Four senior ex-BJP corporators in Ulhasnagar joined Shiv Sena ally TOK just before elections, sparking high-stakes battles against BJP's fresh faces. Discover the key contests and political drama.
A University of Mumbai study uncovers the real reasons behind entering BMC elections, from political ambition to business interests. Discover the findings shaping Mumbai's civic politics.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections face turmoil as 100+ rebel candidates, including ex-corporators, challenge official nominees. BJP's 120-seat target and Congress's 'Mission 100' at risk. Read the full ground report.
With 993 candidates for 151 seats, Nagpur's civic election campaign pivots to social media & WhatsApp to target 4 lakh new voters in a tight 10-day window. Discover the digital battle shaping the outcome.
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15. 35.51 lakh voters, 4,011 polling stations, and strict vigil on Sankranti gifting. Find your polling station via the new PMC app.
Frustrated residents of Nagpur's Prabhag 2 announce election boycott over unfinished sewer lines and poor roads. Nearly 12,000 voters to abstain in protest.
In a major pre-poll boost, three-time BJP corporator Prakash Nathani and several office-bearers joined Shiv Sena at Eknath Shinde's rally. Shinde attacked the opposition and outlined Mahayuti's strategy for Ulhasnagar and Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls.
In Pune's municipal election campaigns, designated city in-charges are focused on winning their own wards, reducing their broader strategic leadership. Key parties navigate internal dynamics and alliances.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
Congress announces legal action to disqualify 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, accusing the party of 'double standards'. Read the full story for details.
The Maharashtra Congress seeks disqualification of 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, citing anti-defection law violations. Read the full story on the political crisis.
In a major political shift, 12 suspended Congress councillors from Ambernath Municipal Council join BJP, citing neglect. This move alters the council's power dynamics ahead of key elections.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
In a major pre-poll move, former Nashik mayors Ashok Murtadak and Dashrath Patil joined Shiv Sena in Mumbai. This political shift, ahead of the Jan 15 NMC election, is set to alter the electoral landscape. Read more.
Familiar faces from state and national elections are contesting the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, bringing experience and shifting alliances to ward-level battles. Discover the key candidates and their strategies.
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
In a major pre-election boost, five BRS corporators from Khammam Municipal Corporation joined the Congress party on Monday. The move signals shifting political equations in Telangana's urban local bodies.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demands cancellation of 68 unopposed civic poll wins, calling it a 'robbery' of Gen Z's voting rights. He alleges misuse of power and threats to candidates.
In a historic shift, 14 women are contesting open seats in Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, challenging male dominance. Will this confidence translate into seats? Read more.
Congress appoints Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and TS Singh Deo to lead election preparations for Assam and Tamil Nadu ahead of the crucial 2026 assembly polls. Get the full details.
With just 10 days to campaign for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, political parties focus on hyper-local door-to-door canvassing and padyatras. Read how the campaign strategy has shifted.
Maharashtra State Election Commission orders probe after 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation polls. Details on the controversy and political reactions inside.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see a compressed 10-day campaign. Candidates scramble for voter attention as big parties gain an edge. Read how the race against time unfolds.
Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.