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AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls, Wins 862 Wards, Congress Distant Second
Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Friday achieved an impressive victory in 102 civic bodies by winning 862 wards of the 1,765 that have been counted till now. A total of 1,977 wards went to the polls on May 26.
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BJP, Congress Or AAP? This Gujarat Candidate Is Representing All 3 Parties
In an unprecedented turn of events that has left both voters and political analysts baffled, a single candidate has filed nomination papers representing three rival parties for the same seat. Bharat Singh Vakhala, a prominent local figure, filed his candidacy for the Pipero seat of the Dahod District Panchayat in Gujarat as an official nominee for ...
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Civic Poll Verdict Seen As Acid Test For Revanth Reddy Government
The polls were held on February 12, and elections to the posts of chairpersons, mayors and their deputies were completed on February 16, with voting in 11 municipalities postponed by the State Election Commission.
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Congress Tops Telangana Civic Polls, But BJP's Breakthrough Tempers Victory
In a decisive shift in Telangana's urban political landscape, the results of the recent urban local body elections covering 2,995 of 2,996 wards have been declared, revealing a dramatic realignment of civic power across the state.
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Karnataka Considering Holding Local All Body Polls At One Go: DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government has said it is considering conducting all local body elections, including the civic polls in Bengaluru, at one go.
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Jagan Reddy Alleges "Democracy Being Murdered" In Andhra Local Body Polls
YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged violation of democratic norms during the Mandal Parishad President by-elections in Vinjamuru and Bommanahalli mandals.
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Only 48% Turnout In Punjab's Rural Body Polls, Opposition Alleges Violence
Polling for Punjab's zila parishad and block samiti elections ended amid allegations of violence and a subdued voter response, with only 48 per cent turnout recorded across the state.
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In Kerala Local Body Polls, A Big BJP Win, And Another Shashi Tharoor Stinger
The results in the local body elections in Kerala have come as a setback for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state ahead of elections next year.
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Kerala Local Body Polls: Results To Be Declared On Saturday
The results of the key 2025 local body polls in Kerala will be declared on Saturday when the ballots cast by over two crore voters will be counted at 244 centres and 14 district collectorates.
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Voting Begins In Key Kerala Local Body Polls
Voters in seven districts of Kerala began casting ballots on Tuesday in the first phase of crucial local elections, viewed by many as a key indicator ahead of next year's state legislative assembly contest.
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BJP Vs NCP And A 'Royal Enfield' Bet In Maharashtra Local Body Polls
While Machhindra Karanawar is supporting the NCP(SP) candidate Reshma Adgale, Dada Tarange is betting on the BJP's Pooja Kothmire.
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Denied BJP Ticket For Local Polls, RSS Activist Dies By Suicide In Kerala
An RSS activist allegedly died by suicide here on Saturday, claiming that he was denied a BJP ticket for the upcoming local body elections, police said.
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High Court Asks Telangana To Hold Local Body Polls In 3 Months
The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to conduct local body elections in three months.
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From Dadar To Reshimbagh, Political Groundwork Begins For Maharashtra Civic Polls
As civic polls draw near in Maharashtra, political parties have shifted into full gear, holding internal meetings, strategy camps, and grassroots outreach programmes - some across the state, others concentrated in their traditional strongholds.
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Supreme Court Directs Holding Local Body Polls In Maharashtra
In an interim order passed on Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to hold local body polls in the state, reserving seats for OBC as existed prior to the 2022 J.K. Banthia commission.
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AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls, Wins 862 Wards, Congress Distant Second
Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Friday achieved an impressive victory in 102 civic bodies by winning 862 wards of the 1,765 that have been counted till now. A total of 1,977 wards went to the polls on May 26.
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BJP, Congress Or AAP? This Gujarat Candidate Is Representing All 3 Parties
In an unprecedented turn of events that has left both voters and political analysts baffled, a single candidate has filed nomination papers representing three rival parties for the same seat. Bharat Singh Vakhala, a prominent local figure, filed his candidacy for the Pipero seat of the Dahod District Panchayat in Gujarat as an official nominee for ...
-
Civic Poll Verdict Seen As Acid Test For Revanth Reddy Government
The polls were held on February 12, and elections to the posts of chairpersons, mayors and their deputies were completed on February 16, with voting in 11 municipalities postponed by the State Election Commission.
-
Congress Tops Telangana Civic Polls, But BJP's Breakthrough Tempers Victory
In a decisive shift in Telangana's urban political landscape, the results of the recent urban local body elections covering 2,995 of 2,996 wards have been declared, revealing a dramatic realignment of civic power across the state.
-
Karnataka Considering Holding Local All Body Polls At One Go: DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government has said it is considering conducting all local body elections, including the civic polls in Bengaluru, at one go.
-
Jagan Reddy Alleges "Democracy Being Murdered" In Andhra Local Body Polls
YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged violation of democratic norms during the Mandal Parishad President by-elections in Vinjamuru and Bommanahalli mandals.
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Only 48% Turnout In Punjab's Rural Body Polls, Opposition Alleges Violence
Polling for Punjab's zila parishad and block samiti elections ended amid allegations of violence and a subdued voter response, with only 48 per cent turnout recorded across the state.
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In Kerala Local Body Polls, A Big BJP Win, And Another Shashi Tharoor Stinger
The results in the local body elections in Kerala have come as a setback for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state ahead of elections next year.
-
Kerala Local Body Polls: Results To Be Declared On Saturday
The results of the key 2025 local body polls in Kerala will be declared on Saturday when the ballots cast by over two crore voters will be counted at 244 centres and 14 district collectorates.
-
Voting Begins In Key Kerala Local Body Polls
Voters in seven districts of Kerala began casting ballots on Tuesday in the first phase of crucial local elections, viewed by many as a key indicator ahead of next year's state legislative assembly contest.
-
BJP Vs NCP And A 'Royal Enfield' Bet In Maharashtra Local Body Polls
While Machhindra Karanawar is supporting the NCP(SP) candidate Reshma Adgale, Dada Tarange is betting on the BJP's Pooja Kothmire.
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Denied BJP Ticket For Local Polls, RSS Activist Dies By Suicide In Kerala
An RSS activist allegedly died by suicide here on Saturday, claiming that he was denied a BJP ticket for the upcoming local body elections, police said.
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High Court Asks Telangana To Hold Local Body Polls In 3 Months
The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to conduct local body elections in three months.
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From Dadar To Reshimbagh, Political Groundwork Begins For Maharashtra Civic Polls
As civic polls draw near in Maharashtra, political parties have shifted into full gear, holding internal meetings, strategy camps, and grassroots outreach programmes - some across the state, others concentrated in their traditional strongholds.
-
Supreme Court Directs Holding Local Body Polls In Maharashtra
In an interim order passed on Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to hold local body polls in the state, reserving seats for OBC as existed prior to the 2022 J.K. Banthia commission.
