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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.

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.

BJP leaders blame Covid anger against Yogi govt for poor poll show but say it won’t hurt 2022

BJP members agree it's time for party to introspect on what went wrong in UP, say rebels and failed promises to deliver welfare schemes have resulted in poor panchayat poll performance.

It’s a close fight between BJP and Samajwadi Party, show UP Panchayat election trends

According to local news channel trends, Samajwadi Party is leading in key constituencies such as Varanasi, Lucknow and Ayodhya.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.