PMC Poll Nomination Chaos, Parties Scramble for Data
Pune Municipal Corporation elections see last-minute chaos as parties fail to declare final candidates. BJP withholds list fearing rebellion, Shiv Sena issues letters in haste. Details inside.
Pune Municipal Corporation elections see last-minute chaos as parties fail to declare final candidates. BJP withholds list fearing rebellion, Shiv Sena issues letters in haste. Details inside.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena asserts its alliance with BJP is intact despite a major uproar in its Pune unit over receiving only 16 of 165 PMC seats. State leaders rush to control the crisis ahead of the January 15 polls. Read the full details.
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is set to part ways with BJP for Pune civic elections, upset over being offered only 16 of 165 seats. Polls are on January 15. Read more.
BJP opts for young brigade from loyalist families for Pune Municipal Corporation elections, including Kunal Tilak and Swarada Bapat. Party forgoes official candidate list.
BJP announces a major organisational reshuffle in Rajasthan, appointing new presidents for six state-level morchas, including two ex-Union ministers. Read the full list and analysis.
Over 100 BJP candidates filed nominations for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Alliance with Shiv Sena remains uncertain as seat-sharing talks continue. Last day for nominations is Tuesday.
Pune Municipal Corporation sees a final-day nomination surge as major parties delay candidate lists to prevent defections. Over 694 nominations filed on Monday. Key details inside.
Facing a deluge of 2,500 applications for 165 PMC seats, the BJP opts for personal calls to candidates, delaying its official list to manage internal dissent and alliance dynamics. Polling on Jan 15.
Fearing internal rebellion, BJP opts for personal calls to Pune civic poll candidates instead of a public list. With 2500+ aspirants for 165 seats, party treads carefully. Details inside.
Former corporator Yogesh Mulik files nomination as BJP's official candidate for Pune Municipal Corporation elections from Kalyani Nagar-Vadgaonsheri ward, focusing on development.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
Kerala Congress leader V.D. Satheesan announces a major quota, reserving up to 50% of seats for women and youth in the upcoming Assembly elections. A strategic move to rejuvenate the party. Read more.
BJP delays its first candidate list for Pune Municipal Corporation polls to manage internal dissent and finalize a seat-sharing pact with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Over 2,300 aspirants interviewed.
Shiv Sena workers in Pune protest after BJP offers just 15 seats for the 165-seat PMC polls. Party leaders convey disappointment to Eknath Shinde. Read the full story on the alliance tensions.
Aam Aadmi Party announces solo run for Pune Municipal Corporation elections, focusing on development. Kejriwal, Mann, Sisodia named star campaigners. Details inside.
Pune's civic polls witness unprecedented campaign strategies with candidates offering land plots, SUVs, and Thailand trips in lucky draws. Analysts warn of a transactional democracy. Read more.
BJP gears up to finalize candidates for Pune civic polls, aiming for 100+ seats. Shiv Sena expresses discontent over delayed seat-sharing talks. Get the latest political updates from Pune.
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
NCP(SP) members in Pune demand MLA Bapu Pathare's removal from candidate selection panel after his son joins BJP, citing conflict of interest. State leadership refuses.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Major political parties in Pune are holding back candidate announcements for the January 15 PMC elections to prevent rebellion and poaching. Nomination filing begins Tuesday. Read the full strategy.
Pune Municipal Corporation expects Rs 200 crore yearly revenue from building permissions in merged villages, easing financial strain and funding crucial infrastructure like sewage and water projects. Read more.
Nomination filing for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections begins December 24. Parties finalize alliances as 15 PMC and 8 PCMC offices open for candidates. Read key details.
The 2026 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are set for a fierce contest between BJP and NCP. With poaching of leaders and delayed polls, the political duel intensifies. Read the full analysis.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
In a major pre-poll boost for BJP, several key leaders from NCP, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the party in Mumbai. The move, just weeks before PMC nominations, reshapes Pune's political landscape. Read more.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
Patna Municipal Corporation reclassifies 19 roads, raising residential & commercial property taxes. Over 5,000 households affected. Door-to-door campaign for compliance starts Monday.
Pune faces severe traffic jams due to 678 incomplete 'missing link' roads. PMC prioritizes 33 projects, but land acquisition hurdles delay solutions. Read how this impacts daily commutes.
BJP in Pune is overwhelmed with over 2000 ticket aspirants for the 165 PMC corporator seats. The party, confident after recent electoral wins, treads carefully to finalize candidates and avoid rebellion before the January 15 polls.