Politics

Polling booths placed far apart to stop people...: Rohit Pawar

"People's polling booths have been placed far apart, which will prevent many people from voting. In Mumbai, Ganesh Naik, a minister, doesn't even have his name on the voter list at the booth where it should be, and his family members' names are scattered across different locations," Pawar told ANI.

2026-01-15T07:38:31.047171+00:00 IST

Congress MP Praniti Shinde slams BJP on Maharashtra civic polls

"When we vote in the Solapur Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra local body elections, our vote should be for development. Congress is fighting for this, and the way the BJP is doing politics by murdering someone or by distributing money..," she told the media.

2026-01-15T07:32:02.899395+00:00 IST

Owaisi urges govt to prepare evacuation plan for Indian students

"It's good that EAM Dr S Jaishankar spoke with his counterpart in Iran, but my urgent request to the GoI and EAM is that there are many students in hundreds who are studying in Iran, and especially in this Shahid Beheshti University," Owaisi told ANI.

2026-01-15T07:13:19.996972+00:00 IST

Creating ruckus on everything, raising questions is very wrong

Replying to Maharashtra Navnirnman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's allegations that a new pen has been replaced with the indelible ink, Fadnavis said, "creating a ruckus on everything and raising questions is very wrong."

2026-01-15T07:11:12.370326+00:00 IST

"29 municipalities will elect mayor from Mahayuti": BJP's Chavan

"Under the leadership of PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, we have run an election campaign on a development agenda, and we fully believe that 29 municipalities will elect a mayor from Mahayuti," Chavan told reporters.

2026-01-15T07:06:36.604634+00:00 IST

BSP Chief Mayawati press conference on 'Jan Kalyankari Divas'

During the press conference, she said, "Today is my 70th birthday, and I wish a Happy New Year 2026 to everyone on this occasion. My party workers celebrate it as Jan Kalyankari Divas. On this occasion, senior party members, especially, talk about the public welfare schemes launched during the four terms of the BSP government under my leadership in Uttar Pradesh for the benefit of the common people."

2026-01-15T07:05:13.667448+00:00 IST

"Opposition has 'Bhai-Bhai' agenda": Shiv Sena candidate Priya

"Shiv Sena and BJP are moving forward with a development agenda, while opposition parties are advancing a 'Bhai-Bhai' agenda (brother-brother alliance). All Mumbaikars will vote for our development agenda...," she said.

2026-01-15T06:44:25.629783+00:00 IST

“What will happen in Mumbai is limited to Mumbai only": Owaisi

Reacting to speculation around the alliance between the Thackeray brothers in Mumbai, Owaisi said its impact would largely be confined to the city. "What will happen in Mumbai is limited to Mumbai only. People will go out and vote today, and by tomorrow they will know what the impact was," he remarked.

2026-01-15T06:43:24.636297+00:00 IST

"Shall forever remain indebted to soldiers": Rahul, Priyanka

"Heartfelt Army Day greetings to our brave soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their families who are always ever-ready to defend the nation. We shall forever remain indebted to them for their indomitable courage, valor, and supreme sacrifices. Jai Hind!," Rahul Gandhi said.

2026-01-15T06:20:04.089521+00:00 IST

"Mahayuti together for money, power": Sanjay Raut

"Three political parties have come together purely for power and money; Marathi identity is not part of their agenda. That is why Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have united on a single platform to protect Marathi interests," Raut said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai.

2026-01-15T06:08:49.658383+00:00 IST

“This is a very big moment for India": Anurag Thakur

"This is a very big moment for India when, after almost 1.5 decades, India is getting the opportunity to host such a big event. Before this, India successfully hosted the G20. Preparations are also underway for hosting BRICS. All the speakers and presiding officers who are there today are coming. We welcome all of you," he said.

2026-01-15T05:51:45.017866+00:00 IST

Telangana BJP President accuses TMC after Calcutta HC decision

"It was Mamata Banerjee who actually took away many documents from the office. This shows that there is something behind the entire episode, that there are certain documents which the TMC did not want to be given to the investigating agencies...," the BJP President accused.

2026-01-15T05:41:11.777923+00:00 IST

"Hopeful that BJP will win election": Nitin Gadkari

Polling began today at 7.30 am and will continue until 5.30 pm, with vote counting scheduled to begin on Friday, January 16.

2026-01-15T05:39:38.924592+00:00 IST

BMC elections see slow start; 7.12% voter turnout till 9:30 AM

A total of 7,36,996 voters have cast their votes out of a total 1,03,44,315. According to official data released by the State Election Commission (SEC), nearly double the number of men have cast their vote than women. 4,54,539 men have cast their vote in BMC elections, compared to 2,82,433 women.

2026-01-15T05:25:53.539310+00:00 IST

BJP MLA Suresh Damu Bhole casts vote in Jalgaon

"I have cast my vote for development. I urge all voters to exercise their right to vote for their own development and benefit. This is our greatest right," Bhole told ANI.

2026-01-15T05:10:33.163019+00:00 IST

Tamil does not need ceremonial praise: DMK leader TRB Rajaa

"Tamil does not need ceremonial praise. It asks for knowledge and understanding. And Delhi should try to start with that," TRB Rajaa posted on X.

2026-01-15T05:04:21.767247+00:00 IST

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister urged people to vote on civic polls

"I exercised my right to vote... I fulfilled my duty this morning. I appeal to everyone to come out and vote for the lotus.... The BJP will bring development... and people will vote for that," he said.

2026-01-15T04:45:49.955247+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav, UP CM Yogi extend birthday greetings to Mayawati

"Throughout her life, she has relentlessly fought day and night against the dominant forces for the dignity, honor, and rights of the exploited, deprived, oppressed, neglected, and humiliated society, and the way she has challenged the anti-constitutional BJP and their allies and associates--this may continue unceasingly, with this wish, once again birthday greetings to her," Yadav posted on X.

2026-01-15T04:27:51.019560+00:00 IST

RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi casts vote in Nagpur

RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi cast his vote for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections on Thursday as polling began across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, reiterating that voting is not just a right but a constitutional duty of every citizen.

2026-01-15T04:21:03.005973+00:00 IST

BMC polls: Voters call for participation, say "we should all vote for Maharashtra's future"

Citizens are keen to make their voices heard in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

2026-01-15T04:07:13.054743+00:00 IST

Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol casts vote in PMC elections

Speaking to ANI after voting, Mohol said, "I came with my family to cast a vote. I can see a massive response from the public, and it is the result of the work we have done. A lot of projects started in Pune under the leadership of PM Modi, like the 23 Km metro, which was just on paper; moving forward, it will expand to a network of 120 Km. A lot of infrastructure projects have been started as well. Pune benefitted with a lot of schemes under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis. Pune's public votes for development. They are with the BJP, and the mayor of Pune will be from the BJP only."

2026-01-15T03:58:39.110177+00:00 IST