Nitin Nabin has been elected unopposed as the BJP's national president. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially announce his appointment on January 20, marking a significant leadership change in the party.
Nitin Nabin has been elected as the new BJP president unopposed, succeeding JP Nadda. The announcement was made on January 19, 2026, marking a significant leadership change in the saffron party.
State Election Commission declares 65 candidates elected unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls after verifying no discrepancies. BJP wins 43 seats, Shiv Sena 18, NCP 2, and Independents 2.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission declared 65 candidates elected unopposed after verifying reports from 10 municipal corporations. BJP secured 43 seats, Shiv Sena 18, NCP 2, and Independents 2.
The State Election Commission announced that 65 candidates across ten municipal bodies in Maharashtra have been elected unopposed. This development comes as vote counting continues for 29 other civic bodies.
In Pune's Suncity-Manikbaug ward, BJP candidates were elected unopposed with less than half of voters participating. The state election commission seeks a report on the matter.
The Bombay High Court dismissed pleas seeking a probe into candidate withdrawals in Maharashtra municipal elections and conduct of polls with NOTA votes.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the unopposed election of 38 candidates in Maharashtra's municipal corporation polls, dismissing petitions challenging their wins. The court cited a Supreme Court ruling to support its decision.
Seven candidates, including six from BJP and one independent, have won unopposed in Panvel Municipal Corporation elections. The remaining wards see a fierce contest between ruling and opposition alliances.
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal demands elections in wards declared unopposed, questions timing of Ladki Bahin scheme payments ahead of polls.
MNS Dombivli chief Manoj Gharat joins BJP after withdrawing his KDMC nomination, leading to BJP's unopposed win. The move reignites allegations of a ₹5 crore deal and highlights opposition disarray.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's growing support in Kerala and predicted a party-led government in the 2026 Assembly elections, highlighting a surge in vote share and local body wins.
State Election Commission verifies reports for 60 unopposed candidates across 29 municipal corporations. Results to be declared on Jan 16 counting day. Read details.
A PIL in Bombay HC challenges the SEC's practice of declaring candidates elected unopposed, arguing it violates voters' right to NOTA. The plea comes days before elections in 29 municipal corporations. Read more.
Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray launch a scathing attack on the Mahayuti government over unopposed elections, corruption, and Mumbai's deteriorating state. Read their full critique.
In a major setback for Shiv Sena (UBT), its candidate in Dombivli joins Eknath Shinde's camp, paving way for an unopposed victory. Read about the political shift and its impact on KDMC polls.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
68 candidates win unopposed in Maharashtra civic elections, concentrated in Pune, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Jalgaon. Young voters express alarm over the disappearance of democratic choice and participation. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticizes opposition's stance on unopposed corporation poll victories while highlighting key development projects for Dhule. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed opposition parties for their 'selective outrage' over unopposed victories in Nashik corporation polls. He cited historical data of 35 MPs elected unopposed. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defends BJP's unopposed victories in local body polls, accusing Congress and allies of hypocrisy. Elections for 29 corporations, including BMC, are set for January 15.
Opposition leaders demand a thorough probe by the State Election Commission into the unopposed election of 68 Mahayuti candidates, alleging threats and bribes. Read the full story.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
Unopposed victories in Maharashtra's municipal elections jump from 10-11 to 69, with ruling Mahayuti alliance dominating. Opposition alleges coercion, SEC to probe. Details inside.
Maharashtra SEC clarifies that repolling in wards with unopposed wins is possible if affected candidates file complaints with evidence of coercion. Opposition demands NOTA option. Get the full story.
A petition in the Bombay High Court contests the unopposed election of 68 MahaYuti corporators in Maharashtra civic polls. The petitioner demands a time-bound court-monitored probe. Read the latest developments.
MNS leader Avinash Jadhav seeks Bombay High Court-monitored probe into 69 unopposed Mahayuti wins in Maharashtra civic polls, alleging coercion and inducements. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena approaches State Election Commission after 68 Mahayuti alliance candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation elections. Details on the controversy and political reactions.
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule calls unopposed civic poll wins 'good for democracy'. This comes after Uddhav Thackeray urged SEC to cancel results in 68 wards. Read the full story.