Maharashtra: BJP Announces First List Of 66 Candidates For BMC Elections
BMC Elections: BJP’s move to release its first list comes when the party is still engaged in seat-sharing talks with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Although both parties claim that they are allies in the MahaYuti, they are still unable to arrive at the seat sharing arrangement due to tough bargaining.
Dec 29, 2025, 13:13 PM IST
Uddhav And Raj Thackeray Unite To Take On Mahayuti In BMC Polls 2026
BMC Polls 2026: MNS Chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday announced the alliance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of the Municipal Corporation Elections. Together, the alliance is targeting control over approximately 113 wards, 72 Marathi-dominated and 41 Muslim-influenced, out of the BMC’s total 227 seats.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:55 PM IST
Thackeray Brothers Reunion Turns Official Ahead Of BMC Polls, Sanjay Raut Says 'Alliance...'
BMC Polls 2026: Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) also stated that the "Thackeray brothers" have reached an agreement, with a formal seat-sharing announcement expected imminently.
Dec 23, 2025, 12:17 PM IST
Mumbai Civic Body Polls: Voting To Be Held On January 15; Results On January 16
Mumbai Civic Body Polls: The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Monday announced the polling and result dates for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Dec 15, 2025, 16:53 PM IST
Maharashtra Poll 2025: BMC, Local Body Election Dates Expected In SEC Press Conference Today
The Maharashtra State Election Commission is likely to announce the BMC and local body election dates during a press conference today, ending months of political anticipation.
Nov 04, 2025, 14:24 PM IST
Another Setback For Uddhav Thackeray, Ex-Maharashtra Minister Deepak Sawant Joins Eknath Shinde Camp
Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and former Maharashtra health minister Deepak Sawant joined Shiv Sena in presence of CM Eknath Shinde.
Mar 15, 2023, 19:23 PM IST
'Those who will dare to...': Sanjay Raut issues stern warning after his release from jail
Sanjay Raut walked out of jail after a special court in Mumbai granted him bail in a money laundering case related to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project.
Nov 09, 2022, 22:52 PM IST
Will Uddhav Thackeray participate in Rahul Gandhi-led Congress’ 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'?
Bharat Jodo Yatra: The invitation to Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray is being considered as part of the Congress party’s effort to bring like-minded and non-BJP parties on a common platform to take on the Narendra Modi-powered BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Oct 31, 2022, 14:39 PM IST
Andheri assembly bypoll: Is BJP's last-minute withdrawal a strategic move with eye on Mumbai civic elections?
The BJP on Monday pulled out its candidate from the next month's Andheri East Assembly bypoll contest, paving the way for the easy victory of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction's nominee.
Oct 19, 2022, 21:24 PM IST
Devendra Fadnavis makes BIG announcement: 'BJP to CONTEST BMC polls jointly with...'
BMC polls: Devendra Fadnavis said that the BJP and the original Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde will fight the Mumbai civic polls together.
Sep 06, 2022, 18:04 PM IST
Amit Shah’s first meet with BJP leaders after formation of the Eknath Shinde government
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting with BJP leaders over Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections in Mumbai. This meeting was done at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis.
Sep 05, 2022, 15:55 PM IST
More trouble for Uddhav Thackeray? CAG to conduct special audit into BMC's functioning
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that a special audit will be conducted by the CAG into the BMC's functioning, including the quality of roads, the allegation of scams in setting up of COVID-19 centres.
Aug 24, 2022, 22:52 PM IST
Maharashtra civic polls: EC to begin campaign to link Aadhar with Voter ID from Aug 1
This comes as elections are due in several civic bodies in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Jul 25, 2022, 17:23 PM IST
We support Shiv Sena but will play checks and balances for transparency: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said the decision of pulling out of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor race is in the interest of Mumbai people, adding that it would support Shiv Sena while keeping the `transparency` as the utmost priority.
Mar 05, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
19 percent of winners in BMC polls face criminal cases: Report
In the recently concluded polls to the 227-member BMC, Shiv Sena won 84 seats, BJP - 82, Congress - 31, NCP - 9, MNS - 7, SP - 6, MIM - 3, Others - 5.
Mar 02, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
BMC poll results: Congress wants to destabilise govt, Nitin Gadkari warns Shiv Sena
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday reiterated that Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should join hands post the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.
Feb 25, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
BMC poll results: Shiv Sena approaches Congress for pact, party says 'not interested'
A senior Congress leader confirmed to IANS that the Shiv Sena did approach the party for an alliance in Mumbai, but the party did not show interest.
Feb 24, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
BMC election 2017 results: As it happened
The BJP on Thursday scored a resounding victory in Maharashtra civil polls.
Feb 23, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
BMC elections 2017: Congress President Sanjay Nirupam offers to resign following poor show
Mumbai Regional Congress Committee President Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday offered to resign from his post.
Feb 23, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
BMC polls: Shiv Sena confident of winning elections, says Manohar Joshi
The Shiv Sena on Thursday expressed confidence of victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.
Feb 23, 2017, 13:11 PM IST