NCP Candidate's Relative Assaulted in Pune, BJP Blamed
A relative of an NCP candidate in Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls alleges BJP supporters assaulted the family and issued death threats. Police registered a case and arrested one accused.
A relative of an NCP candidate in Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls alleges BJP supporters assaulted the family and issued death threats. Police registered a case and arrested one accused.
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.
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.
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(SP) candidate Pushpa Waghmare's nomination from Prabhag 36C accepted despite rule against >2 children. Officials say she remains in fray unless legally challenged. Activists cry foul.
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.
Unidentified man sets fire to NCP candidate Mayur Sonawane's campaign office. Workers escape unharmed. Police register FIR, probe underway. #MaharashtraPolitics #ElectionNews
A major procedural lapse in Nagpur civic polls allowed a candidate with four children to contest, violating Maharashtra's two-child norm. The oversight emerged after the objection deadline passed.
Namita Pritesh Pawar, BJP candidate from Nalasopara West's Ward 11, campaigns actively despite being nine months pregnant. Driven by poor civic conditions, she vows to fix basic amenities.
Jayashree Bhondave declared official NCP candidate in PCMC ward 16B after a hearing ordered by the High Court rectified a poll office error. Read the full story.
Baner police file case against NCP candidate Baburao Chandere's son for campaigning after 10 PM in Someshwarwadi. Ajit Pawar reacts, instructs all candidates to follow rules. Details inside.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
In a significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar's NCP announces a crucial alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, reuniting the party factions for the civic battle.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.
Alliance talks between NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The deadlock occurred over the demand to use the 'clock' symbol. The NCP(SP) has now rushed back to the MVA fold for seat-sharing discussions.
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.
Alliance talks between NCP factions in Pimpri-Chinchwad turn tense over seat-sharing demands. NCP (SP) seeks up to 23 seats, while BJP gears up to release its first candidate list on Sunday. Get the latest updates.
NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule signals potential alliance with NCP for municipal elections, citing historical Congress-NCP pact. Talks ongoing, no final proposal yet.
Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap resigns from NCP (SP), opposing a potential alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for civic polls. He vows to stay in politics and contest elections. Read the full story.
A Ballygunge candidate alleges his ticket was revoked due to his Hindu faith. JUP chief Humayun Kabir hints a new female, possibly Muslim, candidate will be announced. Read the full story.
In a major political realignment, Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP unite for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Explore the details of this strategic alliance and its impact on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 municipal councils in Pune district, consolidating local power after Lok Sabha setbacks. Analysis of what it means for the party split and BJP's growth.
Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.
Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.
Riya Mary Bino, a 24-year-old kindergarten teacher and off-roading enthusiast, contests as UDF candidate in Kaveekunnu ward. Discover her unique journey from racing tracks to politics.
Former Maharashtra minister Salil Deshmukh resigns from Sharad Pawar's NCP ahead of local body elections, dealing another blow to the party. Get full details on the political crisis.