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    PoJK Polls Hit by Violence and Rigging Allegations; PPP Worker Reportedly Shot Dead

    The first phase of the PoJK elections was overshadowed by violence, allegations of electoral malpractice and political clashes, with a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) worker losing his life in Kotli district as voting was underway, Dawn reported.

    Elections for 9 municipal corporations in Punjab on May 24

    The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has completed four years. In this final, decisive fifth year, the government aims to accelerate public welfare and public service. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission has prepared a proposal for municipal corporation elections. It is being said that the municipal corporation elections, which have been pending in the.

    Manohar Lal Khattar targets Congress over women’s quota in Jalandhar

    In Jalandhar, Union Minister and former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Minister Baby Monia addressed a press conference. Khattar said that injustice was being done to women in the Lok Sabha and to half of the country's population. The Congress government never thought about this.

    Bansuri Swaraj mocks Rahul, cites ‘defeats’ record

    BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj strongly defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi while speaking to the media.​

    Unopposed BJP wins show weak Opposition in Gujarat: Sanghavi

    Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s unopposed victories on more than 300 seats in local body elections reflected the weakened position of opposition parties in the state,

    Why Bhabanipur remains Bengal’s fiercest poll arena

    The Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in Kolkata has long been considered one of the most politically significant and volatile seats in West Bengal. Represented by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the constituency has evolved from a stronghold into a high-stakes battleground that often reflects the broader political mood of the state. With the 2026 Assembly elections approaching,.

    28 IAS, 9 IPS named poll observers for key states

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed a total of 28 IAS and 9 IPS officers as election observers in poll-bound states, including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The move is part of preparations to ensure free, fair, and transparent assembly elections scheduled in multiple states in 2026. Out of the total appointments, West.

    Greater Bengaluru Authority elections to be held using ballot papers, State EC releases draft rolls

    Bengaluru: The civic body elections for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) would be held after May 25, using ballot papers instead of EVMs, Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi announced on Monday. The last GBA elections were held in 2015, using EVMs. The State Election Commission stated that the law permits the use of ballot.

    Maha: 15,931 candidates in fray for elections to 29 municipal bodies

    Mumbai: A record 15,931 candidates for 2,869 seats in 893 electoral panels are in the fray for the elections to the 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra slated for January 15.  According to the State Election Commission (SEC), a total of 33,427 nominations were received, of which 24,771 were declared valid after scrutiny, while 8,840 withdrew.

    CM Bhagwant Mann Highlights Development Initiatives, Loan Refunds, Criticizes Opposition in Punjab

    CM Bhagwant Mann stated that efforts are being made across Punjab, prioritizing education, jobs, and health services.

    Half a century of elections

    Over five decades, India’s state elections show a shift from anti-incumbency voting to performance-oriented choices.