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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.
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.
INDIA Alliance Fractures: Regional Partners Reconsider Commitments After Bihar Electoral Defeat
Nov 20, 2025 11:38 pm CST
The INDIA alliance faces its most severe internal crisis following a crushing defeat in Bihar elections, with key regional partners including JMM, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and AAP openly questioning the Congress-led coalition's leadership, strategy, and decision-making processes. Regional allies are now weighing the costs of remaining in a seemingly dysfunctional coalition against pursuing independent political paths to protect their state-level relevance.
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 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.
Maharashtra Opposition Alliance Prepares for Civic Polls: MVA Denies MNS Inclusion Proposal
Nov 12, 2025 01:40 am CST
Maharashtra's opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) held a crucial coordination meeting in Mumbai to strengthen their civic poll strategy. While activating local-level structures for a unified campaign, leaders from Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar), and Shiv Sena (UBT) confirmed no formal proposal has been received from Raj Thackeray's MNS for inclusion in the alliance. In an unexpected development, NCP factions have formed a local alliance in Kolhapur's Chandgad Nagar Parishad elections.
Congress Rejects Alliance with MNS in Maharashtra Despite Local Leaders' Push for United Opposition
Nov 10, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Congress leadership firmly denies any alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena despite Nashik opposition leaders suggesting local-level cooperation. This contradiction exposes internal divisions within Congress as district representatives seek tactical alliances against the ruling Mahayuti coalition while senior party officials maintain distance from MNS's controversial stance on regional identity politics.
Drone Spotted Near Uddhav Thackeray's Residence Triggers Political Controversy in Mumbai
Nov 09, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A drone sighting near 'Matoshree', the residence of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, has sparked a political row in Mumbai. While the Thackeray faction alleged security breach in a no-drone zone, Mumbai Police clarified it was part of an authorized MMRDA infrastructure survey for a pod-taxi project, leading to further questions about notification protocols and political motivations.
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.