Mumbai BMC Polls: Candidate Wealth Jumps Up to 400%
As Mumbai votes on Jan 15, affidavits reveal massive wealth growth for key BMC candidates like Kishori Pednekar & Neil Somaiya. Read the full analysis of asset declarations.
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Maharashtra Civic Polls: Jan 15 Holiday May Close Schools
Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15, 2026, for civic polls in 29 municipal corporations. Schools & colleges likely closed, but students must confirm with their institutions.
MNS's Gharat Joins BJP, Fuels KDMC Election Controversy
MNS Dombivli chief Manoj Gharat joins BJP after withdrawing his KDMC nomination, leading to BJP's unopposed win. The move reignites allegations of a ₹5 crore deal and highlights opposition disarray.
60 Candidates Unopposed in Maharashtra Civic Polls
State Election Commission verifies reports for 60 unopposed candidates across 29 municipal corporations. Results to be declared on Jan 16 counting day. Read details.
Why Mumbaikars Contest BMC Polls: University Study
A University of Mumbai study uncovers the real reasons behind entering BMC elections, from political ambition to business interests. Discover the findings shaping Mumbai's civic politics.
Nagpur NMC Polls: Internal Rebellion Hits BJP, Congress
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections face turmoil as 100+ rebel candidates, including ex-corporators, challenge official nominees. BJP's 120-seat target and Congress's 'Mission 100' at risk. Read the full ground report.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Digital Push for 4 Lakh New Voters
With 993 candidates for 151 seats, Nagpur's civic election campaign pivots to social media & WhatsApp to target 4 lakh new voters in a tight 10-day window. Discover the digital battle shaping the outcome.
PMC Polls: 35.51 Lakh Voters, 4,011 Stations for Jan 15
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15. 35.51 lakh voters, 4,011 polling stations, and strict vigil on Sankranti gifting. Find your polling station via the new PMC app.
PIL in Bombay HC Challenges Unopposed Election Practice
A PIL in Bombay HC challenges the SEC's practice of declaring candidates elected unopposed, arguing it violates voters' right to NOTA. The plea comes days before elections in 29 municipal corporations. Read more.
Nagpur Voters Boycott Polls Over Broken Infrastructure
Frustrated residents of Nagpur's Prabhag 2 announce election boycott over unfinished sewer lines and poor roads. Nearly 12,000 voters to abstain in protest.
Ward wars limit city in-charges' role in Pune civic polls
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.
Thane Civic Polls: Old Guard Retains Grip on Key Wards
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.
Uddhav & Raj Thackeray Attack Maharashtra Govt on Key Issues
Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray launch a scathing attack on the Mahayuti government over unopposed elections, corruption, and Mumbai's deteriorating state. Read their full critique.
Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate defects, ensures unopposed win
In a major setback for Shiv Sena (UBT), its candidate in Dombivli joins Eknath Shinde's camp, paving way for an unopposed victory. Read about the political shift and its impact on KDMC polls.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Flawed Affidavits Raise Transparency Concerns
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: Campaigning Intensifies
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.
59 Maharashtra Civic Poll Seats Unopposed, NOTA Not an Option
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
68 Unopposed Wins in Maharashtra Civic Polls Alarm Youth
68 candidates win unopposed in Maharashtra civic elections, concentrated in Pune, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Jalgaon. Young voters express alarm over the disappearance of democratic choice and participation. Read more.
Fadnavis Hits Out at Opposition on Unopposed Poll Wins
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticizes opposition's stance on unopposed corporation poll victories while highlighting key development projects for Dhule. Read more.
Fadnavis Criticises Opposition on Unopposed Poll Wins
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed opposition parties for their 'selective outrage' over unopposed victories in Nashik corporation polls. He cited historical data of 35 MPs elected unopposed. Read more.
Fadnavis Hits Out at Opposition Over Unopposed Wins
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defends BJP's unopposed victories in local body polls, accusing Congress and allies of hypocrisy. Elections for 29 corporations, including BMC, are set for January 15.
Opposition demands SEC probe into 68 unopposed poll wins
Opposition leaders demand a thorough probe by the State Election Commission into the unopposed election of 68 Mahayuti candidates, alleging threats and bribes. Read the full story.
Nagpur NMC Polls See Return of Assembly, Lok Sabha Faces
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.
Bawankule: Unopposed civic polls sign of political maturity
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
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.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: 69 Unopposed Wins Spark Row
Unopposed victories in Maharashtra's municipal elections jump from 10-11 to 69, with ruling Mahayuti alliance dominating. Opposition alleges coercion, SEC to probe. Details inside.
Maharashtra SEC: Repoll Possible if Candidates Prove Coercion
Maharashtra SEC clarifies that repolling in wards with unopposed wins is possible if affected candidates file complaints with evidence of coercion. Opposition demands NOTA option. Get the full story.
Family Dynasties Dominate Pune Municipal Corporation Polls
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.
Bombay HC Petition Challenges 68 Unopposed Civic Poll Wins
A petition in the Bombay High Court contests the unopposed election of 68 MahaYuti corporators in Maharashtra civic polls. The petitioner demands a time-bound court-monitored probe. Read the latest developments.
MNS moves HC over unopposed Mahayuti civic poll wins
MNS leader Avinash Jadhav seeks Bombay High Court-monitored probe into 69 unopposed Mahayuti wins in Maharashtra civic polls, alleging coercion and inducements. Read the full story.
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