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  Maharashtra municipal polls heat up as MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) to deploy 'Bhagwa Guards' outside booths

  Maharashtra | January 14, 2026 12:51 IST

  MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) will deploy "Bhagwa Guards" outside polling booths to identify duplicate or bogus voters during the upcoming January 15 elections in Mumbai. Raj Thackeray's aggressive directive to his party workers has prompted the Election Commission to order strict security measures.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 13, 2026

  India | January 13, 2026 21:12 IST

  Elections to 29 municipal corporations, including BMC, will be held on January 15 and votes will be counted on January 16.

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  Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation polls: BJP, Shiv Sena workers clash, one injured

  Maharashtra | January 13, 2026 8:43 IST

  The violent clash was reported just two days before the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation Elections. The BJP alleged that the assault was carried out by supporters of Eknath Shinde faction candidate Nitin Matya Patil.

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  BMC polls: Shiv Sena candidate Salim Qureshi injured in knife attack by unidentified assailants

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 18:55 IST

  Quraishi sustained serious injuries in the attack and has been admitted to Mumbai's Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

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  Fadnavis says 'alliance not acceptable' after BJP joins hands with Congress in Ambernath local body

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 12:45 IST

  In Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council, the BJP and Congress have joined hands to stop Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. This has heated up the political atmosphere in Maharashtra.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections LIVE: Mahayuti's unopposed win sparks political storm

  Maharashtra | January 08, 2026 0:41 IST

  Maharashtra local body polls LIVE: The political temperature in Maharashtra is rising as the state prepares for the upcoming municipal elections. Elections to various municipal corporations in the state are scheduled on January 15.

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  Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul quits Shiv Sena-UBT, joins BJP ahead of BMC elections

  Maharashtra | January 05, 2026 10:42 IST

  Former Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul's switch from Shiv Sena UBT to the BJP just before the civic polls has dealt a strategic blow to the Thackeray camp. On the same day, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray unveiled their alliance's manifesto packed with promises for women, housing and free electricity.

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  Thane municipal polls: Seven candidates of Shinde-led Shiv Sena declared winners unopposed

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 21:18 IST

  In Ward No. 18-B, Shiv Sena candidate Jayshree Phatak was elected unopposed. The Thackeray faction candidate Sneha Nagare withdrew her nomination, while the MNS candidate Prachi Ghadge's nomination was rejected, resulting in an unopposed victory.

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  Aaditya Thackeray releases manifesto for BMC polls, promises one lakh homes, tax waivers

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 20:17 IST

  The election manifesto promised that BMC-owned land will not be handed over to private builders. Instead, it will be used to build 100,000 affordable houses within five years for government employees and common citizens.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti's seat-sharing deal finalised, BJP gets 137 seats, Sena 90

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 0:04 IST

  Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026: Mahayuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming BMC elections. BJP will contest 137 seats, while Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats.

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  SIM issued to Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar misused to impersonate public servant; FIR registered

  Maharashtra | December 29, 2025 18:13 IST

  The SIM card went missing during a relocation from the MP's residence in Andheri. It was later discovered that the SIM card was still active and being used by another person.

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  Pune civic polls: Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena announce alliance; seat-sharing formula out

  Maharashtra | April 07, 2026 12:31 IST

  As per the initial seat-sharing arrangement, the Congress will contest 60 of the 160 seats in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), while the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena will field candidates in 45 seats.

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  BMC polls: Shiv Sena releases list of 40 star campaigners; actor Govinda among key names

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 18:24 IST

  BMC Elections 2026: The Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, has released its list of 40 star campaigners for the BMC elections. The list also includes the name of Bollywood actor Govinda.

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  'We have come together to stay united forever': Thackeray brothers announce alliance for BMC polls

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 23:55 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena faction and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will jointly contest the civic elections scheduled for January 15. The two leaders said a formal seat sharing arrangement between the parties will be announced soon.

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  BMC polls: BJP–Shinde Sena agree on 200 seats, talks on remaining 27 underway; announcement soon

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  Polling for the 227 corporator-seats in India's biggest and richest civic body will be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, and votes will be counted the next day. The filing of nomination papers began on December 23 as per the schedule announced by the State Election Commission.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Thackeray brothers reunion after 20 years, alliance announcement shortly

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 12:31 IST

  The cousins visited the Balasaheb Thackeray memorial in Mumbai before formally announcing their alliance shortly ahead of the high-stakes municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 2026.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy

  Maharashtra | December 23, 2025 13:52 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: Pune has become central to these political developments, with both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party signalling their readiness to join hands for the civic elections.

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  Kolhapur local body election results: Mahayuti dominance in major councils with BJP and Shiv Sena

  Maharashtra | December 21, 2025 17:55 IST

  Kolhapur local body election results 2025: BJP won the Ajra Nagar Panchayat in the Kolhapur district which has 17 wards. Meanwhie, the Yadav alliance won the Vadgaon Peth Municipal Council in Kolhapur which has 20 wards. Vidyadevi Pol elected President.

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  Ahilyanagar Local Body Election Results: BJP leading in Rahata, Pathardi, Shrigonda

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 10:44 IST

  Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) Local Body Election Results 2025 LIVE: Looking at past results, in Ahilyanagar’s (Ahmednagar) Deolali Pravara Municipal Council, which has 18 seats, the BJP had won 16 seats in the 2016 elections. In Jamkhed Municipal Council, which has 21 seats, the NCP had won 10 seats.

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  Pune local body election results 2025: NCP rules Indapur, BJP dominates Talegaon Dabhade

  Maharashtra | December 21, 2025 18:13 IST

  Pune local body election results: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party won the Daund Municipal Council in the Pune district which has 26 wards. Durgadevi Jagdale elected President.