Congress state leadership instructs Pune district units to form alliances with MVA partners for zilla parishad elections while reducing reliance on NCP (SP) due to their talks with Ajit Pawar's faction.
PMK founder S Ramadoss convened an urgent meeting with supporters in Villupuram as political parties push for alliance decisions ahead of key events.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal cautions political parties that partnering with BJP leads to their demise, citing BMC election results as evidence.
BJP retains control of Panvel City Municipal Corporation with 56 seats, defeating the MVA alliance. The party improved its tally from 2017, while opposition parties saw mixed results.
The BJP-led Mahayuti and opposition MVA are locked in a close contest for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation. Counting shows Mahayuti leading in 25 seats, MVA in 21 wards.
Live updates from the Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation election 2026 in Maharashtra. See who is winning between Mahayuti and MVA alliances as votes are counted.
Municipal elections in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad recorded lower voter turnout than 2017. Analysts cite electoral roll errors, confusing alliances, and system issues as key reasons.
Maharashtra's municipal corporation election results are due tomorrow. Early voting saw a modest 6.98% turnout in Mumbai, with varied participation across wards. A complex web of political alliances across key cities sets the stage for a tense outcome.
In Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, former political allies are now competing fiercely against each other. This shift highlights changing dynamics and intense rivalries in local governance.
Despite major alliances forming for the BMC elections, 15 friendly fights are occurring, mainly within the Mahayuti. Political observers warn these contests could damage alliance prospects and confuse voters.
Guardian ministers and local leaders from Mahayuti and MVA blocs campaigned vigorously on the last day for municipal elections in Kolhapur, Solapur, Sangli, and Ichalkaranji.
Senior MVA politicians remained absent during municipal corporation election campaigns across Malegaon, Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar, while BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leaders actively canvassed voters.
On the last day of campaigning for Kolhapur municipal elections, massive rallies caused major traffic jams. Candidates skipped proper meals, while voters complained about neglected civic issues like poor roads and garbage collection.
Maharashtra's municipal elections see state-level alliances crumbling, replaced by local deals and solo fights across cities like Mumbai and Pune.
With one day left for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, Congress and NCP (SP) lack visibility while Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS campaign aggressively with star rallies and manifesto.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi contests 58 Pune municipal seats after MVA talks fail. Analysts warn it could split secular vote, impacting Congress & allies. Key details inside.
As Mumbai votes in BMC elections after 9 years, air pollution is a rare consensus issue. All major alliances promise action, but experts flag gaps in plans and implementation. Can new corporators fix the city's declining air quality?
A report by former DGP Rashmi Shukla alleges a conspiracy to falsely implicate Devendra Fadnavis during the MVA government. Get the full details and political fallout here.
Days before retiring, ex-DGP Rashmi Shukla submitted a report recommending an FIR against ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey for conspiring to arrest Fadnavis and Shinde during the MVA regime. Read the full details.
Days before retiring, ex-DGP Rashmi Shukla recommended an FIR against former Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey for allegedly conspiring to arrest Fadnavis & Shinde during MVA rule. Read the full report.
Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam demands a narcoanalysis test for former police commissioner Sanjay Pandey to uncover the mastermind behind an alleged conspiracy to frame CM Devendra Fadnavis during the MVA regime. Details inside.
With Pune Municipal Corporation polls days away, political parties witness a flurry of defections. Key leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress join BJP and NCP, setting the stage for intense multi-cornered contests. Read the full story.
Ahead of Jan 15 polls for 29 municipal corporations, Maharashtra witnesses chaotic alliances, rampant defections, and a complete absence of civic issues in campaigns. Explore the state's political decay.
Maharashtra gears up for 29 crucial local body elections on January 15, 2026. Key alliances shift as Thackeray brothers unite after 20 years and Pawar factions join hands in Pune. Discover the high-stakes battle for Mumbai's Rs 74,000 crore BMC budget.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi & CPM contesting Nashik civic polls independently may split votes, weakening MVA on ~40 seats. Multi-cornered fights add complexity. Details inside.
21 former corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad have switched parties for the upcoming civic elections, creating confusion among voters amidst fractured political alliances. Read more.
BJP leader Girish Mahajan predicts victory in 10 major municipal corporations, including Nashik, in the Jan 15 polls. He claims the MVA alliance has lost relevance, as a former MNS corporator joins the BJP.
Maharashtra civic polls see 69 unopposed wins, mostly for ruling Mahayuti. MVA alleges coercion, BJP cites public support. SEC investigates before declaring results. Key details inside.
After withdrawal deadline, intense campaigning begins across Marathwada's five municipal corporations. Key battles feature rebellion, fractured alliances & family contests. Get the full ward-wise analysis.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial civic polls with 3.48 crore voters. Political lines blur as parties vie for control, including Mumbai's BMC. Get the full analysis.