BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP reveals its first candidate list for the crucial 2026 BMC elections, naming 37 aspirants. Get the full list and analysis of the party's Mumbai strategy here.
BJP enforces a major rule change, barring tickets for relatives of its MPs and MLAs in upcoming Maharashtra civic polls. Party workers to get priority. Details inside.
BJP takes early lead in Mumbai's civic poll race, announcing 66 candidates for the 2026 BMC elections. Key strategies and candidate details revealed. Get the full list here.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's NCP allocates three BMC election tickets to Nawab Malik's family, sparking BJP's objection over Malik's alleged Dawood Ibrahim links. Read the full story.
Seat-sharing talks between Shiv Sena and BJP for the BMC elections are in the final stages, with a formula for 200 seats agreed. Negotiations continue on 20 disputed seats as the nomination deadline nears.
Ahead of the January 15 BMC elections, the BJP deploys Yogi Adityanath and Nitesh Rane to push a hard Hindutva and development agenda against the Thackeray brothers' Marathi-Muslim plank. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti alliance finalises seat-sharing for 200 BMC wards. Hectic parleys continue for remaining 27 seats as BJP and Shinde Sena aim to contest all 227. Key meetings held in Thane.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing for 200 BMC seats, with 27 still pending. Decision on remaining seats expected from top leadership ahead of Tuesday's nomination deadline.
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.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.
As BMC polls approach, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray focus on Marathi identity, but the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance poses a formidable challenge. Read the latest political analysis from Mumbai.
The BJP and Shiv Sena's seat-sharing formula for the Mumbai BMC polls is finalized and could be announced on Friday. Winnability is the key criterion for ticket distribution in the crucial civic elections.
Aam Aadmi Party releases its second list of 15 candidates for the BMC polls, bringing its total to 36. Mumbai AAP chief Preeti Sharma Menon criticizes rival parties for 'mutual mudslinging' while highlighting AAP's 'Kaam Ki Rajniti'.
BJP leaders downplay the potential Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for Mumbai civic polls, asserting it won't impact the Mahayuti's prospects. BMC elections are set for January 15.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena pressures BJP for 112 seats in crucial BMC elections, targeting Marathi-dominated wards. Key alliance talks intensify.
Bangladesh faces pre-election violence as India-Bangladesh visa services see tit-for-tat suspensions. ED to fast-track cases, BJP gains in Maharashtra polls, and a retired colonel bridges reel and real for films like Dhurandhar.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says BJP's strong performance in local body elections signals its prospects in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls scheduled for January 15, 2026.
BJP's massive victory in 120+ Maharashtra civic bodies marks a historic rural expansion. Amit Shah's 'no crutches' vision and focused campaigning pay off, reshaping state politics ahead of 2029. Read the full analysis.
BJP emerges as single-largest party in 129 local bodies in Maharashtra, boosting Mahayuti's confidence for crucial BMC polls. Fadnavis credits leadership, MVA reels from poor show. Analysis inside.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
Mumbai Congress starts screening 950 applicants for BMC polls. City chief Varsha Gaikwad leads interviews as party plans alliances for 227 seats. Read the latest political developments.
Shiv Sena conducts a massive 3-day interview process for 2,700 aspirants vying for BMC election tickets. Key leaders oversee candidate selection for the crucial Mumbai civic polls.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are more than a local contest. They signal broader political trends in Maharashtra and India. Discover why all eyes are on the Maximum City.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.
Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.
Mumbai's civic body election sees cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray united on Marathi pride, battling the BJP-Shinde Sena alliance. The outcome will shape the city's future and political legacies. Read the full analysis.
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
BJP and Shiv Sena set a target of 150+ seats in the 227-member BMC. First seat-sharing meeting held in Dadar. Alliance rules out NCP, open to RPI. Polls scheduled for January 15.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut announces alliance with MNS for Mumbai, Thane, Pune civic polls. Congress yet to join MVA bloc. Key elections set for January 15.