Congress, VBA seal alliance for Mumbai civic polls
Congress and Prakash Ambedkar's VBA form alliance for BMC elections, contesting 62 seats. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (SP) continue as deadline nears. Read more.
Congress and Prakash Ambedkar's VBA form alliance for BMC elections, contesting 62 seats. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (SP) continue as deadline nears. Read more.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP announces 37 candidates for BMC polls, contesting solo despite Mahayuti alliance. AAP names 51, Congress-VBA tie-up finalizes. Key dates: Jan 15 voting, Dec 30 nomination deadline.
Aam Aadmi Party releases third list of 15 candidates for BMC elections, bringing total to 51. Party aims to contest all 227 seats, banking on 'Kejriwal model'. Read the full story.
Seat-sharing talks between Shiv Sena and BJP for the BMC elections are in the final stages, with a formula for 200 seats agreed. Negotiations continue on 20 disputed seats as the nomination deadline nears.
Ahead of the January 15 BMC elections, the BJP deploys Yogi Adityanath and Nitesh Rane to push a hard Hindutva and development agenda against the Thackeray brothers' Marathi-Muslim plank. Read the full analysis.
NCP(SP) demands a higher seat share from the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for the crucial BMC elections. Will the Maha Vikas Aghadi partners resolve their differences? Read the latest updates.
Congress leadership confirms crucial meeting with DMK chief M.K. Stalin to finalize seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Get the latest updates on the opposition alliance.
Mumbai's BMC 2026 election process sees 44 nominations filed. SEC mandates toilet usage certificate for candidates. Strict training compulsory for poll staff. Details inside.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will address 7-8 joint rallies from Jan 2-13 for Mumbai civic polls, marking their first shared stage at political rallies in 20 years. Details inside.
Former Jogeshwari corporator Changez Multani switches to Shiv Sena (UBT) after Congress delays. The move signals Sena's push for Muslim candidates in Mumbai's BMC elections. Read the full story.
Mahayuti alliance finalises seat-sharing for 200 BMC wards. Hectic parleys continue for remaining 27 seats as BJP and Shinde Sena aim to contest all 227. Key meetings held in Thane.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing for 200 BMC seats, with 27 still pending. Decision on remaining seats expected from top leadership ahead of Tuesday's nomination deadline.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
NCP (SP) leader Azam Pansare meets Ajit Pawar, sparks buzz of alliance for Mumbai civic polls. Key leaders give conflicting signals on seat-sharing with MVA.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.
NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for BMC poll seat-sharing talks. He expressed hope for an MVA alliance but admitted hurdles remain. Read the latest updates.
Maharashtra's opposition MVA alliance faces a split as Thackeray brothers reunite for BMC polls and Congress opts to contest alone. Analysis of the political realignment and its impact on crucial civic elections.
As BMC polls approach, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray focus on Marathi identity, but the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance poses a formidable challenge. Read the latest political analysis from Mumbai.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial 2025 municipal corporation elections. Explore the strategies of Mahayuti and MVA alliances for BMC and other civic bodies. Get the latest political updates.
The BJP and Shiv Sena's seat-sharing formula for the Mumbai BMC polls is finalized and could be announced on Friday. Winnability is the key criterion for ticket distribution in the crucial civic elections.
Aam Aadmi Party releases its second list of 15 candidates for the BMC polls, bringing its total to 36. Mumbai AAP chief Preeti Sharma Menon criticizes rival parties for 'mutual mudslinging' while highlighting AAP's 'Kaam Ki Rajniti'.
Republican Sena chief Anandraj Ambedkar meets Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, offers full cooperation for Mumbai's BMC polls. Alliance aims to reshape Dalit vote dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of Mumbai's BMC elections reveals a 20-year trend: no party crosses 30% vote share, making alliances essential for power. Explore the data behind the Thackeray pact.
Deadlock continues between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS over a couple of seats for the crucial BMC elections. Read about the 2017 results and the current political stalemate.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's alliance for BMC polls draws sharp reactions. CM Fadnavis calls it a 'Putin-Zelensky' hype, while supporters hail it as historic. Polls on Jan 15.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite, invoking the historic Samyukta Maharashtra movement to woo Marathi voters ahead of crucial BMC elections. Read about their political strategy and the BJP's response.
Jharkhand's JMM, led by Hemant Soren, has proposed a pre-poll alliance with TMC for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, eyeing seats bordering Jharkhand. Details inside.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS forge alliance for BMC polls. MVA leaders from Congress and NCP-SP assert the coalition remains intact for future state and national elections.
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS announce a historic alliance for the 2026 BMC elections, reshaping Mumbai's political landscape. Read the full story.