The battle for Maharashtra's civic bodies, led by the ₹74,000 crore BMC, heats up as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years. Read how shifting alliances set the stage for a major political showdown.
A BJP leader's call to respect Savarkar has ignited a fresh conflict within the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, testing their unity ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read more on the political rift.
Maharashtra gears up for 29 crucial local body elections on January 15, 2026. Key alliances shift as Thackeray brothers unite after 20 years and Pawar factions join hands in Pune. Discover the high-stakes battle for Mumbai's Rs 74,000 crore BMC budget.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan stated that upholding the 'Dharma of Mahayuti' is a collective duty amid alliance tensions. He also made remarks about late CM Vilasrao Deshmukh, drawing Congress ire. Read the full story.
Unopposed victories in Maharashtra's municipal elections jump from 10-11 to 69, with ruling Mahayuti alliance dominating. Opposition alleges coercion, SEC to probe. Details inside.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's sharp attack on BJP allies over corruption & intimidation in civic polls triggers a political crisis within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's public attack on BJP over corruption and intimidation in civic polls triggers a major rift in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. BJP state chief expresses regret over the tie-up.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserts civic elections will be contested on development. CM Fadnavis's statewide tour is key for Mahayuti's mandate. Read more.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan justified 68 Mahayuti candidates winning unopposed in municipal corporations, citing the Kalyan-Dombivli alliance example. Read the full story.
Maharashtra SEC halts results for 68 unopposed civic poll wins, seeks reports on foul play. BJP leads with 44 walkovers. Opposition cries foul. Details inside.
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.
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.
BJP claims 68 Mahayuti alliance candidates, including 44 from BJP, elected unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls. Opposition alleges coercion. Get the full details.
BJP and Shiv Sena fail to agree on seat-sharing for PMC elections, will contest solo. BJP fields 165 candidates, Sena 105. Key details on the split and other alliances inside.
The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra has fractured for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections on January 15. BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will contest separately, setting the stage for a multi-cornered fight.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale announces RPI(A)'s alliance with Mahayuti for BMC 2026 elections, demanding 20 seats. Key political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance secures 68 of 69 uncontested civic seats. BJP leads with 44, Shiv Sena 22. Tense scenes as parties pressure rebels to withdraw nominations.
BJP grapples with internal dissent as longtime workers protest ticket allocation to newcomers in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections. Key details on the unrest in Nagpur, Nashik, and more.
Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule hints at imminent Zilla Parishad polls for 12 districts. Amid BJP cadre revolt over tickets, the Mahayuti alliance aims for unity in upcoming elections. Read more.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance secures 10 uncontested wins in KDMC and Bhiwandi-Nizampur civic polls, gaining early advantage. BJP gets 6, Shiv Sena 4. Opposition cries foul.
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.
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.
Ahead of Jan 15 polls, Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti & opposition MVA alliances are in disarray. Partners in one city are rivals in another, creating unprecedented political chaos. Full analysis inside.
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.
BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP form 'Mahayuti' for Jalgaon polls but alliance talks collapse in Nashik, Dhule, Ahilyanagar, Malegaon. MVA announces swift seat-sharing. Get the latest on Maharashtra's political drama.
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.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
RTI data reveals over Rs 1,490 crore in Mumbai development funds since 2023 went almost entirely to ruling alliance wards, raising governance questions ahead of BMC elections. Read the full investigation.
Opposition legislators in Mumbai allege systemic bias as their proposals for basic amenities like roads, drains, and toilets remain unfunded by BMC ahead of crucial civic polls. Read their claims.