Mumbai civic polls
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.
Mysterious 'Marathi Manoos' Posters Emerge Across Mumbai as Crucial Civic Elections Approach
Dec 15, 2025 08:43 pm CST
As Maharashtra announces long-delayed municipal elections for January 15, cryptic posters appealing to Marathi identity have appeared throughout Mumbai. Though lacking party symbols, these messages are believed to originate from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS parties. The elections will end a three-year period without an elected mayor, with political alliances forming on all sides ahead of this crucial civic contest.
Political Credit War Erupts Over Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme Ahead of Mumbai Civic Polls
Nov 26, 2025 08:35 pm CST
As Mumbai's BMC elections approach, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde are engaged in a political credit war over the popular Ladki Bahin welfare scheme that provides Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to women from economically weaker sections. Opposition leaders claim the scheme was launched to influence voters and may be discontinued after elections despite government assurances of its continuity.
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.
Congress Announces Solo Campaign for Mumbai BMC Elections Amid Alliance Tensions
Nov 16, 2025 02:25 am CST
The Congress party has officially announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, fielding candidates across all 227 wards. This strategic shift comes just one day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve criticized Congress's alliance approach and seat-sharing delays. Mumbai Congress leadership has launched a campaign highlighting alleged corruption under BJP-led Mahayuti administration, while government officials dismiss the party's solo strategy as ineffective against the ruling coalition.
Maharashtra Political Showdown: Shinde and Thackeray Exchange Venomous 'Anaconda' Accusations Before Mumbai Civic Polls
Oct 28, 2025 08:36 pm CST
Ahead of Mumbai civic elections, Maharashtra politics has descended into reptilian rhetoric as Deputy CM Eknath Shinde labels Uddhav Thackeray the "real anaconda who swallowed Mumbai's treasury" in response to Thackeray's similar jab at Home Minister Amit Shah. This escalating war of words between Shiv Sena factions highlights the intensifying political rivalry in Maharashtra.
Raj-Uddhav Thackeray Reconciliation: 5 Strategic Meetings Signal Potential Alliance Before Mumbai Civic Elections
Oct 13, 2025 01:51 am CST
The once-estranged cousins Raj Thackeray (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena-UBT) have met five times in three months, signaling a potential political alliance before Mumbai's civic elections. Their meetings, alternating between residences and public appearances, have sparked significant speculation about a strategic realignment in Maharashtra politics that could reshape electoral dynamics in Mumbai.
Thackeray Brothers Reunite: Political Alliance Forms Ahead of Mumbai Civic Elections
Oct 05, 2025 09:16 pm CST
The Thackeray cousins, Raj and Uddhav, are showing strong signs of political reconciliation after meeting for the fifth time this year. Their recent back-to-back meetings at a family function and at Matoshree suggest a potential alliance forming between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena UBT ahead of the crucial BMC elections, with both parties already collaborating at grassroots levels and forming committees to assess their combined organizational strength.