BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan hits back at NCP's Ajit Pawar over graft claims ahead of Pune civic polls. He cautions the ally against making statements that could 'create trouble'. Read the full political showdown.
Tensions erupt in Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance as BJP's Ravindra Chavan publicly targets Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's NCP over seat-sharing and performance. Read the full story on the growing rift.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut calls for Ajit Pawar-led NCP to merge with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) and exit the Mahayuti alliance amid corruption allegations. Read the full political drama.
In a major twist for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, Ajit Pawar's NCP joins forces with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP). BJP contests solo. Read the full analysis of this multi-cornered fight.
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of staying silent when the poor die, blasting the BJP over the Indore stepwell tragedy that claimed 14 lives. Read the full political fallout.
After BJP-Shiv Sena alliance talks fail for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, Ajit Pawar's NCP is in discussions with the Shinde-led Sena. Get the latest on the shifting political equations ahead of the crucial civic elections.
BJP's Neil Somaiya sees a clear path in Mumbai's Ward 107 after NCP(SP) candidate's rejection. Kirit Somaiya celebrates as Uddhav Sena, MNS, Congress avoid contest. Details on alliances and BJP's strategy.
NCP's Ajit Pawar confirms talks with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for an alliance in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls to avoid vote division. Polling on Jan 15.
Key political players in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region struggled to nominate candidates for all Nagpur municipal wards, highlighting alliance pressures and internal issues. Discover the inside story.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
The Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest nearly 100 Nagpur Municipal Corporation seats independently after failing to secure a seat-sharing deal with the BJP-led Mahayuti. Senior leader cites unmet demand for 40 seats as the reason.
Seat-sharing talks between Congress and NCP(SP) for Nagpur civic polls collapse after marathon negotiations. Disagreements over North Nagpur wards force parties to contest independently. Read the full breakdown.
The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has collapsed across five municipal corporations in Marathwada, leading to a last-minute surge in nominations. Read about the seat-sharing disputes and political fallout.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
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Congress and NCP (SP) will fight the Nagpur civic elections separately after alliance talks collapse. Nagpur NCP (SP) chief Duneshwar Pethe reveals last-minute negotiations. Read the full story.
Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar), and VBA finalise seat-sharing for Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls. Congress gets 55 seats, NCP(SP) 45, VBA 12. Alliance eyes Mayor's post. Read the full details.
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
MVA alliance in Pimpri Chinchwad accuses NCP (SP) of betrayal after last-minute switch to Ajit Pawar's NCP. Seat-sharing reworked with Congress, MNS. Read the full political drama.
Five-time corporator Manoj Sangole defects from Congress to NCP (Ajit Pawar), dealing a major blow ahead of Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections. BJP also gains from exodus.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
After prolonged negotiations, both NCP factions have sealed a seat-sharing pact for the crucial Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15. Read the full details of this political tie-up.
Congress scrambles to finalize seat-sharing with allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) as the nomination deadline looms. Internal dissent and last-minute candidate list release mark tense final stretch for civic polls. Read more.
Frustrated by BJP's lack of communication, Shiv Sena and NCP form a separate alliance for Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks to be finalized tonight. Read the full story.
Maha Vikas Aghadi partners agree to jointly contest Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Congress & NCP(SP) likely to fight 30-32 seats. Read the full story.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) and Ajit Pawar's NCP forge a limited alliance for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic elections, targeting BJP. Polls on Jan 15. Read the full story.
As NCP factions unite for PCMC elections, BJP leaders express confidence in a landslide victory, targeting over 100 seats. Key details on candidate selection and alliance talks inside.
In a significant political move, the Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar-led NCP factions announce an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune civic elections, marking a temporary reunion. Read the details and political implications.