Municipal Elections

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Citizens show their identification cards as they wait to cast their votes, during the West Bengal Municipal polls, in Birbhum district (PTI)

TMC decimates opposition in Bengal civic polls, wins 102 of 108 municipalities

The TMC has reduced the opposition's tally to zero in 27 municipalities, securing all the wards

02 Mar 2022 12:26 PM

The municipal elections, held in four phases, covered 79 municipal bodies with an electorate of about 1.7 million. A total of 3,372 nominations had filed nomination for 1,145 wards. (Representational image)

Last phase of J&K civic poll ends, 4.2 per cent turnout in Valley

Records overall 35.1 per cent turnout.

17 Oct 2018 2:10 AM

The two allies of the BJP are in an unrelenting mood and the problem of rebel candidates is also queering the pitch for the ruling party. (Photo: PTI)

Allies, rebels add to BJP’s troubles in municipal poll

Apna Dal (S) spokesman Arvind Sharma said that the party had submitted its list but BJP is yet to respond.

09 Nov 2017 5:59 AM

The newly created Ayodhya-Faizabad seat is one of the most prestigious seats for BJP, apart from Mathura-Vrindavan.

Samajwadi Party names transgender as mayor candidate

In 2000, Asha Devi , a transgender had won the Mayor’s election in Gorakhpur as an independent candidate.

31 Oct 2017 6:48 AM

The BJP's victory in the upcoming municipal elections would be seen as a stamp of approval for the Adityanath government. (Photo: File | PTI)

UP: Yogi Adityanath's popularity to be tested in upcoming municipal elections

Civic polls is being seen as a major challenge for Yogi as the outcome would reveal the mood of voters ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

23 Oct 2017 2:04 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

AAP changes track: No direct attack on PM Modi

Party to instead target BJP as a whole Ashutosh denies change in strategy.

26 Jun 2017 2:35 AM

The Congress bagged one seat and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) another in the by-elections to two municipal wards in Delhi. (Representational Image)

Congress, AAP win bypolls to two municipal wards in Delhi; setback for BJP

The by-elections to Sarai Pipal ward was held on May 21 while for Maujpur on May 14.

23 May 2017 12:26 PM

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

In U-turn, BJP to give tickets to three councillors

The selection comes after about 118 councillors met several Union ministers and senior BJP leaders to reconsider its stance.

23 Mar 2017 4:25 AM

The bypoll results are crucial not only for the AAP, which will be a reflection on the party’s two-year governance in Delhi, but also critical for the saffron party after its landslide victory in UP and Uttarakhand. (Representational image)

Rajouri Garden bypoll to set stage for April 22 civic polls

The bypoll result will also make it clear whether the Congress is able to make a come back by opening its account in the 70 member Assembly.

20 Mar 2017 3:33 AM

A red carpet outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence on Saturday lies empty. The mood was sombre outside the CM’s house. The party workers who were gathered outside began to leave, disheartened, after news of AAP’s drubbing started trickling in. Only policemen and mediapersons waiting for the CM to make a statement were left.(Photo: G.N. Jha)

AAP debacle to affect prospects in civic polls

During his poll campaign and rallies, Mr Kejriwal had claimed that the AAP would sweep polls in Punjab and Goa.

12 Mar 2017 2:15 AM

Unconventional candidates bite the dust in polls

Mukesh Singh, a former Black Cat commando, contested as an Independent from ward number 50 in Malad.

27 Feb 2017 12:53 AM

BJP leaders Ashish Shelar and Kirit Somaiya take part in celebrations with party workers outside BJP office in Dadar. (Photo: Asian Age)

Massive gains for BJP in Maharashtra civic polls

PM Modi thanked the people of Maharashtra for their faith in the “politics of development” and “good governance”.

24 Feb 2017 5:21 AM

AAP seeks repoll in Mumbai suburbs as voters' names go missing

Some of the suburbs, where maximum number of voters faced this difficulty were Mankhurd, Bandra, Parel, Sewree and Dadar.

23 Feb 2017 10:39 AM

A man helping an old lady to take her to polling booth to cast her vote for Thane Corporation Election in Thane. (Photo: AP)

55 pc polling in Mumbai civic poll, up by 10 pc from 2012

In Mumbai, voting picked up as the day progressed with several politicians and celebrities stepping out to exercise their franchise.

22 Feb 2017 8:17 AM

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar casting his vote for the Mumbai Corporation Election near Mahalakshmi Temple in South Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

No NCP candidate in BMC ward where Pawar voted

There are nine candidates contesting from ward 214 in the BMC elections, including those from Congress, MNS and Shiv Sena.

21 Feb 2017 2:52 PM

BMC polls: BJP leader not allowed to vote as name missing from voter list

She further said that it was important to be a legitimate part of democracy, which can only happen when everyone exercises their franchise.

21 Feb 2017 11:38 AM

Officials gear up for the election preparation, while teachers deployed on election duty checks the working AVM machines at a training camp in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

BMC polls: BJP confident of victory despite rift with Shiv Sena

The local body polls would be witnessing a high pitch battle between the BJP, the Shiv Sena, the Congress, MNS and the NCP.

21 Feb 2017 10:18 AM

A total of 3.77 crore voters will determine the fate of 17,331 candidates for 3210 seats up for grabs in 10 municipal corporations, 11 zilla parishads and 118 panchayat samitis. (Photo: AP)

Mumbai registers record voter turnout with 55 per cent

The poll focus is on BMC, retaining control of which is vital for Sena as the city has remained vital since the party's formation in 1966.

21 Feb 2017 8:18 AM

CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. (Photo: File)

Video: What to expect on BMC elections

Currently the BMC is ruled by Shiv Sena and BJP alliance, but both the parties have snapped ties and are campaigning against each other.

20 Feb 2017 6:51 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses at an election campaign rally in Thane. (Photo: AP)

Support to Maha govt temporary, CM's future uncertain: Sena

Over 1.94 crore voters across the state are entitled to exercise their franchise to choose representatives for 10 corporations on Feb 21.

20 Feb 2017 3:20 PM

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