Newly elected BJP corporators in Mumbai have been instructed to remain in the city for the next eight to ten days as the mayoral reservation process begins. The lottery for mayoral posts is set for January 22.
Analysis of affidavits reveals BJP corporators hold top wealth positions in Nagpur Municipal Corporation, with Virendra Kukreja declaring nearly 95 crore in assets.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see 92 first-time corporators out of 151 members. New leaders prioritize basic amenities, education, and sanitation.
Eleven couples from economically weaker sections tied the knot in a dignified mass wedding at Mangal Bhawan, Kanpur, attended by Mayor Pramila Pandey and other dignitaries.
The Baroda Cricket Association elections see a three-way contest with 168 nominations filed. Key groups include Revival, Royal, and Satyamev Jayate, with alliances uncertain.
Shinde-led Shiv Sena's 29 newly elected corporators are at Taj Land's End in Bandra for orientation on BMC functioning, with leaders calling it 'margdarshan' and denying poaching fears.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections see 64 women corporators elected. BJP emerges as top party with 42 women members. One candidate wins by a razor-thin margin of 21 votes.
Two ministers in Nepal's interim government have resigned from their posts to participate in the upcoming March elections, marking a significant political shift.
The Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction is poised to secure the mayor position in Ulhasnagar after two VBA corporators pledged their support, shifting the political balance in the municipal corporation.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde commits to upholding the Mahayuti alliance's mandate in BMC elections, while Shiv Sena downplays the relocation of 29 corporators to a Mumbai hotel as exaggerated media coverage.
Sanjay Raut raises questions about Shiv Sena corporators moving to a hotel post-BMC elections, highlighting political tensions in Maharashtra.
Mumbai's BMC election results reveal 78 non-Marathi corporators elected, maintaining over one-third representation despite strong Marathi identity campaigns during the election period.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut criticize Deputy CM Eknath Shinde for relocating BMC corporators to the Taj Hotel, calling it a 'jail' move, while CM Fadnavis attends Davos summit.
The next Mumbai mayor will be elected on January 28, 2026, through a vote by corporators in the BMC House. The candidate securing the highest votes wins, with the reservation category to be decided by lottery next week.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde felicitated newly-elected corporators in Mumbai and will lead a three-day workshop on development plans and governance strategies.
Mumbai's BMC sees a generational shift as 12 newly elected corporators under 30 bring fresh energy. Young leaders like Kashish Fulwaria and Disha Yadav aim to address civic issues with new perspectives.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi firmly rejects any alliance with BJP or NDA, issues show-cause notices to five party corporators in Maharashtra for backing BJP candidate.
Shiv Sena corporators participated in a three-day governance workshop in Mumbai, where senior leaders briefed them on BMC procedures and effective ward management.
Mumbai's civic body, BMC, sees the return of 227 elected corporators after four years without elected representatives. This change aims to restore local governance, address hyperlocal issues, and increase accountability in India's richest municipal corpor
Women have achieved a historic majority in Nagpur's municipal corporation, winning 78 seats against 73 men. This marks a significant shift in urban local governance.
Mumbai's BMC House will now have 10 nominated corporators, doubling from 5. BJP likely to secure most nominations as single largest party. Mayoral elections set for January 2026.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde relocates corporators to a hotel as Uddhav Thackeray announces his party's plan to contest the BMC mayor post, escalating political tensions in Mumbai.
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Mumbai's municipal elections have elected several crorepati corporators, with the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance securing major victories across multiple civic bodies in Maharashtra.
Young corporators aged 22-25 from BJP and NCP bring fresh tech-driven governance ideas to Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations.
The BJP is leading in 17 seats while Shiv Sena leads in 19 in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections. MNS is ahead in one seat as counting continues across Maharashtra.
Counting of votes for the Latur Municipal Corporation elections is underway. Early trends show Congress leading in 30 wards while BJP is ahead in 17 wards. Results are being closely watched across Maharashtra.
Lucknow initiates a cleanliness competition among its 110 municipal wards, aiming to enhance urban sanitation and promote community participation in keeping the city clean.