Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declares BJP's Nagpur civic poll candidates will be chosen strictly via internal surveys, not political influence. Read about the party's ambitious target and new selection criteria.
Nagpur's Prabhag 11 emerges as a crucial constituency for upcoming civic polls. With Dayashankar Tiwari's move and split voting patterns, the contest is heating up. Explore the key players and issues.
Maharashtra BJP appoints ex-minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to helm Chandrapur Municipal Corporation election campaign. This move aims to unify the party after recent setbacks and internal rifts. Read more about the strategy shift.
Suresh Ghate, 80, is preparing to contest Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections as an independent, 30 years after his first attempt. The former judge and social worker highlights fading civic responsibility.
BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena agree to fight Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Chandrapur civic polls as Mahayuti. Seat-sharing for Nagpur remains unresolved. Key details inside.
The Maharashtra Congress has decided to contest the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections independently, distancing itself from NCP factions to uphold its secular identity. Key details inside.
Aam Aadmi Party announces solo run for Pune Municipal Corporation elections, focusing on development. Kejriwal, Mann, Sisodia named star campaigners. Details inside.
Deadlock continues between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS over a couple of seats for the crucial BMC elections. Read about the 2017 results and the current political stalemate.
Pune's civic polls witness unprecedented campaign strategies with candidates offering land plots, SUVs, and Thailand trips in lucky draws. Analysts warn of a transactional democracy. Read more.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
Pune's civic elections witness a new low as candidates offer land plots, SUVs, and Thailand trips in lucky draws. Analysts warn of a transactional democracy. Explore the shocking campaign strategies.
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.
Nagpur Police intensifies security for Jan 15 NMC polls, placing over 5,000 criminals under surveillance. CP Singal directs preventive actions to ensure free and fair elections. Read more.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation sees massive rush as poll aspirants scramble for voter list copies before holidays. Officials deploy police, candidates demand decentralisation. Read more.
Internal conflicts and potential rebel candidates threaten Congress's prospects in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections on January 15. Key leaders sidelined, party struggles with candidate list.
Nagpur gears up for NMC elections with a high-security strong room at Bachat Bhavan. 16,000 staff notified for duty as EVM checking begins. Get the latest updates on poll preparations.
BJP gears up to finalize candidates for Pune civic polls, aiming for 100+ seats. Shiv Sena expresses discontent over delayed seat-sharing talks. Get the latest political updates from Pune.
Three candidates filed nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on the second day. Total forms sold reached 3,705. Key alliances yet to finalize seat-sharing. Read for all details.
A record 3,170 nomination forms sold in two days for CSMC elections. AAP, AIMIM join fray as major parties finalize seat-sharing. Read the latest political developments.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
The BJP will contest all 78 seats in the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections independently. The split from Shiv Sena is due to its local alliance with rival Team Omie Kalani. Read more on the political showdown.
Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap, unhappy over a possible NCP(SP)-NCP alliance for PMC polls, will declare his decision on Wednesday after a conference call with Supriya Sule. Read the full story.
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators Prithviraj Sutar and Sanjay Bhosale join BJP in Pune. Move aims to consolidate party's voter base in Kothrud and Yerawada ahead of civic polls. Read more.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray will announce their Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for Mumbai civic polls. Seat-sharing details revealed. Read the full story here.
North Nagpur's Prabhag 7, known for split voting patterns, gears up for a fierce triangular contest between BSP, Congress, and BJP in the NMC elections. Key issues include broken infrastructure and civic neglect. Read more.
The Mahayuti alliance faces a seat-sharing impasse for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Shirsat blames BJP leaders for 'unrealistic' demands, casting doubt on the coalition's unity. Read the full story.
Nagpur's civic politics sees a shift as street activists, frustrated by 3 years of administrator rule, contest the January 15 NMC elections. Will their on-ground credibility translate into governance? Read more.
The nomination process for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections began with just one candidate filing papers. Over 1,700 forms sold as major alliances finalize seat-sharing. Key dates inside.
Facing an influx of aspirants, the BJP in Nagpur adopts a 'wait-and-watch' strategy, delaying B-forms to manage internal ambition and prevent rebellion ahead of the NMC elections. Get the full story.