In a major political twist, BJP and Congress forge an alliance for Ambernath civic polls to keep Shiv Sena out. A significant setback for the Shinde faction in Thane district. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
In a political twist, BJP joins with Congress and NCP to form the Ambernath Vikas Aghadi, securing a majority in the 60-member council and sidelining Shiv Sena. Read the full story.
In a political twist, BJP and Congress join forces with NCP to form Ambernath Vikas Aghadi, securing majority and ending Shiv Sena's rule. Details on the new power dynamics.
Internal rebellion in four Worli wards threatens Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance. With Aaditya Thackeray's prestige at stake, party workers rebel over ticket distribution. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant launched the party's Pune Municipal Corporation campaign, asserting the mayor's post requires Sena consent. The party is contesting 120 seats after alliance talks with BJP failed. Read more.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls turn into a five-cornered contest after last-minute alliance talks between major parties collapse. Key details on seat-sharing and independent contests inside.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce a joint front for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, excluding NCP (Sharad Pawar). Get the latest seat-sharing details and political analysis here.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for BMC elections, with BJP contesting 137 seats and Sena 90. Congress releases first list, while Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) issues AB forms amid internal tussles. Full details inside.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalise alliance for Pune civic polls, agree to accommodate MNS from Sena's seat quota. Seat-sharing details and political strategy revealed.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce alliance for Pune Municipal Corporation polls, agreeing on 105 seats. Talks continue with MNS and VBA for remaining seats. Read the full details.
Congress scrambles to finalize seat-sharing with allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) as the nomination deadline looms. Internal dissent and last-minute candidate list release mark tense final stretch for civic polls. Read more.
Frustrated by BJP's lack of communication, Shiv Sena and NCP form a separate alliance for Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks to be finalized tonight. Read the full story.
After intense week-long negotiations, BJP and Shiv Sena finalised a 137-90 seat-sharing pact for BMC polls. The delay forced BJP to distribute AB forms without an official list, a first for the party in a prestige election.
After a week of intense negotiations, BJP and Shiv Sena finalised a 137-90 seat-sharing formula for Mumbai civic polls. The alliance aims to secure the BMC mayor's post. Read the full details.
Facing a deluge of 2,500 applications for 165 PMC seats, the BJP opts for personal calls to candidates, delaying its official list to manage internal dissent and alliance dynamics. Polling on Jan 15.
Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena announce a seat-sharing pact for Pune civic polls, finalizing a 50-50 formula. Details on the political strategy inside.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce alliance with MNS for Pune Municipal Corporation elections on January 15. Seat-sharing details revealed as parties blame NCP (SP) for delay.
Fearing internal rebellion, BJP opts for personal calls to Pune civic poll candidates instead of a public list. With 2500+ aspirants for 165 seats, party treads carefully. Details inside.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalize seat-sharing for KDMC elections. MNS gets 54 seats, Sena (UBT) 68. Alliance plans joint rally with Raj & Uddhav Thackeray. Read details.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticizes Congress for allying with VBA for Mumbai civic polls, warns of 'Congress-mukt Mumbai'. Get the latest political updates.
Uncertainty shrouds the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections as seat-sharing talks fail. Polling is on January 15. Read the latest updates.
Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule says BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) seat-sharing talks for Nagpur are concluding. Candidate list to be sealed soon. Mahayuti alliance eyes over 51% vote share.
Mahayuti alliance's seat-sharing talks for Thane city are stuck over nearly 10 seats. BJP workers demand more seats, causing unease. Final decision expected Monday. Read the latest updates.
Internal dissent erupts within BJP as seat-sharing with Shinde's Shiv Sena for Kalyan-Dombivli polls leaves many aspirants sidelined. Workers protest, threatening alliance unity. Read the full story.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation polls after nine rounds of talks. NCP, sidelined, announces its own candidates. Get the latest political developments.
Frustration mounts as Mahayuti alliance delays seat-sharing for Nashik, Jalgaon & Ahilyanagar polls. Candidates file nominations early to avoid chaos. Key details inside.