BMC 2026: Thackeray Rally, NCP Manifesto, Fadnavis Retort
Campaigning intensifies for Mumbai's BMC polls on Jan 15. Thackeray cousins hold historic joint rally, NCP factions unveil manifesto, CM Fadnavis hits back. Get the latest updates.
Campaigning intensifies for Mumbai's BMC polls on Jan 15. Thackeray cousins hold historic joint rally, NCP factions unveil manifesto, CM Fadnavis hits back. Get the latest updates.
As BMC election campaigning heats up, here are 10 crucial Mumbai wards witnessing fierce battles between Shiv Sena factions, BJP, and Congress. Key contests from Dahisar to Colaba.
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.
Shiv Sena candidate Raju Pednekar campaigns hard in Mumbai's Ward 62, leveraging past work and community support against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Zeeshan Multani. Read about his strategy and voter sentiment.
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL challenging rejection of BMC election nominations over document issues. Court cites Supreme Court deadline, refuses to interfere with poll schedule. Read the full details.
Returning officer directs BJP's Kirit Somaiya to submit sworn affidavit in his complaint against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Kishori Pednekar over alleged false info in election affidavit. Details inside.
In a major political shift, seven Congress corporators from Mumbai have joined the BJP, bolstering its position ahead of the crucial 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
State Election Commission finds Colaba RO's actions legally sound in AAP, JD nomination case but seeks observer report. BMC Commissioner flags administrative lapse. Details inside.
BMC issues stern warning to officials missing mandatory election training for Jan 15 Mumbai civic polls. Over 1.03 crore voters to cast ballots. Read for key details.
Analysis of Mumbai's BMC election affidavits reveals a massive 226% asset growth for some candidates from 2017 to 2026. Explore the details and implications for local governance.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
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.
Nashik police ramps up security with 1,800 home guards and 900 personnel for NMC elections. Key areas like Cidco and Panchavati under strict watch. Read for full bandobast details.
Mumbai's Kurar police register a case against a candidate's relative for running an unauthorized medical camp in Malad East, violating the election model code of conduct. Read the full details.
Affidavits reveal huge wealth rise for Mumbai civic poll candidates since 2017. Ex-mayor Kishori Pednekar's assets up 200%, others see 1700% growth. Details inside.
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. 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.
The battle for Maharashtra's civic bodies, led by the ₹74,000 crore BMC, heats up as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years. Read how shifting alliances set the stage for a major political showdown.
Frustrated residents of Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex plan to vote NOTA in the BMC election, citing years of unaddressed issues like traffic, hawking, and political apathy. Read why they feel taken for granted.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar faces allegations of interfering in BMC polls to help family members. Opposition demands his resignation. Read the full story.
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.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal demands a Mumbai mayor committed to the Constitution, not identity politics. He also alleges money power and horse-trading in BMC polls. Read the full story.
Mumbai's municipal commissioner finds the Colaba RO's actions legally sound but administratively lacking after AAP, JD complaints. Read the full report details and political fallout.
67-year-old BJP contender Prabhakar Shinde is a frontrunner for Mumbai mayor if his party wins BMC. As he campaigns in Mulund, he faces civic issues and a tough MNS rival. Read the full story.
A man fell into a nullah in Borivali East near Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Police rescued him and took him to hospital with a fractured hand. Read the full details of the incident and ongoing investigation.
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance pledges ₹1,500 monthly aid for women, 100 free power units & property tax waiver for Mumbai ahead of BMC polls on Jan 15. Read key promises.
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.