deputy mayor election

Anju Shah Named Deputy Mayor, Kamlesh Patel To Head AMC Standing Committee

Sunil Dahiya’s family journey from Rohtak, Haryana to the UK since 2013 has culminated in a milestone: his son Tushar Kumar, 23, becoming Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council, and mother Parveen Rani becoming Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council days later. Tushar’s early entry into politics, education at King’s College London, and work preceded his election. Parveen’s background in education and governance shaped her political rise, highlighting diaspora success and public service across generations.

Drivers alleged they were threatened, humiliated and warned their vehicles would not be allowed to operate

Former Deputy Mayor demands re-polling amidst alleged violations of ballot paper secrecy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces open rebellion as Wes Streeting prepares to announce a leadership bid. Angela Rayner, clearing tax issues, signals readiness to contest, urging Starmer to reflect. Disastrous election results fuel pressure, though Starmer vows to stay, warning of chaos. Potential rivals like Andy Burnham are also being discussed.

Mumbai's ruling Mahayuti alliance faces internal friction as Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi accuses BJP leaders, including Mayor Ritu Tawde, of sidelining Shiv Sena corporators during monsoon-preparedness inspections. Ghadi expressed a need for better coordination, while Tawde denied any conflict, stating elected representatives should inspect different areas to expedite work. This follows a previous protocol dispute during an event.

Once Mamata Banerjee’s strongest urban constituency, Bengal’s bhadralok were driven up the wall by corruption, job scams, civic decay and the handling of the RG Kar rape and murder, write Dwaipayan Ghosh & Dipawali Mitra

Election

UK prime minister Keir Starmer is under intense scrutiny after a series of local election defeats and the backlash over Peter Mandelson's recent appointment. This has prompted a growing chorus of Labour MPs demanding his exit.

Following a saffron surge in Bengal's assembly elections, the BJP secured leads in 102 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation's 144 wards, raising questions about Trinamool Congress's hold on the civic body. This shift, evident in recent polls, contrasts with TMC's previous dominance, prompting analysis of potential early KMC elections.