Ajit Pawar's Pune Civic Polls Challenge Fails to Dent BJP
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's focused campaign in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections could not unseat BJP, but alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP opens merger possibilities.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's focused campaign in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections could not unseat BJP, but alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP opens merger possibilities.
BJP clinches clear majorities in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations, defeating the NCP alliance. The results mark a significant shift in local political dynamics.
Counting for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections started at 10 AM today. The NCP factions, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, have joined forces. Voter turnout details and results for 29 corporations are awaited.
Pune votes in crucial municipal elections with NCP alliance promising free public transport, while BJP defends its record. Key contest between BJP and united NCP factions.
Pune Municipal Corporation elections see joint NCP factions challenging BJP Mahayuti. Voting underway with strict measures for employee participation.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says the alliance between NCP factions for Pune civic polls has eased tensions. He hints at possible future reunion with Sharad Pawar, citing 'politics of addition'.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar justifies aligning with Sharad Pawar's NCP faction for local body elections, says it won't affect ties with CM Devendra Fadnavis.
NCP (SP) and Congress leaders criticize BJP for allegedly lowering campaign standards by targeting deceased politicians Vilasrao Deshmukh and Shankarrao Chavan in Maharashtra municipal elections.
With one day left for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, Congress and NCP (SP) lack visibility while Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS campaign aggressively with star rallies and manifesto.
Speculations rise over a permanent NCP merger as Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule hint at a future reunion. The factions have allied for Pune polls, but cracks appear in Mahayuti. Read the full details.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis reveals the BJP-NCP's 'friendly fight' agreement for Pune civic elections is under strain. Get the latest on Maharashtra's political dynamics.
In a major political realignment, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT), Raj Thackeray's MNS, and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) announce an alliance to contest the upcoming elections together in Mumbai. Read the full story.
The Pimpri Chinchwad civic election sees Mahayuti allies BJP and NCP in a bitter war of words. Ajit Pawar and ex-aide Mahesh Landge trade sharp corruption allegations. Read the full story.
Congress state chief Harshwardhan Sapkal challenges Ajit Pawar to resign and BJP to oust NCP from Maharashtra government, citing mutual corruption allegations during Pune civic polls.
Estranged cousins Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule came together on a political platform in Pune to release a joint manifesto for the civic polls, sparking merger speculation. Read the full story.
Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
A new ruling alliance of NCP, Shiv Sena, and AIMIM takes shape in Parli Municipal Council, sparking political controversy in Maharashtra. Discover the details of the fractured verdict and the sharp reactions.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
Former NCP MP Sameer Bhujbal asserts the Shiv Sena-NCP alliance is gaining ground in Nashik due to public frustration over poor infrastructure and water supply. He cites a lack of major projects under the administrator's rule.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) signal alliance for Maharashtra civic polls, marking a major shift. Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar's reunion could reshape local elections. Get the latest political updates.
In a major twist, all four NCP corporators in Ambernath municipal council have extended support to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, altering the power balance. This follows BJP's induction of suspended Congress members. Get the full story on the ongoing p
In a new political twist, Shiv Sena and NCP join forces with an independent in Ambernath municipal council to keep BJP away from power. Get the latest details.
In a new political twist, Shiv Sena and NCP have formed a group in Ambernath Municipal Council to keep BJP away from power. The move follows a hung verdict in the recent elections.
As Maharashtra's civic polls near, the BJP-NCP alliance rift deepens into a fierce ideological debate between Savarkar's Hindutva and the Ambedkarite legacy. Read the full analysis.
Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule to share stage for first time since NCP split to launch joint manifesto for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Key alliance aims to counter BJP.
An NCP candidate for Sangli Miraj Kupwad civic polls was externed for a year, a day before Ajit Pawar's rally. The party calls the move politically motivated. Read more.
NCP state president Sunil Tatkare says he has no personal objection to a merger of the two NCP factions but insists any such move must be a collective party decision. Read the full story.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed confidence in the alliance's victory in Nashik Municipal Corporation polls on Jan 15, predicting a Shiv Sena mayor. Read about the campaign road show and key promises.
BJP urges NCP to respect Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar, sparking a war of words within the ruling Mahayuti alliance during crucial Maharashtra civic polls. Read the full story.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar attacks BJP during Pune civic polls, alleging party ignores its workers. He inducted BJP members, gave them tickets. Read the full story.