local body elections
From 'Raid Sreelekha' to Mayor: The Remarkable Journey of Kerala's First Woman IPS Officer
Dec 14, 2025 04:25 pm CST
R Sreelekha, Kerala's pioneering woman IPS officer known as 'Raid Sreelekha,' has made history by winning the Thiruvananthapuram local body election as a BJP candidate. With 33 years of distinguished police service including becoming Kerala's first woman DGP, she now stands poised to potentially become the first BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking an extraordinary career transition from law enforcement to politics.
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: LDF and UDF in Tight Race as Vote Counting Continues
Dec 13, 2025 01:51 pm CST
The 2025 Kerala local body elections show a close contest between the LDF and UDF coalitions, with early trends indicating competitive races across Grama Panchayats, District Panchayats, municipalities, and corporations. Vote counting began at 8 AM Saturday across 244 centers, with the UDF showing strength in urban areas while the LDF maintains significant presence in rural constituencies. Final results are expected later in the day.
Maharashtra Ruling Alliance Unites for Upcoming Civic Elections: Mahayuti to Contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Polls Together
Dec 11, 2025 11:01 am CST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announces Mahayuti alliance's unified approach for upcoming civic polls. The BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) will contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Corporation elections together, with special focus on BMC elections using a "4+4" coordination formula. Leadership confirms Ajit Pawar remains integral to the alliance despite recent local differences.
Supreme Court Deems Kerala's Request to Extend SIR Form Deadline as "Just and Fair"
Dec 02, 2025 07:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court has advised the Election Commission to consider Kerala's petition to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form submission deadline beyond December 11, citing the state's upcoming local body elections. With 98.8% of forms distributed and 80% digitized, the court noted the request was "just and fair" to accommodate government employees involved in electoral duties.
Growing Rift Between Shiv Sena and BJP: Eknath Shinde Calls for Adherence to Coalition Dharma
Dec 01, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde sends a strong message to BJP amid growing tensions between alliance partners in Maharashtra. As local body elections approach, both parties experience increased friction with public statements, allegations of voter bribery, and notable absences from cabinet meetings. Shinde emphasizes the alliance is built on shared ideology, not power positions.
Kerala BJP Chief Links Muslim Ministerial Absence to Voting Patterns: "They Don't Vote For Us"
Nov 27, 2025 02:54 am CST
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar sparked controversy by stating that Muslims lack representation in Parliament and the Union Cabinet because they don't vote for BJP. Speaking at a Kozhikode Press Club event, he challenged the Muslim community's traditional Congress support while highlighting the absence of Muslim ministers in the current government. His comments come ahead of Kerala's local body elections, where BJP aims to increase its vote share from 16% to 25%.
India's 2026 Election Calendar: Upcoming State and Local Body Polls Across the Country
Nov 17, 2025 08:14 pm CST
India's electoral landscape is set for significant activity with multiple state assembly elections scheduled for 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, alongside various by-elections and local body polls across Maharashtra, Kerala, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh in the coming months.
Rajasthan High Court Orders BJP Government to Hold Simultaneous Panchayat and Municipal Elections by April 2026
Nov 14, 2025 10:31 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to conduct simultaneous Panchayat and Municipal elections by April 15, 2026, ruling that the BJP government must complete the delimitation process by December 31. The judgment addresses petitions challenging the postponement of local elections for nearly 6,759 panchayats and 55 municipalities, emphasizing that delays violate constitutional provisions despite the government's 'One State, One Election' initiative.
Maharashtra Municipal Council Elections: 246 Councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2, Results on December 3
Nov 04, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Maharashtra will conduct elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats on December 2, with vote counting on December 3. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced that 66,775 personnel will oversee the process for 1.7 crore eligible voters. The elections will use EVMs to elect 6,859 members and 288 presidents, with special measures implemented to address concerns about duplicate voters in electoral rolls.
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves 21 Key Decisions Ahead of Local Body Elections
Nov 04, 2025 08:32 pm CST
The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, passed an unprecedented 21 decisions in a single meeting as local body elections approach. Key approvals include closing MAHA ARC Limited, funding infrastructure projects, establishing educational institutions, healthcare reforms, and economic development initiatives across the state, demonstrating the government's focus on development priorities before upcoming elections to municipal corporations and zilla parishads.