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Thane Civic Polls 2026: Key Parties in Fierce Contest

The Thane Municipal Corporation election results for 2026 reveal a tight race among Shiv Sena, NCP, and VBA. Key leaders like Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Uddhav Thackeray are closely monitoring the outcome as votes are counted.

Kerala HC Questions Oath Validity of 20 Councillors

Kerala High Court rules the validity of oaths taken by 20 Thiruvananthapuram corporation councillors will depend on a petition outcome. The petition alleges they violated the Kerala Municipality Act by taking oaths in names of deities and party martyrs.

Independents Dominate Angamaly Municipality Committees

Independent councillors secured four of six standing committee chairpersonships in Angamaly municipality, shifting power from Congress and CPM despite Congress retaining the overall chairperson's post.

Maradu Councillors Protest KWA Over Water Crisis

Opposition councillors in Maradu municipality staged a protest against Kerala Water Authority, accusing officials of failing to resolve a severe water shortage lasting nearly three weeks.

Congress Defections: From Ambernath to a National Crisis

The suspension of 12 Congress councillors in Ambernath and their immediate switch to the BJP is not an isolated event. It's the latest symptom of a decade-long erosion of party authority, where defections have become a routine strategy for political survi

Ambernath: Suspended Congress Councillors Join BJP

12 Congress councillors suspended for allying with BJP in Ambernath municipal council have now joined the BJP, causing internal dissent. State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan's move faces criticism from within the party. Get the full story.

29 BMC wards see direct fight as Congress, VBA skip seats

In Mumbai's BMC elections, 29 wards will witness a two-cornered contest between BJP-Shinde Sena alliance and Sena UBT/MNS as Congress and VBA avoid fielding candidates. Strategic move aims to prevent vote division.

Kochi Row Over Biomedical Waste Collection Charges

A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.

BJP Targets All 3 Posts in Crucial Chandigarh Mayoral Election

With the final mayoral election of the 2022-2026 term approaching, the BJP is pulling out all stops to win mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh. A victory is seen as crucial for setting the stage for the 2027-2031 MC term. Read

VBA leaves 16 Mumbai BMC seats, Congress to field candidates

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.

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