State Election Commission announces civic body polls in Maharashtra, ending long waits. BJP begins candidate selection, while legal questions over reservations arise in Chandrapur. Read the full analysis.
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.
Frustration mounts as Bombay HC delays Nagpur civic poll results to Dec 21. Voters express irritation over the 18-day gap, impacting local governance. Full story inside.
Badlapur Municipal Council elections witness nearly 60% voter turnout, higher than 2015. Polling marred by clashes between BJP, Shiv Sena workers & technical glitches. Results on Dec 21.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court restrains SEC from announcing municipal council results on Dec 3. Court says early counting could influence second-phase voting on Dec 20. Get the full story.
Baramati MP Supriya Sule questions State Election Commission's ability to ensure 'One Nation, One Election' after mismanagement in Maharashtra local body polls. She vows to raise the issue in JPC.
Violence erupted during civic polls in Beed district, with clashes between BJP and NCP workers, stone-pelting, and vandalism. Police resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation. Read the full report.
NCP's Supriya Sule demands cancellation of Maharashtra civic polls, alleging misuse of money power and bias by election bodies. Bombay High Court delays result declaration.
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court stays December 3 vote counting for municipal councils across Maharashtra. New date set for December 21, exit polls banned until Dec 20. Read the full details.
Results for Maharashtra's local body elections in the Konkan division are out. See how Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg voted and what it means for state politics.
A look back at the last Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Dhule, and Nandurbar. Key insights for the upcoming 2025 polls. Get the full analysis here.
Maharashtra holds first local body polls in over 5 years. Phase 1 voting sees Mahayuti vs MVA battle amid alliance splits and SEC's last-minute deferment of 10% polls drawing fire. Key facts inside.
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
Nagpur division civic elections face major disruption as 39 seats are withdrawn. State Election Commission acts after 32 local bodies breach 50% reservation limit. Key details and implications inside.
Vidarbha gears up for crucial nagar panchayat and parishad elections on Tuesday, Dec 2. Over 1.5 lakh voters across Amravati, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and Akola will decide fiercely contested polls. Results to be declared a day later.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
Wanadongri Municipal Council faces a triangular contest between NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and BJP. Residents decry broken roads, waterlogging, and poor waste management despite urban growth. 255 personnel to oversee polls.
As Maharashtra's 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats head to polls, the ruling coalition projects unity while opposition faces nominee withdrawals. Over 1 crore voters to decide. Read the full story.
Palakkad municipality elections see a complex three-way fight between UDF, LDF, and BJP. With infighting and civic issues like poor roads and waste management taking center stage, voters face a tough choice. Read more.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde dismisses friction within Mahayuti alliance during civic polls, asserts constant touch with CM Fadnavis. Read the full story.
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Maharashtra civic polls see Mahayuti allies BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP competing against each other while MVA relies on local leadership. Voting scheduled for December 2 across 288 local bodies.
Congress struggles to field candidates in Saswad and Bhor civic polls after key leaders defect to BJP. Elections on December 2, counting December 3. Read more about this political shift.
Supreme Court permits Maharashtra civic elections but withholds results for 57 local bodies exceeding 50% quota ceiling. Final hearing on OBC quota legality set for January 2026.
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray meets MNS leader Raj Thackeray to discuss alliance for upcoming Maharashtra civic polls in Thane, Nashik, Sambhajinagar.
Maharashtra State Election Commission extends voter list objection deadline to December 3 after Opposition parties sought more time. Get latest updates on civic polls preparation.
Supreme Court permits December 2 municipal elections in Maharashtra but threatens to annul results where reservation exceeds 50% limit. Details on OBC quota sought.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces BJP will reserve 40% civic poll tickets for candidates below 35 years. Youth Connect event reveals party's push for young leadership in local elections.
Yugendra Pawar alleges NCP councillors offered Rs 20 lakh to withdraw from Baramati Municipal Council elections. Eight candidates elected unopposed amid claims of intimidation.