BMC polls

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

BMC elections 2017 results tomorrow; Rs 3,000 crore at stake, bookies prefer Shiv Sena over BJP

While the civic elections in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) – the country's richest municipal corporation – has become a prestige issue for two main parties, BJP and the Shiv Sena, it has also activated bookies in the illegal betting syndicate.

Feb 22, 2017, 10:28 AM IST

If I was home, I'd definitely be voting: Priyanka Chopra

Actress Priyanka Chopra has said she would have exercised her right to vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections if she was in the country.

Feb 21, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

BMC polls 2017: No NCP candidate in BMC ward where Pawar voted

NCP chief Sharad Pawar today exercised his franchise in a municipal ward where nine candidates are contesting and none of them belongs to NCP.

Feb 21, 2017, 15:35 PM IST

BMC polls: BJP confident of victory despite rift with Shiv Sena

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday expressed confidence of securing a majority in the 2017 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, despite facing a stiff competition from its ally Shiv Sena.

Feb 21, 2017, 10:51 AM IST

BMC polls: BJP expecting 55% voter turnout on Tuesday

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is pulling out all the stops to capture power at the country's richest civic body.

Feb 20, 2017, 20:32 PM IST