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NCP Factions Ally in Pune, Hint at Larger Reunion

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.

NCP (SP) Faces Disintegration in Mumbai Ahead of BMC Elections

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.

Pune Civic Polls: NCP Alliance Talks Collapse

Alliance talks between NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The deadlock occurred over the demand to use the 'clock' symbol. The NCP(SP) has now rushed back to the MVA fold for seat-sharing discussions.

Mahayuti Wins Kolhapur Civic Polls 2025, BJP Tops

Mahayuti alliance secures a decisive victory in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections 2025. BJP emerges as the single largest party. Get full results and political analysis here.

20 Ex-Pimpri-Chinchwad Corporators Cross Over to BJP

In a major political shift, 20 former corporators from Pimpri-Chinchwad, including leaders from NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress, join BJP. MLA Mahesh Landge calls it a 'strong response' to Ajit Pawar. Read the full story.

Bombay HC suspends ex-minister Kokate's sentence

Bombay High Court suspends NCP politician Manikrao Kokate's 2-year jail term in a 30-year-old EWS quota cheating case but refuses to stay his conviction, triggering disqualification concerns. Read the full details.

Nagpur Alliance Seat-Sharing Talks Show Strain

Seat-sharing talks for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls hit a snag as Shiv Sena (Shinde) demands 50 seats, while NCP (Ajit Pawar) skips a crucial meeting with BJP. Read the latest on the alliance negotiations.

Pune Civic Polls: Interviews Replace Seniority for Tickets

Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.

NCP's Kokate quits cabinet after 2-year jail sentence

Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.

Kokate Loses Portfolios as Court Upholds Jail Term

Maharashtra NCP minister Manikrao Kokate stripped of Sports & Minority Affairs after court upholds 2-year sentence in 1995 housing scam. His Assembly membership now at risk. Read the full story.

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