Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
Over 200 Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation employees face disciplinary action for missing compulsory election training. NMMC issues strict warning to ensure smooth civic polls.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Maharashtra SEC will investigate if pressure or allurement led to unopposed elections in 29 municipal corporations. Polls set for Jan 15, results on Jan 16. Details inside.
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
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.
Jalandhar Mayor Jagdish Raja reviews major civic projects completed in his first year, pledges faster reforms and infrastructure upgrades for 2026. Read his full vision for the city.
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.
In an urgent late-night hearing at the CJ's residence, Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic polls, citing constitutional control. Next hearing on Jan 5.
In an urgent late-night hearing, the Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic election duty and demanded a personal explanation. The court cited a 2008 exemption and constitutional authority.
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's zonal offices witnessed a chaotic last-day scramble as 1,457 candidates filed nominations for civic polls. See the zone-wise breakdown and scenes from the ground.
BJP's Rekha Chaudhary elected unopposed in KDMC polls. Alliance tensions lead to resignations. Municipal Commissioner orders criminal action against 28 absentee election staff.
Belagavi City Corporation employees submit memorandum, accusing union leadership of failing to address grievances for a decade. They demand immediate general body meeting.
Nagpur's civic elections see 194 free symbols, from fruits to gadgets, for Independents. Symbol allocation on Jan 3 could reshape local politics. Read more on the unique poll battle.
Explore how governance challenges and political realignments in Kapurthala are impacting local civic discourse, from infrastructure woes to public discontent. Read the full analysis.
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation trains 3,245 polling staff across 20 wards for upcoming civic elections. Training focused on EVMs, code of conduct & transparency. Read details.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation issues notices to 79 officers absent from election duty. Commissioner warns of police case if they fail to report. Read details on the upcoming civic polls.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see massive demand for nomination forms, but uncertainty over party tickets delays filings. Key zones like Hanuman Nagar lead the rush. Read the full analysis.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner issues notices to 1,329 election staff for missing compulsory training. Officials warn of action for violating election laws. Read more.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
Maharashtra awaits results of 286 municipal council & nagar panchayat polls, a key political signal before BMC elections. Get live updates on turnout, clashes, and outcomes.
The State Election Commission's announcement of Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls has reignited political activity. Former corporators are hitting the streets to reconnect with voters after two years of administrator's rule. Read more.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation sets strict rates for campaign expenses, from tea to meals, as spending limit jumps 275% to Rs15 lakh per candidate for January 15 elections. Read how officials aim to ensure transparency.
Nashik Municipal Corporation finalises rate chart for election campaign items like tea, snacks, and T-shirts to ensure spending transparency. Learn about the new rules.