Maharashtra elections
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.
Maharashtra Election Controversy: Shiv Sena MLA Charged for Violating Voting Privacy in Hingoli Polling Booth
Dec 03, 2025 02:47 am CST
A criminal case has been filed against Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar for allegedly breaching voting confidentiality during Maharashtra's local body elections. Video evidence shows Bangar entering a polling booth and displaying his party's symbol to a female voter in Hingoli district, prompting an Election Commission investigation. The incident occurred during Tuesday's elections across 264 municipal councils where over 6,000 seats were contested.
Sharad Pawar Condemns Ajit Pawar's Vote-for-Funds Strategy in Maharashtra Political Rivalry
Nov 28, 2025 12:03 pm CST
Veteran politician Sharad Pawar has criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's controversial "vote or no funds" remarks as inappropriate political conduct. The NCP (SP) chief also addressed insufficient farmer relief measures following recent floods, highlighting the growing political tensions ahead of December's local body elections in Maharashtra.
Power Struggle Intensifies: Shinde Allies Claim He Will Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Nov 28, 2025 01:05 am CST
The political tensions between Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and BJP in Maharashtra are escalating as Education Minister Dada Bhuse publicly declares Shinde will lead the state again, despite losing the Chief Minister position to Devendra Fadnavis after the 2024 elections. Meanwhile, corruption allegations between the parties further complicate Maharashtra's political landscape.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Clarifies Controversial "Votes for Funds" Remark Ahead of Local Elections
Nov 23, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has clarified his controversial campaign statement linking voter support to fund allocation in Malegaon, claiming it was not intended as a threat but rather a common election promise. The NCP chief's remarks sparked criticism from opposition parties while government allies attempted to downplay the controversy ahead of the December 2 Nagar Panchayat elections.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Special Intensive Revision Is Attempting to Institutionalize Electoral Fraud
Nov 09, 2025 03:15 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is an attempt to cover up and institutionalize vote manipulation. Gandhi claims that electoral fraud occurred in multiple states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, with approximately 25 lakh votes allegedly stolen in Haryana alone. The EC has denied these allegations, calling them unfounded.
Bombay High Court: Immediate Voter Registration at 18 Could Overwhelm Electoral System
Nov 06, 2025 11:50 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has ruled that while turning 18 grants the freedom to vote, the actual right comes only with electoral roll revisions, addressing concerns that immediate registrations would overwhelm verification systems. This decision came in response to Rupika Singh's petition after her voter application was rejected due to missing the October 2024 cut-off date for Maharashtra elections.
Maharashtra Municipal Council Elections: 246 Councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2, Results on December 3
Nov 04, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Maharashtra will conduct elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats on December 2, with vote counting on December 3. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced that 66,775 personnel will oversee the process for 1.7 crore eligible voters. The elections will use EVMs to elect 6,859 members and 288 presidents, with special measures implemented to address concerns about duplicate voters in electoral rolls.
BJP-Shiv Sena Clash Over Maharashtra Voter List Irregularities: Shelar Accuses Thackeray of Selective Targeting
Nov 03, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Maharashtra's political landscape heats up as BJP minister Ashish Shelar and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray exchange accusations over alleged voter list irregularities. While Shelar claims the opposition is selectively targeting certain communities, Thackeray counters that his party simply wants comprehensive electoral roll verification, announcing that Shiv Sena shakhas will function as voter identity centers following the November 6 revised list publication.