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BMC faces monsoon challenge as Supreme Court orders civic polls in 4 months

BMC faces monsoon challenge as Supreme Court orders civic polls in 4 months

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed the State Election Commission to notify the election within four weeks, and an endeavour should be made to complete the process within four months, as per the law that existed in the state prior to 2022

06 May,2025 11:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
AAP welcomes SC order on Maharashtra local body elections

AAP welcomes SC order on Maharashtra local body elections

AAP lashed out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of presiding over what it called an “organised loot” in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and 27 other civic bodies across Maharashtra

06 May,2025 05:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jayant Patil welcomes Supreme Court's order on Maharashtra local body elections

Jayant Patil welcomes Supreme Court's order on Maharashtra local body elections

In a post on social media platform X, Patil said the apex court's directive marks a significant step in upholding democratic principles in the state

06 May,2025 05:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ready for any challenge: Raut after SC order on Maharashtra local body polls

Ready for any challenge: Raut after SC order on Maharashtra local body polls

Earlier today, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh also directed that an endeavour shall be made by the state election commission to conclude the elections within four months

06 May,2025 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SC directs Maharashtra to notify local body elections within four weeks

SC directs Maharashtra to notify local body elections within four weeks

The Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra State Election Commission to notify local body elections within four weeks, restoring OBC reservation to its pre-2022 status and setting a four-month deadline to complete the process

06 May,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Very clear EC is compromised: Rahul Gandhi in US

Very clear EC is compromised: Rahul Gandhi in US

Gandhi noted that he had been raising the issue earlier also and alleged that “there is something wrong with the system”.

22 April,2025 08:11 AM IST | Boston | Agencies
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over his EC remark in his meeting in Boston

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over his EC remark in his meeting in Boston

BJP slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remark on the Election Commission in his meeting at Boston. He questioned questioned why Rahul Gandhi defamed India on foreign soil, further stating that he was an agent of George Soros, who was fighting the Indian state

21 April,2025 10:33 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
'BJP tops list of parties with over Rs 2,243 crore in donations in FY 2023-24'

'BJP tops list of parties with over Rs 2,243 crore in donations in FY 2023-24'

The report, based on data submitted to the Election Commission, highlighted trends in political donations above Rs 20,000. The total declared donations to national parties stood at Rs 2,544.28 crore from 12,547 contributions, a sharp 199 per cent increase compared to the previous year

07 April,2025 03:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Ladki Bahin beneficiaries to get Rs 3K per month once state's finances improve'

'Ladki Bahin beneficiaries to get Rs 3K per month once state's finances improve'

The MLC, Parinay Fuke, speaking to the media, stated that the ruling Mahayuti government—comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction—is handing out a monthly amount of Rs 1,500 in financial assistance under the popular Ladki Bahin scheme

24 March,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
ECI drives bold electoral reforms for voter participation and transparency

ECI drives bold electoral reforms for voter participation and transparency

The Election Commission of India (ECI), under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has introduced major reforms within a month, focusing on voter participation, political party engagement, and electoral roll transparency. Key initiatives include digital training for nearly 1 crore election officials

23 March,2025 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai

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