Major Shakeup in PCMC Elections as Veterans Exit Race
Key veterans from BJP and NCP opt out or switch parties ahead of Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls on Jan 15. Denied tickets spark emotional reactions and political defections.
Key veterans from BJP and NCP opt out or switch parties ahead of Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls on Jan 15. Denied tickets spark emotional reactions and political defections.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused political rivals of diverting attention from BJP's development in Pimpri Chinchwad. He detailed housing, infrastructure, and civic projects, expressing confidence in BJP's victory in the upcoming PCMC polls.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis intervenes in the war of words between BJP MLA Mahesh Landge and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar ahead of PCMC polls. He urges his party leader to focus on development work and not get provoked. Read more.
As Pimpri Chinchwad gears up for crucial municipal elections, residents highlight pressing issues like river pollution, water supply, and poor drainage. Discover what each ward demands for a better future.
Residents across Pune's PCMC wards battle water shortages, traffic chaos, and pollution as civic infrastructure fails to keep pace with rapid urban expansion. Key issues ahead of elections.
As Pimpri-Chinchwad gears up for civic polls, NCP's Yogesh Behl aims for a record 7th term, while BJP's Usha Dhore eyes a 5th. Explore the veteran candidates and key battles shaping the January 15 elections.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar joins Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Pimpri-Chinchwad election rallies, launching a fierce attack on BJP's alleged corruption. Read more.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accuses BJP of corruption & mismanagement, turning PCMC's surplus into Rs 4,000 crore debt. Key alliance partner quits ahead of polls. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar alleges BJP's 2017-2022 rule in Pimpri-Chinchwad was marked by corruption & poor governance. He promises AI-driven services & action against goons if NCP returns to power.
BJP MLA Mahesh Landge responds to Ajit Pawar's PCMC graft charges, citing the Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam. He urges focus on development ahead of civic polls. Read the full political clash.
PCMC elections on Jan 15 see a record 7 former mayors contesting, alongside sons of political dynasties. Key battles unfold in Prabhags as analysts predict a tough fight.
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.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar criticizes BJP's local units for neglecting workers, highlights induction of ex-BJP members. Pune's civic poll battle heats up with Mahayuti allies trading barbs.
With PCMC elections on Jan 15, a second training session for vote counting officials was held in Akurdi. Returning Officer Hanumant Patil stressed transparency and strict ECI guidelines.
BJP's Supriya Chandgude creates history by winning unopposed from PCMC Ward 10, becoming the first woman to do so. She credits voters and vows to focus on women's issues. Read her full agenda.
The stage is set for a fierce BJP vs NCP battle in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, with direct contests in 44 seats. Get the full seat-wise breakdown and political analysis here.
After Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's scathing attack on BJP's Pimpri-Chinchwad rule, state BJP chief Ravindra Chavan avoids direct confrontation. Key details on the political showdown ahead of civic polls.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar alleges PCMC is 'neck-deep in debt' after BJP's tenure, with deposits falling from Rs 4,400 crore. He cites poor planning, traffic chaos, and corruption. Read the full story.
BJP secures four unopposed wins in Pune's municipal corporations. Key candidates Manjusha Nagpure and Shrikant Jagtap re-elected. Discover the political implications and local issues they aim to address.
In a major twist for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, Ajit Pawar's NCP joins forces with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP). BJP contests solo. Read the full analysis of this multi-cornered fight.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
BJP's Ravi Landge wins Bhosari ward unopposed in PCMC polls. NCP says it's clueless about missing candidate, AAP seeks SEC probe. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a memorial for late MLA Laxman Jagtap, crediting him with initiating over 50 major projects that transformed Pimpri Chinchwad. Read about his political legacy.
After BJP-Shiv Sena alliance talks fail for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, Ajit Pawar's NCP is in discussions with the Shinde-led Sena. Get the latest on the shifting political equations ahead of the crucial civic elections.
BJP's Ravi Landge secures uncontested victory in Pimpri Chinchwad's ward 6B after opponent withdraws. This marks his second consecutive unopposed win. Read about the political dynamics and nomination rejections shaping the civic polls.
Due to delayed AB form submissions and alliance talks, five candidates from BJP and Shiv Sena will contest as independents in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. Details inside.
BJP's Nitin Jairam Patil wins Panvel ward unopposed after rival's nomination is rejected due to invalid caste documents. Read the full details of this pre-poll victory.
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.
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.
The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation polls separately after last-minute seat-sharing talks collapsed. Get the full story on the failed alliance.