Aspirants denied party tickets for PMC elections now seek entry as co-opted members. BJP, with 119 corporators, can nominate 10, while NCP and Congress get fewer slots under MMC Act rules.
Bombay High Court remits Ambarnath municipal council alliance dispute to Thane collector, criticizing four Congress councillors for 'globetrotting' behavior after switching to BJP.
Two VBA councillors in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation have joined Shiv Sena, giving the party a clear majority and paving the way for its civic administration formation.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation increases nominated members to 10, strengthening BJP's dominance. The move follows legal amendments and reshapes power dynamics in urban governance.
After winning big in civic polls, the BJP must pick mayoral candidates for PMC and PCMC. Several senior corporators are in the race, with party insiders hinting at possible surprises.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections result in a fractured mandate with Congress as single largest party but no clear majority. Both BJP and Congress claim they can form government through alliances.
Construction of Suman High School in Surat halted after BJP and AAP councillors protested shifting the site from Ward 7 to Ward 8. The standing committee ordered status quo.
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.
Bhopal and Indore held their first weekly 'Jal Sunvai' water hearings, with hundreds reporting contamination, foul smells, and supply issues. Officials promise quick fixes for some complaints.
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.
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.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation accountable for damaging a drainage line during cable work, demanding compensation for repairs.
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
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Thiruvananthapuram city corporation completes standing committee polls, but BJP withdrawals leave tax appeal committee short. Secretary Jahamgeer S explains the rule-bound impasse and the path forward.
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar urges Thiruvananthapuram councillors to focus on execution, private partnerships, and public welfare beyond politics. Read his key directives for the city's progress.
BJP appoints Tushar Apte, co-accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, as a co-opted councillor in Thane district. Council chairperson confirms the appointment. Read the full story.
In a major political twist, all four NCP councillors in Ambernath withdrew support from the BJP-led front and backed Shiv Sena, altering the council's power dynamics. Get the full story on this dramatic shift.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
In a major twist in Maharashtra local body politics, four NCP councillors in Ambernath have pledged support to Shiv Sena, dealing a blow to BJP's ambitions. Read the full story.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
After panchayat elections, Telangana's political focus shifts to municipal polls. BRS and BJP intensify campaigns to counter Congress's urban push. Key battles expected in Hyderabad and Khammam.
Congress announces legal action to disqualify 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, accusing the party of 'double standards'. Read the full story for details.
In a major political shift, 12 Congress councillors suspended for anti-party activities joined BJP in Ambernath. The move has caused internal dissent within BJP. Read the full story.
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.
Mohali Municipal Corporation steps up its anti-encroachment campaign. Councillors will conduct door-to-door awareness to ensure peaceful compliance with court orders. Read more.
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.
The Congress party suspended 12 newly elected councillors in Ambernath, accusing the BJP of 'double standards' in Maharashtra civic polls. Get the full story on this political controversy.