Maharashtra local body elections
Royal Enfield Motorcycle Bet Between BJP and NCP Supporters Adds Excitement to Maharashtra Local Elections
Dec 08, 2025 12:23 pm CST
Two friends in Solapur's Akluj town have placed a Royal Enfield motorcycle bet on competing candidates in Maharashtra's local body elections, with the supporter of the winning candidate to receive the prized bike. The friendly wager highlights political rivalries ahead of the December 21 results announcement, following the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's recent assembly election victory.
Bombay High Court Postpones Maharashtra Local Body Election Results to December 21, Bans Exit Polls
Dec 02, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra State Election Commission to delay vote counting for all local body polls to December 21, replacing the original December 3 date. The court also prohibited exit polls until December 20 amid concerns about electoral irregularities in multiple civic bodies. This ruling affects elections across 264 municipal councils and addresses petitions challenging the SEC's revised election schedule.
Sharad Pawar Directs NCP to Prioritize Original OBC Candidates for Maharashtra Local Body Elections
Nov 10, 2025 12:00 am CST
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has instructed party leaders to prioritize original OBC candidates for upcoming Maharashtra local body elections, while firmly ruling out any alliance with BJP. The party will consider women candidates in multiple constituencies and allow district leaders flexibility for local-level opposition alliances, though discussions regarding potential collaboration with Ajit Pawar's faction remain ongoing.