Mahayuti finalises BMC seat-sharing: BJP 137, Shiv Sena 90
The ruling Mahayuti alliance finalised its seat-sharing pact for the BMC elections. BJP to contest 137 seats, Shiv Sena gets 90. Polling on January 15. Read the full details.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance finalised its seat-sharing pact for the BMC elections. BJP to contest 137 seats, Shiv Sena gets 90. Polling on January 15. Read the full details.
Shiv Sena (UBT) distributed nomination forms to 102 BMC poll candidates from Matoshree late Sunday. The party has not yet revealed its formal seat-sharing pact with MNS or the final candidate list.
In a major political shift, BJP nominates ex-NCP corporator Rakhi Jadhav and other former opposition leaders for Mumbai's BMC elections, highlighting strategic defections. Read more.
BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP reveals its first candidate list for the crucial 2026 BMC elections, naming 37 aspirants. Get the full list and analysis of the party's Mumbai strategy here.
Congress reveals its first list of 70 candidates for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections on January 15, forming key alliances with VBA and RSP. Full details inside.
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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticizes Congress for allying with VBA for Mumbai civic polls, warns of 'Congress-mukt Mumbai'. Get the latest political updates.
BJP takes early lead in Mumbai's civic poll race, announcing 66 candidates for the 2026 BMC elections. Key strategies and candidate details revealed. Get the full list here.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's NCP allocates three BMC election tickets to Nawab Malik's family, sparking BJP's objection over Malik's alleged Dawood Ibrahim links. Read the full story.
Congress and Prakash Ambedkar's VBA form alliance for BMC elections, contesting 62 seats. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (SP) continue as deadline nears. Read more.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP announces 37 candidates for BMC polls, contesting solo despite Mahayuti alliance. AAP names 51, Congress-VBA tie-up finalizes. Key dates: Jan 15 voting, Dec 30 nomination deadline.
Aam Aadmi Party releases third list of 15 candidates for BMC elections, bringing total to 51. Party aims to contest all 227 seats, banking on 'Kejriwal model'. Read the full story.
Seat-sharing talks between Shiv Sena and BJP for the BMC elections are in the final stages, with a formula for 200 seats agreed. Negotiations continue on 20 disputed seats as the nomination deadline nears.
Ahead of the January 15 BMC elections, the BJP deploys Yogi Adityanath and Nitesh Rane to push a hard Hindutva and development agenda against the Thackeray brothers' Marathi-Muslim plank. Read the full analysis.
NCP(SP) demands a higher seat share from the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for the crucial BMC elections. Will the Maha Vikas Aghadi partners resolve their differences? Read the latest updates.
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.
Mumbai's BMC 2026 election process sees 44 nominations filed. SEC mandates toilet usage certificate for candidates. Strict training compulsory for poll staff. Details inside.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will address 7-8 joint rallies from Jan 2-13 for Mumbai civic polls, marking their first shared stage at political rallies in 20 years. Details inside.
Former Jogeshwari corporator Changez Multani switches to Shiv Sena (UBT) after Congress delays. The move signals Sena's push for Muslim candidates in Mumbai's BMC elections. Read the full story.
Mahayuti alliance finalises seat-sharing for 200 BMC wards. Hectic parleys continue for remaining 27 seats as BJP and Shinde Sena aim to contest all 227. Key meetings held in Thane.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing for 200 BMC seats, with 27 still pending. Decision on remaining seats expected from top leadership ahead of Tuesday's nomination deadline.
NCP (SP) leader Azam Pansare meets Ajit Pawar, sparks buzz of alliance for Mumbai civic polls. Key leaders give conflicting signals on seat-sharing with MVA.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.
Maharashtra's opposition MVA alliance faces a split as Thackeray brothers reunite for BMC polls and Congress opts to contest alone. Analysis of the political realignment and its impact on crucial civic elections.
As BMC polls approach, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray focus on Marathi identity, but the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance poses a formidable challenge. Read the latest political analysis from Mumbai.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial 2025 municipal corporation elections. Explore the strategies of Mahayuti and MVA alliances for BMC and other civic bodies. Get the latest political updates.
The BJP and Shiv Sena's seat-sharing formula for the Mumbai BMC polls is finalized and could be announced on Friday. Winnability is the key criterion for ticket distribution in the crucial civic elections.
Aam Aadmi Party releases its second list of 15 candidates for the BMC polls, bringing its total to 36. Mumbai AAP chief Preeti Sharma Menon criticizes rival parties for 'mutual mudslinging' while highlighting AAP's 'Kaam Ki Rajniti'.
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.