Elections
Mentioned in 41 district briefs on 15 November 2026.
Andhra Pradesh10
- ChittoorReportedPolice intensified security across the district ahead of upcoming panchayat polls.
- KurnoolReportedNominations open for panchayat elections in Anantapur and Kurnool from November 15.
- PrakasamReportedPrakasam district is reportedly ready for panchayat polls.
- SrikakulamReportedThe stage is set for local elections in Srikakulam, Amadalavalasa, and Rajam, with nominations scheduled for November 14–16.
- GunturNew civic infrastructure, medical services, and anti-pollution initiatives have been introduced alongside local election nominations.
- PalnaduOfficial statementThe Palnadu SP directed police personnel to remain vigilant ahead of municipal elections.
- Sri Sathya SaiReportedPolice intensified security across Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts ahead of panchayat polls.
- KakinadaReports highlight an alleged irregularity in local election processes alongside state investment tallies.
- BapatlaReportedThree-phase gram panchayat polls are scheduled to begin from November 26.
- AnnamayyaOfficial statementThe AP SEC released a notification for 23 pending urban local bodies elections.
Rajasthan8
- SikarThe primary local event is the ongoing local body election phase. Electoral outcomes are yet to be announced.
- JodhpurReportedThe High Court ordered a voter list modification involving Bhaniana and Chainpura entries.
- Sri GanganagarReportedVoting commenced for the fourth phase of panchayat polls involving numerous candidates and wards.
- HanumangarhReportedThe final phase of panchayat polls proceeded amid reported electronic voting machine glitches.
- KarauliReportedA head constable died of a heart attack while on panchayat election duty.
- DholpurReportedA head constable passed away due to a heart attack while on election duty.
- BundiReportedA teacher on election duty was found dead under unexplained circumstances.
- BeawarReportedPanchayat polls' final phase took place alongside reported EVM glitches.
Tripura5
- West TripuraPolitical claimMP Biplab Kumar Deb expressed confidence in BJP election prospects and addressed political matters.
- SepahijalaConfirmedAn old video of police action during local polls was reportedly falsely linked to a BSF attack case.
- South TripuraReportedThe Chief Minister held a road show and addressed a rally in Sabroom during the civic poll campaign.
- North TripuraReportedMP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb held organizational meetings in Dharmanagar ahead of municipal and Nagar Panchayat elections.
- KhowaiReportedThe Left Front conducted a door-to-door campaign for CPI(M) candidates in Khowai ward numbers 6 and 7.
Uttar Pradesh4
- BahraichReportedA local job fair resulted in 341 candidates being shortlisted, with an MLA distributing offer letters.
- PratapgarhReportedVillagers participated in selecting a sarpanch candidate amidst concerns that multiple contenders might split the vote.
- MathuraEmergency services responded to a vehicle fire on the expressway, while political activity is centered on upcoming election planning.
- AyodhyaPolitical claimAkhilesh Yadav reportedly hinted at Congress' seat demands for upcoming Uttar Pradesh polls.
Maharashtra3
- Mumbai SuburbanOfficial statementElection authorities reported that 99.4% of 1.2 crore voters issued SIR notices in Maharashtra were verified.
- Mumbai CityOfficial statementThe Election Commission reported that 99.4% of 1.2 crore voters issued SIR notices in Maharashtra were verified.
- YavatmalReportedProtests escalated as 450 women sought a closure vote on the Talni Liquor Bar.
Assam3
- Kamrup MetropolitanConfirmedThe draft electoral roll added 2.18 lakh voters, bringing the state electorate to 2.52 crore.
- DarrangConfirmedThe Gauhati High Court ruled that PAN cards and voter IDs alone cannot prove Indian citizenship.
- HojaiConfirmedThe draft electoral roll added 2.18 lakh voters, raising the state electorate to 2.52 crore.
Ladakh3
- NubraOfficial statementThe Nubra district conducted its first round of training for Panchayat election personnel.
- LehReportedA Leh protest entered its third day and hunger strikes intensified as KDA joined the stir over council elections.
- KargilReportedProtesters marched in Kargil in solidarity with LAB leadership and held a candle march over LAHDC poll deferment.