Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis issues a direct challenge to Uddhav Thackeray ahead of crucial municipal corporation elections. Exclusive details on the political showdown.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accuses BJP alliance of targeting Waqf Board, urges voters to reject them in Jan 15 Nanded-Waghala civic elections. Read details.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde calls for Mahayuti alliance discipline after BJP's Narendra Pawar's 'bow-and-arrow' dig. Campaign heats up for Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections. Read more.
Former BJP MLA Narendra Pawar's dig at Shiv Sena's 'dadagiri' ignites a war of words in Ulhasnagar. MP Shrikant Shinde calls for restraint as the alliance partners contest separately. Read more on the high-stakes municipal battle.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis counters opposition criticism on Pune's development, citing Metro progress. Tensions rise within Mahayuti ahead of civic polls.
Pune's civic polls see a surge of husband-wife, parent-child duos as political families field multiple members. Key parties like BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena navigate alliances and legacy in the high-stakes election after a 9-year gap. Read more.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena approaches State Election Commission after 68 Mahayuti alliance candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation elections. Details on the controversy and political reactions.
BJP leader Girish Mahajan predicts victory in 10 major municipal corporations, including Nashik, in the Jan 15 polls. He claims the MVA alliance has lost relevance, as a former MNS corporator joins the BJP.
Maharashtra's municipal polls witness an 8.6% overall decline in candidates, with Mumbai, Panvel, and Kolhapur seeing dips up to 39%. Opposition alleges intimidation and unopposed wins. Read the full data analysis.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray condemn unopposed BMC elections as a democratic insult, demand re-polling, and release a joint manifesto focusing on housing and civic services.
In Maharashtra's civic polls, 32 candidates from Thane district won unopposed, sparking opposition outcry. Explore the details and political implications. Read the full report.
A record 15,931 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. BMC is the biggest battleground with 1,700 candidates for 227 seats. Read more.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
A significant 68 Mahayuti alliance candidates, including 44 from BJP, win unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls. Opposition alleges coercion and misuse of power. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's SEC will use a 2014 directive to verify over 60 unopposed candidates in Jan 15 municipal polls, ensuring transparency. Full details inside.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
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.
BJP's Bokaro unit announces a major protest on January 7, demanding immediate municipal elections in Jharkhand and electoral reforms. Leaders Bauri and Narayan lead the charge.
The BJP and Shiv Sena alliance has collapsed for the January 15 municipal corporation polls in Maharashtra. The parties will contest against each other in over 15 civic bodies. Read the full analysis.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
Congress MLC Satej Patil accuses Maharashtra govt of failing Kolhapur despite 3-year administrator rule. Announces 15-day public agenda drive for civic polls, opposes power tariff hike.
In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
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.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
BJP's Ravi Landge secures uncontested victory in Pimpri Chinchwad's ward 6B after opponent withdraws. This marks his second consecutive unopposed win. Read about the political dynamics and nomination rejections shaping the civic polls.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial civic polls with 3.48 crore voters. Political lines blur as parties vie for control, including Mumbai's BMC. Get the full analysis.