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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…

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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,…

The Economic Times

Exit polls: Rafał Trzaskowski to narrowly win Polish presidential election first round

According to preliminary exit polls, the mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski won the first round of the presidential election in Poland on Sunday, followed by Karol Nawrocki. The two politicians will face each other in the second round on 1 June.

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Lok Sabha elections: Drugs, liquor, cash worth Rs 329 crore seized in Uttar Pradesh

In compliance with the instructions of the State Election Commission to ensure free, fair and peaceful Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the law enforcement agencies have intensified the crackdown on illegal activities such as distribution of cash and liquor in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Drop in voter turnout fails to dampen spirits of rival fronts in Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency

Chalakudy constituency remains confident despite drop in voter turnout, key fronts optimistic about election results.

The Hindu

State Election Commission explains the difference between it and the Election Commission of India

For information on the Lok Sabha elections, please contact the Election Commission of India (ECI) or the Chief Electoral Officer - Kerala, the State Election Commission advised the public on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Bypolls in 23 local body wards on February 22

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State Election Commission to revise voters’ lists in 25 local body wards ahead of bypolls

The State Election Commission is revising the voters’ lists in 25 local body wards ahead of holding byelections.

The Hindu

Assam: North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council polls to be held on January 8

The State Election Commission of Assam announced on Tuesday that polling in 28 constituencies of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council in Dima Hasao district will be held on January 8 next year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bypolls to 33 local body wards on Tuesday

ll arrangements are in place for holding byelections on Tuesday to 33 local body wards, State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan said here on Sunday.

The Hindu

Former councillors question State Election Commission over much-delayed BBMP polls

Former councillors are now questioning the State Election Commission (SEC) for not being pro-active to persuade the government and the High Court to conduct the much-delayed civic polls.

The Hindu

Voters’ list for local bodies in Kerala has a little over 2.68 crore voters

Final list of 2.68cr voters in Kerala's local bodies; 1.41cr women, 1.27cr men, 238 transgender. 57,640 new voters added; Malappuram has highest number of voters & transgender. Summary revision had Jan 1, 2023 as qualifying date. 1st time since 2020 local body elections.

The Hindu

Bill providing 33% reservation for women in urban local bodies introduced: Nagaland to Supreme Court

The Nagaland government has informed the SC that a bill providing 33% reservation for women in urban local bodies has been introduced in the State Assembly

The Hindu

NHRC acted like a ‘super Election Commission of India’ during Bengal elections: Supreme Court

The top court said the NHRC’s “intentions”, by taking suo motu cognisance of media reports about poll violence in West Bengal, may have been good, but the human rights body had no business kickstarting a “parallel” system of supervision and control over the panchayat elections.

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70.42% voter turnout in bypolls to local body wards in Kerala

Kerala held byelections in 17 local body wards on Thursday, with 54 candidates in the fray and a voter turnout of 70.42%. Votes will be counted on Friday and can be accessed on the State Election Commission's website.

The Times of India

West Bengal panchayat election: How it is TMC versus BJP, CPM, Congress

NEW DELHI: The July 8 panchayat election was marked by violence on a large scale with about 20 people being killed on the day alone and about 40 people lost their lives in a month – since the June 8 notification. In a unique development, while the main opposition BJP,…

The Times of India

West Bengal rural polls: Parties blame each other for violence, BJP seeks President's Rule

KOLKATA/BEHRAMPORE: All parties in West Bengal leveled allegations against each other for the violence that claimed the lives of 16 people in various districts as voting for the three-tier panchayat elections ended at 5pm.

The Times of India

Violence rocks West Bengal's panchayat polls

Violence rocks West Bengal\'s panchayat polls

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Central forces pour in as West Bengal gets set to vote in panchayat polls

West Bengal is set to go to the polls on July 8 to elect 73,887 panchayat representatives, in a high-stakes contest which is being seen as a critical indicator during the run-up to next year’s general election.

The Hindu

Bengal panchayat polls | SC refers to State’s ‘history of violence’ to confirm deployment of Central forces to secure July polls

The Supreme Court on June 20 dismissed petitions filed by the West Bengal Government and the State Election Commission against the Calcutta High Court order to requisition Central security forces for panchayat elections.

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ED says Senthilbalaji is feigning illness, wants him back in custody on discharge from hospital

The HIndu Evening Wrap June 19, 2023: ED says Senthilbalaji is feigning illness, wants him back in custody on discharge from hospital

The Hindu

Voters’ lists to be revised ahead of bypolls in 17 local body wards

The State Election Commission is revising the electoral rolls in 17 local body wards ahead of byelections

The Hindu

Two killed on final day of nomination filing for panchayat polls in West Bengal

There was no respite from violence on the final day of filing of nominations for the West Bengal panchayat elections on June 15, with a supporter of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) and activist of Trinamool Congress (TMC) being killed in two separate incidents at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district.

The Hindu

Calcutta HC seeks response from SEC on concerns raised by Opposition for panchayat polls

The Calcutta High Court sought a response from the West Bengal State Election Commission on concerns raised by leaders of the Opposition parties for panchayat polls.

The Hindu

Report vacancies on time, State Election Commission tells local body secretaries

The State Election Commission has warned secretaries of local bodies of stern action if they fail to report vacancies in seats on time.

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