Leaders Sow Division in Election Mode, Nation Betrayed
Political leaders prioritize divisive tactics over national unity in endless election cycles, with recent Mumbai polls and upcoming state elections highlighting dangerous trends.
Political leaders prioritize divisive tactics over national unity in endless election cycles, with recent Mumbai polls and upcoming state elections highlighting dangerous trends.
A significant rise in NOTA votes during Mumbai's civic elections reveals voter dissatisfaction, with NOTA exceeding winning margins in several wards, potentially altering outcomes.
Independent candidates have been completely eliminated from Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections for the first time in over 20 years, marking a major shift toward party-driven politics.
Vote counting for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections started Friday after an eight-year delay. BJP leads in early trends while parties await final results for 122 seats across 31 wards.
Municipal corporation elections in Amravati, Chandrapur, and Akola witnessed moderate voter turnout around 40% amid EVM failures, voter list issues, and sporadic law-and-order incidents.
Nashik Municipal Corporation elections recorded 39.6% voter turnout by 3:30 PM Thursday. Officials expect final figures to reach around 60%, delayed by extended polling at some booths.
Mumbai's BMC elections see 17.73% voter turnout by late morning. Ward 114 in eastern suburbs records highest participation at 26.31%, while south Mumbai's ward 227 lags at 6.23%.
Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections see voting across 29 civic bodies. Counting begins January 16 at 10 AM across 23 locations. Over 3.48 crore voters participate in these first civic polls since 2017.
Mumbai's civic body elections saw a 69.8% voter turnout by 9:30 AM today. Voters across the city participated actively in the crucial local polls.
As Pune gears up for the 2026 municipal corporation elections, we revisit the key outcomes and political dynamics from the last civic polls held in 2017.
As Maharashtra prepares for upcoming municipal elections, we revisit the key outcomes and political dynamics of the 2017 Nashik civic polls, which saw significant shifts in local governance.
As Maharashtra gears up for municipal elections, we revisit the 2018 civic polls in Ahmednagar, now renamed Ahilyanagar, to understand past political dynamics and outcomes.
Nagpur's 24.83 lakh voters cast ballots today to elect 151 corporators, ending nearly three years of administrator rule in a fiercely contested election with 993 candidates.
Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad police deploy nearly 21,000 personnel for Thursday's civic elections, with preventive actions against illegal activities and cash seizures.
In Mumbai's municipal elections, many candidates cast ballots in wards different from where they contest. This unique pattern affects politicians across parties.
Maharashtra holds civic elections in Mumbai, Pune, and 27 other urban bodies on January 15, declared a public holiday. Polling for 2,869 seats begins at 7:30 am.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will finally take place on January 15, 2026, after multiple postponements due to COVID-19, delimitation issues, and OBC reservation disputes.
Learn how to download your Voter Identity Slip for the January 15, 2026 civic elections in Maharashtra. Step-by-step guide for BMC, PMC, PCMC, and Thane voters.
Maharashtra's municipal elections see state-level alliances crumbling, replaced by local deals and solo fights across cities like Mumbai and Pune.
Nagpur gears up for municipal elections with 993 candidates contesting 151 seats. Voters face confusion over mandatory four-vote system and new EVM procedures.
Congress candidate Waqar Khan addresses Nagpada's core issues: encroachment, parking, and education. The ex-SP aide banks on local legacy ahead of Mumbai civic polls. Read his full plan.
Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15, 2026, for civic polls in 29 municipal corporations. Schools & colleges likely closed, but students must confirm with their institutions.
BJP releases its manifesto for Nagpur civic polls, prioritizing 24x7 water supply and infrastructure over blanket freebies. Party claims 90% of 2017 promises fulfilled. Read the key highlights.
Ahead of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic body elections on Jan 15, residents are using 'Know Your Candidate' events to demand solutions for water, roads, and encroachments. Read how voters are ensuring promises are kept.
Campaigning for the Jan 15 Nashik Municipal Corporation elections peaked on Sunday with 735 candidates making final appeals. Door-to-door visits, roadshows, and rallies dominated the city. Get the latest updates.
BJP extends support to three independent candidates in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections after chaos in form distribution. Voters face confusion over party symbols.
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.
Young candidates, some as young as 21, are contesting Pune's civic elections, bringing fresh energy and a focus on local issues like water and accountability. Discover how they're changing politics.
A University of Mumbai study uncovers the real reasons behind entering BMC elections, from political ambition to business interests. Discover the findings shaping Mumbai's civic politics.
With 993 candidates for 151 seats, Nagpur's civic election campaign pivots to social media & WhatsApp to target 4 lakh new voters in a tight 10-day window. Discover the digital battle shaping the outcome.