Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis issues a direct challenge to Uddhav Thackeray ahead of crucial municipal corporation elections. Exclusive details on the political showdown.
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.
Pune's civic polls see a surge of husband-wife, parent-child duos as political families field multiple members. Key parties like BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena navigate alliances and legacy in the high-stakes election after a 9-year gap. Read more.
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's municipal polls witness an 8.6% overall decline in candidates, with Mumbai, Panvel, and Kolhapur seeing dips up to 39%. Opposition alleges intimidation and unopposed wins. Read the full data analysis.
A record 15,931 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. BMC is the biggest battleground with 1,700 candidates for 227 seats. Read more.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
BJP's Bokaro unit announces a major protest on January 7, demanding immediate municipal elections in Jharkhand and electoral reforms. Leaders Bauri and Narayan lead the charge.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
In a major pre-poll boost, the BJP secures 14 uncontested wins in Maharashtra's civic elections ahead of the crucial BMC polls. Discover the names and details of the winning candidates.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
Over 80 BJP workers resign in Nagpur ahead of Jan 15 polls, citing ticket denial to locals. Major political alliances across Vidarbha's municipal corporations fracture, setting stage for multi-cornered contests. Read the full analysis.
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.
Political alliances in Maharashtra are in disarray as parties finalize strategies for the crucial civic polls across 29 municipal corporations. Key players like BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP face internal and external challenges.
BJP secures an early advantage in Maharashtra municipal elections as two candidates win unopposed in Kalyan-Dombivli. Key political developments ahead of the 2025 polls.
BJP secures early victories in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls as two women candidates elected unopposed. State leaders hail the success ahead of crucial municipal elections across Maharashtra.
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.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce a joint front for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, excluding NCP (Sharad Pawar). Get the latest seat-sharing details and political analysis here.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections see 314 candidates after nomination closure. BJP-Congress alliances shift locally, sparking multi-cornered contests and internal dissent. Key details inside.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.