, she's contesting municipal elections as an independent candidate from Ward 39, challenging money power with grassroots work. Read her inspiring journey.

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