Fearing internal rebellion, BJP opts for personal calls to Pune civic poll candidates instead of a public list. With 2500+ aspirants for 165 seats, party treads carefully. Details inside.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.
BJP receives massive response with over 1,100 applications for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, far outpacing rivals. Party faces challenge of managing aspirants as nomination deadline nears. Read the full story.
Alliance talks between NCP factions in Pimpri-Chinchwad turn tense over seat-sharing demands. NCP (SP) seeks up to 23 seats, while BJP gears up to release its first candidate list on Sunday. Get the latest updates.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
Maharashtra BJP appoints ex-minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to helm Chandrapur Municipal Corporation election campaign. This move aims to unify the party after recent setbacks and internal rifts. Read more about the strategy shift.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner issues notices to 1,329 election staff for missing compulsory training. Officials warn of action for violating election laws. Read more.
As PCMC polls near, senior Mahayuti leaders lobby for party tickets for their sons, sparking a debate on dynastic politics. Nomination filing began December 24. Get the full story.
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
Newly appointed UP BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary begins outreach to former state chiefs and senior leaders to strengthen the party's organisational command for upcoming panchayat and 2027 assembly elections.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
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.
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 emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP's massive victory in 120+ Maharashtra civic bodies marks a historic rural expansion. Amit Shah's 'no crutches' vision and focused campaigning pay off, reshaping state politics ahead of 2029. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
In a major pre-poll boost for BJP, several key leaders from NCP, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the party in Mumbai. The move, just weeks before PMC nominations, reshapes Pune's political landscape. Read more.
Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan urges voters in Kalyan-Dombivli to support BJP for local governance, citing CM Fadnavis's leadership. He warns against leaders who appear only during elections.
Panvel City Municipal Corporation clears 2,783 illegal banners and 620 ads to enforce the model code of conduct for the 2026 civic elections. Read about the ward-wise action and election details.
Congress explores alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for PCMC elections, seeking 20 seats. BJP faces defections and internal dissent over ticket distribution. Key political realignments shape the battle for 128 seats.
BJP in Pune is overwhelmed with over 2000 ticket aspirants for the 165 PMC corporator seats. The party, confident after recent electoral wins, treads carefully to finalize candidates and avoid rebellion before the January 15 polls.
In a major blow to Congress, MLC Pradnya Satav, widow of Rajiv Satav, resigns and joins BJP ahead of Maharashtra municipal elections. Details inside.
The BJP appoints Nitin Nabin as party president, highlighting its focus on generational transition to sustain political dominance. Read the full analysis of this strategic organizational move.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.
Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
PCMC faces opposition fire for issuing tenders worth Rs 250 crore just before the Model Code of Conduct began. Commissioner defends move as routine repairs. Read the full story.
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic chief approves major contracts and housing draws just before election announcement, sparking activist concerns. Read the full details.