Nagpur Voters Confront Ex-Corporators Over Civic Failures
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, frustrated citizens confront former corporators over years of neglect in drainage, water, and roads. Read about the rising public anger.
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BMC Takes Strict Action Against Officials Skipping Election Training
BMC issues stern warning to officials missing mandatory election training for Jan 15 Mumbai civic polls. Over 1.03 crore voters to cast ballots. Read for key details.
Ramaswamy Ex-Security Staff Charged in Drug Case
A former member of GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy's security detail and his wife face federal drug trafficking charges, raising questions about staff vetting. Read the full details.
Teachers on poll duty demand paid rest day in Mumbai
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Flawed Affidavits Raise Transparency Concerns
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Nagpur Poll Lapse: Ineligible Candidate Stays in Fray
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.
Nagpur Poll Staff Face Cold, Lack of Basic Facilities
Election officials for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls face biting 8°C cold and uncertain washroom, rest facilities. Women staff raise hygiene concerns. Read more.
Mumbai Civic Polls: 8 Candidates Move HC Over Nomination
Eight candidates, including from MNS and Congress, petition Bombay High Court alleging their nominations for Jan 15 Mumbai civic election were not accepted. They seek urgent hearing.
BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
BMC Chief's 'Inadvertent Misreading' of SEC Order in HC
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
HC Rebukes BMC Commissioner Over Court Staff Poll Duty 'Error'
Bombay High Court demands explanation from BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani for issuing directives to subordinate court staff for civic election duty. Next hearing in three weeks.
Bombay HC Petition Challenges 68 Unopposed Civic Poll Wins
A petition in the Bombay High Court contests the unopposed election of 68 MahaYuti corporators in Maharashtra civic polls. The petitioner demands a time-bound court-monitored probe. Read the latest developments.
Bombay HC Pulls Up BMC Chief Over Election Duty Row
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Teachers Protest NMC's Flawed Appointments
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
Thackeray: Cancel 68 Unopposed Civic Poll Wins
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demands cancellation of 68 unopposed civic poll wins, calling it a 'robbery' of Gen Z's voting rights. He alleges misuse of power and threats to candidates.
69 Win Unopposed in Maharashtra Civic Polls, SEC Probes
Maharashtra SEC halts results for 69 unopposed civic poll wins, seeks reports on potential coercion. BJP leads with 44 seats, Shinde Sena 22. Opposition cries foul. Read details.
LPG Cylinder Most Sought Symbol in Nagpur Civic Polls
In Nagpur's civic elections, the humble LPG cylinder has become the top free symbol, chosen by over 50 independent candidates to connect with voters, especially women, on kitchen budget issues. Read more.
Nagpur NMC Elections: Compressed Schedule Sparks Fairness Concerns
Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
NMMC Serves Notices to 200+ Staff for Missing Election Training
Over 200 Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation employees face disciplinary action for missing compulsory election training. NMMC issues strict warning to ensure smooth civic polls.
Ajit Pawar defends NCP's tickets to candidates with criminal cases
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
SEC to Probe Unopposed Wins in Maharashtra Civic Polls
Maharashtra SEC will investigate if pressure or allurement led to unopposed elections in 29 municipal corporations. Polls set for Jan 15, results on Jan 16. Details inside.
BMC Polls: Rs 15 Lakh Limit, Daily Expense Accounts Must
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
BJP denies tickets to 40% of its Mumbai corporators
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
Pune Vimannagar Citizens' Charter Sets Poll Demands
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
33,606 Nominations for 2,869 Civic Seats in Maharashtra
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Jalandhar Mayor Lists Key Projects, Vows Swifter Civic Reforms
Jalandhar Mayor Jagdish Raja reviews major civic projects completed in his first year, pledges faster reforms and infrastructure upgrades for 2026. Read his full vision for the city.
EC Issues Strict Warning on Intimidation of Electoral Staff
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
HC Stays BMC Chief's Order on Court Staff for Poll Duty
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.
Bombay HC Restrains BMC Chief on Court Staff Election Duty
In an urgent late-night hearing at the CJ's residence, Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic polls, citing constitutional control. Next hearing on Jan 5.
Bombay HC Stops BMC Chief from Calling Court Staff for Poll Duty
In an urgent late-night hearing, the Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic election duty and demanded a personal explanation. The court cited a 2008 exemption and constitutional authority.
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