BJP's Neil Somaiya sees a clear path in Mumbai's Ward 107 after NCP(SP) candidate's rejection. Kirit Somaiya celebrates as Uddhav Sena, MNS, Congress avoid contest. Details on alliances and BJP's strategy.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleges BJP conspiracy to prevent a 'Marathi manoos' from becoming Mumbai mayor. BMC polls set for January 15. Read the full story.
In a major pre-BMC polls setback for Sena (UBT), senior Yuva Sena leader Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth, a close associate of Aaditya Thackeray, has switched to the BJP. Read the full story.
In a major setback, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Solapur district president Ganesh Wankar switched to BJP, filing his nomination last-minute. This move leaves the MVA without candidates for four seats in Ward 6. Get the full story.
Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Chandrakant Khaire refuses to campaign for ex-Congress mayor Abdul Rashid Khan, alleging unilateral decision by Ambadas Danve ahead of civic polls. Read more on the internal conflict.
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.
Internal rift erupts in Shiv Sena (UBT) Nagpur unit as city president Nitin Tiwari accuses district chief Kishore Kumeriya of deceit over AB form distribution, jeopardizing civic poll prospects. Read more.
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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticizes BJP for bringing PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath for local polls. He also slams Eknath Shinde's faction over seat-sharing deal. BMC elections on Jan 15.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce alliance for Pune Municipal Corporation polls, agreeing on 105 seats. Talks continue with MNS and VBA for remaining seats. 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.
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.
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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K chief Manish Sahni demands public apology from PDP's Mehbooba Mufti for terming India 'Lynchistan'. Read the full political controversy and accusations.
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.
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.
MVA alliance talks for Nashik civic polls stall as Congress & NCP(SP) demand fresh discussions on all 122 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, CPM may contest together if no deal. Read for latest updates.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray demands Tapovan be declared a reserved forest, opposes tree felling for Sadhugram ahead of Simhastha Kumbh. Read his full warning.
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.
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.
Maharashtra's MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Nashik polls, reaching consensus on 100 seats. Final deal expected by Saturday. Read for the latest political developments.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticizes BJP for inducting those linked to Palghar sadhu attack. He accuses the government of failing on jobs and water in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar rally. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accuses Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) of being driven by 'greed for power,' referencing the 2019 MVA alliance. Read the full political attack.
Congress initiates seat-sharing talks with Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Prakash Ambedkar's VBA for Maharashtra municipal elections, aiming for opposition unity. Read the latest political strategy.
BJP strengthens its Nashik unit by inducting former Shiv Sena (UBT) mayors and a Congress leader, aiming to consolidate power ahead of civic polls despite internal opposition. 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.
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.