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.
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.
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
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.
TN Congress president K Selvaperunthagai accuses AICC's Praveen Chakravarty of working for BJP-RSS to disrupt DMK alliance. He has written to Kharge demanding action. 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.
In a significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
After a bitter 2.5-year split, Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) form a tactical alliance for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Driven by grassroots pressure and the threat of BJP expansion, this local pact aims to protect their political t
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticizes Congress for allying with VBA for Mumbai civic polls, warns of 'Congress-mukt Mumbai'. Get the latest political updates.
Ajit Pawar's NCP announces a crucial alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, reuniting the party factions for the civic battle.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.
Congress and Prakash Ambedkar's VBA form alliance for BMC elections, contesting 62 seats. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (SP) continue as deadline nears. Read more.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP announces 37 candidates for BMC polls, contesting solo despite Mahayuti alliance. AAP names 51, Congress-VBA tie-up finalizes. Key dates: Jan 15 voting, Dec 30 nomination deadline.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announces alliance between NCP and Sharad Pawar's faction for upcoming civic elections, ending a bitter feud. Details on seat-sharing soon.
Congress forges a crucial alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's VBA for Mumbai civic polls, reshaping the city's political landscape after earlier failures. Read the full analysis.