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TopicCivic polls

Topic: Civic polls

BJP’s ‘resort politics’ goes international, 12 councillors flown to Nepal ahead of Manesar civic polls

Gurugram: ‘Resort politics’ has gone international, that too with civic polls. The BJP is sending its councillors from Manesar beyond the country’s borders—to Nepal....

Thackerays have a plan to whip up support before civic polls. It starts on Shinde’s home turf

Focus will be on building party at grassroots-level, say leaders. Exercise to cover Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Beed, among others, followed by stock-taking.

How split in opposition votes helped BJP sweep UP mayor election. BSP biggest loser in civic polls

Political observers say BJP also gained due to factors like its aggressive campaign. Meanwhile, BSP and SP are accusing each other of helping the BJP surreptitiously.

Aam Aadmi Party moves Supreme Court against EC’s decision to defer Delhi civic polls

Arvind Kejriwal-led party urged the top court to direct EC to conduct the polls in a 'free, fair & expeditious manner', without interference from the Centre.

Why delimitation of civic wards in Mumbai ahead of BMC polls is likely to benefit Shiv Sena

The state Election Commission last week accepted the BMC's draft proposal for delimitation that revises ward boundaries and adds nine seats.

AAP launches ‘MCD Badlaav’ campaign to oust BJP from power in Delhi civic bodies

As part of the campaign, AAP will launch an extensive membership drive with a target of inducting 50 lakh new members.

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins all 51 seats in Agartala Municipal Corporation

While BJP also recorded clean sweeps in several other urban local bodies in Tripura, opposition parties TMC and CPI(M) demanded countermanding and recounting of the polls respectively.

Marathon meeting, 114 leaders, 55 issues — NCP starts civic poll prep, says no blanket tie-up

Meeting chaired by NCP president Sharad Pawar decided party will plan local tie-ups for next year's civic polls — seen as a mini-assembly election — based on the situation on the ground.

With booth abhiyaan & mobile app, BJP begins prep for 2022 Maharashtra civic polls

Under the BJP's 'Samarth Booth Abhiyaan', every party MP, MLA and district president has been asked to take responsibility of a certain number of booths in their constituencies.

Ahead of MCD bypolls, Kejriwal says BJP-ruled Delhi civic bodies in mess, AAP only alternative

Addressing a roadshow in Shalimar Bagh Wednesday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said his government has provided 24-hour electricity with zero bills, and good schools and hospitals.

On Camera

Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.