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The Samajwadi Party party symbol and the name are now the main issue before both the factions since the time to reach out to voters with a new name and symbol is grossly insufficient.

Samajwadi Party names transgender as mayor candidate

In 2000, Asha Devi , a transgender had won the Mayor's election in Gorakhpur as an independent candidate.

31 Oct 2017 6:48 AM IST

The BJPs victory in the upcoming municipal elections would be seen as a stamp of approval for the Adityanath government. (Photo: File | PTI)

UP: Yogi Adityanath's popularity to be tested in upcoming municipal...

Civic polls is being seen as a major challenge for Yogi as the outcome would reveal the mood of voters ahead of 2019 Lok...

23 Oct 2017 2:04 PM IST

With the latest victory, the BJPs tally in the 227-member BMC has risen to 82, while that of the Sena remains at 84. (Photo: PTI)

Allies, rebels add to BJP's troubles in municipal poll

Apna Dal (S) spokesman Arvind Sharma said that the party had submitted its list but BJP is yet to respond.

9 Nov 2017 5:59 AM IST

The municipal elections, held in four phases, covered 79 municipal bodies with an electorate of about 1.7 million. A total of 3,372 nominations had filed nomination for 1,145 wards. (Representational image)

Last phase of J&K civic poll ends, 4.2 per cent turnout in Valley

Records overall 35.1 per cent turnout.

17 Oct 2018 2:10 AM IST

Citizens show their identification cards as they wait to cast their votes, during the West Bengal Municipal polls, in Birbhum district (PTI)

TMC decimates opposition in Bengal civic polls, wins 102 of 108...

The TMC has reduced the opposition's tally to zero in 27 municipalities, securing all the wards

2 March 2022 12:26 PM IST

Ajay Maken (Photo: PTI)

Congress coins new slogan for Delhi municipal polls

The slogan was launched as part of the party's campaign.

24 Jan 2017 4:57 AM IST

Gurudas Kamat (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra Congress leaders in slugfest before civic polls

Current infighting in Mumbai Congress aligns itself with differences in party's several other state units.

24 Jan 2017 1:56 AM IST

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Tech-savvy Delhi SEC to use WhatsApp

Poll body to use app to convey details on civic polls to officers.

20 Jan 2017 5:13 AM IST

Rajouri Garden bypoll to set stage for April 22 civic polls

Rajouri Garden bypoll to set stage for April 22 civic polls

The bypoll result will also make it clear whether the Congress is able to make a come back by opening its account in the...

20 March 2017 3:33 AM IST

At least one toilet block exclusively for women and the differently-abled would be developed in each ward. (Representational image)

EDMC proposes property tax cuts

It also proposed centres in municipal schools to teach the illiterate parents of students.

31 Jan 2017 2:10 AM IST

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

In U-turn, BJP to give tickets to three councillors

The selection comes after about 118 councillors met several Union ministers and senior BJP leaders to reconsider its...

23 March 2017 4:25 AM IST

A proposal to this effect drafted by the Delhi Jal Board will soon be placed before the city Cabinet. (Representational photo)

Drinking water for every jhuggi?

AAP's proposal to be before Cabinet soon; likely to impact polls.

11 Jan 2017 1:05 AM IST