EC Reviews Combined Polls for 29 Municipalities, 12 Zilla Parishads

• The Election Commission is accelerating preparations for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, and Municipal elections in Maharashtra.
• The deadline for finalizing the voter list for municipal elections has been extended by five days.
• Elections for 29 Municipalities and 12 Zilla Parishads are being considered for simultaneous announcement after the legislative session.
• The Supreme Court's directive on 50% reservation for OBCs has influenced the election schedule.
• 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis, adhering to the 50% reservation limit, may have elections in the first phase.

Why It Matters: EC's combined local elections will determine future governance for many.