Bengaluru Civic Polls to Use Ballot Papers, Not EVMs
The Bengaluru civic polls in 2026 will be conducted using traditional ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking a shift in election methodology.
The Bengaluru civic polls in 2026 will be conducted using traditional ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking a shift in election methodology.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals Vidarbha's multi-sectoral growth plans at Advantage Vidarbha 2026 event, highlighting steel hub development and major investments.
AIMIM secured 126 seats in Maharashtra's civic polls, its best state performance yet, overcoming egg attacks, FIRs, and internal conflicts while expanding beyond traditional strongholds.
AIMIM secured 6 seats in Nagpur's civic elections, emerging as the third-largest party. The party improved its statewide tally to 122 seats, with victories in BJP strongholds.
The Amravati Municipal Corporation elections feature a high-stakes contest with multiple alliances. Early leads show BJP ahead in 13 wards, NCP in 7, and Congress in 5, as political dynamics shift from 2017 results.
Municipal corporation elections in Amravati, Chandrapur, and Akola witnessed moderate voter turnout around 40% amid EVM failures, voter list issues, and sporadic law-and-order incidents.
Recent exit polls indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Mumbai civic elections, shaping the political landscape of India's financial capital.
Officials confirm that the altered counting process for BMC elections may postpone result announcements. Unlike previous years, immediate trends for all 227 seats will not be available.
Exit polls for Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, including the crucial BMC, indicate a strong performance by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. Voter turnout in Mumbai reached approximately 50%.
Exit polls project a decisive victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai's BMC elections, with BJP-Shiv Sena expected to cross 130 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS trails far behind.
The 2017 Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation election saw intense political competition, with key parties vying for control. This article revisits the outcomes and their impact on Maharashtra's civic landscape.
Municipal corporation elections in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, and Jalna see intense multi-party contests. BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP forge alliances and fight independently across the region.
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena contests Pune civic polls separately but aims for a key role post-elections, highlighting strategic political moves in Maharashtra.
As Mumbai votes on Jan 15, affidavits reveal massive wealth growth for key BMC candidates like Kishori Pednekar & Neil Somaiya. Read the full analysis of asset declarations.
Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15, 2026, for civic polls in 29 municipal corporations. Schools & colleges likely closed, but students must confirm with their institutions.
Nagpur gears up for the 3rd Advantage Vidarbha-Khasdar Audhyogik Mahotsav in Feb. Bhoomipuja held, aiming to boost investment & entrepreneurship in the region. Read more.
A University of Mumbai study uncovers the real reasons behind entering BMC elections, from political ambition to business interests. Discover the findings shaping Mumbai's civic politics.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections face turmoil as 100+ rebel candidates, including ex-corporators, challenge official nominees. BJP's 120-seat target and Congress's 'Mission 100' at risk. Read the full ground report.
With 993 candidates for 151 seats, Nagpur's civic election campaign pivots to social media & WhatsApp to target 4 lakh new voters in a tight 10-day window. Discover the digital battle shaping the outcome.
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15. 35.51 lakh voters, 4,011 polling stations, and strict vigil on Sankranti gifting. Find your polling station via the new PMC app.
Frustrated residents of Nagpur's Prabhag 2 announce election boycott over unfinished sewer lines and poor roads. Nearly 12,000 voters to abstain in protest.
In Pune's municipal election campaigns, designated city in-charges are focused on winning their own wards, reducing their broader strategic leadership. Key parties navigate internal dynamics and alliances.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
CM Devendra Fadnavis spearheads BJP's high-intensity campaign for municipal polls in Vidarbha, backed by rallies from top leaders. The party aims to replicate its assembly election success. Read more.
As Nagpur and other Vidarbha cities gear up for civic polls, the Congress party faces a visible shortage of star campaigners on the ground, raising concerns about its revival strategy in the key region.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
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.
Familiar faces from state and national elections are contesting the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, bringing experience and shifting alliances to ward-level battles. Discover the key candidates and their strategies.
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.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.