Pune Civic Polls 2026: Voting Live, Results Tomorrow
Pune and PCMC elections see brisk voting with long queues. Results for PMC, PCMC, and 27 other civic bodies in Maharashtra will be declared on January 16.
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Maharashtra Civic Polls: Ulhasnagar's 2017 Election Review
The 2017 Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation election saw intense political competition, with key parties vying for control. This article revisits the outcomes and their impact on Maharashtra's civic landscape.
Mumbai Civic Polls Hit by Cash-for-Votes Scandal
Mumbai's civic election faces a cash-for-votes scandal with allegations against major parties, FIRs filed, and Rs 10 lakh seized. Voters express disillusionment as political leaders trade accusations.
Kerala Speaker on Mamkootathil Disqualification Process
Kerala Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer states that only MLA complaints can trigger disqualification proceedings against Mamkootathil, not private petitions.
KDMC Files FIR Against 80 School Staff for Election Duty Absence
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation registers FIR against 80 Pawar Public School employees for missing mandatory election training ahead of civic polls. Officials warn of strict legal consequences for non-compliance.
Maharashtra EC Stops Ladli Behna Scheme Advance Payments
Maharashtra State Election Commission halts advance payments under Ladli Behna Yojana before civic polls following complaints. Key details on the directive and its implications.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: Jan 15 Holiday May Close Schools
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.
Pune Civic Polls 2026: All Details on PMC Election
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15 after 9-year gap. Get details on wards, voters, party manifestos, and the 2017 political history. Your complete guide.
Kerala Speaker Seeks Legal Opinion on MLA Disqualification
Kerala Assembly Speaker consults legal experts on disqualifying Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after his arrest in a sexual assault case. Get the latest updates on this political crisis.
76-year-old leads senior charge in Mumbai BMC elections
Krishna Mhadgut, 76, is the oldest candidate in Mumbai's BMC elections. He challenges age bias as data reveals only 24 candidates are 70+. Discover the stories of youth and experience shaping the civic polls.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Digital Push for 4 Lakh New Voters
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.
Kerala MLA Disqualified in 1990 Drug Case Evidence Tampering
Kerala Assembly disqualifies LDF MLA Antony Raju after a 3-year jail sentence for tampering with evidence in a 1990 drug case involving an Australian man's underwear. Read the full story.
BMC Takes Strict Action Against Officials Skipping Election Training
BMC issues stern warning to officials missing mandatory election training for Jan 15 Mumbai civic polls. Over 1.03 crore voters to cast ballots. Read for key details.
Congress to sue 12 Ambernath councillors for BJP defection
Congress announces legal action to disqualify 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, accusing the party of 'double standards'. Read the full story for details.
Congress Seeks Disqualification of 12 Ambernath Councillors
The Maharashtra Congress seeks disqualification of 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, citing anti-defection law violations. Read the full story on the political crisis.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Flawed Affidavits Raise Transparency Concerns
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Nagpur Poll Lapse: Ineligible Candidate Stays in Fray
A major procedural lapse in Nagpur civic polls allowed a candidate with four children to contest, violating Maharashtra's two-child norm. The oversight emerged after the objection deadline passed.
Mumbai Civic Polls: 8 Candidates Move HC Over Nomination
Eight candidates, including from MNS and Congress, petition Bombay High Court alleging their nominations for Jan 15 Mumbai civic election were not accepted. They seek urgent hearing.
Mumbai BMC Polls: Key Battles in R South Ward
Mumbai's R South ward witnesses a fierce family-dominated contest in BMC elections. Congress vs Shiv Sena battle shaped by caste certificate disqualification and new women's reservation. Read more.
BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Kerala MLA Antony Raju Disqualified Following Conviction
Kerala MLA and former minister Antony Raju disqualified from Assembly after conviction for evidence tampering in a 1990 NDPS case. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Ex-Kerala Minister Antony Raju Disqualified as MLA
Former Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju disqualified as MLA following his conviction in a 2013 drug seizure case. The court sentenced him to three years in prison. Read the full story.
Kerala MLA Antony Raju Loses Assembly Seat After Conviction
Kerala MLA and former minister Antony Raju disqualified from the Assembly following a conviction for evidence tampering in a 1992 drug case. The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
Bombay HC Petition Challenges 68 Unopposed Civic Poll Wins
A petition in the Bombay High Court contests the unopposed election of 68 MahaYuti corporators in Maharashtra civic polls. The petitioner demands a time-bound court-monitored probe. Read the latest developments.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Teachers Protest NMC's Flawed Appointments
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
69 Win Unopposed in Maharashtra Civic Polls, SEC Probes
Maharashtra SEC halts results for 69 unopposed civic poll wins, seeks reports on potential coercion. BJP leads with 44 seats, Shinde Sena 22. Opposition cries foul. Read details.
Ex-Minister Antony Raju Disqualified Over 2005 Case Conviction
Former Kerala minister Antony Raju faces disqualification from contesting 2026 assembly elections after a 3-year sentence in a 2005 evidence tampering case. He calls it political vendetta.
LPG Cylinder Most Sought Symbol in Nagpur Civic Polls
In Nagpur's civic elections, the humble LPG cylinder has become the top free symbol, chosen by over 50 independent candidates to connect with voters, especially women, on kitchen budget issues. Read more.
Ex-Minister Antony Raju Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail
Former Kerala transport minister Antony Raju convicted for evidence tampering in a 1990 drug case, leading to disqualification as MLA. Read the full details of the verdict and its implications.
Kerala Ruling Front MLA Convicted in 1990 Case
Kerala MLA P V Anvar convicted for tampering with evidence in a 1990 attempt to murder case. The verdict could lead to his disqualification from the assembly. Read the full details.
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