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Counting for 227 BMC wards underway in Mumbai
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In the 2017 elections, the undivided Shiv Sena had secured 84 seats out of the total 227. While being in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party at that point, the alliance had secured the halfway mark of 114 seats, with the BJP winning 82 seats.
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Maharashtra: BMC elections record 52.94 per cent voter turnout; Mumbai to
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The elections, which were conducted after a gap of eight years, marked a significant civic exercise for Mumbai. The previous BMC elections were held in 2017, while the term of the last elected mayor, Kishori Pednekar, ended in March 2022. With the completion of the polls, Mumbai is set to
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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to arrive in Delhi amid power tussle
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, on Wednesday, while responding to queries regarding his proposed visit to the national capital, confirmed his travel plans. "On 16th January, I will be going to Delhi," he said, without elaborating further on the agenda of his visit.
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"Politics of lies stands exposed": BJP's Agnimitra Paul after SC stays all
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Reacting to the Supreme Court issuing notices to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior state police officers, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said that the court has taught a good lesson to the Chief Minister in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) hearing.
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Naveen Patnaik suspends two Biju Janata Dal MLAs for "anti-party activitie
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Arvind Mohapatra, MLA and Sanatan Mahakud, MLA are hereby suspended from Biju Janata Dal with immediate effect for their involvement in anti-party activities," the letter signed by Patnaik said.
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'In last 25yrs two families looted Mumbai...Mahayuti can only deliver just
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Thursday exuded confidence in the Mahayuti government, stating that the people of the state understand that only it can deliver justice to Mumbai as the city goes to the polls for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
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"Shameless govt...That's why they want ONOE": Uddhav Thackeray on alleged
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday raised concerns about the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026, citing issues with voter lists, removable ink, and old EVM machines.
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"Should we learn culture from BJP?": Priyank Kharge over allegations on of
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, he said the Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House called him a dog in Chittapur and asked whether they should learn culture from them.
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"BJP is doing politics by murdering or by distributing money": Congress MP
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"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.
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"Mahayuti together for money, power": Sanjay Raut
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"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.
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"Great privilege to participate in this festival of democracy": Piyush Goy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Goyal described voting as a "festival of democracy" and said it was a privilege to participate in the process. Calling Mumbai India's financial and commercial capital, he said Mumbaikars take pride in the city and view the nation's journey toward development and pro
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Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC casts vote in BMC polls
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier, Shaina NC offered her prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak temple. She took a jibe at the opposition parties (Congress, NCP-SP, Shiv Sena UBT and others), claiming that they are "trying to find excuses for their defeat".
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