CIVIC BODY POLLS
Defer Ladakh civic polls: MP Mohmad Haneefa in letter to Amit Shah
In a significant move, Ladakh's Lok Sabha member Mohmad Haneefa has requested Union home minister Amit Shah to postpone the upcoming Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council elections due to winter challenges and potential low voter turnout. The plea highlights concerns over democratic participation in the region amidst ongoing tensions and calls for protests from local groups.
BJP wins 77 seats of five Tripura civic bodies unopposed; elections for rest on November 27
The BJP secured 77 seats in five civic bodies of Tripura without opposition ahead of the elections. Voting for 268 seats will take place on November 27, following scrutiny of nominations. A total of 810 candidates are contesting for the available positions across various local bodies. Allegations of forced withdrawals were made by CPI(M) regarding their candidates in Ambassa.
Andhra Pradesh municipal election results 2026 live updates: TDP alliance leads in eight Andhra civic bodies, Ashutosh Ranka alleges booth capturing
AP municipal elections results: Vote counting for Andhra Pradesh's municipal elections is underway in 92 urban local bodies, surrounded by strict security protocols. The TDP-led coalition is reportedly gaining momentum in eight municipalities, whereas the YSR Congress Party has not won any municipal corporations thus far. Electoral malpractice allegations have emerged, particularly regarding booth capturing, as pointed out by CJP's Ashutosh Ranka.
ECI once again defers SIR in Tripura ahead of urban civic body polls
The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This revision will now begin on December 15, 2026, and continue through January 25, 2027. Booth Level Officers will conduct house-to-house visits during this period to update the rolls. The draft electoral rolls are set to be published on February 1, 2027, for public claims.
Andhra Pradesh civic polls: Supreme Court asks election panel to hold final candidates’ list till October 26
The Supreme Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to defer publication of the final candidates’ list for urban local body polls until October 26. The order follows YSRCP allegations that candidates were prevented from filing nominations. The court also directed the state DGP to ensure adequate security.
SC to hear on Oct 21 Vijayan's plea in CMRL case, YSRCP petition on local body polls
On Wednesday, a special Supreme Court bench will hear two important pleas connected with ongoing issues. One plea is from the YSRCP claiming that violence in Andhra Pradesh hindered nominations for local elections. The other plea relates to former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan facing allegations in a bribery case. The high court previously dismissed YSRCP's request to extend the nomination deadline due to safety concerns.
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Why Supreme Court cancelled elections in 50 Punjab wards and ordered repolls in 6 weeks?
The Supreme Court recently cancelled elections in 50 municipal wards across Punjab's Patiala and Moga districts and ordered repolls within six weeks. The decision follows a fact-finding inquiry that reported serious irregularities, including alleged intimidation of candidates, destruction of nomination papers and obstruction during the election process.
BJP to contest all 209 wards in Kolkata civic poll, open to fielding eminent citizens, youths
The BJP is gearing up to contest all 209 seats in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections, prioritizing the inclusion of professionals in their candidate selection. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar underscored the need for transparency within the KMC and a deep understanding of local issues. The party plans to attract the youth by focusing on discussions surrounding startups and skills training.
Mamata AITC alleges 'Hindi imposition', distortion of Bengali over KMC poster campaign
Mamata All India Trinamool Congress accused the West Bengal BJP government of distorting the Bengali language. They cited a cleanliness campaign poster that mixed Hindi and Bengali phrases, which sparked controversy. Party leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction, urging corrections to be made to preserve the integrity of Bengali language. No response has been provided yet from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation regarding the allegations.
SC fixes Oct 16 pleas of WB deleted voters for early disposal of appeals
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 16 regarding deleted voters in West Bengal. These voters are seeking to participate in the upcoming civic polls. The court is aware of the challenges faced by the SIR tribunals and aims to resolve them effectively. Lawyers representing petitioners emphasized the need for a swift resolution of pending appeals.
Mallikarjun Kharge calls meet of opposition MPs, to sign letter seeking audience with CEC
Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, has invited Opposition MPs for a lunch meeting regarding electoral concerns. This meeting will focus on submitting a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. It follows a protest against the Election Commission and its handling of electoral rolls. Several Opposition leaders have been detained during recent protests, while Delhi Police has communicated about the meeting requests.
'Congress can't win even on ballot papers': Himanta after BJP wins 32 wards in Silchar civic body polls, Congress gets 2 seats by narrow margin amid vote-chori campaign, Independents 6
BJP won 32 of the 42 seats in Silchar Municipal Corporation elections held using ballot papers. Congress managed to secure only two seats while Independents took six seats. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress for performing poorly even with traditional voting methods. The elections focused on local issues such as water supply, drainage, and infrastructure improvements.
Civic elections to be held in Kolkata, Howrah, 5 municipalities in first phase of Bengal ULB polls
The SEC said the amendment of Schedule II of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 and the Howrah Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, and delimitation of Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Dhupguri, Haldia and Jhargram municipalities have been completed.
Rajasthan: BJP secures 197 civic body heads, twice as many as Congress; election for the rest on
According to results available so far, Independents have won seven posts, while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), CPI(M) and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) have secured one each. Elections for the posts were held in 273 urban local bodies on Monday after heads of 32 of the 305 bodies covered under the current schedule were elected unopposed.
Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls
The Karnataka Cabinet approved funds for ballot boxes and live webcasting for upcoming panchayat elections. This decision signals a move away from electronic voting machines for rural local body polls. The government has amended the Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act to allow for paper ballot voting. Elections to gram, taluk, and zilla panchayats are expected to be held by December.
Congress sweeps four Jaipur repoll wards, Dotasra hits back at BJP’s ‘massive majority’ claim
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He stated that repolling results in Jaipur debunked the BJP's majority claims. Congress swept all four wards where repolling was conducted in Jaipur city. Dotasra accused the BJP government of misusing power and the Election Commission. He asserted that the people's mandate was clear and the BJP's actions were exposed.
Independents emerge as a force in Rajasthan urban local bodies
The BJP secured victory in Rajasthan's civic polls, winning 4,179 wards across urban local bodies. Independents emerged as significant players, winning 2,273 wards and influencing mayoral elections. Repolling will occur in nine wards due to EVM technical issues during counting. The BJP achieved clear majorities in four municipal corporations, while Congress won one. Mayors and chairpersons will be elected on September 21 after repolling concludes.
BJP leads Rajasthan civic polls, wins Jaipur MC board; independents emerge key players
The Bharatiya Janata Party leads Rajasthan urban local body elections, securing the Jaipur Municipal Corporation board. Independent candidates are emerging as key players in several civic bodies without clear majorities. Counting is complete in eight of ten municipal corporations across Rajasthan. The BJP is set to form boards in Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, and Bhilwara.
Rajasthan Municipal Election Result 2026 Live: Congress wins Sikar, Jhalawar; BJP returns in Barmer after 15 years, AAP takes Baran
Rajasthan Election Result 2026 Live: Counting for urban local body elections began at 8 am on Monday across the state. The BJP has taken an early lead over Congress in the initial counting, while results from major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota are being closely watched. The outcome will be a key test for the Bhajan Lal Sharma government and Congress's state organisation ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
EVM glitches, 'fake' voting complaints during Rajasthan civic polls; turnout crosses 50% by 1 pm
EVM glitches disrupted polling at several places in Rajasthan on Wednesday. Voters lined up to elect councillors in the first phase of urban local body elections. 50.38% turnout was recorded till 1 pm by officials. Complaints of alleged fake voting also emerged from various districts. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm.
Rajasthan civic polls 2026: Voting begins in first phase across 162 bodies
Rajasthan witnessed the launch of its urban local body elections on Wednesday, spanning 162 civic bodies. More than 20,000 candidates are contesting for the 5,393 available councillor posts in this key first phase. Voting commenced at 7 am and progresses until 6 pm today. Yet, technical issues with electronic voting machines led to delays and lengthy lines in certain areas.
Logjam halts Nagaland civic body polls
The civic bodies polls in Nagaland are caught in a logjam. Nagaland state election commission cancelled its March 9 notification regarding election to the state’s three municipal and 36 town councils. Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) has decided to repeal the existing municipal law. Polls were scheduled to be held on May 16.
State Election Commission will not notify civic body polls for Howrah and Kolkata Municipal bodies
A PIL has been filed by BJP connection with the Municipal polls, demanding polls in all the civic bodies which are pending for long. The HC has asked the state government to file an affidavit clarifying why all the civic body polls will not be conducted together.
Goa: Panaji civic body, 11 municipal council polls on March 20
The elections would be conducted for 11 municipal councils and the Corporation of the City of Panaji between 8 am and 5 pm. Votes will be counted on March 22.
J-K: Counting of votes for civic body polls on Saturday
The urban local bodies polls in Jammu and Kashmir were held after a gap of 13 years, with the last elections being conducted in 2005.
Don't take civic polls lightly, Rajnath Singh tells UP voters
The senior BJP leader said people have realised that the BJP was a party which can give good governance and development.
BJP's win in Maharashtra civil polls means people support demonetisation: Manoj Tiwari
Tiwari, who was a star campaigner in Maharashtra, Chandigarh and Haryana civic body polls, said the victories reflected positive sentiment of people, especially among youth and women.
69% polling in first phase of Chhattisgarh civic body polls
69 per cent turnout was today recorded in the first phase of elections held for 51 Urban Bodies in Chhattisgarh, which was by and large peaceful.
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