Congress explores alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for PCMC elections, seeking 20 seats. BJP faces defections and internal dissent over ticket distribution. Key political realignments shape the battle for 128 seats.
Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule states FIR in Mundhwa land case was filed on deal basis, but police will probe deeper for other involvements. No one will be spared.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case for illegal flat allotment. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that any alliance between Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar's group would be indirect support for BJP. He plans to meet Sharad Pawar to discuss Pune polls. Read the full story.
Senior NCP leader Dharmaraobaba Atram dismisses immediate cabinet induction despite colleague Manikrao Kokate's legal troubles. He claims a 2027 promise. Get the full political analysis.
Congress signals openness to alliances, including with non-MVA partners, for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (Sharad Pawar) ongoing. Read more.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
Congress instructs local units to prepare for all municipal seats, not waiting for MVA alliance decisions. With polls less than a month away, the party aims to avoid past seat-sharing delays. Read more.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikarao Kokate stripped of portfolios after Nashik court convicts him in 1995 flat allotment scam. Details on the case and political fallout inside.
Maharashtra Governor strips Minister Manikrao Kokate of all portfolios following fraud case. Portfolios reassigned to Ajit Pawar. Details on the political fallout inside.
Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate removed from all portfolios after court conviction. His responsibilities transferred to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Full details inside.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena attended an MVA meeting in Pune, signaling a potential alliance shift. Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar's NCP explores ties with NCP (SP) for the crucial Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls. Read the latest political developments.
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP announces plan to contest all municipal corporations in Maharashtra, focusing on civic issues and slamming the ruling Mahayuti alliance as unstable. Key elections set for January 15.
MVA alliance partners Congress, NCP SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Pune announce joint front for PMC polls to counter BJP. Talks with MNS underway. Details inside.
A Pune court orders 14-day judicial custody for Sheetal Tejwani in a Rs 300 crore government land fraud case linked to deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son's firm. Key details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated key projects worth Rs 3,000 crore in Pune, marking the start of the civic poll campaign. He outlined Pune's role as a growth engine and data hub.
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad to hold civic polls on January 15. Over 17 lakh voters to elect 128 corporators as BJP and NCP prepare for a high-stakes battle. Key issues include water scarcity and infrastructure.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) will contest the upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal polls with MVA allies, rejecting any tie-up with Ajit Pawar's faction. Read the full details here.
The Maharashtra Assembly's winter session begins amid tensions within the ruling Maha Yuti alliance. Key differences between Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar with Devendra Fadnavis could lead to heated debates. Read the full analysis.
Amadea Enterprises LLP, linked to Ajit Pawar's son, argued for stamp duty exemption in the Mundhwa land deal. The registration department's final order is expected in 5-6 days. Read the latest developments.
The first elections in demerged Phursungi-Uruli Devachi fuel calls for a dedicated civic body for Pune's east. Experts & politicians cite PMC's overstretched limits & poor amenities. Read more.
Maharashtra govt extends Mundhwa land probe deadline by a month. Panel investigating alleged irregularities linked to Ajit Pawar's son seeks more time. Opposition to raise issue in Assembly.
Sheetal Tejwani, arrested in Pune's 40-acre govt land scam, made repeated attempts from 2013 to 2021 before HC & minister. Probe reveals Rs 300 crore sale deed to firm linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Details inside.
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar accuses Maharashtra govt of bias in Pune land deal probe, demands action against Ajit Pawar's son Parth. Read the full story.