West Bengal panchayat polls: Trinamool Congress wins more than 20,000 seats without contest
TMC in West Bengal has won several seats in the three-tier panchayat polls with SEC releasing the list of uncontested seats.
Apr 30, 2018, 21:05 PM IST
West Bengal rural polls: 1 killed in violence over nomination filing on extended date Kolkata
Violence erupted at Suri in Birbhum district over the filing of fresh nominations for panchayat election in West Bengal on Monday.
Apr 24, 2018, 00:51 AM IST
West Bengal panchayat polls: Kolkata HC puts all procedures on hold, seeks report
The Kolkata High Court has asked the state Election Commission to put all procedures for West Bengal panchayat elections on hold till April 16.
Apr 12, 2018, 13:16 PM IST
Maneka Gandhi wants educational criteria for village heads
In 2015, Rajasthan and Haryana governments amended their Panchayati Raj laws and laid down minimum educational qualifications required to contest panchayat elections.
Nov 27, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
''Trinamool Congress, BJP to be main rivals in West Bengal panchayat polls''
BJP`s West Bengal unit chief Dilip Ghosh held the state government responsible for the recurring incidents of violence against police.
May 02, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Odisha Govt. became violent after poll defeat: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The Odisha government has become `violent` after suffering defeat in the recently held Panchayat elections, said Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday.
May 01, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
Five tribals beaten by Maoists
At least five tribals were severly beaten up by Maoists suspecting them as police informers and also for casting votes in the three-tire panchayat elections in Malkangiri district, police said today.
Feb 22, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Odisha: Polling underway for final phase of three tier Panchayat Elections
Polling is currently underway for the fifth and final phase of three-tier Panchayat polls in 26 districts of Odisha.
Feb 21, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
Drones deployed during fourth phase of panchayat polls in Odisha
Drones have been deployed in Maoist-hit Malkangiri district of Odisha for aerial surveillance during the fourth phase of panchayat elections today to ensure smooth voting.
Feb 19, 2017, 15:25 PM IST
Centenarian casts vote in Odisha Panchayat polls
Panchayat elections will be held in five phases in Odisha on February 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 respectively.
Feb 13, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Ahead of Panchayat elections, Amit Shah to attend BJP mega meet in Odisha on Nov 25
Ahead of Panchayat elections in Odisha, BJP on Saturday announced plans to organise a large meeting here on November 25, where party president Amit Shah will sound the poll bugle and "expose the inefficiency, inertia and misrule" during 17 years of BJD rule in the state.
Nov 06, 2016, 02:53 AM IST
Bihar panchayat elections: Polling begins for third phase
Polling has begun for the third phase of panchayat elections in Bihar Monday morning.
May 02, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
Second phase of Bihar panchayat polls begins
The panchayat system elects representatives at the district, block and village levels.
PM Narendra Modi's idea: Hold all elections simultaneously, save time and money
As per the PM's proposal, elections at all levels - panchayats, urban local bodies, state Assemblies and Parliament - should be held simultaneously.
Mar 31, 2016, 09:33 AM IST
Bihar dumps toilet as panchayat polls necessity
The Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday decided that a toilet in their homes will not be a legal requirement for those wishing to contest Panchayat Elections to be held in March-April.
Feb 02, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
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Gujarat local body poll: 45 members of family turn up to cast vote
In a unique participation in the local bodies election, as many as 45 members of one family exercised their right to franchise during the panchayat polls at a village in the neighbouring Narmada district.
Nov 30, 2015, 16:50 PM IST
Candidate accused of distributing free liquor to gain votes in UP's Ballia
To win the elections of Panchayat in Ballia, a candidate distributed free liquor to gain votes. Also intake of that liquor killed 3 men and 15 are in serious condition.
Nov 22, 2015, 21:42 PM IST
Kozhikode district panchayat elections 2015: Check results here
The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) won 47 seats, Congress-led United Democratic Front 20 and the Bharatiya Janata Party 7 seats in the Kozhikode Corporation.
Nov 07, 2015, 05:20 AM IST
