Maharashtra Civic Polls: Campaigning Intensifies
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
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Thackeray Cousins to Hold Joint Rally at Shivaji Park on Jan 11
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
NCP's BMC Poll Promise: Tax Waiver, 10 Lakh Trees
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
BJP Fields 76 Women in Mumbai BMC Polls, Exceeds Quota
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
Mahayuti fires up BMC campaign in Thackeray's Worli stronghold
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
Aaditya Thackeray's BMC Manifesto Promises 1 Lakh Homes
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
Congress-VBA Mumbai BMC Polls Hit by Candidate Shortage
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
BJP denies tickets to 40% of its Mumbai corporators
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
Record 2,516 Candidates File for 227 BMC Seats in Mumbai
A staggering 2,516 candidates filed nominations for Mumbai's BMC polls, with 84% on the final day. Explore the political ambition, family legacies, and economic drivers behind the scramble.
Wives replace husbands in Mumbai's reserved BMC wards
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Family First: 43 Politicians Get BMC Tickets for Kin
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
Mumbai's Civic Polls Drift from Governance to Identity
Mumbai's civic elections, governing a budget over Rs 75,000 crore for 1.3 crore people, are seeing a shift from governance issues to divisive identity politics. Read the full analysis.
BMC Scrutiny: 2,516 Nominations Filed, BJP Misses 2 Wards
BMC begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for Mumbai civic polls. BJP candidates from wards 211 & 212 fail to file papers, a major upset. Final candidate list by Jan 2.
BMC Scrutiny Begins for 2,516 Civic Poll Nominations
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for 227 wards. BJP fails to file papers in two key wards, creating unexpected openings. Final candidate list expected by January 2.
Marathi Group's 'Marathinama' for BMC Polls: Back Marathi Candidates
Ahead of BMC elections, Marathi Abhyas Kendra releases a manifesto demanding priority for Marathi language, culture, and candidates in civic governance. Read the key demands.
VBA leaves 16 Mumbai BMC seats, Congress to field candidates
Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.
BJP Candidates Fail to File Nominations for BMC Polls
Two BJP candidates for Mumbai's civic polls missed the Dec 30 nomination deadline, causing party embarrassment and highlighting last-minute selection issues. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti Suffers Blow as 2 Nominations Rejected in Mumbai
The Mahayuti alliance faces a major setback in the Mumbai civic polls as nominations for two key wards are rejected. Get the full details on this pre-voting shocker.
BJP-Shiv Sena's Uneasy Alliance in Maharashtra Civic Polls
The ruling Mahayuti's internal conflicts surface as BJP and Shiv Sena forge a patchy pre-poll pact for only 14 of 29 municipal corporations. Key details on seat-sharing battles and political implications.
Political dynasties debut in Mumbai's high-stakes BMC polls
As BMC nominations close, parties bet on political families. Meet the sons, daughters contesting Mumbai's civic polls on Jan 15. Analysis inside.
HC Stays BMC Chief's Order on Court Staff for Poll Duty
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.
Mumbai's K-East Ward: High Revenue, Neglected Issues
Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.
Mumbai Road Concreting Lags at 15% in City Ahead of BMC Polls
With BMC elections days away, data reveals a stark gap in road concretisation: only 15.3% done in Mumbai's island city versus 53.33% in suburbs. 17 of 24 wards lag behind. Read the full report.
BMC Polls See Last-Minute Nomination Rush
A last-minute scramble ensued as 1,668 candidates filed nominations for the BMC elections after seat-sharing deals were finalized. Key alliances face rebel challenges ahead of the Jan 15 polls.
Rebellion on Final Day of BMC Nomination Filing
Last-minute chaos and rebellion marked the final day of BMC nomination filing as denied tickets led ex-corporators to switch parties or contest as independents. Key details inside.
RPI(A) fields 39 candidates after BJP-Shiv Sena snub
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale fields 39 RPI(A) candidates for BMC polls, alleging BJP-Shiv Sena broke alliance promise. Dalit vote bank could sway Mumbai election results.
MNS releases list of 53 candidates for BMC elections
Raj Thackeray's MNS announces 53 candidates for BMC polls, featuring a North Indian and two Muslim nominees. Key strategy shift ahead of crucial Mumbai civic battle.
BJP-Sena finalise 137-90 seat pact for Mumbai BMC polls
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 School Admissions 2026-27: Lottery for 2,262 Seats
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!
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