#Elections

Tripura CPI(M) Mobilizes for Local Elections Amid Rising Violence

Tripura CPI(M) leaders met in Agartala to plot election strategy and address recent vandalism targeting their party offices across the state.

Nihar Jamatia • 26 Aug 2026

Manipur Election Official Demands Clean Electoral Rolls in Pherzawl

Electoral Roll Observer Mohan Lal Meena orders Pherzawl officials to ensure accurate voting lists during the current Special Intensive Revision process.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 25 Aug 2026

Assam Election Chief Inspects Morigaon Readiness

Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel reviewed logistics and EVM deployment in Morigaon to ensure compliance ahead of the upcoming bye-election.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Aug 2026

Congress Leader Accuses AIUDF of Helping BJP in Assam Bypoll

Ripun Bora claims AIUDF's early Nagaon by-election bid aims to split opposition votes and assist the BJP, calling the party a secret political partner.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Aug 2026

Tripura Gears Up for Tribal Council Village Elections

Tripura officials are finalizing preparations for upcoming TTAADC village committee polls expected to take place by September.

Nihar Jamatia • 24 Aug 2026

Phek District Launches Voter Awareness Camp for Electoral Revision

Phek District kicks off voter assistance camps on August 25 to help residents with electoral registration and documentation throughout the region.

Naro Jamir • 24 Aug 2026

Chakma Voters Face Roll Purge Challenges in Arunachal Pradesh

The Chakma Development Foundation of India is demanding ECI oversight after thousands of Chakma voters faced targeted citizenship objections.

Rinchen K • 24 Aug 2026

Sikkim Local Governments Face Power Vacuum Before 2027 Elections

The CAG reports that Sikkim has failed to grant full powers to panchayats, leaving local bodies toothless before the upcoming 2027 election cycle.

Aiden Bhutia • 24 Aug 2026

Nagaland Electoral Roll Revision Lags as Digitization Stalls

Nagaland has distributed 25% of electoral forms for the 2026 revision, but digitization remains low at under 2%. Officials urge urgent completion.

Kiyeto Swu • 20 Aug 2026

BJP and Tipra Motha Still Negotiating Tripura Village Poll Alliance

Tripura CM Manik Saha says talks continue with Tipra Motha for September village committee elections as both parties weigh a potential alliance.

Nihar Jamatia • 17 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Manik Saha Eyes BJP-Tipra Motha Alliance for Village Council Polls

Tripura CM Manik Saha confirms ongoing talks for a potential BJP and Tipra Motha alliance ahead of the upcoming Village Council elections.

Ayan Debbarma • 16 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Forum Demands Return to Paper Ballots

The For Genuine Citizens of Meghalaya Forum has petitioned the Chief Electoral Officer to replace electronic voting machines with traditional paper ballots.

NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026

Manipur BJP Lawmaker L Susindro Meitei Threatens to Exit Party

Manipur BJP MLA L Susindro Meitei warns he may leave the party if the state government fails to address public concerns ahead of next year's elections.

Ranjana Devi • 14 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Electoral Roll Revision Highlights Urban Voter Disparities

Meghalaya’s voter roll revision reveals major gaps. Urban hubs like South Shillong face high exclusions, potentially altering future election results.

Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026

Meghalaya BJP Eyes Targeted Strategy for 2028 Assembly Polls

Meghalaya BJP considers a shift to a selective, constituency-focused electoral strategy for 2028 after winning only two seats in the 2023 elections.

Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026

East Garo Hills Opens Electoral Roll for Public Review

Meghalaya officials are accepting claims and objections for electoral rolls in three East Garo Hills constituencies until the September 4 deadline.

Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026

Sao Chang College Swears In New Student Union Leaders

Sao Chang College concluded its student union election cycle this Wednesday. New office bearers took their oaths after a week-long leadership transition.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Election Officials Flag Over 650,000 Voters for Scrutiny

Election officials in Meghalaya are auditing 651,644 voter records for discrepancies. Residents have until September 4 to file claims and objections.

Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026

Manipur Congress Shakes Up Leadership for 2027 Polls

Manipur Congress revamped its Saitu and Saikul block committees, naming dozens of new officials to gear up for the 2027 state assembly elections.

Ranjana Devi • 11 Aug 2026

Garo Hills Council Bans Non-Tribals from Voting

The GHADC approved new rules barring non-tribals from voting or running in council elections to protect indigenous interests in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026