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Ink that rubs off, last-minute door-to-door campaigning: Why civic polls have put the State Election Commission in the dock

January 15, 2026 4:14 pm

A series of decisions taken by the State Election Commission after the Maharashtra municipal corporation election schedule was announced have drawn criticism from voters and Opposition parties.

The comic is drawn by comic artist Chaitanya Govande. In an Instagram post, he posted the comic and wrote, “Time to step up for local democracy! (Source: Instagram/@chaitanyagovande)

In PMC comic book, Gandhi encourages youngsters to vote in local body polls

January 15, 2026 1:38 pm

Titled ‘My City, My Vote’, the comic tries to explain the importance of one's vote in local body elections.

Highlighting the role of elections in a democratic setup, Bhagwat said, “In a democratic system, elections are an integral part of its structure, and therefore voting is also a duty of citizens.” (Express Photo by Dhananjay Khedkar)

‘Anarchy is the worst situation’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat cautions voters against using NOTA

January 15, 2026 11:28 am

After casting his vote for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasised the importance of electoral participation, calling voting the foremost duty of citizens.

Mumbai: Polling officials collect EVMs and other election material at a distribution centre, a day before Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_14_2026_000579B)

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 Voting Date, Time, Live Streaming: When and Where to Check BMC Election Ward Wise Voter Turnout online

January 14, 2026 10:46 pm

BMC election: How to check the full schedule, ward details, and candidate lists for India’s richest civic body.

The remark did not go down well with Deshmukh’s sons—Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh, former MLA Dhiraj Deshmukh, and actor Riteish Deshmukh—the Maharashtra Congress, and other Opposition leaders, who were quick to attack Chavan. (PTI Photo)

Chavan apologises after Vilasrao remark; ‘What is etched can’t be erased’, says Riteish

January 07, 2026 9:18 am

Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan drew flak for saying that former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh’s memories would soon be ‘wiped off’ from Latur.

The 90-minute talks must have a minimum participation of 100 students and must be targeted towards undergraduates, postgraduates, and research scholars, besides interested faculty members. Founders invited for the programmes should preferably be associated with incubators, startups, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), or innovation ecosystems. (Express Photo)

SPPU to fund ‘startup talks’ in colleges; institutes to get up to Rs 14,000 to invite young entrepreneurs for lectures

January 06, 2026 2:09 pm

The SPPU initiative will provide for two interactive talks by young founders, focusing on their entrepreneurial journeys. The 90-minute sessions must have a minimum participation of 100 students.

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar. (File Photo)

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar lands in controversy after Oppn demands criminal case

January 02, 2026 8:47 pm

The State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday wrote to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Bhushan Gagrani seeking a report on the complaints filed by candidates against Narvekar.

The Congress, initially reluctant in tying-up with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) owing to ideological differences, has decided to "accommodate" the Raj-Thackeray led-party in its alliance with Shiv Sena for the upcoming Pune Civic Body Polls. (Express Photo)

Congress to 'accommodate' MNS in Uddhav Sena quota for Pune civic polls

December 30, 2025 2:01 pm

Both Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) were against the NCP(SP)'s stand of joining hands with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in view of its alliance with BJP, both in the state and at the Centre.

The government is now taking steps to create public awareness about the law.

Maharashtra notifies rules to handle complaints by persons with disabilities

December 29, 2025 9:24 am

Maharashtra has become the first state in India to notify SOPs under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, creating a formal mechanism to address abuse, violence and exploitation of PwDs and ensure legal protection, rescue and rehabilitation.