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TopicPanchayat elections

Topic: Panchayat elections

When SC stepped in, summoned EVMs & reversed outcome of a panchayat poll in Haryana’s Panipat

In a first, Supreme Court ordered vote recount on its premises. It then reversed initial outcome of election of sarpanch of Buana Lakhu panchayat in Haryana’s Panipat.

Punjab villages ‘auction off’ sarpanch posts days before Panchayat polls, Rs 2cr bid highest so far

State election commissioner asks for detailed reports in 24 hours; Punjab & Haryana HC will hear the matter Thursday as ruling AAP & oppn Congress play blame game.

Unable to take oath & facing threats, Dalit woman president of a TN panchayat & her fight for justice

Indhumathi won panchayat election in Tamil Nadu's Nayakaneri village 3 yrs ago, but her election has been fiercely opposed by communities who feel seat should be reserved for STs.

IAS duo suspended for move to dissolve Punjab panchayats, but it was Mann who gave final nod, says SAD

Controversy centres on govt notification dissolving gram panchayats, zila parishads and block samitis months ahead of elections. Oppn had called decision ‘politically motivated’.

AAP govt withdraws notification dissolving panchayats in Punjab, Oppn says ‘victory for democracy’

Govt move months ahead of local body polls was slammed as 'politically motivated' by Opposition. Multiple petitions challenging decision were also filed in Punjab & Haryana HC.

Panchayat election repolling begins in 696 booths across 19 districts in West Bengal

During the polling in over 61,000 booths, on Saturday, various ballot boxes were looted, set on fire and thrown in ponds, leading to violence.

Central govt questions West Bengal over ‘misuse’ of mid-day meal funds for panchayat polls, seeks report

Union education ministry has also sought an explanation for 'huge' spike in funds in the bank account meant for the scheme and why it was used to transfer money for state elections.

Panchayat polls coming, Bengal BJP on Shah & Nadda’s radar — ‘poor booth presence, rising Left’

After internal report flagged Bengal unit's poor organisational preparedness, BJP high command has emphasised need for work on the ground, it is learnt.

In Bihar, gram sabha isn’t what you think it is. It’s a ‘Gram Sham’

In 'Last Among Equals', M.R. Sharan gives a glimpse into the ground reality of Bihar's politics, quite literally.

‘Sir, I have been slapped, BJP workers have bombs’ — ASP heard saying in viral UP poll violence video

Etawah police spokesperson confirms incident. A case has been registered against one identified and some unidentified people, he said.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

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.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.