Mahayuti Wins Kolhapur, Congress Loses After 25 Years
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has taken control of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation for the first time, marking a significant shift in local politics as Congress loses its long-standing dominance.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has taken control of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation for the first time, marking a significant shift in local politics as Congress loses its long-standing dominance.
Relatives of politicians secure key victories in municipal elections across Maharashtra, indicating voter acceptance of political families despite some high-profile defeats.
The Mahayuti alliance captured Kolhapur Municipal Corporation with 45 seats, breaking Congress's stronghold. Congress emerged as single largest party with 34 seats but missed majority mark of 41.
BJP wins Solapur and Ichalkaranji municipal corporations outright but falls short in Sangli. In Kolhapur, Mahayuti alliance secures majority, sparking negotiations for mayor's post.
The 2026 Kolhapur Municipal Corporation election results are out. BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena have secured seats across wards. Check the complete party-wise and ward-wise list of winners here.
Kolhapur's municipal elections recorded a 66.54% voter turnout, failing to match the 70% of 2017. Polling extended past official hours, with high enthusiasm in older areas but weaker response in upscale neighbourhoods.
Authorities in Kolhapur and Ichalkaranji have completed all preparations for Thursday's municipal corporation elections. Security measures include EVM deployment, flying squads, and social media monitoring.
A look back at the 2017 Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, where BJP, Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena contested fiercely for control of 81 corporation seats.
Kolhapur anticipates a strong turnout in Thursday's municipal elections, with 4,060 new Gen Z voters and a total of 4,94,711 expected to vote. The administration hopes to surpass the 70% turnout from 2015.
Congress MLC Satej Patil expresses strong dissatisfaction with the State Election Commission's schedule for zilla parishad elections, highlighting only nine days for campaigning in large constituencies.
Analysis of 327 candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation polls reveals 29 with criminal cases, while education levels range from PhD to Std III. Most parties avoid fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds.
On the last day of campaigning for Kolhapur municipal elections, massive rallies caused major traffic jams. Candidates skipped proper meals, while voters complained about neglected civic issues like poor roads and garbage collection.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responds to criticism of the Ladki Bahin scheme, highlights women's economic empowerment, and details development plans for Kolhapur including river cleanup and water diversion.
A tragic accident on Ahilya bridge in Kolhapur claimed two lives and left multiple injured when a tractor and container truck collided and plunged into the riverbed.
Political parties and candidates intensify last-minute campaigning in Nashik and Kolhapur municipal elections, with rallies, door-to-door visits, and social media blitzes marking the final hours.
Kolhapur's iconic misal-pav becomes the flavour of political campaigning. From Congress's 'Misal Pe Charcha' to CM Fadnavis's 'Misal Katta', candidates connect with voters over the spicy dish. Discover how food shapes the election narrative.
Mother of Kolhapur ACB chief Vaishnavi Patil dies in a tragic accident on Pune-Bengaluru highway. Driver may have dozed off after 8-hour non-stop drive. Read the full details.
Tragic accident claims lives of DySP Vaishnavi Patil's mother and driver on Pune-Bengaluru highway. The officer and two others injured. Read the full details.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assures continuation of Ladki Bahin Yojana, attacks opposition in Kolhapur & Nashik rallies. Promises tax relief, development projects ahead of civic polls.
Confusion over new ward boundaries in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections is causing candidates to campaign in wrong areas, wasting time and resources. Read about the impact of the four-member ward system.
A 28-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were found dead in a Kolhapur forest. Police suspect suicide due to love affair problems. Read the full investigation details.
Mahayuti alliance releases KMC election manifesto, pledging a new civic building, 200 electric buses, an IT park, and Panchaganga River cleanup. Key ministers outline Rs 1400 crore development plans.
Thieves broke into 22 lockers at Sangli District Central Cooperative Bank's Zare branch, stealing ornaments worth crores. Police detail the sophisticated break-in. Read the full investigation.
In a major heist at Sangli District Central Cooperative Bank's Zare branch, thieves stole gold & silver worth crores. Police suspect interstate gang. Read the full investigation details.
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
Land acquisition survey for Nagpur-Ratnagiri Highway's Ankali-Chokak stretch completed swiftly after Maharashtra govt approved quadruple compensation for farmers. Details inside.
Geetanjali Hawaldar, eight months pregnant, campaigns door-to-door in Kolhapur's Ward 18 B, highlighting local issues and seeking votes based on her commitment to development.
Congress released its Kolhapur Municipal Corporation manifesto, promising free bus rides for female students, women's health cover, and tax reforms. BJP questions timing. Read the full agenda.
Kolhapur police prevented a cruel greyhound race after PETA India's complaint. Read how authorities acted under BNSS to stop animal abuse and uphold the law.
Oxford University Press issues public apology for 'unverified statements' in James Laine's 2003 book on Shivaji Maharaj, following Bombay High Court directive. Read the full story.