Articles for Panchayat Polls

Telangana: Village in Warangal Elects Sarpanch Before Official Polls
3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Village in Warangal Elects Sarpanch Before Official Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Cheruvu Kommu thanda in Warangal district has elected its sarpanch, way before the local bodies polls have been notified. Daravath Balaji celebrated his election after making some promises, including the building of three temples, to the locals, At a village committee meeting, sources said, Balaji as the elders to allow him to be elected unopposed whenever the polls are …

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Mandya: Panel to hand over cash seized in polls to owners
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mandya: Panel to hand over cash seized in polls to owners

The Hindu  

The committee constituted by the Deputy Commissioner, Mandya for releasing the cash seized during the enforcement of the model code of conduct in the run-up to the elections to Mandya Lok Sabha constituency has convened its meeting in Mandya on Friday at 11 a.m. A press release said here that the cash seized by the Flying Squads and Static Surveillance …

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Punjab panchayat elections likely after Lok Sabha polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab panchayat elections likely after Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Strap: Punjab govt withdrew its notification on dissolution of panchayats on August 31, 2023, when it failed to justify premature dissolution of panchayats in HC With the poll bugle for the Lok Sabha elections having been sounded, Punjab is likely to hold general elections for the Panchayati Raj Institutions after the parliamentary elections. With the poll bugle for the Lok …

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3,000 BJP candidates who won Panchayat polls are staying outside Bengal to escape police cases: BJP's Adhikari
1 year, 4 months ago

3,000 BJP candidates who won Panchayat polls are staying outside Bengal to escape police cases: BJP's Adhikari

India TV News  

West Bengal Assembly LoP and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged around 3,000 party leaders who won the violence-hit Panchayat elections in West Bengal are staying out of the state as state police is trying to frame them in false cases. ".Out of the 11,000 BJP candidates who won the Panchayat polls in West Bengal, 3,000 candidates are staying in different …

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Chairperson Rekha Sharma-led NCW team reaches Kolkata to probe Howrah sexual assault case
1 year, 4 months ago

Chairperson Rekha Sharma-led NCW team reaches Kolkata to probe Howrah sexual assault case

Firstpost  

A National Commission for Women team, led by Chairperson Rekha Sharma, has reached Kolkata to investigate the horrific case of a woman who was brutally assaulted, molested, and paraded naked by TMC ‘goons’ in Panchla area of ​​Howrah district during panchayat polls A team of the National Commission for Women, led by Chairperson Rekha Sharma, has reached Kolkata to investigate …

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Trinamool Congress claims Suvendu Adhikari behind violence in Bengal rural polls
1 year, 5 months ago

Trinamool Congress claims Suvendu Adhikari behind violence in Bengal rural polls

India Today  

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Thursday claimed that BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was responsible for the violence that marred the recently-concluded Bengal panchayat polls. I know how to get all this done.” #EXPOSED EXPLOSIVE VIDEO REVEALS WHO WAS BEHIND VIOLENCE IN BENGAL RURAL POLLS@SuvenduWB BJP Leader of the Opposition in Bengal on camera! pic.twitter.com/vWuiwu2SUj — Derek O'Brien | àæáàç‡àæ°àç‡àæ• …

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​Bengal panchayat polls: After TMC's massive victory, BJP alleges 'loot' at counting centres
1 year, 5 months ago

​Bengal panchayat polls: After TMC's massive victory, BJP alleges 'loot' at counting centres

India TV News  

War of words: The TMC and Opposition BJP engaged in a war of words on Thursday, as the ruling party emerged victorious in the West Bengal panchayat polls with massive margin, over the violence that rocked the state on the polling day. The ruling TMC secured victory on all 20 Zila Parishads in the three-tier panchayat system, winning 880 seats, …

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WB Panchayat Election Results 2023: Mamata’s TMC Cruising Towards Victory, BJP Strengthens Position at 2nd Spot
1 year, 5 months ago

WB Panchayat Election Results 2023: Mamata’s TMC Cruising Towards Victory, BJP Strengthens Position at 2nd Spot

News 18  

Calcutta HC Says Bengal Panchayat Poll Results Will Be Subject to Its Final Orders The Calcutta High Court said that the panchayat elections in West Bengal and the declaration of results will be subject to its final orders in connection with matters which it is hearing over allegations of electoral malpractices on the day of polling. West Bengal Panchayat Polls …

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West Bengal Panchayat Polls: Mamata's TMC Inches Closer to Victory, BJP in Second Spot
1 year, 5 months ago

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: Mamata's TMC Inches Closer to Victory, BJP in Second Spot

News 18  

The ruling Trinamool Congress is set to hold control in half of the gram panchayats and sweep a majority of panchayat samiti and zila parishad in the July 8 elections that were marred by violence which claimed the lives of 19 people. WB Gram Panchayat Polls: TMC Wins 34,980 Out of 63,229 Seats Out of 63,229 gram panchayat seats, the …

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Bengal Panchayat Polls: TMC Wins, But At What Cost? Many Cautionary Signs For Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls: TMC Wins, But At What Cost? Many Cautionary Signs For Mamata Banerjee

ABP News  

Following a tumultuous month plagued by widespread violence, the West Bengal panchayat election has reached its conclusion with a resounding triumph for Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress party. In the realm of electoral politics, where numbers hold paramount importance, Mamata Banerjee's resounding victory as the undisputed leader of West Bengal, after securing an impressive vote share of over 52%, …

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WB Gram Panchayat Poll Results 2023: TMC Celebrates After Strong Lead; BJP Claims At Least 45 Killed in Violence
1 year, 5 months ago

WB Gram Panchayat Poll Results 2023: TMC Celebrates After Strong Lead; BJP Claims At Least 45 Killed in Violence

News 18  

TMC Resides in Hearts of People: Mamata on Panchayat Poll Win Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday thanked the people of West Bengal for the TMC’s huge win in the panchayat elections. West Bengal Panchayat Poll: BJP Wins 705 Gram Panchayats, Leading in 4,051 Official data till 4:45 pm shows that BJP won 705 Gram Panchayats seats and is leading …

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Polling Over for Panchayat Polls, Central Forces Are Still to Coming to West Bengal
1 year, 5 months ago

Polling Over for Panchayat Polls, Central Forces Are Still to Coming to West Bengal

News 18  

Polling for panchayat elections in West Bengal on Saturday was marked by violence, claiming the lives of at least 15 people. As per the court order, a total of 822 companies of Central Forces were supposed to reach Bengal by July 8, but why was security not deployed at all booths, despite the order, is a pertinent question in the …

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BJP Workers Hold Protest Outside SEC Office Against Bengal Rural Poll Violence
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP Workers Hold Protest Outside SEC Office Against Bengal Rural Poll Violence

News 18  

BJP supporters on Sunday staged a demonstration in front of the office of West Bengal State Election Commission in Kolkata, protesting against the panchayat poll violence that left 15 people dead. A delegation of the BJP’s state unit went inside the office to meet State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha, a party leader said. The BJP, which blamed the state election …

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West Bengal Panchayat Election: Amit Shah Takes Note of Poll Violence As Toll Climbs to 11; 66.28% Voter Turnout Till 5 PM
1 year, 5 months ago

West Bengal Panchayat Election: Amit Shah Takes Note of Poll Violence As Toll Climbs to 11; 66.28% Voter Turnout Till 5 PM

News 18  

West Bengal Panchayat Election LIVE: Central Forces Open Fire in Air at Hatishala Central forces had to open fire in the air at Hatishala in Tehatta in the district to bring the situation under control, following another clash between members of the TMC and the BJP, a state police officer said. ', Min Basu After 6 Party Workers Killed in …

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West Bengal Panchayat polls marred by violence, 12 dead; Here’s top developments
1 year, 5 months ago

West Bengal Panchayat polls marred by violence, 12 dead; Here’s top developments

Live Mint  

Edited By Saurav Mukherjee West Bengal was marred by violence as rural polls ended on 8 July, leaving 12 people dead, ballot boxes vandalized and bombs thrown at rivals in several villages. The series of events on Saturday reminded people of the 2003 panchayat polls when the death toll reached 76, and over 40 were killed on the day of …

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West Bengal panchayat polls | Political blame game over violence
1 year, 5 months ago

West Bengal panchayat polls | Political blame game over violence

The Hindu  

The ruling Trinamool Congress, which tried to downplay the large-scale violence during the West Bengal panchayat polls, on Saturday blamed the Opposition parties orchestrating the violence. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, who said that Opposition parties were indulging in an ” State’s Minister Sashi Panja and Bratya Basu also joined Mr. Ghosh, emphasising that the party was at the “receiving end …

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Bengal Panchayat Polls: 11 Dead in Violence; BJP Seeks Re-poll, TMC 'Confident of Win'
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls: 11 Dead in Violence; BJP Seeks Re-poll, TMC 'Confident of Win'

News 18  

The rural polls in Bengal concluded on a violent note, with the death toll climbing to over 11 amid multiple bomb explosions and accusations of strong-arm tactics among political parties on Saturday. Among the deaths, eight victims belonged to the ruling TMC party, while one worker each from the BJP, CPI, Congress and ISF died since midnight during the pivotal …

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Bengal Panchayat Polls This Isnt Election This Is Death Suvendu Adhikari Says Central Forces Not Deployed Poll Violence
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls This Isnt Election This Is Death Suvendu Adhikari Says Central Forces Not Deployed Poll Violence

ABP News  

West Bengal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday claimed that central forces have not been deployed as incidents of violence were reported from various parts of the state during panchayat polls. #WATCH | West Bengal panchayat election | West Bengal LoP and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari says, "This is not an election, this is …

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Top State Poll Official Mamata's 'Contract Killer', Says Suvendu Adhikari As Violence Mars Bengal Panchayat Polls — 5 Points
1 year, 5 months ago

Top State Poll Official Mamata's 'Contract Killer', Says Suvendu Adhikari As Violence Mars Bengal Panchayat Polls — 5 Points

ABP News  

Voting is underway for West Bengal Panchayat elections and there seems to be no limit to the incidents of violence taking place across the state. Here Are Top 5 Points On Bengal Panchayat Polls Trinamool Congress on Saturday claimed that three of its party workers have been killed ahead of the panchayat polls in West Bengal. West Bengal Governor CV …

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Panchayat polls begin in West Bengal; death toll mounts to 24
1 year, 5 months ago

Panchayat polls begin in West Bengal; death toll mounts to 24

Hindustan Times  

The crucial three-tier panchayat elections took off in West Bengal Saturday morning amid heavy security even as at least five persons more persons were killed since Friday night talking the total death toll to 24. Even though the state election commission has sent a requisition for 822 companies of central forces to be deployed in West Bengal during the panchayat …

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Bengal Panchayat Polls BJP Candidate Maya Barman Injured Polling Agent Killed Madhav Vishwas Attack Hooligans Cooch Behar
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls BJP Candidate Maya Barman Injured Polling Agent Killed Madhav Vishwas Attack Hooligans Cooch Behar

ABP News  

A Bharatiya Janata Party candidate claimed she sustained injuries after being attacked by hooligans while her polling agent succumbed to injuries during panchayat polls in Bengal. The polling agent, Madhav Vishwas was killed in the attack on a polling booth in Falimari gram panchayat of Cooch Behar, while the candidate Maya Burman was admitted to a hospital, she claimed, accusing …

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Bengal Minister Says Central Forces Failed As TMC Claims 2 Workers Killed Ahead Of Panchayat Polls
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal Minister Says Central Forces Failed As TMC Claims 2 Workers Killed Ahead Of Panchayat Polls

ABP News  

Trinamool Congress on Saturday claimed that three of its party workers have been killed ahead of the panchayat polls in West Bengal. Reacting to the development, West Bengal minister Shashi Panja said, "Shocking and tragic incidents have unfolded the night before which has just started this morning in the Panchayat elections in West Bengal. #WATCH | West Bengal minister Shashi …

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12 killed as violence mars panchayat polls in Bengal
1 year, 5 months ago

12 killed as violence mars panchayat polls in Bengal

The Hindu  

At least 12 persons were killed as large-scale violence erupted during polling for the panchayat polls in West Bengal on July 8. The Calcutta High Court had intervened and asked the State Election Commission to deploy Central forces, insisting that the number should not be less than that deployed in the 2013 panchayat polls.. Despite the orders of the Calcutta …

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West Bengal panchayat polls today amid tight security; a ‘litmus test’ for TMC, BJP
1 year, 5 months ago

West Bengal panchayat polls today amid tight security; a ‘litmus test’ for TMC, BJP

Hindustan Times  

Marred with pre-poll violence, the voting for Panchayat elections in West Bengal will be held on Saturday under stringent security measures. Nadia: Security personnel conduct a route march ahead of the West Bengal panchayat polls, in Nadia, Friday. Deployment of central forces ahead of polls As part of the preparations for the panchayat polls, an additional 822 companies of the …

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