Maharashtra politics

BMC Polls 2026: Mahayuti Seat-Sharing Finalised, BJP Gets 137 Seats, Shiv Sena 90

BMC Polls 2026: The Maharashtra State Election Commission announced elections to 29 municipal corporations across the state, including Mumbai, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Candidates from both the BJP and Shiv Sena are expected to file their nomination papers on Tuesday.

Dec 30, 2025, 06:08 AM IST

No Hurdles In BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance For Municipal Polls: Maha CM

Fadnavis emphasised that seat-sharing discussions are progressing on a very positive note. His reassurance aims to signal unity within the ruling alliance amid speculation regarding potential friction over specific urban constituencies. 

Dec 27, 2025, 19:22 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

Maharashtra Vote Counting Underway For 2025 Washim And Trimbakeshwar Municipal Councils And Nagar Panchayat Elections

The counting of votes has begun for the 2025 Washim and Trimbakeshwar Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayat elections in Maharashtra. Candidates and their representatives are present as results start to unfold after polling concluded on Saturday.

Dec 21, 2025, 12:55 PM IST

Pune Land Row: Why Parth Pawar Isn’t Named In FIR; What CM Fadnavis Said Amid Political Uproar

 The 40-acre land, reportedly worth Rs 1,800 crore, was allegedly undervalued and sold for Rs 300 crore, sparking a controversy that has gripped the state’s political circles.

Nov 08, 2025, 16:13 PM IST

Pune Land Row: Ajit Pawar Cancels Son’s Firm’s Deal; Orders Probe Amid Rs 300-Crore Controversy

The decision comes amid mounting political pressure and demands for his resignation over a ₹300-crore land transaction involving 40 acres of government land in Pune’s upscale Mundhwa-Koregaon Park area.

Nov 07, 2025, 22:07 PM IST

Where Has Sanjay Raut Gone? The Mystery Behind His Sudden Absence From Public Events

Raut's absence comes at a time when opposition parties in Maharashtra are preparing to hold a march in Mumbai on Saturday against alleged irregularities in the voter list. 

Nov 01, 2025, 10:51 AM IST

Thackeray Camp Showers Praise On CM Fadnavis For Handling Jarange-Patil's Protest

Shiv Sena(UBT)’s move to heap praise on CM Fadnavis has sparked a buzz in the state political circle, especially when the former has been targeting the CM on a number of issues.

Sep 05, 2025, 16:32 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Responds To Allegations Of Threatening Woman Police Officer During Solapur Illegal Mining Raid

On his social media account X, Pawar stated that his interaction with police officials in Solapur was aimed at maintaining calm on the ground and avoiding further escalation.

Sep 05, 2025, 16:21 PM IST

Maratha Quota Protest: 'Will Follow HC order', Saya Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis also stated that it cannot be said that law and order has collapsed due to Jarange-Patil’s agitation in Mumbai and added that some incidents that have happened during the protest are certainly not commendable, including attacks on journalists, especially women journalists.

Sep 01, 2025, 20:32 PM IST

Three-Member Panel To Discuss Pro-Maratha Quota Demands With Activist Manoj Jarange Says Patil

Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil said a three-member panel, led by Justice (Retd.) Sandeep Shinde, will meet pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil at Azad Maidan to address the reservation deadlock. Scroll down to read more.

Aug 30, 2025, 16:55 PM IST

'No Cut In OBC Quota For Maratha Reservation', Says Maharashtra Dy CM

In a bid to clear doubts over the ongoing Maratha reservation issue, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister assured that the existing OBC quota will not be reduced to accommodate Maratha demands. He said the government is committed to protecting the rights of both communities while working on a balanced solution.

Aug 29, 2025, 19:11 PM IST

'Bring Fighter Planes From Modi Baba': Eknath Shinde’s Grandson Makes Special Demand

 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Wednesday, accompanied by his family. The meeting, which saw Shinde travel to the capital specifically for the occasion, included his wife Lata Shinde, his MP son Dr. Shrikant Shinde, and daughter-in-law Vrushali Shinde.

Aug 07, 2025, 08:46 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to be on Delhi Visit today

Maharashtra Politics: The stir in Maharashtra politics has intensified once again. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray are on a visit to Delhi.

Aug 06, 2025, 12:24 PM IST

Raj Thackeray visits Matoshree

Sunday brought a historic moment in Maharashtra politics.

Jul 27, 2025, 14:20 PM IST

‘Govt Is Beggar, Not farmers’: Maha Agriculture Minister Sparks Another Row

 Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate on Tuesday sparked yet another controversy, saying that the state government is a beggar and not the farmers.

Jul 22, 2025, 18:44 PM IST

Uddhav's 'Thackeray Brand' Remark Ignites Political Storm In Maharashtra

The comments sparked a swift backlash from Mahayuti leaders, who called Thackeray's outburst a result of political "irrelevance" and "betrayal" of the late Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology.

Jul 19, 2025, 17:15 PM IST

Maharashtra: MNS Workers Detained, Raj Thackeray Party Workers Stage Protest, CM Fadnavis Reacts – EXPLAINED

The visuals from the MNS counter-protest rally show a tense scene where cops swiftly took action, detaining several individuals as protesters raised slogans. The police officials have also detained several party workers. Meanwhile, CM Fadnavis informed that the administration had asked them to take an alternate route, to which the Raj Thackeray-led party workers did not agree.

Jul 08, 2025, 12:48 PM IST

Two Thackerays, One Stage: Is Maharashtra Politics Witnessing A Reset?

Victory Rally: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years, challenging BJP's language policy and hinting at a political comeback ahead of Maharashtra civic polls.

Jul 05, 2025, 15:55 PM IST

Thackeray Cousins Share Stage In Worli, Reunite After 2 Decades For Marathi Cause

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray reunited after two decades to oppose the Maharashtra government's three-language policy, forcing a rollback of Hindi as the default third language. Their joint stand has sparked speculation about a possible political realignment in the state ahead of crucial civic elections.

Jul 05, 2025, 12:32 PM IST