civic polls

Civic polls: 'Confused' NCP will be wiped out in Pune, PCMC, says Fadnavis

Calling the NCP a "confused" party, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that in the civic polls next week, the Sharad Pawar-led party will be defeated by BJP in Pune and neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad.

Feb 13, 2017, 22:57 PM IST

Swaraj India welcomes delimitation; says party 'geared up'

Swaraj India has recently initiated a campaign 'Jawab Do Hisab Do' aiming to reach out to 10 lakh houses in Delhi which would culminate in an event on February 12.

Jan 17, 2017, 21:57 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi hails BJP's victory in polls after note ban, says 'it shows people won't tolerate corruption'

"Over the last few days, we have seen the results of various polls -- parliamentary, assembly and civic polls -- across India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a series of tweets.
 

Nov 29, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

Maharashtra civic polls: Caste tensions cause of worry for parties

NCP has 1,300 seats while Congress 1,293. BJP has 437, Sena 454 and MNS 61. There are over 400 independents as well.

Nov 11, 2016, 10:46 AM IST

Civic polls: Fadnavis, Uddhav hold preliminary talks

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday held preliminary talks with Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray over phone about alliance for the upcoming elections to 10 municipal corporations including those in Mumbai and neighbouring Thane.

Oct 28, 2016, 01:29 AM IST

Madras HC declares Tamil Nadu civic poll notification null and void

The Madras High Court on Tuesday declared the notification for civic polls in the state, scheduled for October 17 and 19, as null and void, holding that it violated the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Election Rules.

Oct 04, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

AIMIM's registration in Maharashtra​ can be restored if they file requisite docs: State Election Commission

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Musalmeen can still restore its registration with the State Election Commission of Maharashtra (SECM) by submitting the documents of its audited accounts and Income Tax returns, even as the Hyderabad-based party has decided to file its appeal with the poll watchdog against its de-registration in state.

Jul 18, 2016, 00:32 AM IST

87 percent votes cast in Tripura civic polls

Around 87 percent of the 537,968 voters on Wednesday cast their votes in civic polls in Left-ruled Tripura.

Dec 09, 2015, 18:23 PM IST

Over 75% voter turnout in first phase of civic polls in Kerala

An estimated 75 per cent of 1.11 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first phase of the keenly fought local body polls in Kerala.

Nov 02, 2015, 07:05 AM IST

First phase of civic polls in Kerala on Monday

The Congress-led United Democratic Front and the CPM-led Left Democratic Front will face stiff competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the polls.

Nov 01, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

West Bengal poll panel chief resigns, opposition slams Trinamool

West Bengal Governor KN Tripathi confirmed on Tuesday that state Election Commissioner SR Upadhyay has tendered his resignation.

Oct 06, 2015, 21:11 PM IST

Polling begins in 2 civic bodies of West Bengal

Polling for Asansol and Bidhan Nagar Municipal Corporations began Saturday morning by and large on a peaceful note barring one stray incident of bomb throwing in Asansol's Jamuria area.

Oct 03, 2015, 10:38 AM IST

Civic polls: Congress, NCP eye tie-up; Sena awaits BJP's response

With just a month to go for the civic polls in Kalyan-Dombivli and Kolhapur, the Congress and NCP are eyeing to join hands, just as the Shiv Sena expects a "positive response" from the BJP for a pre-poll alliance for the two municipal bodies.

Sep 30, 2015, 11:29 AM IST