Mahayuti targets 150+ seats in BMC, BJP-Sena hold talks
BJP and Shiv Sena set a target of 150+ seats in the 227-member BMC. First seat-sharing meeting held in Dadar. Alliance rules out NCP, open to RPI. Polls scheduled for January 15.
BJP and Shiv Sena set a target of 150+ seats in the 227-member BMC. First seat-sharing meeting held in Dadar. Alliance rules out NCP, open to RPI. Polls scheduled for January 15.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut announces alliance with MNS for Mumbai, Thane, Pune civic polls. Congress yet to join MVA bloc. Key elections set for January 15.
As BMC polls near, BJP strategizes to counter Shiv Sena's Marathi identity plank amid a potential Thackeray cousins' alliance. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS announce alliance for Mumbai, Thane, Pune civic polls. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage. Formal pact next week. Read details.
Mumbai's BMC election campaign heats up as targeted posters against Uddhav Thackeray's faction appear. Key parties clash over defacement and political messaging. Get the latest details.
Ahead of Mumbai's civic polls, a report reveals 90% of corporators underperformed. Only 2 scored an 'A'. Voters, check the data before you vote on Jan 15.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS raise serious concerns over electoral roll discrepancies ahead of crucial BMC and 28 other civic body elections scheduled for January 15. Read more.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission has scheduled the long-awaited BMC election for January 15. Results will be declared on Jan 16 as the model code of conduct takes effect. Get the latest details.
As Kerala Congress (M) mulls rejoining UDF, Congress leadership adopts a wait-and-watch strategy to limit its bargaining power. Analysis of local body polls shows UDF's surge.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
BJP launches 15-day 'citizen meet' campaign across all 36 Mumbai constituencies, while Youth Congress holds training on election management. Key strategies unfold ahead of crucial BMC polls.
Tensions rise between Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh as they contest panchayat and MLC polls separately, accusing each other of arrogance. Will their 2027 alliance survive?
Congress MP Digvijay Singh's visit to Matoshree sparks speculation amid party's solo BMC polls announcement. Shiv Sena (UBT) insists on MVA unity. Read the full story.
BMC Additional Commissioner Abhijit Bangar directs planned completion of Hancock Bridge. Works stalled since 2016 due to legal & technical issues. Read the latest updates on Mumbai's infrastructure.
As Hindi speakers surge fivefold, their representation in BMC falls. Analysis reveals how Mumbai's demographics changed but political power concentrated with Marathi leaders. Read more.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray reveals shocking errors in Mumbai's draft voter rolls, including duplicate names and deceased voters. He demands an extension for corrections.
BMC has restarted its massive Rs 17,000-crore road concretisation project on 297.49 km across Mumbai after the monsoon. Over 60% of the work is in western suburbs, with a target to complete 80% by Jan 2026. Read the latest updates.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut will travel to Delhi to meet Congress leadership, insisting on MVA alliance for BMC elections. He also criticizes Shinde faction and BJP's electoral tactics.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says he will raise Congress's plan to go solo in BMC polls with party high command, insists MNS is vital to defeat BJP. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
Mumbai Congress unveils Clean Air Action Plan, promising to reduce AQI to 40-60 within five years. The plan includes real-time monitoring and strict pollution controls. Read the full manifesto details.
RTI activist exposes major errors in Mumbai's draft electoral roll with 6,834 voters misplaced in Kurla. BMC launches verification drive ahead of crucial elections. Read full details.
BMC assistant commissioner Mahesh Patil sent on one-month compulsory leave following NRI's investment allegations in Bandra redevelopment project. Inquiry underway.
BJP and Congress leaders clash over credit for Rs 25 crore BMC school redevelopment in Andheri. Police intervention required during political confrontation. Read full details.
Mumbai's BMC launches door-to-door verification drive to eliminate duplicate voter entries. Over 1 million duplicates found, with one name appearing 103 times. Citizens urged to cooperate with election staff.
Adani Group leads SPV for Mithi River's Rs 1,700-crore rejuvenation. Project includes flood control measures and sewage diversion. Congress alleges tender violations. Read full details.
SEC data reveals 11 lakh duplicate entries in Mumbai's voter list ahead of BMC elections. Discover how this impacts electoral integrity and what authorities plan to do.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray demand 21-day extension for voter list objections, threatening to defer BMC elections over massive irregularities.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray warns BMC polls could be last election for Marathi people if they don't stay vigilant. Read his urgent message about political survival.
Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) insists on united MVA front for BMC polls despite Congress's independent stance. Key meeting reveals alliance tensions ahead of Mumbai civic elections.
Uddhav Thackeray considers alliance with Sharad Pawar after Congress rejects pact with Raj Thackeray for BMC polls. Major political realignment in Maharashtra.