BJP Fields 76 Women in Mumbai BMC Polls, Exceeds Quota
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
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BJP & NCP Clash Over Gangster Kin in Pune Polls, Corruption Charges
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan warns NCP's Ajit Pawar over corruption allegations. Pawar defends fielding gangsters' kin in Pune civic polls, sparking a major political row. Get the full details here.
Nitin Nabin to be Elected BJP President Before Budget Session
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
Nashik NMC Elections: 735 Candidates Contest 122 Seats
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.
Pawar vs Mohol: Criminal Candidate Row Escalates in Pune
NCP chief Ajit Pawar hits back at BJP's Murlidhar Mohol over criminal candidate allegations, accusing him of helping a goon flee India. Pune civic polls heat up.
Pawar defends NCP support for gangsters' kin in Pune civic polls
NCP chief Ajit Pawar justifies party's backing of gangsters' relatives in Pune Municipal Corporation elections, citing his own irrigation scam allegations. He argues guilt must be proven in court.
19 Win Unopposed in Nashik Civic Polls; NMC Battle Heats Up
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.
Ajit Pawar defends NCP's tickets to candidates with criminal cases
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.
Assaubayeva wins 3rd World Blitz Chess title, qualifies for Candidates
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
8 candidates unopposed in Nashik division civic polls
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.
Nagpur NMC Polls: 1,286 Candidates Vie for 151 Seats
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
Pune civic polls: Party loyalists denied tickets, spark revolt
Widespread discontent in Pune as BJP & NCP deny tickets to loyal workers, favoring new entrants from rival parties. Former corporators switch sides, contest as independents. Full details inside.
Supriya Sule: NCP Factions Ally for Pune Civic Polls
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
Pathare family split in Pune polls as son, wife join BJP
Pune municipal elections see a family political divide as Surendra Pathare and wife Aishwarya contest on BJP tickets, while senior MLA Bapusaheb Pathare stays with NCP (SP). Explore the implications.
Chandrapur Civic Polls: 314 Candidates Battle Across 17 Prabhags
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections see 314 candidates after nomination closure. BJP-Congress alliances shift locally, sparking multi-cornered contests and internal dissent. Key details inside.
BJP's Major Reshuffle for Nagpur Civic Elections
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
Congress picks 4 for Karnataka MLC polls, eyes council majority
Congress finalizes candidates for 4 Karnataka Legislative Council seats. BJP holds 3 of these currently. A clean sweep could boost Congress's strength in the 75-member house. Key details inside.
Congress, BJP Announce Candidates for Karnataka MLC Elections
Karnataka Congress announces four candidates for MLC polls, BJP to contest three seats. Key political battle ahead of biennial elections to seven seats. Get the full list of nominees.
BJP-Sena finalise 137-90 seat pact for Mumbai BMC polls
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for BMC elections, with BJP contesting 137 seats and Sena 90. Congress releases first list, while Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) issues AB forms amid internal tussles. Full details inside.
BJP-Sena finalise 137-90 seat pact for BMC elections
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for BMC polls, with BJP contesting 137 seats and Sena 90. Congress releases first list of 87 candidates. All details on the Mumbai civic battle lines.
NCP Factions Ally in Pune, Hint at Larger Reunion
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
Congress releases first list of 87 for BMC elections
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
Congress Loses Key Corporator to NCP Ahead of Nagpur Polls
Five-time corporator Manoj Sangole defects from Congress to NCP (Ajit Pawar), dealing a major blow ahead of Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections. BJP also gains from exodus.
NCP (SP) Faces Disintegration in Mumbai Ahead of BMC Elections
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
Congress' Last-Minute Rush for Nagpur Civic Polls
Congress scrambles to finalize seat-sharing with allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) as the nomination deadline looms. Internal dissent and last-minute candidate list release mark tense final stretch for civic polls. Read more.
NCP (SP) Mumbai Chief Rakhi Jadhav Defects to BJP
In a major political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Mumbai President Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP, dealing a blow to the opposition alliance. Read more.
Congress Releases First List for 2026 BMC Polls
The Maharashtra Congress has announced its first list of 70 candidates for the crucial 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, marking a major step in its campaign strategy.
Congress renames Outreach Cell, appoints Sandeep Dikshit as head
The Indian National Congress has rebranded its Outreach Cell as 'Rachnatmak Congress' and appointed former MP Sandeep Dikshit as chairperson. This strategic move aims to reconnect with civil society groups outside the BJP-RSS sphere. Read more.
BJP Uses Personal Calls for PMC Polls Amid Rebellion Fears
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.
NCP, NCP(SP) Join Forces for Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls
In a significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
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