Shiv Sena (UBT) & NCP cadres in Nagpur await star campaigners for civic polls, but Mumbai & Pune's dominance may leave the city with a thinner roster. Local leaders stress the need for big rallies to boost morale. Read more.
After BJP-Shiv Sena alliance talks fail for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, Ajit Pawar's NCP is in discussions with the Shinde-led Sena. Get the latest on the shifting political equations ahead of the crucial civic elections.
With less than two weeks to campaign for Pune Municipal Corporation polls, BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena plan rallies, padyatras, and corner meetings. Key leaders like Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to lead the charge. Read more.
Eight candidates from BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena are set to be elected unopposed in Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar municipal corporation elections. Key details on withdrawals and disqualifications ahead of the January 15 polls.
BJP's Neil Somaiya sees a clear path in Mumbai's Ward 107 after NCP(SP) candidate's rejection. Kirit Somaiya celebrates as Uddhav Sena, MNS, Congress avoid contest. Details on alliances and BJP's strategy.
NCP's Ajit Pawar confirms talks with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for an alliance in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls to avoid vote division. Polling on Jan 15.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reveals NCP's ongoing negotiations with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body elections. Key details on alliances and candidate lists inside.
Key political players in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region struggled to nominate candidates for all Nagpur municipal wards, highlighting alliance pressures and internal issues. Discover the inside story.
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar voices party workers' discontent over alliances with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for civic polls. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also expresses dissatisfaction. Read the full story.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls turn into a five-cornered contest after last-minute alliance talks between major parties collapse. Key details on seat-sharing and independent contests inside.
The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has collapsed across five municipal corporations in Marathwada, leading to a last-minute surge in nominations. Read about the seat-sharing disputes and political fallout.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalise alliance for Pune civic polls, agree to accommodate MNS from Sena's seat quota. Seat-sharing details and political strategy revealed.
Mahayuti alliance announces seat-sharing for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation polls. BJP gets 36 seats, Shiv Sena 30, NCP 15. Official candidate list to be released Tuesday amid reports of rebellion.
Nine arrested for murder of ex-councillor Mangesh Kalokhe in Raigad. NCP's Urmila Devkar is prime accused. Family alleges police inaction despite threats. Read the full investigation details.
Over 100 BJP candidates filed nominations for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Alliance with Shiv Sena remains uncertain as seat-sharing talks continue. Last day for nominations is Tuesday.
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
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.
Congress scrambles to finalize seat-sharing with allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) as the nomination deadline looms. Internal dissent and last-minute candidate list release mark tense final stretch for civic polls. Read more.
Frustrated by BJP's lack of communication, Shiv Sena and NCP form a separate alliance for Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks to be finalized tonight. Read the full story.
Maha Vikas Aghadi partners agree to jointly contest Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Congress & NCP(SP) likely to fight 30-32 seats. Read the full story.
Facing a deluge of 2,500 applications for 165 PMC seats, the BJP opts for personal calls to candidates, delaying its official list to manage internal dissent and alliance dynamics. Polling on Jan 15.
Fearing internal rebellion, BJP opts for personal calls to Pune civic poll candidates instead of a public list. With 2500+ aspirants for 165 seats, party treads carefully. Details inside.
In a significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar's NCP announces a crucial alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, reuniting the party factions for the civic battle.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.
Internal dissent erupts within BJP as seat-sharing with Shinde's Shiv Sena for Kalyan-Dombivli polls leaves many aspirants sidelined. Workers protest, threatening alliance unity. Read the full story.
Police arrest a ninth accused in the murder of Shiv Sena councillor's husband in Khopoli. Political links emerge as Shiv Sena threatens protest. Get the latest details.