Topic: चुनाव

JDCC Bank polls: Shiv Sena wins two seats, BJP one unopposed

A major upset in the JDCC Bank election saw two Shiv Sena candidates and one BJP candidate win unopposed, while Mahayuti seat-sharing remains unresolved.

Shah sets three issues for Uttar Pradesh polls, promises UCC

Amit Shah indicated development, nationalism and UCC as key issues for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, saying UCC would be implemented if BJP returns to power.

Mossad joins Shin Bet probe into foreign interference in Israeli election

Bhopal: Jerusalem. The investigation into alleged foreign interference in Israel’s recent parliamentary election has widened, with Mossad joining at Shin Bet’s request.

Indian-American voters come into focus ahead of US midterm elections

Ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections, candidates are reaching out to Indian-American voters through cultural events, temples and Diwali celebrations.

Tensions rise in Mahayuti after MLC polls, Shinde instructs Shiv Sainiks

Tensions have risen in the Mahayuti after the MLC election results, with Eknath Shinde issuing instructions to Shiv Sainiks and office-bearers.

Maharashtra MLC results held up on two seats, tight Nagpur contest

Maharashtra MLC election results remained held up on two seats as a tight contest unfolded in Nagpur between BJP’s Sudhakar Kohale and Congress’s Abhijit Wanjari.

Election Commission extends voter list deadlines amid ongoing SIR controversy

The Election Commission has extended electoral roll revision deadlines in Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Nagaland amid the SIR controversy.

Opposition readies ‘people’s impeachment’ against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Kharge leads

Opposition parties, led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, are preparing a ‘people’s impeachment’ proposal against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Maharashtra Legislative Council poll results held up on two seats

Political activity has intensified over the Maharashtra Legislative Council election results, with the outcome on two of five seats still unclear nearly 30 hours after counting began.

Police reshuffle planned before UP polls, 2,000 personnel under review

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, postings of about 2,000 police personnel are being reviewed, with more than 20 IPS officers possibly in scope.

Congress wins just one MLC seat, draws blank in Karnataka

The Congress won only one of 28 MLC seats across four states, while the NDA secured 16 seats and the party drew a blank in Karnataka.

BJP suffers major setbacks in Varanasi and Nagpur MLC elections

Legislative Council election results in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra dealt the BJP setbacks in Varanasi and Nagpur, where SP and Congress candidates won.

BJP suffers setbacks in Varanasi and Nagpur MLC poll results

Legislative Council election results in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have posed a new political challenge for the BJP after losses in Varanasi and Nagpur.

BJP leads UP MLC polls 4-2, counting on five seats

BJP won four of six declared Uttar Pradesh MLC seats by the afternoon of October 28, 2026, while SP won two and counting continued on five seats.

Dhruv Tripathi leads in Gorakhpur MLC race, Rajiv Yadav close

Dhruv Tripathi led in the Gorakhpur MLC election after first-preference votes, with independent Rajiv Yadav close behind and Dr. Sanjayan Tripathi third.

Israel election a major test for Netanyahu amid ballot tampering allegations

Israel’s election is being seen as a major test for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as opposition leaders allege voting irregularities and ballot tampering.

Akhilesh questions delays in UP MLC counting, says make their list

Akhilesh Yadav questioned alleged irregularities and delays during counting for 11 UP MLC seats, urging transparency and fair completion of the process.

Trump says he will accept results if elections are honest

US President Donald Trump said he would respect upcoming midterm election results, provided the elections are conducted honestly, reviving debate over election fairness.

Israel election deadlock puts Netanyahu’s majority challenge sharply in focus

Exit polls for Israel’s 2026 parliamentary election show Likud ahead, but Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition may fall short of the majority needed to form a government.

UP polls 2027: Amit Shah may hold meetings in six regions

The BJP has intensified organisational preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with Amit Shah likely to hold meetings across six regions.