BJP's Mayor Bid in Amravati Faces Hurdles
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Amravati Municipal Corporation elections with 25 seats, but faces challenges in installing its mayor due to ally demands and key defeats.
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BJP Wins Nagpur, Leads in Akola and Amravati Polls
BJP retains control in Nagpur and emerges as the single largest party in Akola and Amravati municipal corporations, with detailed seat breakdowns.
Amravati Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Winners List
The results for the Amravati Municipal Corporation elections 2026 are out. Check the complete list of winning candidates and key highlights from the polls.
Amravati Civic Polls: Multi-Cornered Fight, BJP Leads Early
The Amravati Municipal Corporation elections feature a high-stakes contest with multiple alliances. Early leads show BJP ahead in 13 wards, NCP in 7, and Congress in 5, as political dynamics shift from 2017 results.
Amravati Municipal Polls 2026: Counting Underway
The counting of votes for the Amravati Municipal Corporation elections has started today across 87 seats. The results will determine the civic leadership in Maharashtra's key city.
Vidarbha Civic Polls: Mixed Turnout Amid Glitches, Clashes
Municipal corporation elections in Amravati, Chandrapur, and Akola witnessed moderate voter turnout around 40% amid EVM failures, voter list issues, and sporadic law-and-order incidents.
Amravati's 2017 Municipal Election: Key Events Recalled
A review of the significant events and outcomes from the 2017 Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, highlighting political shifts and local governance impacts.
48 Grams of MD Seized in Amravati, One Arrested
Police in Amravati conducted a raid and confiscated 48 grams of MD drugs. Authorities arrested one individual in connection with the seizure.
Civic Polls in Three Cities Test Local Equations, Rebel Impact
Civic elections in Chandrapur, Amravati, and Akola are underway, with intense campaigning and rebel candidates challenging party strategies. Voters will decide amid multi-cornered contests and internal party divisions.
Tense Standoff in Amravati as Civic Poll Campaign Ends
Campaigning for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections concluded with a tense standoff between YSP and BJP supporters at Nehru Maidan. Police intervened to control the situation as parties held final rallies across the city.
Navneet Rana Absent at BJP Meet Amid Amravati Alliance Rift
Former MP Navneet Rana missed a key BJP rally in Amravati, highlighting tensions with party candidate Tushar Bhartiya. The BJP-Yuva Swabhiman Sena alliance has collapsed, fueling a heated contest in Sai Nagar Prabhag.
BJP breaks ties with YSP before Amravati elections
BJP officially ends alliance with Yuva Swabhiman Party for Amravati Municipal Corporation polls, to back independent candidates instead. Key details inside.
BJP suspends 17 members in Amravati for indiscipline
BJP suspends 17 officials in Amravati for anti-party activities, revoking their primary membership ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read the full story.
Teen stabbed to death in Amravati over old dispute
A 17-year-old boy, Nayan Vaidhaney, was brutally stabbed in Amravati's Gandhi Ashram Chowk. Police detain three women, search for two male attackers. Read the full details.
BJP Snaps Ties with Ravi Rana's Party in Amravati
In a major political shift, the BJP has severed its alliance with MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party for the Amravati Municipal Corporation elections. Get the full story on this dramatic split.
BJP splits with Yuva Swabhiman Party in Amravati polls
BJP severs ties with MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party ahead of AMC elections, throwing support behind independent candidates. Guardian minister makes announcement on stage.
Ajit Pawar Vows Action on Social Unrest, Plans for Amravati
NCP chief Ajit Pawar cautions against forces creating social tension for political gain. He outlines a development vision for Amravati, promising funds if NCP wins civic polls. Read more.
Samruddhi Mahamarg traffic disruptions Jan 9-13
Motorists on Samruddhi Mahamarg face 45-60 min delays from Jan 9-13 as MSRDC installs gantries for traffic management. Plan your travel accordingly.
Navneet Rana Hits Back at Anti-Party Activity Allegations
BJP leader Navneet Rana asserts her loyalty amid allegations of campaigning against party candidates in Amravati. Guardian Minister Bawankule highlights Rs 785 crore development promise.
₹73.33 Lakh Grant for Chikhaldara Tourism Development
Maharashtra government sanctions ₹73.33 lakh for Chikhaldara, Vidarbha's only hill station, as part of a ₹4.40 crore package for six hill towns to improve tourist infrastructure. Read more.
Owaisi Targets Pawar, BJP-RSS in Amravati; Flags Civic Woes
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questions Sharad Pawar's Rajya Sabha prospects, challenges RSS on 'love jihad', and highlights urban civic failures in Amravati. Read the full analysis of Maharashtra's political churn.
Amravati Jail Security Lapse: Convict Had Sensitive Data
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
BJP-Yuva Swabhiman Alliance Fails in Amravati Polls
Seat-sharing disputes in Amravati lead BJP and ally Yuva Swabhiman to contest separately. Key talks with MLA Ravi Rana fail, setting stage for a direct fight. Read the full story.
Major Raid in Amravati Targets Illegal Moneylending Network
Cooperative department raids in Amravati's Savla village uncover 96 suspicious documents & 27 agricultural assets linked to illegal moneylending. Action initiated under Maharashtra Moneylending Act. Read the full details.
BJP Ticket Distribution Sparks Protest in Amravati
BJP workers in Amravati protest alleged favoritism and corruption in ticket distribution. Leaders face accusations of sidelining loyalists for newcomers. Read the full story.
Tembo Group Gets Defence Licence for Amravati Pistol Plant
Tembo Group secures defence licence for Maharashtra's first handgun factory in Amravati. Plans to produce 30,000 pistols annually by September and 12 crore bullets in two years. A major boost for 'Make in India' in defence manufacturing.
1,581 Candidates Vie for Vidarbha Civic Bodies
Chandrapur, Amravati, and Akola municipal elections see intense multi-cornered contests with 1,581 candidates. BJP and Congress grapple with rebels as alliances face complications.
Police cases for 4 Nagpur headmasters refusing poll duty
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Nagpur Cops Save Life in Golden Hour After New Year Crash
Three Nagpur traffic cops turned heroes, rushing injured bikers to hospital in their own vehicle after a fatal New Year crash on Nagpur-Amravati Road. One life saved in critical golden hour.
BJP Workers Protest Ticket Denial, Meet Bachchu Kadu
Disgruntled BJP workers in Amravati met Prahar Janshakti Party chief Bachchu Kadu, alleging injustice in ticket distribution. Kadu warns of consequences for sidelining loyalists. Read more.
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