BMC Poll Candidates See Steep Jump in Declared Assets
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.
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.
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.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
The Election Commission of India has announced the full schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 1. Over 96.8 crore registered voters will decide the fate of 543 seats. Results will be declared on June 4.
Mumbai's Kurar police register a case against a candidate's relative for running an unauthorized medical camp in Malad East, violating the election model code of conduct. Read the full details.
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.
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Frustrated residents of Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex plan to vote NOTA in the BMC election, citing years of unaddressed issues like traffic, hawking, and political apathy. Read why they feel taken for granted.
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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.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdraws from a third-term race, paving the way to become Kamala Harris's 2024 running mate. Explore the political implications.
Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal demands a Mumbai mayor committed to the Constitution, not identity politics. He also alleges money power and horse-trading in BMC polls. Read the full story.
Mumbai's municipal commissioner finds the Colaba RO's actions legally sound but administratively lacking after AAP, JD complaints. Read the full report details and political fallout.
67-year-old BJP contender Prabhakar Shinde is a frontrunner for Mumbai mayor if his party wins BMC. As he campaigns in Mulund, he faces civic issues and a tough MNS rival. Read the full story.
A man fell into a nullah in Borivali East near Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Police rescued him and took him to hospital with a fractured hand. Read the full details of the incident and ongoing investigation.
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance pledges ₹1,500 monthly aid for women, 100 free power units & property tax waiver for Mumbai ahead of BMC polls on Jan 15. Read key promises.
Uddhav & Raj Thackeray jointly release Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto for Jan 15 BMC polls. Key promises include Marathi mayor, Rs 5 bus fare, housing tax waiver, and Rs 1500 monthly aid for women. Read their full agenda.
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.
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.
Chandigarh's mayoral election is scheduled for January 29. A detailed SOP ensures transparency with show-of-hands voting, continuous videography, and strict security protocols. Read the full guidelines.
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.
Maharashtra Congress demands criminal case against Speaker Rahul Narvekar over alleged threats to candidates. SEC seeks report from BMC. Video controversy erupts.