Maha Vikas Aghadi
Nawab Malik Controversy Threatens BJP-NCP Alliance Ahead of Mumbai Municipal Elections
Dec 16, 2025 09:00 pm CST
Legal cases against senior NCP leader Nawab Malik have created tensions within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, as BJP officials refuse to partner with NCP in Mumbai's upcoming municipal elections. Despite maintaining alliances elsewhere in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indicated that BJP-NCP cooperation may not extend to Mumbai, highlighting the complex political dynamics ahead of the critical civic polls.
Maharashtra Civic Elections: Mumbai BMC Polls Set for January 15 with Results Next Day
Dec 15, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Maharashtra's long-delayed civic body elections are scheduled for January 15, 2024, covering 29 municipal corporations including the crucial BMC contest in Mumbai. The elections, particularly important for the Brihanmumbai Corporation, will determine control of India's largest and Asia's wealthiest civic body, with results announced on January 16. Political tensions are high as the BJP aims to challenge Shiv Sena's traditional dominance while the Maha Vikas Aghadi prepares for this critical electoral test.
Devendra Fadnavis Claims Credit for Historic Thackeray Cousins Reunion in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 10, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis humorously takes credit for reuniting estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj after 20 years apart. Despite facilitating this significant political development, Fadnavis dismisses its electoral impact, calling it a "political compulsion" while claiming that only Eknath Shinde truly carries forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideological legacy. The reunion aims to reclaim influence over Mumbai's wealthy Brihanmumbai Corporation ahead of civic polls.
Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025: 242 Municipal Councils and 46 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2
Dec 01, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Maharashtra will hold local body elections on December 2 for 242 municipal councils and 46 nagar panchayats, marking the first phase of Supreme Court-mandated polls. With over 1.07 crore eligible voters deciding the fate of 6,859 members and 288 presidents, these elections serve as a political barometer following the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's recent assembly election triumph. Results will be announced on December 3.
Raj Thackeray Warns "Last Crucial Election" for Marathi People in Mumbai Civic Polls
Nov 26, 2025 02:18 am CST
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stark warning about the upcoming Mumbai civic body elections, calling it the "last crucial election" for Marathi people. Amid growing tensions, Thackeray raised concerns about voter list irregularities while the BJP counters with a Hindu-first narrative. Political realignments are emerging as Raj and Uddhav Thackeray show increasing proximity, creating new dynamics in Maharashtra's political landscape.
Raj Thackeray Warns of Critical Moment for Marathi Identity in Upcoming BMC Elections
Nov 24, 2025 12:44 pm CST
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a strong warning about the upcoming BMC polls, calling it the "last crucial election" for the Marathi community. As political tensions rise in Mumbai, the BJP counters with a Hindu-first narrative while Raj and Uddhav Thackeray show increasing political alignment. The contest highlights growing concerns over Marathi identity and representation in Mumbai's governance.
Shiv Sena-MNS Alliance Forms Despite Congress Hesitation in Maharashtra Opposition Politics
Nov 22, 2025 08:30 pm CST
Sanjay Raut declares Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance formation proceeding without Congress approval, as Maharashtra opposition parties reorganize ahead of BMC elections. NCP under Sharad Pawar signals support for the coalition while Congress maintains distance from MNS despite the Thackeray cousins' reunion.
Uddhav Thackeray Seeks Alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS for BMC Elections Despite Congress Resistance
Nov 21, 2025 09:40 pm CST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is working to build a comprehensive alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, hoping to include both MVA partners and his cousin Raj Thackeray's MNS party. However, Congress has declared its intention to contest independently and opposes any coalition that includes MNS, creating a significant challenge for opposition unity in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Opposition Alliance Strengthens Civic Poll Strategy While Addressing MNS Inclusion Rumors
Nov 12, 2025 01:54 am CST
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition held a strategic coordination meeting in Mumbai to strengthen their approach for upcoming civic polls. While focusing on local-level planning and unified campaigning, alliance leaders confirmed no formal proposal has been received from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for inclusion. The meeting also addressed an unusual political development in Kolhapur, where rival NCP factions have formed a local alliance for municipal elections.
NCP Establishes "No BJP" Alliance Strategy for Maharashtra Civic Elections
Nov 06, 2025 12:36 am CST
Ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls on December 2, Sharad Pawar's NCP has instructed district units to form local alliances with anyone except BJP. While maintaining preference for the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, the party allows local leaders flexibility regarding alliances with Shinde's Shiv Sena or Ajit Pawar's NCP, creating a strategic approach to the upcoming municipal elections.