The Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction is poised to secure the mayor position in Ulhasnagar after two VBA corporators pledged their support, shifting the political balance in the municipal corporation.
Sanjay Raut raises questions about Shiv Sena corporators moving to a hotel post-BMC elections, highlighting political tensions in Maharashtra.
The BJP is leading in 17 seats while Shiv Sena leads in 19 in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections. MNS is ahead in one seat as counting continues across Maharashtra.
Counting of votes for the Latur Municipal Corporation elections is underway. Early trends show Congress leading in 30 wards while BJP is ahead in 17 wards. Results are being closely watched across Maharashtra.
The Pune Municipal Corporation election vote counting starts Friday at 10 am across 15 decentralized centers. All 165 corporators' fates will be decided, with results expected by evening.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray prioritizes Marathi welfare & a strong Maharashtra above all, explaining his Shiv Sena (UBT) reunion. Read his bold political stance.
Four senior ex-BJP corporators in Ulhasnagar joined Shiv Sena ally TOK just before elections, sparking high-stakes battles against BJP's fresh faces. Discover the key contests and political drama.
In a major political twist, all four NCP councillors in Ambernath withdrew support from the BJP-led front and backed Shiv Sena, altering the council's power dynamics. Get the full story on this dramatic shift.
The death of SP MLA Vijay Singh Gond necessitates a by-poll in Duddhi, the third in UP after Ghosi and Faridpur. This sets up a fresh electoral battle between BJP and the SP-Congress combine. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserts BJP's inclusive ideology while campaigning for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections. He guarantees candidate performance if alliance wins full majority on Jan 15.
Mumbai's BMC elections see 1,700 candidates, but 11 wards have one-on-one contests. Key battles in Colaba, Dadar test local influence. Read the analysis of these decisive fights.
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.
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.
Mumbai's N ward, covering Ghatkopar & Vikhroli, faces slum issues and political realignment ahead of BMC polls. Read about the key challenges and electoral battle.
Internal rebellion in four Worli wards threatens Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance. With Aaditya Thackeray's prestige at stake, party workers rebel over ticket distribution. Read the full analysis.
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant launched the party's Pune Municipal Corporation campaign, asserting the mayor's post requires Sena consent. The party is contesting 120 seats after alliance talks with BJP failed. Read more.
Bagalkot Assembly faces a third by-election after Congress MLA Hullappa Y Meti's death. The contest is a key test for Congress govt & BJP's 2028 prospects. Explore the seat's unique political history.
Mumbai police register theft case against BJP's Shilpa Keluskar after party alleges she stole an AB form. The form went missing from the Dadar office following a seat-sharing twist. Read the full details.
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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see only 3 direct BJP-Congress fights. Rebels and independents create unpredictable 3-cornered contests in 11 wards, threatening major parties. Read the full analysis.
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.
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar voices party workers' discontent over alliances with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for civic polls. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also expresses dissatisfaction. Read the full story.
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) finalise alliance for Pune civic polls, agree to accommodate MNS from Sena's seat quota. Seat-sharing details and political strategy revealed.
Over 100 BJP candidates filed nominations for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Alliance with Shiv Sena remains uncertain as seat-sharing talks continue. Last day for nominations is Tuesday.
Facing a deluge of 2,500 applications for 165 PMC seats, the BJP opts for personal calls to candidates, delaying its official list to manage internal dissent and alliance dynamics. Polling on Jan 15.
Fearing internal rebellion, BJP opts for personal calls to Pune civic poll candidates instead of a public list. With 2500+ aspirants for 165 seats, party treads carefully. Details inside.
Internal dissent erupts within BJP as seat-sharing with Shinde's Shiv Sena for Kalyan-Dombivli polls leaves many aspirants sidelined. Workers protest, threatening alliance unity. Read the full story.