Mumbai's Hawker Crisis: No Policy, Footpaths Encroached
As Mumbai civic polls near, illegal hawkers choke 50% of footpaths. BMC data shows 32,415 vendors, but unions claim 4 lakh. A 2014 Act remains unimplemented, policy delayed for a decade.
As Mumbai civic polls near, illegal hawkers choke 50% of footpaths. BMC data shows 32,415 vendors, but unions claim 4 lakh. A 2014 Act remains unimplemented, policy delayed for a decade.
Mumbai's Ward 107 in Mulund West witnesses a unique electoral battle. BJP's Neil Somaiya faces independent Dinesh Jadhav, backed by Uddhav & Raj Thackeray. Read about the key issues and voter dynamics.
Analysis of Mumbai's BMC election affidavits reveals a massive 226% asset growth for some candidates from 2017 to 2026. Explore the details and implications for local governance.
NCP releases manifesto for BMC polls 2026, pledging 500 km of new roads, AI traffic management, and e-governance. Polling on January 15 for 29 civic bodies. Get the latest updates.
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.
Mumbai's P South ward in Goregaon faces critical civic issues from incomplete flyover links to rampant encroachments. As BMC elections approach, residents demand solutions. Read the full report.
Affidavits reveal huge wealth rise for Mumbai civic poll candidates since 2017. Ex-mayor Kishori Pednekar's assets up 200%, others see 1700% growth. Details inside.
2026 will be a pivotal year for global democracy with major elections in India, the US, France, Brazil, and others. Explore the key political battles shaping the world order.
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar contests 2026 BMC polls as BJP candidate, while her brother-in-law runs on Sena (UBT) ticket. Read about the unique family dynamics and her campaign in Dahisar.
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
BJP's electoral pact with AIMIM for Akot civic polls ignites controversy, challenging its 'party with a difference' image. Details on the deal and reactions inside.
The battle for Maharashtra's civic bodies, led by the ₹74,000 crore BMC, heats up as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years. Read how shifting alliances set the stage for a major political showdown.
Congress-led Mumbai Vikas Aghadi pledges free health cards, 20% free water, and opposes BMC privatisation in its 'Mission Mumbai 2026' manifesto for the civic polls. Key focus on healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Mumbai's geographically largest civic ward, P North, housing 8% of city's voters, battles illegal encroachment, land grabbing & drug issues. 139 candidates in fray for crucial BMC polls.
Congress and RPI faction release BMC election manifesto, pledging to strengthen public health, transport, and fight pollution. Key promises include 24-hour civic hospitals and 5000 MLD water supply.
With BMC polls on Jan 15, Mumbai's young voters struggle to pick candidates due to a 3-year council absence and shifting party loyalties. They seek real issues over vague promises.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar faces allegations of interfering in BMC polls to help family members. Opposition demands his resignation. Read the full story.
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 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.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray demand cancellation of civic polls in unopposed wards, alleging a massive Rs 3 lakh crore scam in BMC. The alliance unveils manifesto ahead of Mumbai elections on January 15.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray condemn unopposed BMC elections as a democratic insult, demand re-polling, and release a joint manifesto focusing on housing and civic services.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray present Shiv Sena and MNS manifestos for BMC 2026 elections, criticizing BJP's governance. Key promises on infrastructure and transparency.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
A record 15,931 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. BMC is the biggest battleground with 1,700 candidates for 227 seats. Read more.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
A senior BJP leader issues a stark warning to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar over BMC control. Get the full story on the escalating political battle for Mumbai's civic body ahead of the 2026 elections.
Maharashtra civic polls see 69 unopposed wins, mostly for ruling Mahayuti. MVA alleges coercion, BJP cites public support. SEC investigates before declaring results. Key details inside.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale announces RPI(A)'s alliance with Mahayuti for BMC 2026 elections, demanding 20 seats. Key political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls.
Mumbai citizen groups present manifestos for 2026 BMC elections, demanding anti-defacement pledges, ethical fund use, and monthly public forums. Read their key civic demands.
Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani warns of strict action for any negligence in BMC elections 2025-26. Read about the enforcement plans for a free and fair poll.