In Pune's municipal election campaigns, designated city in-charges are focused on winning their own wards, reducing their broader strategic leadership. Key parties navigate internal dynamics and alliances.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
Bombay High Court invalidates Returning Officer's order, directs inclusion of BJP's Nikesh Bhojane in Navi Mumbai civic polls. Court cites misuse of disqualification clause.
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, frustrated citizens confront former corporators over years of neglect in drainage, water, and roads. Read about the rising public anger.
BJP candidate Rakhi Jadhav opens election office in Ghatkopar East, highlighting her long-term connect and redevelopment challenges. Read about the key contest.
The Congress party suspended 12 newly elected councillors in Ambernath, accusing the BJP of 'double standards' in Maharashtra civic polls. Get the full story on this political controversy.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
Geetanjali Hawaldar, eight months pregnant, campaigns door-to-door in Kolhapur's Ward 18 B, highlighting local issues and seeking votes based on her commitment to development.
Affidavits reveal huge wealth rise for Mumbai civic poll candidates since 2017. Ex-mayor Kishori Pednekar's assets up 200%, others see 1700% growth. Details inside.
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar contests 2026 BMC polls as BJP candidate, while her brother-in-law runs on Sena (UBT) ticket. Read about the unique family dynamics and her campaign in Dahisar.
A major procedural lapse in Nagpur civic polls allowed a candidate with four children to contest, violating Maharashtra's two-child norm. The oversight emerged after the objection deadline passed.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation affidavits reveal a staggering wealth gap among civic poll candidates, with assets from Rs 7.8 lakh to nearly Rs 95 crore. Educational backgrounds vary from Class 5 to postgraduates. Explore the financial and educational profi
In a first for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, all 993 candidates had to submit a written essay detailing their ward development plans. See who had a blueprint and who gave one-line promises.
Urdu newspapers slam BJP's Vijayvargiya for Indore water contamination deaths, demand probe into 'candidate chori' in Maharashtra civic polls. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Namita Pritesh Pawar, BJP candidate from Nalasopara West's Ward 11, campaigns actively despite being nine months pregnant. Driven by poor civic conditions, she vows to fix basic amenities.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election candidates' affidavits detailing assets, education & criminal records are missing from the official website, raising transparency concerns. Voters demand immediate disclosure for informed voting.
Familiar faces from state and national elections are contesting the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, bringing experience and shifting alliances to ward-level battles. Discover the key candidates and their strategies.
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.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.
Maharashtra's municipal polls witness an 8.6% overall decline in candidates, with Mumbai, Panvel, and Kolhapur seeing dips up to 39%. Opposition alleges intimidation and unopposed wins. Read the full data analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demands cancellation of 68 unopposed civic poll wins, calling it a 'robbery' of Gen Z's voting rights. He alleges misuse of power and threats to candidates.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray alleges ruling coalition pressured candidates to withdraw, demands fresh elections. Read the full story for details on the Maharashtra civic polls controversy.
In a historic shift, 14 women are contesting open seats in Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, challenging male dominance. Will this confidence translate into seats? Read more.
With just 10 days to campaign for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, political parties focus on hyper-local door-to-door canvassing and padyatras. Read how the campaign strategy has shifted.
Maharashtra State Election Commission orders probe after 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation polls. Details on the controversy and political reactions inside.
A total of 1,165 candidates are contesting the Pune Municipal Corporation elections for 165 seats across 41 wards. Voting is scheduled for January 15. Get the latest details on candidate withdrawals and key wards.
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'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.
Umesh Kamble was shot during a clash between rival political factions in Dhule. The victim, linked to a BJP candidate, is hospitalized but stable as police heighten security.