Owaisi: Waqf Act Aims to Lock Mosques, Vote Against BJP
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accuses BJP & allies of targeting Waqf Board via new law. He urges voters to reject them in Jan 15 Nanded civic polls. Read the full story.
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Mumbai BMC Polls: Key Battles in R South Ward
Mumbai's R South ward witnesses a fierce family-dominated contest in BMC elections. Congress vs Shiv Sena battle shaped by caste certificate disqualification and new women's reservation. Read more.
BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
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.
Congress Enters Mumbai Mayor Dispute, Slams BJP Tactics
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.
29 BMC wards see direct fight as Congress, VBA skip seats
In Mumbai's BMC elections, 29 wards will witness a two-cornered contest between BJP-Shinde Sena alliance and Sena UBT/MNS as Congress and VBA avoid fielding candidates. Strategic move aims to prevent vote division.
Family Dynasties Dominate Pune Municipal Corporation Polls
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Low Muslim Candidate Representation
BJP fields just 1 Muslim candidate, Congress 11 for Nagpur's 151 NMC seats, sparking debate on political representation for the city's significant minority community. Read the full analysis.
Congress expels 2 for nomination withdrawal in KDMC polls
Congress expels two functionaries for withdrawing nominations in Kalyan-Dombivli polls, leading to unopposed Mahayuti wins. Read the full story on the political clash.
Congress Releases 'BEST Bachao' Manifesto Ahead of BMC Polls
Ahead of BMC elections, Congress releases a 9-point action plan to revive Mumbai's BEST, pledging to stop privatisation and treat it as an essential public service, not a profit-making venture.
BJP Fields 76 Women in Mumbai BMC Polls, Exceeds Quota
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.
Nashik NMC Elections: 735 Candidates Contest 122 Seats
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
Mahayuti fires up BMC campaign in Thackeray's Worli stronghold
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.
Aaditya Thackeray's BMC Manifesto Promises 1 Lakh Homes
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.
BJP's 14 Candidates Win Unopposed in Maharashtra Civic Polls
In a major pre-poll boost, the BJP secures 14 uncontested wins in Maharashtra's civic elections ahead of the crucial BMC polls. Discover the names and details of the winning candidates.
Congress-VBA Mumbai BMC Polls Hit by Candidate Shortage
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.
Assaubayeva wins 3rd World Blitz Chess title, qualifies for Candidates
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
Nagpur NMC Polls: 1,286 Candidates Vie for 151 Seats
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
BJP denies tickets to 40% of its Mumbai corporators
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
BMC Polls: Major Party Nominations Rejected in Scrutiny
Scrutiny for BMC elections leads to rejection of Congress, BJP, AAP, NCP candidates due to document errors. Key details on affected wards and the final electoral picture. Stay updated.
Wives replace husbands in Mumbai's reserved BMC wards
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Family First: 43 Politicians Get BMC Tickets for Kin
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
BMC Scrutiny: 2,516 Nominations Filed, BJP Misses 2 Wards
BMC begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for Mumbai civic polls. BJP candidates from wards 211 & 212 fail to file papers, a major upset. Final candidate list by Jan 2.
BMC Scrutiny Begins for 2,516 Civic Poll Nominations
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for 227 wards. BJP fails to file papers in two key wards, creating unexpected openings. Final candidate list expected by January 2.
VBA leaves 16 Mumbai BMC seats, Congress to field candidates
Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.
BJP Candidates Fail to File Nominations for BMC Polls
Two BJP candidates for Mumbai's civic polls missed the Dec 30 nomination deadline, causing party embarrassment and highlighting last-minute selection issues. Read the full analysis.
Political dynasties debut in Mumbai's high-stakes BMC polls
As BMC nominations close, parties bet on political families. Meet the sons, daughters contesting Mumbai's civic polls on Jan 15. Analysis inside.
Mumbai's K-East Ward: High Revenue, Neglected Issues
Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.
Chandrapur Civic Polls: 314 Candidates Battle Across 17 Prabhags
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections see 314 candidates after nomination closure. BJP-Congress alliances shift locally, sparking multi-cornered contests and internal dissent. Key details inside.
Congress picks 4 for Karnataka MLC polls, eyes council majority
Congress finalizes candidates for 4 Karnataka Legislative Council seats. BJP holds 3 of these currently. A clean sweep could boost Congress's strength in the 75-member house. Key details inside.
Congress, BJP Announce Candidates for Karnataka MLC Elections
Karnataka Congress announces four candidates for MLC polls, BJP to contest three seats. Key political battle ahead of biennial elections to seven seats. Get the full list of nominees.
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