Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
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.
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 candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
Political alliances in Maharashtra are in disarray as parties finalize strategies for the crucial civic polls across 29 municipal corporations. Key players like BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP face internal and external challenges.
BJP secures an early advantage in Maharashtra municipal elections as two candidates win unopposed in Kalyan-Dombivli. Key political developments ahead of the 2025 polls.
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 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.
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?
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.
In a major political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Mumbai President Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP, dealing a blow to the opposition alliance. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maharashtra's opposition MVA alliance faces a split as Thackeray brothers reunite for BMC polls and Congress opts to contest alone. Analysis of the political realignment and its impact on crucial civic elections.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
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.
Maharashtra Congress claims victory in 41 municipal council president posts and 1006 councillor seats, positioning itself as the principal opposition. Read the full regional breakdown.
The 2026 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are set for a fierce contest between BJP and NCP. With poaching of leaders and delayed polls, the political duel intensifies. Read the full analysis.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP secured only six municipal council president posts in Amravati district, contrary to pre-poll claims. Congress and regional parties made significant gains. Get the full results and analysis here.
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 secures clear majorities in Gadchiroli, Desaiganj, and Armori municipal councils. CM Devendra Fadnavis's direct involvement credited for the victory. Read the full analysis.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a massive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections, winning 207 president posts. CM Fadnavis hails it as the biggest win in 25 years. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP secured three municipal councils in Wardha district but faced major defeats in Wardha city and Deoli. Congress won two, with an Independent taking Deoli. Analysis and reactions inside.
BJP emerged as the single largest force in Washim's civic polls, but AIMIM's debut win in Karanja and Shiv Sena (Shinde)'s Malegaon victory reshaped the political landscape. Get the full results and analysis here.
Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP) leaders question the credibility of Maharashtra's civic polls, alleging EVM manipulation and misuse of money power by the ruling alliance. Read the full story.
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.