Bengaluru Civic Polls to Use Ballot Papers, Not EVMs
The Bengaluru civic polls in 2026 will be conducted using traditional ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking a shift in election methodology.
The Bengaluru civic polls in 2026 will be conducted using traditional ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking a shift in election methodology.
After winning big in civic polls, the BJP must pick mayoral candidates for PMC and PCMC. Several senior corporators are in the race, with party insiders hinting at possible surprises.
Jalna district administration imposed a day-long curfew in Jalna and Ambad towns following activist Deepak Borade's call for Dhangar community mobilization to Mumbai for a hunger strike demanding ST status.
Recent Maharashtra civic elections see controversial victories. In Pune, relatives of jailed gangster win seats, while in Jalna, an accused in Gauri Lankesh murder case emerges victorious.
Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder, wins Jalna civic polls. Several criminals and their relatives secure victories from behind bars across Maharashtra.
Authorities imposed curfew in Jalna and Ambad cities following protests by Dhangar community members. Heavy police deployment continues in Mukteshwar Dwar area to maintain law and order.
Shrikant Pangarkar, facing trial in journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder, defeats BJP candidate in Jalna ward election. He won as independent despite past Shiv Sena ties and legal controversies.
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder and Nallasopara arms haul cases, won as an Independent candidate in Jalna Municipal Corporation elections.
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, has won municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra's Jalna district as an independent candidate.
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, has won municipal corporation elections in Jalna, Maharashtra, as an independent candidate.
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, has won municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra's Jalna district as an independent candidate.
Shrikant Pangarkar, a candidate accused in a journalist's murder case, has secured victory in the Jalna Municipal Corporation elections, sparking controversy and debate.
The Amravati Municipal Corporation elections feature a high-stakes contest with multiple alliances. Early leads show BJP ahead in 13 wards, NCP in 7, and Congress in 5, as political dynamics shift from 2017 results.
Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh's 2017 murder, wins Jalna Municipal Corporation election as independent candidate, reigniting political debate.
The Parbhani Municipal Corporation election results for 2026 are out, with leading and trailing parties declared. Get the final outcome, candidate details, and live reactions from Maharashtra.
The counting of votes for the Jalna Municipal Corporation elections is now live. Major parties including Shiv Sena, BJP, Congress, and NCP are eagerly awaiting the results in this first-ever city election.
Recent exit polls indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Mumbai civic elections, shaping the political landscape of India's financial capital.
Officials confirm that the altered counting process for BMC elections may postpone result announcements. Unlike previous years, immediate trends for all 227 seats will not be available.
Exit polls for Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, including the crucial BMC, indicate a strong performance by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. Voter turnout in Mumbai reached approximately 50%.
Exit polls project a decisive victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai's BMC elections, with BJP-Shiv Sena expected to cross 130 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS trails far behind.
A look back at the 2016 Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, focusing on outcomes in 29 seats across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Nashik.
A look back at the 2017 Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation elections, highlighting key outcomes, political shifts, and their implications for Maharashtra's local governance.
Municipal corporation elections in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, and Jalna see intense multi-party contests. BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP forge alliances and fight independently across the region.
Elections for 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai's BMC, are scheduled for January 15. Over 15,000 candidates compete, with BMC's ₹74,427 crore budget exceeding those of several states.
A heap of 24 original Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID cards discovered in garbage at Savarkar Chowk, Jalna, just days before municipal elections. Police register FIR, officials call it serious criminal offence.
A shocking discovery of Aadhaar, PAN, and voter ID cards in a garbage heap in Jalna city raises concerns just days before municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
As Mumbai votes on Jan 15, affidavits reveal massive wealth growth for key BMC candidates like Kishori Pednekar & Neil Somaiya. Read the full analysis of asset declarations.
Mumbai BMC elections are on Jan 15, 2026. Learn how to check your name in the voter list online via SEC website, NVSP, or Voter Helpline App. Over 1 crore voters expected.
Candidates in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls ditch heavy meals for salads & smoothies to survive gruelling 15-hour campaign days. Discover their new energy food secrets.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Centre for inviting Chinese firms post-Operation Sindoor, silence on Trump's remarks, and treatment of Indian Muslims. Read the full report.