5,098 nomination forms collected for Pune civic polls
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.
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Ex-NCP Leader Rahul Kalate Switches to BJP in Pune
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.
Pune Civic Polls: Parties Delay Lists to Stop Defections
Major political parties in Pune are holding back candidate announcements for the January 15 PMC elections to prevent rebellion and poaching. Nomination filing begins Tuesday. Read the full strategy.
PMC, PCMC Poll Nomination Process Starts Tuesday
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.
Bitter BJP-NCP battle looms for Pune, PCMC 2026 polls
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.
Pune Political Exodus: NCP, Sena Leaders Join BJP Before Polls
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.
PMC Polls: Candidates Prepare Detailed Manifestos for Voters
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
PCMC removes 2783 illegal banners for election code
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 Proposes Alliance with NCP for Pimpri Chinchwad Polls
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.
Over 2000 BJP aspirants for 165 PMC 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.
Ajit Pawar reviews NCP's PCMC poll prep, inducts rivals
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's Rs 250 Cr Tenders Before Poll Code Draws Ire
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.
PCMC's Rs 250 Cr Push Before Poll Code
Pimpri Chinchwad civic chief approves major contracts and housing draws just before election announcement, sparking activist concerns. Read the full details.
PCMC removes 4,819 political ads as poll code kicks in
PCMC enforces Model Code of Conduct, removing 4,819 unauthorised political displays including banners and hoardings. Commissioner Hardikar stresses fairness. Read the full report.
MVA Parties Join Forces for Upcoming PMC Elections
MVA alliance partners Congress, NCP SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Pune announce joint front for PMC polls to counter BJP. Talks with MNS underway. Details inside.
PCMC Final Voter List Shows Major Shifts in 7 Wards
Pimpri Chinchwad's final voter list reveals significant changes in 7 wards, with shifts over 4,000 voters. Analysts warn this could sway election outcomes. See the key details and potential impact.
Pune Municipal Corporation elections set for January 15
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
PCMC Elections Jan 15: BJP, NCP in Friendly Contest
Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad to hold civic polls on January 15. Over 17 lakh voters to elect 128 corporators as BJP and NCP prepare for a high-stakes battle. Key issues include water scarcity and infrastructure.
Pune Residents Set Civic Poll Agenda with Citizen Charters
Pune residents are organizing Nagrik Sabhas and drafting manifestos to force candidates to focus on local issues like water, roads, and infrastructure in the upcoming civic elections. Read how citizen power is reshaping the political discourse.
Pune Municipal Elections: 4,000+ Polling Stations Planned
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Sharad Pawar Rules Out Alliance for PMC, PCMC Polls
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.
Pune Factory Fire: 1 Dead, MIDC Fire Safety Under Scrutiny
A deadly blaze in Pune's Bhosari MIDC reveals critical fire safety lapses. Officials cite missing inspections & no dedicated fire station, putting 5000+ units at risk. Read the full investigation.
Pune: 6 Students Rescued from Pimple Saudagar Fire
A major fire in a Pimple Saudagar building trapped students. PCMC fire brigade heroically rescued 6 and evacuated 42 others. Details on the incident and local fire safety demands inside.
Pune Electoral Roll: 3 Lakh Duplicate Voter Names
Pune Municipal Corporation reveals over 3 lakh duplicate entries in draft electoral roll for upcoming elections. PMC says it's powerless to delete names, raising concerns over electoral integrity.
PCMC acts against 30 polluting RMC plants
PCMC launches immediate inspections and potential closure of 30 non-compliant RMC plants following MPCB pollution violations. Clean air initiative targets dust and emission control systems.
PCMC Polls: Seat Reservation Changes Fuel Hope
After PCMC seat reservations were announced, political hopefuls like Sanjay Shendge and Veena Sonawalkar gear up for 2025 elections. Read how reservation changes are reshaping political fortunes.
Next Gen Enters Pune Politics as PMC Polls Near
Young scions from political families prepare for PMC elections after Supreme Court deadline. Discover how legacy continues in Pune's civic polls with new faces.
Pune Civic Polls Reservation Draw Declared
Pune Municipal Corporation election reservation draw allocates 83 seats for women, 44 for OBC. Political aspirants launch campaigns as BJP, NCP, Congress candidates reveal constituencies.
PCMC residents flag unscientific methods harming rivers, biodiversity
Citizens in Pimpri-Chinchwad raise urgent concerns about unscientific construction methods altering river flow patterns and threatening local biodiversity. Experts warn of long-term environmental consequences.
Pune suspends engineers for hiding illegal construction data
PMC takes strict action against engineers for hiding unauthorized construction information in upscale Baner area, exposing corruption in building regulation system.
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