BJP Wins 4 of 5 Local Body President Posts in Latur
BJP clinches president posts in four out of five local bodies in Maharashtra's Latur district, with ally NCP winning the fifth. A significant boost for the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
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20 Ex-Pimpri-Chinchwad Corporators Cross Over to BJP
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.
Nagpur Alliance Seat-Sharing Talks Show Strain
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.
Ajit Pawar Vows Uninterrupted Development in Miraj
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar pledges no shortage of funds for Miraj's development, addressing NCP workers after taking charge of minorities and Waqf portfolios. Read his full assurance.
Congress Proposes Alliance with NCP for Pimpri Chinchwad Polls
Congress explores alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for PCMC elections, seeking 20 seats. BJP faces defections and internal dissent over ticket distribution. Key political realignments shape the battle for 128 seats.
Pune Civic Polls: Interviews Replace Seniority for Tickets
Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.
Mundhwa Land Case: FIR Based on Deal, Probe to Deepen
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule states FIR in Mundhwa land case was filed on deal basis, but police will probe deeper for other involvements. No one will be spared.
NCP's Kokate quits cabinet after 2-year jail sentence
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Convicted in Forgery Case, Resigns
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case for illegal flat allotment. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Court Conviction
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
Raut warns NCP (SP) against aligning with Ajit Pawar faction
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that any alliance between Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar's group would be indirect support for BJP. He plans to meet Sharad Pawar to discuss Pune polls. Read the full story.
NCP's Atram says won't join Maharashtra cabinet now, waits for 2027
Senior NCP leader Dharmaraobaba Atram dismisses immediate cabinet induction despite colleague Manikrao Kokate's legal troubles. He claims a 2027 promise. Get the full political analysis.
Congress flexible on alliances for Nagpur civic elections
Congress signals openness to alliances, including with non-MVA partners, for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (Sharad Pawar) ongoing. Read more.
Opposition Demands Immediate Disqualification of Convicted Minister
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
Ajit Pawar reviews NCP's PCMC poll prep, inducts rivals
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
Congress Readies for Pune Civic Polls Amid Alliance Delays
Congress instructs local units to prepare for all municipal seats, not waiting for MVA alliance decisions. With polls less than a month away, the party aims to avoid past seat-sharing delays. Read more.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Stripped of Portfolios
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikarao Kokate stripped of portfolios after Nashik court convicts him in 1995 flat allotment scam. Details on the case and political fallout inside.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Stripped of Portfolio in Fraud Case
Maharashtra Governor strips Minister Manikrao Kokate of all portfolios following fraud case. Portfolios reassigned to Ajit Pawar. Details on the political fallout inside.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Loses Portfolios After Conviction
Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate removed from all portfolios after court conviction. His responsibilities transferred to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Full details inside.
MNS Joins MVA Meet, NCP Alliance Talks Heat Up for PCMC
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena attended an MVA meeting in Pune, signaling a potential alliance shift. Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar's NCP explores ties with NCP (SP) for the crucial Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls. Read the latest political developments.
PoA Holder Remanded in Pune Land Stamp Duty Fraud Case
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
NCP-SP to fight all Maharashtra civic polls on Jan 15
Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP announces plan to contest all municipal corporations in Maharashtra, focusing on civic issues and slamming the ruling Mahayuti alliance as unstable. Key elections set for January 15.
14-Day Judicial Custody for PoA-Holder in Pune Land Scam
A Pune court orders 14-day judicial custody for Sheetal Tejwani in a Rs 300 crore government land fraud case linked to deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son's firm. Key details inside.
Fadnavis kicks off Rs 3,000 crore Pune projects ahead of polls
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated key projects worth Rs 3,000 crore in Pune, marking the start of the civic poll campaign. He outlined Pune's role as a growth engine and data hub.
Sharad Pawar Rules Out Alliance for PMC, PCMC Polls
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) will contest the upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal polls with MVA allies, rejecting any tie-up with Ajit Pawar's faction. Read the full details here.
Stormy Winter Session Looms for Maharashtra Assembly
The Maharashtra Assembly's winter session begins amid tensions within the ruling Maha Yuti alliance. Key differences between Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar with Devendra Fadnavis could lead to heated debates. Read the full analysis.
Amadea Firm Seeks Rs 21 Crore Stamp Duty Exemption
Amadea Enterprises LLP, linked to Ajit Pawar's son, argued for stamp duty exemption in the Mundhwa land deal. The registration department's final order is expected in 5-6 days. Read the latest developments.
Debate Reignites for Separate Pune East Municipal Corporation
The first elections in demerged Phursungi-Uruli Devachi fuel calls for a dedicated civic body for Pune's east. Experts & politicians cite PMC's overstretched limits & poor amenities. Read more.
Mundhwa Land Probe Panel Gets 1-Month Extension
Maharashtra govt extends Mundhwa land probe deadline by a month. Panel investigating alleged irregularities linked to Ajit Pawar's son seeks more time. Opposition to raise issue in Assembly.
Pune Land Scam: Rs 300 Cr Sale to DCM's Son's Firm Under Probe
Sheetal Tejwani, arrested in Pune's 40-acre govt land scam, made repeated attempts from 2013 to 2021 before HC & minister. Probe reveals Rs 300 crore sale deed to firm linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Details inside.
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