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Mumbai Groups Set Demands for 2026 BMC Polls

Mumbai citizen groups present manifestos for 2026 BMC elections, demanding anti-defacement pledges, ethical fund use, and monthly public forums. Read their key civic demands.

Sena UBT-MNS promise Rs 1500 aid for women domestic workers

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance unveils key BMC poll promises: Rs 1,500 monthly aid for women domestic workers, property tax relief for homes up to 700 sq ft, and youth self-employment schemes. Read their full roadmap for Mumbai.

Family First: 43 Politicians Get BMC Tickets for Kin

Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.

BMC Scrutiny Begins for 2,516 Civic Poll Nominations

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for 227 wards. BJP fails to file papers in two key wards, creating unexpected openings. Final candidate list expected by January 2.

VBA leaves 16 Mumbai BMC seats, Congress to field candidates

Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.

Mumbai's K-East Ward: High Revenue, Neglected Issues

Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.

BMC Polls See Last-Minute Nomination Rush

A last-minute scramble ensued as 1,668 candidates filed nominations for the BMC elections after seat-sharing deals were finalized. Key alliances face rebel challenges ahead of the Jan 15 polls.

Nagpur Civic Polls See Last-Minute Nomination Rush

Nagpur Municipal Corporation's zonal offices witnessed a chaotic last-day scramble as 1,457 candidates filed nominations for civic polls. See the zone-wise breakdown and scenes from the ground.

99% BMC Funds to Ruling Alliance Wards: RTI

RTI data reveals over Rs 1,490 crore in Mumbai development funds since 2023 went almost entirely to ruling alliance wards, raising governance questions ahead of BMC elections. Read the full investigation.

Mumbai Opposition: Civic Funds Stalled, Bias Alleged

Opposition legislators in Mumbai allege systemic bias as their proposals for basic amenities like roads, drains, and toilets remain unfunded by BMC ahead of crucial civic polls. Read their claims.

Rebellion on Final Day of BMC Nomination Filing

Last-minute chaos and rebellion marked the final day of BMC nomination filing as denied tickets led ex-corporators to switch parties or contest as independents. Key details inside.

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