Shiv Sena factions led by Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray performed poorly in Marathwada municipal elections, with BJP sweeping most corporations. Only Parbhani saw a Sena (UBT)-Congress alliance victory.
BJP secured victories in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, and Jalna municipal corporation elections, while Shiv Sena (UBT)-Congress alliance unexpectedly won Parbhani. Results highlight shifting political dynamics in Maharashtra's Marathwada region.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Latur, Parbhani and Nanded Waghala saw clashes, stone pelting, and FIRs for voter bribery during municipal elections. Police arrested six, seized cash, and used drones.
Multiple EVM malfunctions, deceased names on voter lists, and pre-cast votes reported during municipal elections across five corporations in Marathwada region.
Five municipal corporations in Marathwada recorded about 45% voter turnout by 3:30 pm Thursday, with officials predicting final figures to exceed previous polls. Parbhani led with 49%.
Official data reveals Marathwada recorded 1,129 farmer suicides in 2025, the highest in five years. Beed district leads with 256 cases as erratic weather and policy delays worsen the agrarian crisis.
The draft voter list for the Marathwada graduates' constituency poll reveals a significant gender imbalance, with women comprising just 23% of the total voters, sparking concerns among activists.
Municipal corporation elections in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, and Jalna see intense multi-party contests. BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP forge alliances and fight independently across the region.
The election campaign for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra has officially ended. These polls uniquely cover all five geographical regions of the state.
Public and political voices demand extension of Marathwada Express from Manmad to Nashik, citing benefits for Kumbh Mela pilgrims and reduced congestion. Read the full story.
AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi calls for unity and a Rs 50,000 crore fund for the Marathwada Statutory Development Board, criticizing ruling parties for neglecting core issues. Read more.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's growing support in Kerala and predicted a party-led government in the 2026 Assembly elections, highlighting a surge in vote share and local body wins.
The unexpected elevation of Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin as BJP working president resolves a long RSS-High Command stalemate. Also, Adani mediates Pawar feud & Congress faces internal dissent. Read the full analysis.
BJP national working president Nitin Nabin demands DMK's removal in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of corruption and disrespecting Sanatana Dharma. Read key details from the Coimbatore conclave.
Gurugram prepares for BJP National Working President's first visit to Haryana. Key meetings and a public rally are scheduled. Get the full schedule and security details here.
In a significant pre-poll shift, former CPI(M) member V R Ramakrishnan and Left sympathiser Reji Lukose joined the BJP in Kerala on Thursday, ahead of the crucial April elections. Read the full analysis.
West Bengal BJP reshuffles state committee, balancing veterans and newcomers. Key exclusions include Dilip Ghosh. New general secretaries and VPs named. Get the full list.
BJP workers braved cold, foggy weather to give a grand welcome to newly elected UP state president Pankaj Chaudhary in Varanasi. The event featured chants, conch shells, and floral tributes along his route.
BJP's new UP president Pankaj Chaudhary receives a grand 10-point welcome in Varanasi. Details on his two-day visit, temple prayers, and key party meetings. Read more.
BJP's Karnataka Core Committee meeting on Monday debated continuing the alliance for upcoming teachers' & graduates' Council polls, with leaders pushing to retain three seats. Read the latest political strategy.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announced massive infrastructure projects for Jalna, Parbhani & Nanded, attacking Congress for past neglect. He urged voters to back BJP for sustained urban development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Thiruvananthapuram on January 11 to address BJP's local body poll winners and strategize for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Get the full details.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
After withdrawal deadline, intense campaigning begins across Marathwada's five municipal corporations. Key battles feature rebellion, fractured alliances & family contests. Get the full ward-wise analysis.
BJP appoints spokesperson Rakhi Rathore as Rajasthan Mahila Morcha state president. The post was vacant after Raksha Bhandari moved to Sirohi district role. Read more.
Allegations of nepotism rock Marathwada municipal elections as parties field children, relatives of MLAs & ministers. Grassroots workers resent sidelining. Key facts inside.
Union Minister Amit Shah rallies BJP workers in Kolkata, asserting the party's imminent victory in the 2026 West Bengal elections. He urges dedication for ticket selection.
Amit Shah holds crucial meetings in Kolkata, urges BJP leaders to set aside differences and focus on infiltration & corruption as key poll planks. Dilip Ghosh returns to active role.
The BJP is set to formalise Nitin Nabin's appointment as national president by mid-January, succeeding JP Nadda. The organisational election process is nearing completion.