Yogi Adityanath govt pays ex-gratia to kin of over 2,000 staff who succumbed to COVID-19 during panchayat polls
The UP government order was sent to the State Election Commission and all DMs. The order listed the names of all 2128 state government employees who had died after being on panchayat polls duty — 2097 of them due to Covid-19, and 31 employees due to non-Covid reasons.
Sep 03, 2021, 13:24 PM IST
BSP pulls out of UP panchayat election, says 'will focus on assembly polls'
Instead of contesting the zila parishad chairmen's elections, the party has decided to channelize its efforts on strengthening the organisation and expanding its base, Mayawati told reporters. At the same time, she said her party would have fought the zila chairpersons' elections if they were being held in a fair manner.
Jun 28, 2021, 20:13 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh zila panchayat chairperson election to be held on July 3
According to the SEC notification, nominations for the polls will be filed on June 26. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be done the same day.
Jun 15, 2021, 16:58 PM IST
Zero deaths due to COVID-19 during Panchayat polls in UP, govt comes up with new report
As per the UP government, no deaths of those employed in poll-related duties have occurred during the Panchayat elections due to COVID-19 infection.
May 21, 2021, 09:06 AM IST
UP panchayat polls: BJP takes a hit in Ayodhya, wins just 8 of 40 district-level seats
Lakhs of candidates contested the panchayat elections across Uttar Pradesh -- for seats at four levels including the village and the district -- on free symbols allotted by the State Election Commission (SEC). The parties had, however, extended support to those in the fray and are now claiming that the results have gone in their favour.
May 04, 2021, 23:47 PM IST
Villagers demand recounting of votes, damage BJP MLA's office in Uttar Pradesh's Etah
A case has been registered against 50 people, including Gyan Singh, his family members and others, SHO of the Jalesar police station KP Singh said, adding that the CCTV footage obtained from the area is being examined.
May 04, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
UP panchayat elections: BJP, AAP claim big wins, over 2 lakh results yet to be declared
As counting of ballot papers continues, the results for over 2.23 lakh posts are yet to be out.
May 03, 2021, 23:08 PM IST
UP panchayat election 2021 ends with 75% turnout in final phase amid COVID-19 surge
UP panchayat election 2021: In Thursday's fourth phase, over 5.27 lakh candidates contested for about 2.10 lakh seats in 17 districts, officials told PTI, adding that 75.38 per cent of the registered voters turned up, a polling percentage higher than the previous phases.
Apr 29, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
UP panchayat election 2021: Voting in over 2.10 lakh seats across 17 districts in fourth phase today
More than 2.98 crore voters will be casting their votes in the fourth and last phase of the polls which will be held from 7 am to 6 pm.
Apr 29, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
UP panchayat election 2021: Voting for over 2.14 lakh seats across 20 districts begins in third phase
More than 3.52 lakh candidates are in the fray.
Apr 26, 2021, 07:13 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls third phase of polling on Monday
Voting for the third phase of the panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh will be held on Monday with more than 3.52 lakh candidates in the fray in over 2.14 lakh seats across 20 districts of the state.
Apr 25, 2021, 21:53 PM IST
UP panchayat polls: Around 60 per cent polling recorded till 5 pm
About 60 per cent polling was recorded till 5 pm on Monday for the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls in 20 districts, where 3.48 lakh candidates are in the fray for over 2.23 lakh posts.
Apr 20, 2021, 00:12 AM IST
UP panchayat polls: SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav misses voting due to COVID-19
Mulayam Singh Yadav did not cast his vote due to the surge in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 19, 2021, 15:56 PM IST
UP panchayat polls 2021: Voting for over 2.23 lakh posts in 20 districts begins in second phase
The first round of the four-phased Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections had witnessed over 60 per cent of polling on April 15.
Apr 19, 2021, 07:25 AM IST
UP panchayat polls: Voting for second phase to be held on Monday
Voting for the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls will be held on Monday with more than 3.48 lakh candidates in the fray for over 2.23 lakh posts in 20 districts.
Apr 18, 2021, 21:26 PM IST
UP panchayat election 2021: Over 60 per cent votes cast in the first phase of polling
In the first phase of panchyat polls, more than 3.33 lakh candidates were in the fray in over 2.21 lakh seats for the posts of Zila panchayat (district council) members, kshetra (block) panchayat members, village panchayat heads, and wards.
Apr 16, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
UP panchayat election 2021: Voting for 2.21 lakh seats in 18 districts begins in first phase
More than 3.33 lakh candidates are in the fray in over 2.21 lakh seats in the first phase for the posts of zila panchayat (district council) members, kshetra (block) panchayat members, village panchayat heads and wards.
Apr 15, 2021, 06:41 AM IST
UP panchayat elections 2021: Voting for first phase of polls to be held on April 15 with ballot papers
UP Panchayat elections 2021: More than 3.33 lakh candidates in the fray in over 2.21 lakh seats in the first phase for the posts of Zila panchayat (district council) members, kshetra (block) panchayat members, village panchayat heads, and wards.
Apr 14, 2021, 19:58 PM IST
Shooting champion Neha Tomar to contest UP Panchayat polls from Muzaffarnagar
From the hall of fame to the dust and grime of the Panchayat elections -- she has come a long way.
Apr 11, 2021, 16:29 PM IST
UP Panchayat Election 2021: 45-year-old man gets married to contest polls from a woman-reserved seat
A 45-year-old man got married in Karanchhapra village in Ballia district to fulfill his ambition of becoming the village head.
Mar 31, 2021, 14:32 PM IST
