BJP Wins Big in Pune & Pimpri Chinchwad Civic Polls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance secures a decisive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections. PM Modi says the state stands firmly with development and good governance.
Bharatiya Janata Party secures top position in Maharashtra's municipal council elections, winning 8 of 14 councils. Results signal political shift ahead of state polls.
Congress, NCP (SP), and allies win crucial Maharashtra local body elections in Brahmapuri and Urun-Ishwarpur, dealing a blow to ruling Mahayuti alliance. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP-NCP alliance triumphs in Sangli local body elections 2025, winning Shirala Nagar Panchayat and Ashta Municipal Council. Key victories for Mahayuti coalition.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show BJP-led Mahayuti ahead on 126 municipal councils, while MVA leads on 37. Get the latest updates and analysis.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Mahayuti alliance secures a decisive victory in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections 2025. BJP emerges as the single largest party. Get full results and political analysis here.
In a major pre-poll boost for BJP, several key leaders from NCP, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the party in Mumbai. The move, just weeks before PMC nominations, reshapes Pune's political landscape. Read more.
Former Navi Mumbai BJP chief Sandeep Naik rejoins the party after over a year with NCP-SP. His return, formalized with CM Fadnavis, is set to reshape the local political scene ahead of civic polls. Read more.
In a major political shift, 20 former corporators from Pimpri-Chinchwad, including leaders from NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress, join BJP. MLA Mahesh Landge calls it a 'strong response' to Ajit Pawar. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court suspends NCP politician Manikrao Kokate's 2-year jail term in a 30-year-old EWS quota cheating case but refuses to stay his conviction, triggering disqualification concerns. Read the full details.
Seat-sharing talks for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls hit a snag as Shiv Sena (Shinde) demands 50 seats, while NCP (Ajit Pawar) skips a crucial meeting with BJP. Read the latest on the alliance negotiations.