99% BMC Funds to Ruling Alliance Wards: RTI
RTI data reveals over Rs 1,490 crore in Mumbai development funds since 2023 went almost entirely to ruling alliance wards, raising governance questions ahead of BMC elections. Read the full investigation.
RTI data reveals over Rs 1,490 crore in Mumbai development funds since 2023 went almost entirely to ruling alliance wards, raising governance questions ahead of BMC elections. Read the full investigation.
Opposition legislators in Mumbai allege systemic bias as their proposals for basic amenities like roads, drains, and toilets remain unfunded by BMC ahead of crucial civic polls. Read their claims.
The Mahayuti alliance in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar crumbles ahead of municipal elections. Shiv Sena cites BJP arrogance, while BJP blames Sena's escalating seat demands. Read the full breakdown.
BJP minister Girish Mahajan condemned the chase of party officials in Nashik over election B-forms. He announced an inquiry into ticket-selling rumors and explained the failed Mahayuti alliance. Read the full details.
BJP's Rekha Chaudhary elected unopposed in KDMC polls. Alliance tensions lead to resignations. Municipal Commissioner orders criminal action against 28 absentee election staff.
The Shiv Sena-BJP Mahayuti alliance finalizes its seat-sharing formula for Thane municipal elections, with Sena contesting 87 wards and BJP 40. Candidate names to be announced Tuesday. Read for details on the deal and post-announcement dissent.
BJP finalizes Nagpur civic poll candidates without formal seat-sharing pact with ally Shiv Sena (Shinde), exposing alliance strains. NCP(Ajit) to contest all 151 seats independently. Read the full analysis.
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.
Frustrated by BJP's lack of communication, Shiv Sena and NCP form a separate alliance for Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks to be finalized tonight. Read the full story.
After intense week-long negotiations, BJP and Shiv Sena finalised a 137-90 seat-sharing pact for BMC polls. The delay forced BJP to distribute AB forms without an official list, a first for the party in a prestige election.
After a week of intense negotiations, BJP and Shiv Sena finalised a 137-90 seat-sharing formula for Mumbai civic polls. The alliance aims to secure the BMC mayor's post. Read the full details.
Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule says BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) seat-sharing talks for Nagpur are concluding. Candidate list to be sealed soon. Mahayuti alliance eyes over 51% vote share.
Mahayuti alliance's seat-sharing talks for Thane city are stuck over nearly 10 seats. BJP workers demand more seats, causing unease. Final decision expected Monday. Read the latest updates.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation polls after nine rounds of talks. NCP, sidelined, announces its own candidates. Get the latest political developments.
Frustration mounts as Mahayuti alliance delays seat-sharing for Nashik, Jalgaon & Ahilyanagar polls. Candidates file nominations early to avoid chaos. Key details inside.
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.
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.
Talks between NCP factions for a seat-sharing deal in Pune's Lok Sabha constituency have stalled. Key leaders remain at odds over candidate selection and strategy.
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.
Shiv Sena workers in Pune protest after BJP offers just 15 seats for the 165-seat PMC polls. Party leaders convey disappointment to Eknath Shinde. Read the full story on the alliance tensions.
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.
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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 12 seats in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections as part of a seat-sharing pact with Congress. NCP (SP) negotiations stall, while Mahayuti alliance also faces internal disputes over seat allocation.
BJP and Shiv Sena fail to finalize seat-sharing for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal polls after Sunday talks. Next round set for Thursday. Read the latest political developments.
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.
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.
BJP leaders downplay the potential Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for Mumbai civic polls, asserting it won't impact the Mahayuti's prospects. BMC elections are set for January 15.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar contacted Congress leader Satej Patil for a potential alliance in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections. The Congress will consult its top leadership on the offer, which could reshape the local political landscape.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's record victory in municipal council polls, declares Ramtek & Saoner Congress-free. BJP wins 210 of 288 councils, marking a historic mandate. Read the full analysis.
The BJP's induction of 23 former NCP corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad ahead of civic polls has triggered a major rift within the Mahayuti alliance. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar voices strong displeasure, hinting at retaliation.