Ajit Pawar's NCP dominates Pune local body elections
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 local bodies in Pune district. The party secures a landslide in Baramati, while the Tambe-Thorat combine triumphs in Sangamner. Full results and analysis.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 local bodies in Pune district. The party secures a landslide in Baramati, while the Tambe-Thorat combine triumphs in Sangamner. Full results and analysis.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 local bodies in Pune district, including a landslide in Baramati. Shiv Sena and BJP secure remaining seats. Key results from Sangamner and Angar detailed.
BJP clinches president posts in four out of five local bodies in Maharashtra's Latur district, with ally NCP winning the fifth. A significant boost for the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
In a major political shift, 20 former corporators from Pimpri-Chinchwad, including leaders from NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress, join BJP. MLA Mahesh Landge calls it a 'strong response' to Ajit Pawar. Read the full story.
Seat-sharing talks for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls hit a snag as Shiv Sena (Shinde) demands 50 seats, while NCP (Ajit Pawar) skips a crucial meeting with BJP. Read the latest on the alliance negotiations.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar pledges no shortage of funds for Miraj's development, addressing NCP workers after taking charge of minorities and Waqf portfolios. Read his full assurance.
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.
Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule states FIR in Mundhwa land case was filed on deal basis, but police will probe deeper for other involvements. No one will be spared.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case for illegal flat allotment. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that any alliance between Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar's group would be indirect support for BJP. He plans to meet Sharad Pawar to discuss Pune polls. Read the full story.
Senior NCP leader Dharmaraobaba Atram dismisses immediate cabinet induction despite colleague Manikrao Kokate's legal troubles. He claims a 2027 promise. Get the full political analysis.
Congress signals openness to alliances, including with non-MVA partners, for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (Sharad Pawar) ongoing. Read more.
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?
Congress instructs local units to prepare for all municipal seats, not waiting for MVA alliance decisions. With polls less than a month away, the party aims to avoid past seat-sharing delays. Read more.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikarao Kokate stripped of portfolios after Nashik court convicts him in 1995 flat allotment scam. Details on the case and political fallout inside.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena attended an MVA meeting in Pune, signaling a potential alliance shift. Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar's NCP explores ties with NCP (SP) for the crucial Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls. Read the latest political developments.
Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP announces plan to contest all municipal corporations in Maharashtra, focusing on civic issues and slamming the ruling Mahayuti alliance as unstable. Key elections set for January 15.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) will contest the upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal polls with MVA allies, rejecting any tie-up with Ajit Pawar's faction. Read the full details here.
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar accuses Maharashtra govt of bias in Pune land deal probe, demands action against Ajit Pawar's son Parth. Read the full story.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar condemns Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's controversial statement linking development funds to votes in Maharashtra local body polls. Read the full political clash details.
Amadea Enterprises, owned by Ajit Pawar's son Parth, hasn't applied to cancel the Rs 300 crore Mundhwa land deal. Hearing on Rs 21 crore stamp duty payment scheduled for December 4. Read latest developments.
NCP faces controversy as Dilip Walse Patil urges Manchar voters to back his party's panel, promising a 'flood of funds'. Opposition slams the move. Read the full story.
Yugendra Pawar alleges NCP councillors offered Rs 20 lakh to withdraw from Baramati Municipal Council elections. Eight candidates elected unopposed amid claims of intimidation.
NCP (SP) spokesperson condemns Ajit Pawar's funds remark as threatening to voters. Political tension escalates in Maharashtra ahead of crucial elections.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar links development funds to voting for his NCP candidates in Malegaon Nagar Panchayat polls, drawing accusations of voter threats from opposition.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar sparks controversy with 'votes vs funds' threat during Malegaon local body elections campaign. Full details of the political storm.
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.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar links development funds to electoral support in a direct appeal to voters. Will this strategy reshape the state's political landscape? Read more.