Congress Gets 24 BMC Seats, Below Expectations
Congress won 24 seats in Mumbai's BMC elections, seven fewer than in 2017. The party cites poaching, funding gaps, and media visibility as key challenges.
Congress won 24 seats in Mumbai's BMC elections, seven fewer than in 2017. The party cites poaching, funding gaps, and media visibility as key challenges.
BJP retained control of Nagpur Municipal Corporation with over 100 seats, though falling short of 2017 tally. Congress improved its performance, while AIMIM made a notable debut in the civic elections.
Municipal election results in Vidarbha show a fragmented verdict. BJP strengthens hold in Nagpur but faces setbacks in Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur. AIMIM makes debut with 21 seats.
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Amravati Municipal Corporation elections with 25 seats, but faces challenges in installing its mayor due to ally demands and key defeats.
MPCC chief Harshwardhan Sapkal and CLP leader Vijay Wadettiwar launch scathing attacks on BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde) and AIMIM, alleging political hypocrisy and failure in governance during Chandrapur campaign.
Campaigning for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections concluded on Tuesday, marked by intense internal dissent across parties, street protests, and high police alertness.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi makes final appeal for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar civic polls, promises personal oversight of ward work and attacks PM Modi's historical remarks.
Congress alleges BJP, Shiv Sena, and AIMIM are exploiting Hindu-Muslim issues to spread fear while sharing power benefits in Maharashtra, escalating political tensions.
Five AIMIM councillors in Akot have backed Jiten Barethia, son of BJP leader Ramchandra Barethia, for nominated councillor post, sparking opposition criticism and reigniting political tensions.
Alisha Khan, wife of a key Nagpur riots accused, is contesting the Maharashtra civic polls from Ward 3D. She cites injustice and a need for political power to fight back. Read her story.
Key Muslim organisations in Nagpur call for responsible voting to prevent division of votes in the January 15 NMC elections, emphasizing candidate merit over emotion.
AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi demands the mayor's post in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar be denied to those behind the city's renaming. He also criticizes PM Modi and highlights issues facing Muslims.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes Assam CM Himanta Sarma's 'Hindu PM' comment, citing Ambedkar's Constitution. Read the full political debate.
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.
Unlikely partnerships between BJP-Congress and BJP-AIMIM in Maharashtra's Ambernath & Akot civic polls highlight the contrast between national polarization and local pragmatism. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar challenges Asaduddin Owaisi to appoint a hijab-wearing woman as AIMIM chief, alleging intimidation of Muslim women activists. Read the full political debate.
BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar challenges AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi on women's representation, citing BJP's minority wing and women empowerment. Read the full political debate.
BJP's Sanjay Kumar challenges Asaduddin Owaisi to appoint a hijab-clad woman as AIMIM chief, sparking a debate on women's representation and political symbolism. Read the full story.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Centre for inviting Chinese firms post-Operation Sindoor, silence on Trump's remarks, and treatment of Indian Muslims. Read the full report.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi trade sharp words over hijab-clad PM remark, sparking a debate on secularism and political discourse. Full details inside.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes Congress for supporting UAPA provisions after Delhi court denies bail to Khalid Imam. Details on the political clash and legal case inside.
Following a sharp rebuke from CM Fadnavis, BJP abandons its controversial AIMIM alliance in Akot. The party forms a new multi-party front, 'Akot Vikas Manch,' securing power with a politically incongruous coalition. Read the full story.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi addressed rallies in Nagpur, Amravati, and Akola, accusing Congress of using Muslims as a vote bank and BJP-RSS of spreading hatred. He urged community to assert political power.
Alisha Khan, wife of prime accused in Nagpur riots, contests from Ward 3D on AIMIM ticket. She vows to fight civic neglect after her house demolition. Read her story.
AIMIM cancels its planned protest march in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after police assurances on law and order. State president Imtiaz Jaleel cites positive talks with Commissioner Pravin Pawar. Read the full story.
BJP leaders Giriraj Singh & Himanta Sarma counter AIMIM chief's statement. Political row erupts over secularism, constitutional rights, and India's identity. Read full details.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi sparks row by predicting a hijab-wearing PM for India, citing Constitution. BJP challenges him to appoint Pasmanda Muslim or hijabi as AIMIM president first.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma counters AIMIM chief Owaisi's dream of a hijab-clad PM, asserting India is a Hindu nation. BJP spokesperson challenges Owaisi's party inclusivity.
As Congress gears up for 2026 assembly polls in Assam, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry, its alliance strategy remains its biggest hurdle. Will it learn from past mistakes?
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's comment on a hijab-wearing woman becoming India's PM triggers a sharp 'Hindu nation' response from BJP's Nitish Rane. Full details inside.