Mumbai BMC Polls: Thackeray vs Shinde Face-Off in 87 Wards
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena claims a police officer escorted a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate to Eknath Shinde's residence in Thane. The party demands an inquiry and threatens protests.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance pledges ₹1,500 monthly aid for women, 100 free power units & property tax waiver for Mumbai ahead of BMC polls on Jan 15. Read key promises.
Uddhav & Raj Thackeray jointly release Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto for Jan 15 BMC polls. Key promises include Marathi mayor, Rs 5 bus fare, housing tax waiver, and Rs 1500 monthly aid for women. Read their full agenda.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray present Shiv Sena and MNS manifestos for BMC 2026 elections, criticizing BJP's governance. Key promises on infrastructure and transparency.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance unveils key BMC poll promises: Rs 1,500 monthly aid for women domestic workers, property tax relief for homes up to 700 sq ft, and youth self-employment schemes. Read their full roadmap for Mumbai.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS forge alliance for BMC 2026. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to address joint rallies starting January 5. A major shift in Maharashtra politics.
Political alliances in Maharashtra are in disarray as parties finalize strategies for the crucial civic polls across 29 municipal corporations. Key players like BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP face internal and external challenges.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls turn into a five-cornered contest after last-minute alliance talks between major parties collapse. Key details on seat-sharing and independent contests inside.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
Raj Thackeray's MNS announces 53 candidates for BMC polls, featuring a North Indian and two Muslim nominees. Key strategy shift ahead of crucial Mumbai civic battle.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalise alliance for Pune civic polls, agree to accommodate MNS from Sena's seat quota. Seat-sharing details and political strategy revealed.
Maha Vikas Aghadi partners agree to jointly contest Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Congress & NCP(SP) likely to fight 30-32 seats. Read the full story.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray asks cadre to set aside differences, ally with Shiv Sena (UBT) to counter threats to Mumbai's integrity. Read his full warning.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce alliance with MNS for Pune Municipal Corporation elections on January 15. Seat-sharing details revealed as parties blame NCP (SP) for delay.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalize seat-sharing for KDMC elections. MNS gets 54 seats, Sena (UBT) 68. Alliance plans joint rally with Raj & Uddhav Thackeray. Read details.
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.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray end two-decade feud, forming an alliance for Mumbai civic polls. Can they revive Marathi pride and regionalism to counter BJP's dominance? Analysis inside.
Key leaders from SS(UBT) and MNS in Nashik join BJP, raising questions on the stability of the Thackeray cousins' political pact. Get the full story on the internal dissent.
Former MNS functionary Prakash Mahajan joins Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, appointed spokesperson. He criticizes UBT's alliance and vows to strengthen Hindutva. Read more.
Former MNS leader Prakash Mahajan, brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, marking a significant shift in Maharashtra's political landscape ahead of the state elections.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis states a true tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be paid on January 16. This comes after Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS announced an alliance.
Analysis of Mumbai's BMC elections reveals a 20-year trend: no party crosses 30% vote share, making alliances essential for power. Explore the data behind the Thackeray pact.
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.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray announce Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for Mumbai corporation elections. Analysis of its impact on BJP, minority votes, and the future of Maharashtra politics. Read more.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, with CPM, prepare to contest Nashik Municipal Corporation elections alone if Congress and NCP (SP) seat-sharing demands aren't met. Get the latest political updates.
Top MNS leaders in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar defect to BJP and Shiv Sena, citing indecisive leadership and alliance with former foes. The exodus deals a major blow ahead of municipal polls.
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS announce a historic alliance for the 2026 BMC elections, reshaping Mumbai's political landscape. Read the full story.
Maharashtra witnesses a major political realignment as Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray unite. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance pledges the next Mumbai Mayor will be a Marathi leader. Read the full analysis.