Deccan Gymkhana Parisar Samiti releases a citizens' manifesto demanding water security, sewage treatment, and green cover protection from Pune's civic administration. Read their call for sustainable urban governance.
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.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance pledges ₹1,500 monthly aid for women, 100 free power units & property tax waiver for Mumbai ahead of BMC polls on Jan 15. Read key promises.
Shiv Sena's election manifesto faces plagiarism allegations, with large sections copied from rival parties' documents. The controversy raises questions about originality in political promises.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray releases BMC election manifesto, pledging 100 units free power, ₹1,500 monthly for women & restoring Mumbai's glory. Read the key promises.
Ahead of BMC elections, Congress releases a 9-point action plan to revive Mumbai's BEST, pledging to stop privatisation and treat it as an essential public service, not a profit-making venture.
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.
Uddhav & Raj Thackeray jointly release Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto for Jan 15 BMC polls. Key promises include Marathi mayor, Rs 5 bus fare, housing tax waiver, and Rs 1500 monthly aid for women. Read their full agenda.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray present Shiv Sena and MNS manifestos for BMC 2026 elections, criticizing BJP's governance. Key promises on infrastructure and transparency.
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.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches an AI-powered portal to gather public suggestions for DMK's election manifesto. The initiative aims to create a practical, people-driven document.
AIADMK's manifesto committee starts a state-wide tour from Jan 7. Party to interview over 9,000 ticket aspirants from Jan 9. Key details on election preparations inside.
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.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launched DMK's public portal for 2026 election manifesto suggestions. The AI-powered platform seeks citizen inputs as opposition parties trade barbs. Read more.
Maharashtra State Election Commission orders probe after 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation polls. Details on the controversy and political reactions inside.
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.
Congress MLC Satej Patil accuses Maharashtra govt of failing Kolhapur despite 3-year administrator rule. Announces 15-day public agenda drive for civic polls, opposes power tariff hike.
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.
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.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
As 2026 dawns, philosopher Lea Ypi reflects on a decade of Brexit, rising nationalism, and the fading dream of a cosmopolitan Europe. Can hope be found in history's lessons? Read more.
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.
Jalandhar Mayor Jagdish Raja reviews major civic projects completed in his first year, pledges faster reforms and infrastructure upgrades for 2026. Read his full vision for the city.
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.