Politics

Udaipur's New Mayor Parash Singhi Files Nomination Amid BJP Crowd

Parash Singhi, the freshly elected mayor of Udaipur Municipal Corporation, submitted his nomination paperwork today, drawing a large gathering of BJP supporters.

16 Sep 2026

BJP Wins Dungarpur Municipal Majority, Faces Internal Contest for Council President

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 24 of 40 seats in Dungarpur municipal council, but two party members have filed separate nominations for the council president post, prompting a decision on the official candidate.

16 Sep 2026

Congress fields Ramesh Payla, ex-BJP chief backs him in Kotputli local elections

In Kotputli's local body elections, the Congress nominated Ramesh Payla while the BJP put forward Kamal Saini; former BJP district chairman Mahendra Saini publicly backed the Congress candidate.

16 Sep 2026

Bundi Municipal Council President Election: BJP Submits Three Nominations, Official Candidate Name Sealed

The Bharatiya Janata Party lodged nominations for Bharat Sharma, Suresh Aggarwal and Sanjay Bhootani in the Bundi council president race, but placed the final candidate’s name in a sealed envelope.

16 Sep 2026

West Bengal Police Officer Shunted After Using Islamic Phrases

An IPS officer in West Bengal was transferred after complaints were raised over her use of Islamic greetings such as "Assalamualaikum", "Inshallah" and "Jazakallah".

16 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Bodies: Mayor Race Intensifies as Independents May Shift BJP‑Congress Balance

After the recent Rajasthan local body elections, the contest for mayor and chairperson posts has begun, with independent and rebel councillors potentially altering the BJP‑Congress equation.

16 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh Water Corp Renamed to Water & Sanitation Corp

The Madhya Pradesh Water Corporation has been renamed as the Madhya Pradesh Water and Sanitation Corporation following a board meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

16 Sep 2026

Independent Candidate Vichitra Singh Challenges BJP in Bharatpur Mayor Election

In the upcoming mayoral contest in Bharatpur, independent councillor Vichitra Singh has positioned herself against the BJP, claiming support from the Congress party.

16 Sep 2026

Vichitra Singh challenges BJP in Bharatpur mayoral race, says Congress backs her

Independent councilor Vichitra Singh has entered the Bharatpur mayoral contest, positioning herself against the BJP and asserting backing from the Congress party.

16 Sep 2026

AAP wins majority in Baran council; Kamal Rathod's plan upends BJP-Congress math

The Aam Aadmi Party secured 31 of the 60 seats in Baran municipal council, giving it a clear majority, thanks in part to the tactics of local leader Kamal Rathod, which disrupted the traditional BJP‑Congress contest.

16 Sep 2026

Ajmer mayoral race pits BJP’s Anamika Sharma against Congress’s Kiran Gadhwal, independents hold the balance

In Ajmer’s mayoral contest, BJP fielded Anamika Sharma and Congress nominated Kiran Gadhwal, both elected from general women wards; with no party securing a majority, the support of 11 independent councillors becomes decisive.

16 Sep 2026

Independent Vichitra Singh challenges BJP in Bharatpur mayoral poll, cites Congress support

Independent councillor Vichitra Singh, wife of former mayor Shiv Singh Bhoot, has entered the Bharatpur mayoral race against the BJP, saying she has Congress backing.

16 Sep 2026