Unlikely partnerships between BJP-Congress and BJP-AIMIM in Maharashtra's Ambernath & Akot civic polls highlight the contrast between national polarization and local pragmatism. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti alliance unveils BMC election manifesto with 5-year water tax freeze, 35 lakh homes, 50% bus fare cut for women. CM Fadnavis, DCM Shinde present citizen-driven vision for Mumbai.
Following a sharp rebuke from CM Fadnavis, BJP abandons its controversial AIMIM alliance in Akot. The party forms a new multi-party front, 'Akot Vikas Manch,' securing power with a politically incongruous coalition. Read the full story.
A complete guide to the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Learn about the 227 wards, reservation details, key dates, and how Mumbai's civic polls work.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis counters claims on his Mumbai connect, explains Mahayuti alliance logic, and reveals plans for AI-driven BMC reforms and Dharavi redevelopment. Read the full interview.
NCP releases manifesto for BMC polls 2026, pledging 500 km of new roads, AI traffic management, and e-governance. Polling on January 15 for 29 civic bodies. Get the latest updates.
A political alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Maharashtra's Akot town collapsed within hours of CM Devendra Fadnavis's public warning. BJP issued a show-cause notice to its MLA. Read the full story.
A controversial post-poll alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Akot's municipal council unraveled within hours after CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of action. The pact exposed ideological fault lines and triggered disciplinary notices.
A brief proposal for a BJP-AIMIM alliance in Akot has reignited claims of a tacit electoral understanding. Opposition leaders allege a conspiracy to split secular votes. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
Congress suspends Ambernath block chief and 12 councillors for allying with BJP. BJP-AIMIM pact in Akot collapses after Fadnavis warning. Political maneuvering in Maharashtra civic bodies exposed.
A controversial BJP-AIMIM alliance in Akola's Akot town collapsed within hours of CM Devendra Fadnavis's public warning. BJP issues show-cause notice to its MLA. Details inside.
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Maharashtra BJP chief issues show-cause to MLA Prakash Bharsakhale for allying with AIMIM in Akot council polls, as CM Fadnavis warns against Congress, AIMIM ties. Get the latest political updates.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde criticizes BJP's local body alliances with Congress in Ambernath and AIMIM in Akot, asking the party to explain the ideological contradictions. Read the full story.
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expresses strong displeasure over local BJP alliances with Congress & AIMIM in civic polls, orders them to be undone. Details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directs BJP to immediately break local-level alliances with Congress and AIMIM ahead of municipal council elections, calling them 'not acceptable'. Details inside.
Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
BJP's electoral pact with AIMIM for Akot civic polls ignites controversy, challenging its 'party with a difference' image. Details on the deal and reactions inside.
Maharashtra Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was brutally stabbed outside a mosque in Akola. The accused, arrested, cited an old dispute. Patel's condition remains critical.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayat Patel critically stabbed after prayers in Akola. Police arrest suspect Ubed Patel, citing old dispute & political rivalry as motive. Read details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defends BJP's unopposed victories in local body polls, accusing Congress and allies of hypocrisy. Elections for 29 corporations, including BMC, are set for January 15.
Congress and RPI faction release BMC election manifesto, pledging to strengthen public health, transport, and fight pollution. Key promises include 24-hour civic hospitals and 5000 MLD water supply.
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
A record 15,931 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. BMC is the biggest battleground with 1,700 candidates for 227 seats. Read more.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.