Mahayuti alliance unveils BMC election manifesto with 5-year water tax freeze, 35 lakh homes, 50% bus fare cut for women. CM Fadnavis, DCM Shinde present citizen-driven vision for Mumbai.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of diverting 99% of BMC funds to allies, warns of plan to break Mumbai. Read his sharp critique on civic decay.
A complete guide to the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Learn about the 227 wards, reservation details, key dates, and how Mumbai's civic polls work.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis counters claims on his Mumbai connect, explains Mahayuti alliance logic, and reveals plans for AI-driven BMC reforms and Dharavi redevelopment. Read the full interview.
Residents of Mumbai's R-North ward in Dahisar and Borivali face severe health issues due to unchecked construction dust and pollution. As BMC elections near, civic neglect of gardens and river revival is under fire.
Mumbai's E Ward, spanning Byculla to Dockyard Road, heads to polls with legacy candidates dominating the fray. Yet, residents' core issues—water, pollution, and broken infrastructure—remain unaddressed for years.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
Mumbai's P South ward in Goregaon faces critical civic issues from incomplete flyover links to rampant encroachments. As BMC elections approach, residents demand solutions. Read the full report.
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
Frustrated residents of Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex plan to vote NOTA in the BMC election, citing years of unaddressed issues like traffic, hawking, and political apathy. Read why they feel taken for granted.
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.
Mumbai's M West ward faces severe air pollution, traffic chaos, and encroachment issues due to industrial emissions and massive redevelopment. Read about the key challenges and resident concerns.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
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.
Mumbai's densely populated L ward, home to over 7.5 lakh people, faces chronic issues of garbage, traffic, waterlogging, and incomplete DP roads. Discover the ground reality and political challenges ahead of the 2026 elections.
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
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.
Mumbai's K-West ward, housing film stars & slums, contributed Rs 504 crore in property tax but faces severe garbage, water, & hawker issues. Key electoral battleground ahead.
Fresh work at Mumbai's Bandra Fort Garden, revamped last year for Rs 17 crore, surprises locals. BMC says it's a selfie point project by Mumbai Maritime Board, not junking new railings. Details inside.
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, 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 announces online admissions for 22 popular CBSE, ICSE, IB & IGCSE schools from Jan 1, 2026. With 2,262 seats, a transparent lottery system will ensure fairness. Apply now!
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
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.
Mumbai residents shocked as newly laid Kala Ghoda stretch is excavated again. BMC cites cable fault, but locals blame poor planning. Read about the civic mess.
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.