Tag: Local Body Elections

Governor Ramen Deka inaugurated the 32nd All India Conference of State Election Commissioners in Nava Raipur. The conference focuses on strengthening local democracy, electoral transparency, technology and election management.

A BJP workers’ conference held in Ghumka Nagar Panchayat witnessed strong political messaging ahead of local elections, with party leaders highlighting women empowerment schemes, farmer welfare initiatives, and development works undertaken under BJP governments.

In a sharp and unprecedented intervention, the Supreme Court has warned the Maharashtra government that if the 50% reservation cap is breached in local body elections, the entire poll process could be cancelled. The court halted the nomination process statewide and declared that the “50% limit is a non-negotiable Lakshman Rekha,” sending shockwaves through Maharashtra’s political circles.