Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announced massive infrastructure projects for Jalna, Parbhani & Nanded, attacking Congress for past neglect. He urged voters to back BJP for sustained urban development.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
BJP's Bokaro unit announces a major protest on January 7, demanding immediate municipal elections in Jharkhand and electoral reforms. Leaders Bauri and Narayan lead the charge.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
After withdrawal deadline, intense campaigning begins across Marathwada's five municipal corporations. Key battles feature rebellion, fractured alliances & family contests. Get the full ward-wise analysis.
In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
Allegations of nepotism rock Marathwada municipal elections as parties field children, relatives of MLAs & ministers. Grassroots workers resent sidelining. Key facts inside.
BJP secures early victories in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls as two women candidates elected unopposed. State leaders hail the success ahead of crucial municipal elections across Maharashtra.
The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has collapsed across five municipal corporations in Marathwada, leading to a last-minute surge in nominations. Read about the seat-sharing disputes and political fallout.
A proposed 450 km expressway linking Mumbai to Hyderabad faces a political tug-of-war. Beed and Dharashiv leaders clash over the alignment, impacting development plans for Marathwada. Read the full story.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation expansion is now official. Will it remain a single mega body or split? Key political and administrative decisions ahead. Read more.
Udgir in Latur district reports 22 stray dog bite cases since December 23, sparking panic. Civic body intensifies ABC program and dog van drives. Read more.
Udgir taluka in Latur reports 22 stray dog bites since Dec 23. Authorities ramp up Animal Birth Control and anti-rabies vaccinations. Read about the civic response and resident concerns.
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.
In Nagpur's Wadi and Godhani local polls, family equations proved decisive. A husband-wife duo won as corporators, while Congress and BJP relied on generational ties. Voters prioritized personal credibility over party lines.
Chandigarh's municipal ward count remains at 35 as the delimitation committee finds no justification for change. Key details on the decision and its implications for local governance.
Nomination filing for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections begins December 24. Parties finalize alliances as 15 PMC and 8 PCMC offices open for candidates. Read key details.
Industry leaders and activists demand progress on the 240km Sambhajinagar-Dharashiv rail line. The project promises to boost industry, tourism, and regional development in Marathwada.
Income Tax Dept establishes a 24/7 control room in Mumbai to curb money misuse in Maharashtra civic elections. Citizens can report unaccounted cash or inducements via WhatsApp, SMS, or email.
Marathwada's local body elections delivered a split verdict. Dhananjay Munde's NCP-BJP alliance won big in Parli, while BJP made gains. Regional parties also made their mark. Read the full analysis.
The 2026 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are set for a fierce contest between BJP and NCP. With poaching of leaders and delayed polls, the political duel intensifies. Read the full analysis.
BJP secured only six municipal council president posts in Amravati district, contrary to pre-poll claims. Congress and regional parties made significant gains. Get the full results and analysis here.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Yavatmal's municipal council elections, but the president posts were split between BJP, Congress, and both Shiv Sena factions. Explore the detailed results and key contests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Maharashtra voters for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's strong performance in municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, calling it a trust vote in people-centric development.
Maharashtra Municipal Council election results 2025 declared for Nanded and Latur. Get the full list of winning candidates and party-wise performance analysis here.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show MVA making gains against Mahayuti alliance. Get live updates on municipal council and nagar panchayat vote counting trends.
Elections for 23 municipal councils & nagar panchayats in Maharashtra concluded peacefully with 60-65% turnout. Counting for 286 civic bodies to be held Sunday. Details inside.