Tag: local elections
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Interpreting the Nov. 4 Election Results: What It Could Mean for Trump and the GOP
Overview: Reading the national mood through local balloting Off-year elections often act as a barometer for the president and his party, and this year is no exception. As voters in diverse districts cast ballots, political analysts are watching for signals about President Trump’s standing, the Republicans’ ability to rally diverse voters, and the appetite for…
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Gujarat Cabinet Reshuffle: 26 Ministers Named in Strategic Reset
Gujarat announces major cabinet reshuffle with 26 ministers The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, unveiled a reshaped cabinet on Friday, appointing 26 ministers as part of what officials described as a strategic reset. The move follows the resignation of the entire cabinet, with only the chief minister remaining in place, a prelude…
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Victoria opposition reshuffle renews leadership tensions
Victoria’s Opposition Shake-Up Sparks Leadership Tensions The Victorian opposition is facing a high-stakes reshuffle as Leader Brad Battin moves to refresh his front bench, reshaping the party’s leadership dynamics ahead of next year’s election. In a move that signals potential long-term strategy, three MPs have entered the shadow cabinet and one key player has been…
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Burnham urges Labour to debate how to beat Reform UK
Burnham’s call for an open debate Andy Burnham used a fringe meeting at the Labour party conference to press for a candid and constructive debate about Labour’s direction. He said he wanted to launch a debate about direction and getting a plan to beat Reform, arguing that the party cannot afford to be “narrow and…
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Fribourg Votes: Bellechasse Prison Approved, Lake Plan Rejected
Fribourg approves a new central prison at Bellechasse Voters in the canton of Fribourg went to the polls on September 28 to decide on two diverging issues: a major infrastructure project and a constitutional safeguard for a local landscape. The tally on the prize question showed strong support for the state’s prison plan. The proposal…
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Vaud votes against widening foreigners’ voting rights and updates to electoral quorum
Vaud’s mixed verdict on political rights In the Swiss canton of Vaud, Sunday brought two contrasting votes on political rights. Turnout hovered around 46 percent for both questions. The first proposal to shorten the residency delay that lets foreigners vote and stand for local office was rejected by 54.15 percent of voters. The second proposal…
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Telangana Live: CM Inaugurates Future City, Unveils Investment Hub and Key Updates
Inauguration of Future City Signals a New Investment Era for Telangana In a high-profile ceremony in Telangana, the Chief Minister, leading the state’s political and administrative teams, inaugurated the Future City project. Marketed as a flagship initiative to attract both domestic and foreign investment, Future City is positioned as a comprehensive hub for technology, manufacturing,…
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Telangana Local Body Elections: Three-Phase Panchayats and Two-Phase MP/ZPTC Polls
Overview: Telangana’s Local Elections Plan The Telangana State Election Commission (SEC) has prepared a comprehensive action plan for the state’s local elections. In a bid to streamline administration and ensure smooth polling, the SEC has decided to conduct Gram Panchayat elections in three phases and Mandal Parishad/Town Zilla Parishad elections (MPs and ZPTCs) in two…
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Telangana Local Elections 2025: SEC Unveils Three-Phase Panchayat Polls
Overview The Telangana State Election Commission (SEC) has released a detailed action plan for the upcoming local body elections. The plan outlines a three-phase schedule for gram panchayats (sarpanch and ward members) and a two-phase schedule for Mandal Parishad/Township committees (MP/ ZPTC). The exercise, projected to involve more than 1.67 crore rural voters, carries a…
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Telangana Zilla Parishad President Reservations Based on Caste Census
Telangana Sets Zilla Parishad President Reservations Based on Caste Census The Telangana government has formalized the allocation of Zilla Parishad (district council) president seats across districts for the upcoming local elections, issuing official orders (GO) after the latest caste census. The orders allocate seats among Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes…