RPI to go solo in 2026 BMC polls, accuses BJP of betrayal
Ramdas Athawale announces RPI will contest 38 seats alone in 2026 BMC elections, accusing BJP of breaking promises. A major shift in Maharashtra's political landscape.
Ramdas Athawale announces RPI will contest 38 seats alone in 2026 BMC elections, accusing BJP of breaking promises. A major shift in Maharashtra's political landscape.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for BMC elections, with BJP contesting 137 seats and Sena 90. Congress releases first list, while Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) issues AB forms amid internal tussles. Full details inside.
BMC announces online admissions for 22 popular CBSE, ICSE, IB & IGCSE schools from Jan 1, 2026. With 2,262 seats, a transparent lottery system will ensure fairness. Apply now!
BJP becomes single largest party in Mumbai's slum-heavy civic wards, winning 38 seats. With over 40% of city in slums, housing redevelopment now key voter issue. Explore the shifting political dynamics.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for BMC polls, with BJP contesting 137 seats and Sena 90. Congress releases first list of 87 candidates. All details on the Mumbai civic battle lines.
BJP announces a major organisational reshuffle in Rajasthan, appointing new presidents for six state-level morchas, including two ex-Union ministers. Read the full list and analysis.
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance finalised its seat-sharing pact for the BMC elections. BJP to contest 137 seats, Shiv Sena gets 90. Polling on January 15. Read the full details.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
In a major political shift, BJP nominates ex-NCP corporator Rakhi Jadhav and other former opposition leaders for Mumbai's BMC elections, highlighting strategic defections. Read more.
After intense week-long negotiations, BJP and Shiv Sena finalised a 137-90 seat-sharing pact for BMC polls. The delay forced BJP to distribute AB forms without an official list, a first for the party in a prestige election.
BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
After a week of intense negotiations, BJP and Shiv Sena finalised a 137-90 seat-sharing formula for Mumbai civic polls. The alliance aims to secure the BMC mayor's post. Read the full details.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP reveals its first candidate list for the crucial 2026 BMC elections, naming 37 aspirants. Get the full list and analysis of the party's Mumbai strategy here.
BJP enforces a major rule change, barring tickets for relatives of its MPs and MLAs in upcoming Maharashtra civic polls. Party workers to get priority. Details inside.
Congress reveals its first list of 70 candidates for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections on January 15, forming key alliances with VBA and RSP. Full details inside.
In a major political shift, Rakhee Jadhav, Mumbai chief of Sharad Pawar's NCP, has joined the BJP. She is likely to contest from Ghatkopar in the 2026 BMC elections. Read the full story for details.
The 2025 BMC elections see a major Thackeray family reunion challenging the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde aim to seize control of India's richest civic body. Read the full analysis.
BJP takes early lead in Mumbai's civic poll race, announcing 66 candidates for the 2026 BMC elections. Key strategies and candidate details revealed. Get the full list here.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's NCP allocates three BMC election tickets to Nawab Malik's family, sparking BJP's objection over Malik's alleged Dawood Ibrahim links. Read the full story.
Seat-sharing talks between Shiv Sena and BJP for the BMC elections are in the final stages, with a formula for 200 seats agreed. Negotiations continue on 20 disputed seats as the nomination deadline nears.
Ahead of the January 15 BMC elections, the BJP deploys Yogi Adityanath and Nitesh Rane to push a hard Hindutva and development agenda against the Thackeray brothers' Marathi-Muslim plank. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti alliance finalises seat-sharing for 200 BMC wards. Hectic parleys continue for remaining 27 seats as BJP and Shinde Sena aim to contest all 227. Key meetings held in Thane.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing for 200 BMC seats, with 27 still pending. Decision on remaining seats expected from top leadership ahead of Tuesday's nomination deadline.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.
As BMC polls approach, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray focus on Marathi identity, but the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance poses a formidable challenge. Read the latest political analysis from Mumbai.
The BJP and Shiv Sena's seat-sharing formula for the Mumbai BMC polls is finalized and could be announced on Friday. Winnability is the key criterion for ticket distribution in the crucial civic elections.
Aam Aadmi Party releases its second list of 15 candidates for the BMC polls, bringing its total to 36. Mumbai AAP chief Preeti Sharma Menon criticizes rival parties for 'mutual mudslinging' while highlighting AAP's 'Kaam Ki Rajniti'.
The reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray for the BMC polls reshapes Maharashtra politics, forcing BJP to recalibrate its strategy in key civic bodies. Read the full analysis.
BJP leaders downplay the potential Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for Mumbai civic polls, asserting it won't impact the Mahayuti's prospects. BMC elections are set for January 15.