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The Bharatiya Janata Party Thane city celebrated its victory in the Maharashtra Nagar Panchayat/Nagar Parishad elections.

As BJP scores big in Maharashtra local polls, what it means for party's allies, also Opposition

December 22, 2025 11:02 am

In the aftermath of its dominant showing, the Mahayuti will be optimistic about its chances in the municipal corporation elections next month, especially the BMC polls, even as Maha Vikas Aghadi figures out where it went wrong.

As per the State Election Commission (SEC) announcement Tuesday, the first phase of the local body polls will involve 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats

In first Maharashtra local body polls in almost 10 years, what is at stake

November 06, 2025 8:28 am

Growing pressure from its grassroots workers may lead to parties contesting the elections alone, except in the prestigious BMC

State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare had earlier said that no VVPATs will be used in the local body polls.

'If no VVPAT, then have ballot papers for local body polls': Pune unit of Sharad Pawar's NCP hits out at EC's 'shocking decision'

August 06, 2025 6:12 pm

Pune NCP chief Prashant Jagtap said the Maharashtra State Election Commission's decision not to have VVPAT could lead to electoral malpractice.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, addressed a joint press conference

Rahul Gandhi voices concerns over Maharashtra polls results: ‘State’s adult population 9.54 crore… 9.7 crore voted. How is that possible?’

February 08, 2025 2:02 am

Responding to the statements, the Election Commission of India said that it will provide in writing all facts that Rahul Gandhi has sought.

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Election Commission data rebuts Rahul Gandhi's Maharashtra voter number claims

February 04, 2025 10:13 pm

According to the EC data, 40.81 lakh electors were added between the 2024 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly polls, while 1.22 crore electors were added from 2019 to 2024.

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Maharashtra polls done and dusted, calls from both NCP factions for 'reunion'; Praful Patel says Sharad Pawar 'our deity'

January 02, 2025 9:52 am

Ajit Pawar's mother offers New Year prayers seeking unity, senior leaders from both sides, including BJP, say matter up to family, they have no objections

A local court had ordered the survey of the mosque in response to a petition that claimed the place of worship was built by the Mughals after demolishing an ancient Hindu temple.

Today in Politics: SC may hear Sambal mosque committee’s plea against order on survey

November 29, 2024 8:12 am

CWC to deliberate on Congress’ Haryana, Maharashtra Assembly poll losses; PM Modi to begin three-day Odisha tour

Daily Briefing: INDIA v NDA in Maharashtra, Jharkhand; the new MAGA; and more

November 23, 2024 9:23 am

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Voters queue up at a polling booth in Pune on Wednesday. (Express Photo: Pavan Khengre)

Dip in voting in four of Beed’s six assembly seats

November 22, 2024 7:20 am

Ashti is the only constituency which saw a significant increase in voter turnout , followed by Kaij, which showed a slight rise in the increase in voters.

In India, exit polls are eagerly awaited, often regarded with as much anticipation as the results themselves.

Maharashtra, Jharkhand exit polls 2024: date, time, and where to watch

November 20, 2024 5:14 pm

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Exit Poll Results 2024 Date and Time: The exit polls will begin to air after 6 pm on November 20. While exit polls will offer initial insights into the likely winners, it’s important to note that these results are based on surveys conducted after voting ends, not the official outcome.