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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticizes Maharashtra govt for not appointing a guardian minister for Nashik despite four cabinet ministers from district. He alleges corruption risk in Kumbh works ahead of Jan 15 polls.
In a major pre-poll move, former Nashik mayors Ashok Murtadak and Dashrath Patil joined Shiv Sena in Mumbai. This political shift, ahead of the Jan 15 NMC election, is set to alter the electoral landscape. Read more.
Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15 see intense triangular contests. Former mayors & deputy mayors battle in key wards. Get the full list of high-profile clashes.
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.
Mhasrul police arrest a 19-year-old and his 38-year-old uncle for allegedly murdering a 23-year-old man in Nashik. The incident sparked retaliatory violence. Full details inside.
Nashik police heighten security across the city to prevent clashes between candidates and supporters during NMC election campaigning. 380 anti-social elements externed as a preventive measure.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi & CPM contesting Nashik civic polls independently may split votes, weakening MVA on ~40 seats. Multi-cornered fights add complexity. Details inside.
Nashik Municipal Corporation election on Jan 15 sees only two direct fights, with 18 triangular contests and over 100 wards with 4+ candidates. Key vote splits could decide results.
With just 10 days to Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, candidates intensify grassroots campaigning. Key leaders like Aaditya Thackeray and Girish Mahajan set the tone for a competitive race. Read more.
Nashik police have externed 519 criminals for 15 days to ensure free & fair civic elections and prevent the sale of banned nylon manja during Makar Sankranti. 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.
Over 25 relatives of prominent politicians are contesting the Jan 15 Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, turning the polls into a major display of political legacy. Key battles include cousin vs cousin face-offs.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan announces a ban on assigning official posts to relatives of party MLAs and MPs in municipal corporations, addressing ticket distribution issues and internal party concerns. Read the full story.
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.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
A young man and his cousin died after a truck fell on their bike near Trimbakeshwar. The victims were on a pilgrimage. Read the full details of the tragic Nashik road accident.
Mahajan accuses Nashik opposition of levelling false charges of money distribution & intimidation, conceding defeat pre-polls. CM Eknath Shinde investigates nomination form chaos.
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.
Sarkarwada police register a case against a Nashik couple for operating an unlicensed skin care clinic on College Road. The clinic was run without medical qualifications or permissions. Read the full details.
Former corporator Harsha Badgujar withdrew her nomination from Nashik's Ward 25(C), allowing BJP to field Bhagyashree Dhomse. Read about the A and B form controversy and last-day withdrawals.
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
Umesh Kamble was shot during a clash between rival political factions in Dhule. The victim, linked to a BJP candidate, is hospitalized but stable as police heighten security.
Nashik Municipal Corporation's amnesty scheme recovers Rs 66 crore from 86,000 defaulters, boosting total property tax collection to Rs 208 crore. Officials confident of meeting Rs 275 crore annual target. 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 Nashik city chief Sunil Kedar faced a gherao by furious party workers over mismanagement in distributing nomination forms. Senior members allege sidelining. Details inside.
Confusion over duplicate A & B forms in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections leads to disqualification of BJP, Shiv Sena candidates. The Badgujar family gains as three members get valid nominations. Read the full details.
Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri inspected the 4.3-km Trimbak Road upgrade, a vital devotee corridor for Simhastha 2027. The project aims for smooth traffic flow and enhanced safety ahead of the mega event.
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