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As Uddhav, Raj Thackeray reunite for BMC polls, why BJP may have a fight on its hands
December 24, 2025 07:03 IST
Thackerays' alliance is likely to force BJP to rely more on Shinde Sena, especially in Marathi-dominated civic bodies like BMC, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, Pune and Navi Mumbai
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
Why BJP has an edge in Maharashtra corporation polls, but faces many hurdles
December 23, 2025 07:34 IST
While BJP would contest several corporation elections, including BMC, in alliance with Shinde Sena, it may fight with ally NCP in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad
Tue, Dec 23, 2025
As BJP scores big in Maharashtra local polls, what it means for party’s allies, also Opposition
December 21, 2025 19:41 IST
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.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
With 117 local bodies, BJP emerges on top as Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra polls
December 21, 2025 13:57 IST
Thanking the people of Maharashtra for supporting the BJP and the Mahayuti coalition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Maharashtra stands firmly with development! Grateful to the people of Maharashtra for blessing the BJP and Mahayuti in the Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections.”
Mon, Dec 22, 2025Maharashtra Local Body Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Mahayuti wins 207 of 288 municipal presidents; BJP bags 117 posts
December 21, 2025 06:44 IST
Maharashtra Local Body Election Result 2025 Live | Maharashtra Nagar Parishad, Nagar Palika, Panchayat Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Poll results are a trailer of what is in store in the municipal corporation elections on January 15, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
In blow to Congress amid Maharashtra civic polls, ex-Rahul Gandhi aide’s MLC wife defects to BJP
December 18, 2025 19:44 IST
Late Cong leader Rajeev Satav's wife Pradnya's move stuns Cong, which accuses BJP of “breaking parties"; BJP says she has been "influenced" by development under PM Modi and CM Fadnavis
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Manikrao Kokate case, row linked to Parth Pawar: No respite in sight for NCP amid growing strain with BJP
December 17, 2025 18:50 IST
Despite Ajit Pawar’s cordial relationship with CM Devendra Fadnavis, various developments, including the recent court order upholding the jail term for NCP’s Manikrao Kokate, have added to the increasing discord between the NCP and BJP.
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
Maharashtra urban polls date out, BJP and allies close ranks, signal end to bickering
December 16, 2025 09:25 IST
Mahayuti partners, which had been fighting each other till a few weeks ago, come together; truce comes a week after both Eknath Shinde, state BJP chief met Amit Shah in Delhi
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
Shivraj Patil dies at 90: Union Home Minister during 26/11, he had a turbulent run in MHA, resigned over Mumbai terror attack
December 12, 2025 13:58 IST
The former Lok Sabha Speaker, who passed away on Friday, was one of the two Maharashtra Congress heavyweights to rise from Latur. During his tenure, the Home Ministry faced sharp scrutiny over its preparedness and response.
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
‘BJP has never coerced anybody from the ruling parties or Opposition to switch sides’: Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan
December 12, 2025 00:14 IST
Chavan's meeting comes amid efforts by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to diffuse differences within the coalition.
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
Maharashtra tables Bill to remove requirement of non-farm use certificate for conversion of agricultural land; how it will benefit people
December 11, 2025 13:59 IST
With the new amendment, landowners in Maharashtra will only need to pay a nominal premium based on the Ready Reckoner rate to regularise the change in land use.
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
Fadnavis 3.0, Year 1: How friction with allies, controversies overshadowed Mahayuti’s development agendaSubscriber Only
December 04, 2025 18:06 IST
With infrastructure, connectivity and industrial growth at its core, the government pushes forward amid hurdles in a turbulent first year in office.
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
What’s at play in Maharashtra local body polls? BJP on expansion mode, its allies crying foul and Opposition teetering on the edge
December 02, 2025 15:45 IST
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has tried to downplay the animosity within the ruling coalition, advocating for friendly competition in the Maharashtra local body polls.
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
‘BJP always uses regional parties to consolidate itself and then finish them politically’: VBA president Prakash Ambedkar
November 30, 2025 17:41 IST
Prakash Ambedkar said the VBA is ready to join like-minded parties to fight the RSS and the BJP.
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
Amid growing Mahayuti tensions, why BJP has pushed Shinde Sena to a corner in KonkanSubscriber Only
November 30, 2025 09:12 IST
Amid Maharashtra local body polls, the rift in the Narayan Rane family and the deepening faultlines between BJP and Shiv Sena have escalated Mahayuti’s game of one-upmanship in the key region
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
Local polls, national template: Devendra Fadnavis leads BJP charge in Maharashtra with 4-5 rallies a daySubscriber Only
November 26, 2025 19:19 IST
The BJP’s thrust on the local elections, the first phase of which is on December 2, has produced a sense of disquiet among both allies and Opposition
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Bombay vs Mumbai row heats up over ‘IIT Bombay’ as Raj Thackeray slams Union minister Jitendra Singh’s IIT speech
November 26, 2025 15:58 IST
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray alleged Union minister Jitendra Singh’s remark on IIT Bombay not changing its name reflected the government’s ‘mindset’.
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
‘Votes in your hand, funds in mine’, 100 BJP leaders unelected unopposed: Why Mahayuti is facing Opposition fire in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
November 24, 2025 09:36 IST
Several kin of top BJP leaders, including CM Devendra Fadnavis's cousin and BJP minister Girish Mahajan’s wife, win state local polls unopposed.
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Maharashtra local body polls may get delayed: Deputy CM Ajit PawarSubscriber Only
November 23, 2025 15:38 IST
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the petition against OBC reservation in local body polls in Maharashtra on November 25.
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Eknath Shinde’s Delhi dashes: Why BJP has kept doors open for Shiv Sena chief in CapitalSubscriber Only
November 21, 2025 08:00 IST
Frequent meetings with the BJP’s central leadership to address “local issues” bring Deputy Chief Minister under Opposition fire; Uddhav Thackeray labels these visits “baba mala vaachva (father, please help me)”
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Amid Mahayuti tensions, why BJP induction of Sena leaders has hit a flashpoint before local body pollsSubscriber Only
November 19, 2025 08:00 IST
Shiv Sena ministers, barring Eknath Shinde, skip Cabinet meeting, and instead meet CM Fadnavis later to complain against state BJP chief Ravindra Chavan’s “aggressive overdrive” to wean away their leaders
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Amid MVA rifts over Congress’s solo run for Mumbai civic polls, why it’s advantage for BJPSubscriber Only
November 18, 2025 08:14 IST
BJP is set to contest BMC elections with its Mahayuti allies; for other local body polls, it has left the alliance decision to its local units based on the ground situation there
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
Why the Bihar victory is a feather in Vinod Tawde’s hatSubscriber Only
November 15, 2025 14:14 IST
From being sidelined in Maharashtra to making a comeback in Delhi, Vinod Tawde’s patience paid off in Bihar.
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Bihar won, BJP turns focus on Maharashtra local bodies electionsSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 16:05 IST
With in-built conflicts within the Mahayuti and their support in the NDA, the BJP will have to do a delicate balancing act with Shinde and Ajit Pawar in the Maharashtra local body elections.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Land charges against son weaken Ajit Pawar position ahead of local body polls as BJP fortifies itsSubscriber Only
November 08, 2025 13:52 IST
With the two NCP factions hinting at a reunion, a BJP leader points out that the government led by it faces no threat
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