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2019 Uttarakhand Local Elections
The 2019 Uttarakhand Panchayat general elections were held in the Indian state of Uttarakhand on in three phases on 5, 11, and 16 October 2019. Previously, in the same year on 14 June 2019, the Uttarakhand State Election Commission also announced the poll dates for the municipal councils of Srinagar and Bajpur on 8 July 2019 and the results were declared on 10 July 2019. Additionally, the Uttarakhand State Election Commission announced the poll date for Roorkee Municipal Corporation on 22 November 2019 and results were declared on 24 November 2019. Timeline Results Municipal Corporation Mayoral result Municipal Council Chairpersons results Municipal election results Panchayat general election results See also * 2019 Roorkee Municipal Corporation election * 2019 elections in India The elections held in India in 2019 includes the general election, by-elections to the Lok Sabha, elections to seven state legislative assemblies and numerous other by-elections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BJP Election Symbol
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP; ; ) is a political party in India, and one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Indian National Congress. Since 2014, it has been the ruling political party in India under Narendra Modi, the incumbent Indian prime minister. The BJP is aligned with right-wing politics, and its policies have historically reflected a traditional Hindu nationalist ideology; it has close ideological and organisational links to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). , it is the country's largest political party in terms of representation in the Parliament of India as well as state legislatures. The party's origins lie in the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which was founded in 1951 by Indian politician Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. After The Emergency of 1975–1977, the Jana Sangh merged with several other political parties to form the Janata Party; it defeated the then-incumbent Indian National Congress in the 1977 general election. After three years in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauri Garhwal District
Pauri Garhwal is a district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Its headquarters is in the town of Pauri. It is sometimes referred to simply as Garhwal district, though it should not be confused with the larger Garhwal region of which it is only a part of. Geography Located partly in the Gangetic plain and partly in the Lower Himalayas, Pauri Garhwal district encompasses an area of and is situated between 29° 45' to 30°15' North Latitude and 78° 24' to 79° 23' East Longitude. The district is bordered on the southwest by Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, and, clockwise from west to southeast, by the Uttarakhand districts of Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Almora, and Nainital. Climate The climate of Pauri Garhwal is warm in summer and cold in winter. In the rainy season the climate is cool and the landscape green. However, in Kotdwar and the adjoining Bhabar area, it is quite hot, reaching well above during the summer. In the winter, many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Elections In India
The elections held in India in 2019 includes the general election, by-elections to the Lok Sabha, elections to seven state legislative assemblies and numerous other by-elections to state legislative assemblies, councils and local bodies. General Elections General elections were held in India in April to May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. The BJP-led NDA won the elections. The phase-wise schedule, the number of seats in each phase and their State-wise break-up: Phase 1, 11 April 91 seats, 20 states A.P. (all 25), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Assam (5), Bihar (4), Chhattisgarh (1) J&K (2), Maharashtra (7), Manipur (1), Meghalaya (2), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Odisha (4), Sikkim (1), Telangana (17), Tripura (1), U.P. (8), Uttarakhand (5), W.B. (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Lakshadweep (1) Phase 2, 18 April 97 seats, 13 states Assam (5), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (3), J&K (2), Karnataka (14) Maharashtra (10), Manipur (1), Odisha (5), Tamil Nadu. (all 39), Tripura (1), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Roorkee Municipal Corporation Election
The 2019 Roorkee Municipal Corporation election was a municipal election to the Roorkee Municipal Corporation, which governs Roorkee in Uttarakhand. It took place on 22 November 2019. Election schedule The Uttarakhand State Election Commission announced the poll dates on 22 October 2019, that the election will be held on 22 November and that the result will be declared on 24 November. Mayoral election Position of the house See also * 2019 Uttarakhand local elections * 2018 Uttarakhand local elections * 2018 Dehradun Municipal Corporation election References Roorkee Roorkee (Rūṛkī) is a city and a municipal corporation in the Haridwar district of the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is from Haridwar city, the district headquarter. It is spread over a flat terrain under Sivalik Hills of Himalayas. The c ... Local elections in Uttarakhand 2019 elections in India Roorkee {{India-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttarkashi District
Uttarkashi District is a district of Garhwal division of the Uttarakhand state in northern India, and has its headquarters at Uttarkashi city. It has six Tehsils namely Barkot, Dunda, Bhatwadi, Chinyalisaur, Purola and Mori. The district contains the source of the Bhagirathi (traditionally considered the headstream of the Ganga) at Gangotri and Yamuna at Yamunotri, both of which are highly significant and popular pilgrimage sites. Uttarkashi town, which lies on the main road to Gangotri, is also considered an important Hindu pilgrimage centre, especially for Saivites. The district is bounded on the north by Kinnaur and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh, on the northeast by Tibet, on the east by Chamoli District, on the southeast by Rudraprayag district, on the south by Tehri Garhwal district, and on the west by Dehradun district. Background Etymology The term ''Uttarkashi'', a composite of ''Uttara'' and ''Kashi'', literally means the ''North Kashi'' where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tehri Garhwal District
Tehri Garhwal is a district in the hill state of Uttarakhand, India. Its administrative headquarters is at New Tehri. The district has a population of 618, 931 (2011 census), a 2.35% increase over the previous decade. It is the 7th ranked district of Uttarakhand by population. It is surrounded by Rudraprayag District in the east, Dehradun District in the west, Uttarkashi District in the north, and Pauri Garhwal District in the south. Tehri Garhwal is a part of the Himalayas. Etymology The name ''Tehri'' has been derived from ''Trihari'', signifying a place that washes away the three types of sins – sins born out of Mansa, Vacha and Karmana or thought, word and deed, respectively. ''Garh'' in Hindi means fort. History Early Prior to 888 CE, the region was divided into 52 which were ruled by independent kings. These were brought into one province by Kanakpal, a prince of Malwa. Kanakpal, on his visit to Badrinath, had met the then mightiest king Bhanu Pratap who lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudraprayag District
Rudraprayag is a district of the state of Uttarakhand of northern India. The district occupies an area of 1984 km2. The town of Rudraprayag is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district is bounded by Uttarkashi District on the north, Chamoli District on the east, Pauri Garhwal District on the south, and Tehri Garhwal District on the west. Overview Rudraprayag District was established on 16 September 1997. It was carved out from the following areas of three adjoining districts: * The whole of Augustmuni and Ukhimath block and part of Pokhri and Karnprayag block from Chamoli District * Part of Jakholi and Kirtinagar block from Tehri District * Part of Khirsu block from Pauri District The internationally known Kedarnath Temple is at the north, Madmaheshwar at east, Nagrasu at southern east and Srinagar at extreme south. The Mandakini River is the main river of the district. As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Uttarakhand (out of 13). Demo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pithoragarh District
Pithoragarh district is the easternmost district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Himalayas and has an area of and a population of 483,439 (as of 2011). The city of Pithoragarh, located in Saur Valley, is its headquarters. The district is within the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state. The Tibet plateau is situated to the north and Nepal is to the east. The Kali River (Uttarakhand), Kali River which originates from the Kalagiri Mountain flows south, forming the eastern border with Nepal. The Hindu pilgrimage route for Mount Kailash-Lake Manasarovar passes through this district via Lipulekh Pass in the greater Himalayas. The district is administratively divided into six Tehsils: Munsyari; Dharchula; Didihat; Berinag; Gangolihat; and Pithoragarh. Naini Saini Airport is the nearest civil airport, but it does not have a regular scheduled commercial passenger service. The mineral deposits present in the district are magnesium ore, copper ore, limestone, and slate. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nainital District
Nainital district is a district in Kumaon division which is a part of Uttarakhand state in India. The headquarters is at Nainital. Nainital District is located in Kumaon Division, and is located in the lower Himalayas. Haldwani is the largest city in the district. Geography The district borders Almora and Champawat districts to the north, Udham Singh Nagar district to the south, and Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and Pauri Garhwal district to the west. Nainital district is located in the Kumaon Himalaya. The district has part of the Bhabar tract in its south, which is bordered to the north by the Sivalik hills. To the north of this is the Lesser Himalayas, with a maximum altitude of 2600m. The main river in the district is the Kosi, which forms part of the border between Almora and Nainital districts before entering Nainital district proper. It then flows through Nainital district to the Ramganga. History The southern Terai part of the district was ruled by the Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Champawat District
Champawat district is a district of Uttarakhand state in northern India. The town of Champawat is the administrative headquarters. The district of Champawat constituted in the year 1997. The district is divided into five tehsils: Barakot, Lohaghat, Pati, Purnagiri, and Champawat. There is 2 Sub Tehsil: Pulla and Munch. The largest and the main city of the district is Tanakpur. Champawat district is part of the eastern Kumaon division of Uttarakhand. It is bounded on the north by Pithoragarh district, on the east by Nepal, on the south by Udham Singh Nagar district, on the west by Nainital district, and on the northwest by Almora district. it is the second least populous of the 13 districts of Uttarakhand, after Rudraprayag. Economy In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Champawat one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 districts). It is one of the three districts in Uttarakhand currently receiving funds from the Backward R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamoli District
Chamoli district is a district of the Uttarakhand state of India. It is bounded by the Tibet region to the north, and by the Uttarakhand districts of Pithoragarh and Bageshwar to the east, Almora to the south, Pauri Garhwal to the southwest, Rudraprayag to the west, and Uttarkashi to the northwest. The administrative headquarters of Chamoli district is in Gopeshwar. Chamoli hosts a variety of destinations of pilgrim and tourist interest including Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. Chipko movement was first started in Chamoli. Etymology The word "Chamoli" is original Sanskrit Language word is "Chandramoli" (Chandra (Moon) + Moli (Wears Moon on Head) Which meaning is Lord Shiva. History The region covered by the district of Chamoli formed part of the Pauri Garhwal district till 1960. It occupies the northeastern corner of the Garhwal tract and lies in the central or mid-Himalayas in the very heart of the snowy range described in ancient books as Bahirgir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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