Articles for Civic Polls

Why have Mumbai civic polls been delayed and the road ahead
1 week, 5 days ago

Why have Mumbai civic polls been delayed and the road ahead

The Hindu  

The story so far: Newly sworn-in Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has affirmed that the ruling coalition Mahayuti will contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls together. On July 21, 2022, the Supreme Court had allowed reservation upto 27% for OBC in nagar panchayat, nagar parishad and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, accepting the State commission’s report. Explaining the road ahead for …

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Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: They are not known to be each other’s favourites and have made no bones about it either, but now as deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have similar job-lists for the next five years – strengthening their parties, garnering numbers in the local body elections and ensuring that rival outfits led by Uddhav Thackeray and …

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Nagaland holds civic polls after 20 years
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nagaland holds civic polls after 20 years

The Hindu  

A majority of more than 2.23 lakh voters in Nagaland exercised their franchise in the elections to the urban local bodies held on June 26 after a 20-year gap. Boycott in 6 districts The elections, however, were not held in 14 town councils across six districts where the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation boycotted the polls, claiming their region has faced …

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Maharashtra civic polls unlikely this year due to current political scenario, says Raj Thackeray
1 year, 4 months ago

Maharashtra civic polls unlikely this year due to current political scenario, says Raj Thackeray

The Hindu  

The long-pending Maharashtra civic polls are highly unlikely to be held this year in view of the fluid political situation in the State, said Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday “In view of the twists and turns in the present political scenario, I doubt whether the civic polls will be held this year. I believe that we will …

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What is BBMP Restructuring Committee and how will it help the fast-growing Bengaluru?
1 year, 6 months ago

What is BBMP Restructuring Committee and how will it help the fast-growing Bengaluru?

The Hindu  

The story so far A month after Congress came to power in Karnataka, the State government on June 12 reconvened the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Restructuring Committee, which the previous Congress regime had formed. Due to the unprecedented demographic and spatial growth of Bengaluru over the last two decades, the Committee will be covering not only the BBMP, but all …

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Maha Vikas Aghadi will win Mumbai civic polls, says Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad
1 year, 6 months ago

Maha Vikas Aghadi will win Mumbai civic polls, says Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad

The Hindu  

Varsha Gaikwad, a four-time MLA from the country‘s biggest slum cluster, Dharavi, became the first woman president of the Mumbai Congress unit on Friday. A prominent Dalit face of the Congress, and daughter of former Mumbai Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP, late Eknath Gaikwad, a minister first in the Democratic Front government of the Congress-NCP in 2009 and later …

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BJP tried to manipulate civic polls in U.P. but didn't succeed: Mayawati
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP tried to manipulate civic polls in U.P. but didn't succeed: Mayawati

The Hindu  

BSP supremo Mayawati on Thursday claimed the BJP did not succeed in the recent urban local body elections in Uttar Pradesh despite its efforts to "manipulate" the polls, except for the Mayor's posts. Accusing the ruling party of misusing official machinery, the Bahujan Samaj Party leader said people did not allow the BJP's plans to succeed, "except for the mayoral …

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Congress manifesto’s promise of new BBMP law likely to delay civic polls in Bengaluru
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress manifesto’s promise of new BBMP law likely to delay civic polls in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The outgoing State government under the Bharatiya Janata Party delayed holding civic polls in the city by over two and a half years, citing their efforts to revamp the city’s governance with a new dedicated Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Act, 2020. Now that Congress is all set to take office, hopes of an immediate civic election, seem to be a …

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BJP sweeps civic polls in Gorakhpur region
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP sweeps civic polls in Gorakhpur region

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party swept the urban local body election in Gorakhpur region considered the home turf of chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The BJP won the mayor seat of the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation as well as 21 nagar panchayat chairpersons’ seats and three Nagar Palika Parishad chairpersons’ seats in Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar and Maharajganj districts. The BJP bagged the lone …

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Yogi Adityanath likens UP civic polls to 'Deva-Asura War', assures development of sacred Naimisharanya site
1 year, 7 months ago

Yogi Adityanath likens UP civic polls to 'Deva-Asura War', assures development of sacred Naimisharanya site

India TV News  

UP civic polls: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday termed the upcoming urban body elections as the "Deva-Asura Sangram". Addressing an election meeting ahead of the polls, he also pledged the development of the sacred Naimisharanya site in Sitapur. CM Adityanath in Lakhimpur Kheri and Balrampur As part of the campaign, the Chief Minister also addressed meetings in …

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Civic Polls: BJP in high demand among ticket seekers, followed by SP, BSP & AAP
1 year, 8 months ago

Civic Polls: BJP in high demand among ticket seekers, followed by SP, BSP & AAP

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Since the announcement of civic polls in Uttar Pradesh, a number of ticket seekers for key posts in the urban elections are lining up outside party offices. According to the leaders of the saffron party, the BJP will announce the names of key contestants -- for posts like mayors and chiefs of urban local bodies -- from its state …

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Civic polls: Gorakhpur mayor’s post general category, BJP eyes majority in corporation
1 year, 8 months ago

Civic polls: Gorakhpur mayor’s post general category, BJP eyes majority in corporation

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since Gorakhpur municipal corporation was formed in 1994 the city mayor’s post has become a general category seat. Civic polls: Gorakhpur mayor’s post general category, BJP eyes majority in corporation All opposition parties are keeping a close watch on BJP’s plan on the seat. Interestingly, despite BJP holding the mayor post in Gorakhpur municipal corporation, the …

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Nagaland civic polls unlikely after House decision to repeal 2001 Municipal Act
1 year, 8 months ago

Nagaland civic polls unlikely after House decision to repeal 2001 Municipal Act

The Hindu  

The 60-member Nagaland Assembly has unanimously resolved to repeal the Nagaland Municipal Act of 2001 with immediate effect, thereby negating the possibility of the State holding the elections to the urban local bodies with 33% of the seats reserved for women. The Naga Hohos also threatened to boycott the polls if the government failed to guarantee that holding the civic …

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Bihar civic polls: Second phase of voting concluded peacefully, barring few minor incidents
1 year, 11 months ago

Bihar civic polls: Second phase of voting concluded peacefully, barring few minor incidents

India TV News  

Bihar civic polls: The second and last phase of voting for Bihar civic polls was conducted on Wednesday. Miscreants set fire at polling booth in Bihar Sharif Meanwhile, some miscreants were also involved in setting fire at a polling booth in Bihar Sharif. Ashok Mishra, the Superintendent of Police, stated that efforts are on to find the accused who were …

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Kejriwal seeks PM Modi’s blessings after AAP victory in Delhi civic polls
2 years ago

Kejriwal seeks PM Modi’s blessings after AAP victory in Delhi civic polls

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s blessings after the party won the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections, unseating the Bharatiya Janata Party with a thin margin on Wednesday. Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Delhi environment minister Gopal …

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Tepid turnout in Delhi civic polls is worrying
2 years ago

Tepid turnout in Delhi civic polls is worrying

Hindustan Times  

Despite the high-voltage campaigning in the Delhi municipal elections over the past month, turnout across the national capital was tepid in the civic polls on Sunday, barely crossing 50% and stopping shy of voting percentages seen in the previous two editions of the elections. But whoever wins will have to contend with the apathy shown by Delhi’s 14.5 million voters. …

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Polling underway for civic polls in Delhi amid tight security
2 years ago

Polling underway for civic polls in Delhi amid tight security

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Voting was underway in the national capital on Sunday for the high-stakes civic polls, which are largely being seen as a three-way contest among the AAP, BJP and Congress. AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged people in the city to exercise their franchise for setting up an honest and performing establishment in the …

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Arvind Kejriwal's 'London-Paris' pitch to traders ahead of Delhi civic polls
2 years ago

Arvind Kejriwal's 'London-Paris' pitch to traders ahead of Delhi civic polls

India Today  

Markets in Delhi will be built like the ones in Paris and London if the Aam Aadmi Party comes to power in the Municipal Corporation of Dehi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told traders today at a townhall ahead of the crucial polls. We will create Delhi markets on the lines of Paris and London,” Kejriwal said. The chief minister vowed …

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MCD polls: In Delhi’s affluent colonies, a mix of civic, voter apathy
2 years ago

MCD polls: In Delhi’s affluent colonies, a mix of civic, voter apathy

Hindustan Times  

Residents of Panchsheel Park pay the highest rate of property tax in the Capital, at par with just 16 other neighbourhoods in the city. The MCD has been struggling to water them over the last few month,” a resident of Block N in Panchsheel Park said, noting that the civic body does send trucks to pick up waste, but that …

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Sunil Gatade | Civic polls in Delhi almost like battle of a ‘mini-India’
2 years ago

Sunil Gatade | Civic polls in Delhi almost like battle of a ‘mini-India’

Deccan Chronicle  

Civic polls are not necessarily local affairs. The Assembly polls after the 2019 Parliament election saw Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party for the second time trouncing the BJP without much effort. Notwithstanding the BJP’s propaganda that the AAP is resorting to “hollow claims”, Mr Kejriwal has made a dent in the ruling side. If the BJP retains the MCD, it …

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Gujarat Assembly and Delhi civic polls: How two elections will change Arvind Kejriwal's politics beyond 2024
2 years ago

Gujarat Assembly and Delhi civic polls: How two elections will change Arvind Kejriwal's politics beyond 2024

Firstpost  

Punjab was the destination of Arvind Kejriwal’s first victory outside of Delhi, and the party is already dealing with challenges in state governance. Party beyond Delhi and Arvind Kejriwal The Aam Aadmi Party will be participating in one of the first elections of its kind in the Gujarat assembly election. Since the Aam Aadmi Party’s inception, Delhi residents have favored …

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Won't let another Shraddha become prey to any Aaftab, says BJP candidate in Delhi civic polls
2 years, 1 month ago

Won't let another Shraddha become prey to any Aaftab, says BJP candidate in Delhi civic polls

India Today  

The Shraddha Walkar murder case has entered the Delhi Municipal Corporation elections. BJP candidate for Chhawala, Shashi Yadav, while campaigning on Thursday said, "I will not let any more sisters like Shraddha become a prey to any Aaftabs." SHRADDHA WALKAR MURDER CASE: Delhi Police arrested Aaftab Ameen Poonawala for the murder of his live-in partner, Shraddha Walkar. The murder came …

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MCD Election 2022: AAP releases first list of 134 candidates for civic polls
2 years, 1 month ago

MCD Election 2022: AAP releases first list of 134 candidates for civic polls

India TV News  

Highlights AAP today released 1st list of 134 candidates for high-stakes Delhi civic polls The names were announced following a long meeting of the Political Affairs Committee The AAP list has more than 60 women candidates MCD Election 2022 : The Aam Aadmi Party today released the first list of 134 candidates for the high-stakes Delhi civic polls. Earlier in …

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BJP-Eknath Shinde coalition to contest some Maharashtra civic polls separately and others jointly: Fadnavis
2 years, 1 month ago

BJP-Eknath Shinde coalition to contest some Maharashtra civic polls separately and others jointly: Fadnavis

India TV News  

Highlights BJP, Shiv Sena faction led by CM Shinde to contest some civic polls separately & others in alliance The elections are due in various civic bodies in the state of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde-BJP coalition came to power in Maharashtra on June 30, 2022 Maharashtra Civic Polls 2022 : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the ruling …

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