MLA disqualification
Election Commission Schedules November 11 Bypolls for Five Assembly Seats Across India
Oct 13, 2025 03:12 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued official notifications for bye-elections in five Assembly constituencies across Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. These elections, necessitated by MLA deaths and a disqualification, will be held on November 11 with results to be announced on November 14. The electoral process includes structured timelines for nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawals specific to each constituency.
Citizenship Controversy: Meitei and Thadou Leaders Seek Disqualification of Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip
Sep 27, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip faces disqualification demands over citizenship questions as activists from both Meitei and Thadou communities file an extensive affidavit with the Governor. The controversy centers around Haokip's voter registration history, the legitimacy of the Any Kuki Tribes classification in Manipur's Scheduled Tribes list, and ongoing tensions surrounding demands for separate tribal administration amid Manipur's political crisis.