Maharashtra SEC Probes 68 Unopposed Civic Poll Wins
Maharashtra State Election Commission orders probe after 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation polls. Details on the controversy and political reactions inside.
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Nagpur Civic Polls: 10-Day High-Pressure Campaign Begins
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see a compressed 10-day campaign. Candidates scramble for voter attention as big parties gain an edge. Read how the race against time unfolds.
Nagpur NMC Elections: Compressed Schedule Sparks Fairness Concerns
Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
Ajit Pawar defends NCP's tickets to candidates with criminal cases
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Congress-VBA Mumbai BMC Polls Hit by Candidate Shortage
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
Nagpur NMC Polls: 1,286 Candidates Vie for 151 Seats
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
Pune Vimannagar Citizens' Charter Sets Poll Demands
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
33,606 Nominations for 2,869 Civic Seats in Maharashtra
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader defects to BJP in Solapur
In a major setback, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Solapur district president Ganesh Wankar switched to BJP, filing his nomination last-minute. This move leaves the MVA without candidates for four seats in Ward 6. Get the full story.
BJP's Major Candidate Shakeup Ahead of Nashik Civic Polls
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
BJP wins 4 seats unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
Maharashtra Civic Poll Ticket Chaos Erupts in Nashik
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.
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.
BJP's Major Reshuffle for Nagpur Civic Elections
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
Punjab Assembly: Bajwa corners defector MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi
Congress LoP Partap Bajwa challenged MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's political status in the Punjab Assembly. Sukhi, who defected from SAD to AAP, faces disqualification and a pending HC case. Read the full debate.
Congress Corners Defector MLA Sukhi in Punjab Assembly
Congress leader Partap Bajwa questions MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's party affiliation amid defection row. Speaker yet to accept his SAD resignation as he sits with AAP. Read the full details.
Congress, BJP join hands to keep Left out of Kerala panchayat
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Nagpur Congress Corporator Manoj Sable, Wife Join BJP
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Nagpur civic polls, four-time corporator Manoj Sable and his wife Harshala defect to BJP. Read about the internal strife over ticket distribution.
NCP's Amravati Leader Joins Ravi Rana's YSP, Shakes Local Politics
In a major political shift, Amravati women's president of Ajit Pawar's NCP, Suchita Anil Vanve, joined MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party with her supporters, reshaping the local landscape. Read more.
Pune Civic Polls: Nomination Rush as Parties Delay Lists
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.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Nomination Filings Slow, Parties Hold Back
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
NCP Alliance Talks for Pune Civic Polls Hit Dead End
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Deve Gowda: JD(S)-BJP Alliance Tough for Civic Polls
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
24 Candidates File for Nashik Municipal Elections
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
Prakash Mahajan, Ex-MNS Leader, Joins Shinde's Shiv Sena
Former MNS leader Prakash Mahajan, brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, marking a significant shift in Maharashtra's political landscape ahead of the state elections.
Ex-Congress Leaders Rahul Dive, Asha Tadvi Join Shiv Sena
In a political setback, two former Congress corporators from Nashik, Rahul Dive and Asha Tadvi, defect to Shiv Sena. The move, ahead of civic elections, highlights local alliance tensions. Read more.
AAP Councillors in Chandigarh Join BJP Before Mayoral Elections
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
Nagpur Civic Polls: 1,992 Forms Picked on Day 1
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
Naidu: Fix Anti-Defection Law Loopholes to Save Democracy
Former VP M. Venkaiah Naidu warns that failing to plug loopholes in the anti-defection law makes a mockery of democracy. Read his urgent call for constitutional integrity.
Why India's Anti-Defection Law Needs Urgent Reforms
India's 1985 Anti-Defection Law is failing to curb political horse-trading. Explore the loopholes, recent controversies, and crucial reforms needed to save parliamentary democracy. Read more.
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