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Mumbai will get Mahayuti Mayor: Eknath Shinde; 'People chose development over emotional issues'

Taking a dig at Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), Mr. Shinde said voters had chosen development over emotional issue

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:27 am

Mumbai Mayor masala gets spicier as Eknath Shinde cooks a distinct recipe

The appointment of a BJP mayor in Mumbai is stalled. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction seeks key posts, including the ma

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 11:49 pm

No Sleeping In: Eknath Shinde Orders New Corporators To Hit The Streets At Dawn

Shinde told the 29 newly elected Shiv Sena corporators that the voters' trust must now be repaid with visible, on-ground

News18 18 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

After BMC Polls, Eknath Shinde Huddles With Shiv Sena Corporators At Mumbai Hotel

Eknath Shinde moved the corporators to a luxury hotel in Bandra in the aftermath of the BMC polls, as Uddhav Thackeray c

News18 18 Jan 2026 10:08 pm

BMC election 2026 result: Govinda hails ew vision for Mumbai after BJP-Shinde Sena win

In the wake of the BMC election results, actor Govinda, who is also a prominent Shiv Sena leader, expressed his aspirati

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 3:44 pm

Hotel politics returns to Mumbai: Mahayutis musical chairs over mayor after BMC win key takeaways

The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats in the 227-member House, still falls short of electing

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 2:28 pm

Messages Can Go Through: Sanjay Raut Adds To Shinde Sena Hotel Suspense

As Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde keeps his 29 corporators in a five-star hotel, apparently to foil any poaching attempt

NDTV 18 Jan 2026 12:48 pm

Eknath Shinde turned hotel into jail: Sanjay Rauts big charge amid Mumbai mayor battle; corporators kept in captivity, says MP

Mumbai's mayoral race remains uncertain. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleges Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena corporators op

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 12:04 pm

BMC poll results: Shiv Sena wants first 2.5 years for own mayor, 'BJP can have the next'

Newly-elected corporators in Mumbai received guidance from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at a three-day workshop.

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 8:51 am

Who will be Mumbai mayor? Suspense grows as Shiv Sena eyes first 2.5-year term; Uddhav Thackeray pushes dream pitch

Mumbai's mayoral race remains uncertain despite the BJP-Shinde Sena alliance's clear majority. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv S

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 8:18 am

Thackerays vs Eknath Shinde: UBT-MNS won 36 of 52 direct battles with Shiv Sena in Mumbai BMC election

In direct contests, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS secured 36 wards against Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, which

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 7:35 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Eknath Shinde corrals his 29 corporators in hotel; no question of poaching, says CM Devendra Fadnavis

Amid ongoing power-sharing discussions with the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has gathered its 29 new corporators

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 5:20 am

Mumbai civic polls: BJP wrests control of BMC; Shiv Sena (UBT) relegated to Opposition

Over the last two decades, the undivided Shiv Sena had control over the BMC

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 2:01 am

Election Was Very Strange...: Uddhav Thackeray On Civic Body Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday described the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 11:45 pm

Opposition sees poaching as Eknath Shinde shifts BMC winners to hotel

Shiv Sena has housed its newly elected corporators in a Mumbai hotel. This move comes as the BJP falls short of a majori

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 11:13 pm

Suspense over Mumbai Mayors post, Shindes corporators moved to luxury hotel

Mumbai: The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Saturday, January 17, shifted its newly elected corporators in Mumbai to a lu

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 10:24 pm

Mumbai Mayor race: Shiv Sena moves newly elected corporators to Bandra hotel

In an official statement, Yuva Sena General Secretary Amey Ghole said the corporators are being shifted to a Mumbai hote

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 10:23 pm

'Life-and-death election for them': Uddhav Thackeray alleges coercion, kidnapping in BMC polls; thanks voters for backing Shiv Shakti alliance

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray alleged intimidation and coercion by the ruling alliance in the BMC elections

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 9:54 pm

If God is willing, Shiv Sena (UBT) will have its mayor in Mumbai: Uddhav

Uddhav Thackeray expressed his ambition to see a Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor in Mumbai. This statement follows the BJP and Ekn

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 8:20 pm

BMC results | BJP secured 45 per cent vote share, performed better than UBT: CM

The Maharashtra CM was addressing a gathering of BJP workers at the partys Vasant Smruti office in Dadar, Mumbai, a day

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

Despite defeat in BMC Election, Uddhav eyes Mumbai mayors post for UBT

He also alleged that the BJP wants to mortgage Mumbai and accused the party of winning the polls through betrayal, asser

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 6:08 pm

All elected Shiv Sena corporators taken to Mumbai hotel for meeting, day after Maharashtra civic poll results

They will likely be kept there till the Mayoral choice is finalised, sources from the party told The Hindu

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 5:35 pm

This battle is not over: Shiv Sena (UBT) reacts after BMC poll setback

In a post shared on social media platform X, Shiv Sena (UBT) said, This battle is not over yet... It will continue just

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 5:31 pm

Explained: How And By When Will Mumbai Get New Mayor

Mumbai will get a new mayor by the end of this month, following the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena's big win in the B

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 4:44 pm

If God is willing, Shiv Sena (UBT) will install its mayor in Mumbai: Uddhav

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said if God is willing, the party could have its mayor in Mum

Kashmir Reader 17 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Resort Politics In Mumbai Again: Shinde Camp's Big Move After BMC Results

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has started moving its elected representatives in Mumbai to a five-star

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 4:19 pm

'God Willing, Will Have Our Party's Mayor In Mumbai': Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said if God is willing, the party could have its mayor in Mumbai, rem

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

BMC elections: Won by betrayal, BJP wants to mortgage Mumbai, says Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray has vowed to see a Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor in Mumbai. This comes after the BJP-led Shiv Sena combine won

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 4:03 pm

Did soft Hindutva hit Uddhav hard? Behind the setback of Thackeray brand in BMC

The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) combine had framed the B

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 3:39 pm

Party had to split due to Sanjay Rauts actions: Sena spokesperson

Shiv Sena spokesperson Susieben Shah criticized Sanjay Raut for his remarks against Eknath Shinde. Shah stated Raut's ac

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 3:26 pm

Amid Poaching Fears, Shinde Sena Moves Newly Elected Corporators To Mumbai's Taj Lands End

The Shinde-led Shiv Sena won 29 seats in the 227-member civic body, a modest tally but one that proved critical in helpi

News18 17 Jan 2026 2:45 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Kingmaker politics at play in Bhiwandi

In a surprising turn of events, the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation elections have led to a hung assembly, disru

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 2:19 pm

Team Uddhav Candidate Wins From Thane Ward Where Eknath Shinde Lives

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has emerged as the single-largest party in the Thane Municipal Corporati

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 1:40 pm

Eknath Shinde's betrayal of Marathi manoos paved way for BJP mayor in Mumbai, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut attributes the BJP's victory in the Mumbai civic elections to Eknath Shinde's betraya

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 1:17 pm

Maharashtra civic poll result emphatic endorsement of Mahayutis development agenda: Shinde

THANE, Jan 16: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday thanked voters for the Mahayutis stellar perfor

Daily Excelsior 17 Jan 2026 12:59 pm

Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026: Dharavi opts for Uddhav Thackeray, Congress to safeguard rehab interest

In a surprising turn of events, Dharavi's election results bucked the larger city patterns, with Congress and Uddhav Tha

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 12:04 pm

This Battle is Not Over: Shiv Sena (UBT) Reacts After BMC Loss

The Shiv Sena (UBT), contesting in alliance with the MNS, won 65 seats

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 11:34 am

BJPs saffron sweep: 1,425 seats, 20 corporations in Maharashtra civic polls

Mumbai: The BJP has swept the 2026 civic polls, winning 1,425 of 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations, and wrest

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 11:23 am

Mumbai Voted for Balance | BMC Elections | BJP vs Shiv Sena UBT

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation results need to be read carefully, without emotion overriding arithmetic and with

News View 17 Jan 2026 11:14 am

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Mumbais crorepati corporators set to rock the house

In a stunning turn of events, affluent candidates dominated the recent municipal elections in Maharashtra, particularly

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 11:03 am

Maharashtra civic polls: From Fadnavis, AIMIM to Thackerays, here are 10 biggest winners and losers

The Maharashtra civic elections 2026 saw the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieve a significant victory, securing over 1,80

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 10:57 am

This battle is not over...: Shiv Sena (UBT) reacts to BMC loss

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (UBT) on Saturday gave its first reaction following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Co

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 10:52 am

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP clinches 1,425 seats across 29 municipal corporations

The BJP won 89, and ally Shiv Sena bagged 29 seats in the 227-member BMC, while Shiv Sena (UBT) managed 65 and MNS six s

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 10:27 am

Balasaheb's Legacy Takes Centrestage As BJP's Clean Sweep In BMC Reignites Sena Vs Sena War

Shiv Sena (UBT) accused Eknath Shinde of dismantling the party founded by the late Balasaheb Thackeray and paving the wa

News18 17 Jan 2026 9:44 am

BMC elections result: Mahayuti gets decisive mandate, Thackeray brothers register significant presence

The BJP-Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance has emerged as the leading bloc in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BM

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 8:15 am

BMC elections 2026: Andheri West ward 59 goes down to the wire

Shiv Sena (UBT) heavyweight Yashodhar Phanse defeats BJP rival Yogiraj Dabhadkar in a tight multi-cornered fight; the co

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 8:04 am

Sena dethroned in BMC elections 2026, but Thackerays still matter in Mumbai

BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) take BMCs top post, but election maths show the city remains politically split; the undiv

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 7:37 am

Decoding Mumbai BMC election 2026: MNS helped consolidate Marathi votes but also proved polarising; what worked against the Thackerays

Mumbai's 2026 civic elections saw a significant shift, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) weakened by the 202

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 7:33 am

BMC election results 2026: Shinde Sena makes dent in UBT-MNS tally, but only just

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena marked its presence in Mumbai's BMC elections by winning 29 seats, but the Thackeray clan's tr

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 6:08 am

'Triple-engine sarkar mumkeen hai': BJP takes control of Mumbai for first time, but needs Shinde Sena for majority

In a stunning political shift, the BJP has taken control of Mumbai's Municipal Corporation (BMC), effectively ending the

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 5:31 am

BJP triumphs in Mumbai, Alliance wins 25 Corporations

MUMBAI, Jan 16: Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the BJP today emerged as the

Daily Excelsior 17 Jan 2026 4:04 am

Fadnavis Emerges as BJP's Power Centre in Maharashtra

Mr. Fadnavis did not make allegations in any of the 28 corporations except the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 1:21 am

BJP triumphs over Thackerays, Pawars in Mrashtra civic polls

Uddhav set to lose control over Indias richest municipal body BMC Mumbai: Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance

The Navhind Times 17 Jan 2026 1:01 am

BJP ends three decades of Thackeray hold on Mumbai, checks Pawar clout in Pune

The Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, secured a decisive victory in 25 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra,

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:45 am

BMC polls results: BJP-Shiv Sena alliance ends Uddhav Thackerays hold over Mumbai

Though Uddhav Thackeray lost Mumbai for the first time, he won the Marathi vote bank and will be the prime opposition in

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 12:14 am

As BJP Eyes Mumbai Mayor Post, Shinde Sena Could Throw Spanner In Works: Sources

As of midnight, the BJP had emerged as the single largest party, but there is no scenario - barring implausible ones lik

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 12:14 am

Mumbai Verdict Ends 3-Decade Thackeray Hold

In a desperate bid to retain power in its stronghold, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray had joined hands with his e

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 12:09 am

Fadnavis hails peoples trust as Mahayuti leads Maharashtra polls

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday hailed the peoples trust in the BJPShiv Sena Mahayuti after the alliance re

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:58 pm

Maharashtra civic poll results: BJP emerges as top party in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, AIMIM in second place

While the BJP won 57 out of the 93 seats it contested, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena contested 96 seats but could win

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:51 pm

BMC Election Results 2026: BJP cracks Thackerays Mumbai fortress, floors Pawars in Pune; Who won big and how the saffron party pulled off major civic upsets

BMC Election 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has broken the Shiv Sena's decades-long hold on Mumbai, emerging as

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 9:44 pm

Counting Marred By Opposition Allegations of EVM Glitches

Opposition alleges EVM mismatches and counting irregularities, halts process at centres as Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP raise

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 8:45 pm

BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers

Maharashtra's civic elections saw a significant political shift as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a dominant vict

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Danger Not To Marathis, But Their Parties' Existence: E Shinde On Thackerays

Pulling no punches after his party won the BMC elections in an alliance with the BJP, Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Maharashtra civic polls record 54.77% turnout; BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) lead in key corporations

BJP emerges as largest party in Mumbai as counting continues across 29 municipal bodies

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 6:45 pm

BJP Sweeps Mumbai Civic Polls, Becomes Largest Party in BMC

Coupled with a decent performance by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the BJP is now in the driver's sea

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 5:50 pm

BJP Triumphs Over Thackerays In Mumbai, Trumps Pawars In Pune Civic Polls

Mumbai, Jan 16 : Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the BJP on Friday emerged as

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 5:45 pm

What BMC and civic poll results mean for Maharashtra politics: BJPs rise, Senas fall, and the failure of Pawar-play

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised for a significant victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, including the BMC. T

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 5:36 pm

BMC Elections 2026: How will Mumbai's verdict reshape Maharashtra politics? Shift from legacy politics to BJP dominance?

Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026 mark a major political shift, weakening Shiv Sena's legacy and validating the BJP-led M

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 5:36 pm

Uddhav Thackeray's Options After Losing Control Of Richest Civic Body BMC

Uddhav Thackeray may have lost control of the BMC amid a massive challenge from the BJP, but his position as a leader of

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 5:33 pm

After BMC Drubbing, BJP Lobs Raj Thackeray's Rasmalai Dig Back At Him

Indulging in some sweet gloating after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance crossed the halfway mark in leads in the Brihanmumbai

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 5:33 pm

Maharashtra: Gauri Lankesh Murder Case Accused Wins Jalna Civic Poll as Independent

Except for Shiv Sena, almost all major political parties had fielded their candidates against Pangarkar

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Gadkari hails Mahayuti win, congratulates Fadnavis and Shinde

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Trends indicate

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

BMC election results 2026: Nitesh Rane mocks Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray with penguin jibe after Mumbai poll drubbing

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane celebrated the BJP-led Mahayuti's strong performance in the BMC elections with a viral

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 4:47 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP leading in Sambhajinagar, Congress in Latur

Early civic poll trends in the Marathwada region show a split verdict, with regional and opposition parties checking BJP

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Maharashtra election results: BJP emerges as 'Party No. 1'; Devendra Fadnavis towers as 'Neta No. 1'

Under the astute guidance of Devendra Fadnavis, the BJP has clinched a remarkable win in the Maharashtra civic elections

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 2:24 pm

Mumbai BMC election results 2026: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena's 30-year control collapses

Early trends indicate the Mahayuti alliance, led by BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, is poised to end the Shiv Sena (U

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 2:15 pm

Maharashtra civic elections: Shirsat alleges lathi charge on Shiv Sena workers

According to party leaders, a verbal altercation between the workers and police personnel escalated, following which the

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 1:48 pm

BMC Elections 2026 Winners List: Check seat-wise full list of BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena winning candidates here

Mumbai Elections 2026 Winners: Vote counting is underway for Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, with polling c

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

Maharashtra election results: BJP asserts dominance in urban pockets within hours of counting

The BJP has decisively captured urban Maharashtra, securing leads in 23 out of 29 corporations and municipalities. In Mu

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:52 pm

Mira Bhayandar Election Result 2026: BJP leading; Congress ahead in 7 of 8 seats

Early trends in Mira Bhayandar civic polls show the BJP leading, while Congress is ahead in seven out of eight early res

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:46 pm

Thane civic polls result 2026 highlights: Mahayuti takes small lead as counting begins in high-voltage contest

Vote counting for the Thane Municipal Corporation elections is in progress. Early trends indicate the Mahayuti alliance

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 12:06 pm

BMC polls 2026: Who is Asha Deepak Kale? First Congress candidate to win from Dharavi Ward 183; Ashraf Azmi takes Kurla West

Congress candidate Asha Deepak Kale won Ward 183 in Dharavi by 1,450 votes, defeating Shiv Sena's Vaishali Shewale. The

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:00 pm

Maharashtra BMC Elections Result 2026: Early trends show BJP led Mahayuti alliance ahead of Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS

Early trends being reported from the counting of votes in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Frid

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 11:27 am

Mumbai BMC polls: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut flags missing voter names, EVM glitches; questions BJP-Election Commission meet

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has raised serious concerns regarding Mumbai's civic elections, pointing to missing v

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 11:04 am

BMC Polls: Early Leads Show Mahayuti Surge, Thackerays Lag Behind

Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance is leading in around 52 wards, according to preliminary data

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 10:59 am

BMC Election Results 2026 Highlights: Early trends show BJPShiv Sena alliance leading against Thackeray brothers in high-stakes Mumbai battle

Vote counting is underway for Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations, with Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 10:25 am

Thane civic polls: Police intervene as supporters of two candidates clash

Supporters of Shiv Sena nominee Meenakshi Shinde and rebel candidate Bhushan Bhoir clashed in Thane's Manpada area durin

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 10:18 am

Exit polls predict BJP-Shiv Sena headed for big win in Mumbai civic body

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance is headed for a thumping victory in the Brihanmumbai Municip

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 9:31 am

BMC Election Results 2026: When and where to check official results and see who is winning and who is losing

Mumbai BMC Election Results Live: Mumbai awaits the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election results on Friday. Vote

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 9:27 am

BMC elections 2026: Mumbai, a city of dreams and Asias richest civic body in a governance battle

The estranged Thackeray cousinsUddhavs Shiv Sena (UBT) and Rajs MNShave joined forces to reclaim the city, while the BJP

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 8:20 am

Maharashtra election results LIVE: Exit polls predict win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Mumbai

Voting complete amid row over removing 'indelible' ink on January 15, 2026; voter turnout around 50%

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:50 am

30-year hold of Thackerays to end? Amid ink row, Mumbai sees high voting; exit polls give BMC to BJP+

The BMC elections in Mumbai, held after a gap of nine years, attracted a commendable voter turnout of about 54-56%. Earl

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 5:23 am

Battle for Mumbai: Exit polls predict clear win for BJP-SS

PTI Mumbai All exit polls predicted a clear sweep for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporati

The Navhind Times 16 Jan 2026 12:14 am

Maharashtra civic polls: In battle for Mumbai, exit polls predict clear win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS, which contested polls independently, are expected to win five and two seats, respective

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 9:40 pm

BJP, Allies To Sweep Mumbai Civic Body BMC, Predict 4 Exit Polls

The BJP and the Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will have an edge in the elections for the prestigious Mumbai civic body -- th

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 8:26 pm

BJP's maha moment? Exit polls predict Mahayuti sweep in BMC elections; Thackeray union falls flat

Exit polls project a significant victory for the Mahayuti alliance in the BMC polls, with projections indicating they wi

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 8:19 pm

2 Exit Polls Predict Sweep For BJP-Led Coalition In Mumbai Civic Body BMC

The BJP and the Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will have an edge in the elections for the prestigious Mumbai civic body -- th

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 6:57 pm

Uddhav claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls, calls it murder of democracy

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra civic polls, sayin

Kashmir Reader 15 Jan 2026 3:53 pm

Maharashtra civic polls 2026: Uddhav Thackeray claims irregularities in local elections, calls it 'murder' of democracy

Maharashtra local elections: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has accused the Maharashtra civic polls of irregular

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 2:59 pm

'My name was not on the list': Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flags voter list issue in BMC polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi cast her vote in Mumbai after facing an issue with her name missing from the vote

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 12:52 pm

Explained: Who has alliance with whom in Maharashtras civic polls your guide ahead of results

Maharashtra's political landscape is a complex web of shifting alliances as municipal corporation election results loom.

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

Thursday thriller: Mahayuti vs Thackeray cousins in BMC battle

Mumbai's electorate is about to make its voice heard once more as they prepare for a pivotal election after a nine-year

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 9:24 am

Maharashtra Votes In Civic Body Polls, High-Stakes Battle In Mumbai, Pune: 10 Points

29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra are voting today, with the spotlight on Mumbai, where the BJP and Shiv Sena

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 7:57 am

Voting begins for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

These are the first BMC polls since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena when Eknath Shinde, now Deputy Chief Minister, broke

Deccan Chronicle 15 Jan 2026 7:48 am

Mrashtra votes for crucial civic polls today; focus on Mumbai

Shiv Senas first BMC election since partys split in 2022 Mumbai: As Maharashtra heads to the elections on Thursday for 2

The Navhind Times 15 Jan 2026 12:37 am

Maharashtra votes today in high-stakes civic polls, Ajit Pawar raises scam, BJP hits back

NCPs Ajit Pawar has fired a significant shot across the bow at the erstwhile Shiv Sena-BJP coalition, alleging they orch

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 11:18 pm

BMC elections: Check voting time, result date and other key details to polls of India's richest civic body

Maharashtra is voting today for 29 municipal corporations. The main contest is for Mumbai's BMC between the BJP-led Maha

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 10:52 pm

Shiv Sena leader seeks action against police officer for misleading court

The demand by religious head Siddalinga Swami comes after a court penalises Somaling Kiradalli for furnishing false info

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 8:44 pm

Pro-Pak Slogans Raised At Events Linked To Thackeray Camp: D Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Tha

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

BJP-Shinde disturbing money through door to door campaign, says Shiv Sena Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticized the State Election Commission for permitting door-to-door campaigning post the

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:20 pm

Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS Form Bhagwa Guards To Check Election Malpractices

Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut said, the saffron guards will take to the streets on the poll day to prevent duplicate

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 3:14 am

Who Were Mumbai Mayors In The Last 25 Years? Full List Here

Here is the list of all mayors of Mumbai in the past 25 years. All of them were from the undivided Shiv Sena.

News18 13 Jan 2026 8:22 pm

Civic polls: Ajit Pawar reveals reason for NCP reunion; will it impact ties with Fadnavis? What he said

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar justified aligning with Sharad Pawar's NCP faction for local polls, citing a need to av

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 1:44 pm

Mumbai campaigners long wait ends: Tiffin lady gets BMC poll ticket after 35 years

After 35 years of dedicated grassroots work, 58-year-old Bharati Pednekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate, is finally conte

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 9:28 am

Blast from past: CM Devendra Fadnavis shows old videos of Raj Thackeray, Uddhav; says duo now fighting for survival

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declared the Mumbai civic polls a fight for the survival of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, n

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 8:12 am

At Poll Rally, Devendra Fadnavis Shows Old Clips Of Feuding Thackeray Cousins

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed recently united Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav and MNS head Raj Thackeray, sa

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 6:48 am

Not A 'Milap', But A 'Vilap': Eknath Shinde Slams Thackeray Brothers' Reunion

Shiv Sena supremo and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday asserted that no one can split Mumbai fr

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 10:27 pm

Who are Raj and Aaditya Thackeray to threaten me?: Annamalai on rasmalai jibe

BJP leader accuses MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray for holding meetings just to ins

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 6:33 pm

Shiv Sena Thane Manifesto: Eknath Shinde-led party promises slum-free city, 260-metre iconic viewing tower

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena unveiled its manifesto for the Thane civic polls, promising a slum-free city and a 260-m

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 6:13 pm

Will Raj Thackeray Tie-Up Dent His Moderate Image? Uddhav Thackeray's Reply

The BJP should show one election in which they did not raise the Hindu-Muslim issue, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thacke

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 4:42 pm

Shiv Sena moves High Court against ex-Mumbai mayor Pednekar over 'false' nomination form

Susie Shah, in her plea, filed through lawyer Kalpesh Joshi, sought a direction from the HC to the Returning Officer to

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 4:27 pm

Mumbai for Mumbaikar vs modern and dynamic capital as BMC fight intensifies

Mumbai: As Mumbai gears up for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 15, the bat

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 2:25 pm

Mira Bhayander will turn saffron after civic polls: Shinde

Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that after Mumbai and Thane, the states Mira Bhayander c

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 11:03 am

'I'll kick you': Raj Thackeray warns UP, Bihar migrants against Hindi imposition; calls it crisis

Calling the BMC polls the last election for the Marathi man, Thackeray said: If you miss this opportunity today, you wil

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 9:31 am

KDMC polls: Shiv Sena alleges BJP workers distributed cash; party denies

Tensions flared in Thane's Kalyan Dombivli civic polls. Shiv Sena candidates alleged BJP workers distributed cash. The B

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 8:57 am

Mumbai civic polls: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray attack BJP for fake Hindutva

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray on Sunday launched a scathing attack against the BJP

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 7:28 am

Team Uddhav Leader On Hindutva, Marathi Manoos, Thackeray Reunion

The Shiv Sena of the old days was very different from what a section of it is today, Arvind Sawant, senior leader of the

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 10:43 pm

'He Doesn't Step Out Of Mumbai': E Shinde's Latest Attack On U Thackeray

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said Shiv Sena (UBT) workers are feeling abandoned as the part

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

Send Rs 1 lakh right away as 95% of my speeches are about development: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Uddhav challenge

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has challenged Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray. Fadnavis stated he

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 6:11 pm

Mahayuti Unveils Mumbai Poll Manifesto, Promises Tech-Led Governance, Action Against Bangladeshis

BJP-Shiv Sena-RPI (A) alliance would use Japanese technology to tackle chronic civic problems

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 3:57 pm

Biggest Issue For Mumbaikars Is Accountability: Milind Deora To NDTV

Accountability remains the single biggest concern for ordinary Mumbaikars, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora said on Sunday, und

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 3:23 pm

BMC elections: BJP, Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance releases manifesto; infrastructure, women development take centre stage

The Mahayuti alliance has unveiled its manifesto for the BMC elections. Key promises include building 30-35 lakh homes u

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 1:59 pm

Sanjay Raut slams BJPs Annamalai for saying Mumbai is not Maharashtra city

You should file a case against him here. How can he talk like this about Maharashtra's capital? The CM should file a cas

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 1:15 pm

Ex-MLA Dagdu Sakpal, a Thackeray loyalist, joins Shinde's sena ahead of Mumbai civic polls

Former MLA Dagdu Sakpal, a long-time loyalist of Uddhav Thackeray, has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This move

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 12:30 pm

'Pune is now known as city of goons': Sanjay Raut targets BJP, NCP over rising hooliganism in Pune

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused the ruling BJP and NCP of resorting to hooliganism and giving election tickets to

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 12:05 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Shinde hits out at Uddhav-Raj, says people cant be influenced by brands

The Shiv Sena leader says attempts were made to influence candidates, but the peoples mandate was clearly in favour of d

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:17 pm

Deliberate bid by opponents to malign me: Shiv Sena leader amid audio clip row

Meenakshi Shinde, a former mayor and a candidate in the Thane Municipal Corporation polls, claimed an audio clip attribu

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 1:42 pm

Pune Civic Polls 2026: Supriya Sule, Ajit Pawar Share Stage As NCP Factions Unveil Joint Manifesto

The BJP and Shiv Sena, both part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, have fielded 137 and 90 candidates respectively for th

News18 10 Jan 2026 10:27 am

This election has no effect on our alliancethe legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray is with Shinde: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed various political and developmental issues in an exclusive interaction. He de

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 10:02 am

BJP's Ideology teaches to Work for Everyone, It is Not Against Muslims: Gadkari

All your hopes, desires, and dreams will be fulfilled if the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is elected with a full majority, he

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jan 2026 9:26 am

Eknath Shinde back in driving seat: Another twist in civic polls, 4 NCP councillors dump BJP, give Shiv Sena majority

Ambernath's political landscape shifted dramatically as four NCP councillors switched allegiance to Shiv Sena, bolsterin

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 9:22 am

Uddhav Thackeray interview | Not in a battle of survival, fight is against the BJP

Thackeray family had traditionally fought for Marathi pride and will continue to do so; BJP wears the mask of Hindutva t

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 2:02 am

In Maharashtra Civic Body Where BJP, Congress Allied, Now Shiv Sena Comes Out Tops

When local body elections are spoken about in Maharashtra, the BMC hogs most of the limelight by virtue of being one of

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

Stone pelting on Shiv Sena candidates in Pune; won`t get scared, says Shinde

Eknath Shindes party colleague Pramod Nana Bhangire alleged that stones were thrown at him and fellow candidate Sarika P

Mid Day 9 Jan 2026 6:38 pm

New political twist in Ambarnath: Now, Shiv Sena-NCP form group in bid to keep BJP away from power

A senior local leader of the Shiv Sena confirmed that his party, the NCP and one Independent have come together in a bid

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:04 pm

BJP surviving on borrowed time: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray in joint interview

The BJP has reached a point of `political saturation` and is now surviving on borrowed time, said the two leaders in an

Mid Day 9 Jan 2026 10:57 am

BMC polls: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya alleges ex-mayor Kishori Pednekar filed false affidavit; RO seeks statement

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has been asked by the returning officer to provide a sworn affidavit supporting his complaint a

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 9:38 am

BJPs alliance with AIMIM, Congress shameful display of hypocrisy: Shiv Sena UBT

Mumbai: Amid ongoing election activity in the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb T

The Siasat Daily 9 Jan 2026 9:01 am

Shiv Sena (UBT) slams BJPs AIMIM, Congress alliances as ideological betrayal

The editorial alleged that the BJP has frequently utilised Asaduddin Owaisis AIMIM as a hidden helper in elections acros

Mid Day 9 Jan 2026 8:59 am

Mumbai is at stake, warns Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray

In a candid interview with mid-day, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray talks about reuniting with cousin Raj, civic

Mid Day 9 Jan 2026 8:46 am

Death warrant being issued for Mumbai & Marathi pride, claim Uddhav & Raj

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray jointly criticized the Mahayuti government, alleg

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 8:11 am

BJP kept alliance with Sena in BMC in past only for Hindutva

BJP's Ashish Shelar stated the alliance with Shiv Sena in BMC was solely for Hindutva, distancing the party from alleged

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 8:02 am

BJP Is Power Hungry, Not Pro-Hindutva, Says Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray has launched a fierce political attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), pr

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 7:11 am

'Campaigned For PM Modi Twice, He Broke My Party': Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said that he had campaigned to make Narendra Modi the prime minister

NDTV 8 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Gauri Lankesh murder case accused contesting Jalna civic polls as independent candidate

Shrikant Pangarkar is in the fray from ward 13. His opponents are candidates from the BJP and several other parties, tho

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:40 pm

Will never part ways: Uddhav Thackeray on unity with Raj

In a surprising twist before the upcoming civic elections, Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of Maha

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 6:51 pm

Rs 50 Crore 'Culture' In Maharashtra Not Just Political Taunt: Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday claimed that the Rs 50 crore culture, which has become a cent

NDTV 8 Jan 2026 3:07 pm

BMC polls: After 20 years, Shivaji Park set for Thackeray cousins joint rally on Jan 11

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has received BMC permission for a rally at Shivaji Park on January 11. This allows for

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 8:05 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Denied ticket, 2-time BJP corporator takes on party in Sena (UBT) colours

Discontent brews in R Central as BJP fields new faces over experienced workers, leading to a prominent corporator switch

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 7:48 am

Shiv Sena Candidate Stabbed During Mumbai Civic Body Elections Campaign

Political tensions have escalated sharply in the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections as a s

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 8:59 pm

Shiv Sena Candidate Stabbed During BMC Campaign, Hospitalised

The candidate, Haji Salim Quraishi, who is contesting from Ward No. 92, was attacked by unidentified individuals in Gyan

News18 7 Jan 2026 6:59 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: AIMIM councillors support BJP-led front in Akot

Politics continues to throw up unlikely alliances. After councillors from the rival Congress supported the Bharatiya Jan

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 3:18 pm

Rare move: BJP unites with Congress to snatch Maharashtra civic body from Shiv Sena and then the suspensions

In Ambernath, the Congress suspended its corporators and block president for aligning with the BJP-led Ambernath Vikas A

The Times of India 7 Jan 2026 2:54 pm

Fadnavis warns local BJP units amid partys alliance with Congress, AIMIM for Maharashtra civic polls

BJP allied with Congress and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to form the Ambernath Municipal Council excluding Shiv Sena and also

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 1:32 pm

BJP Forms Alliances with Cong, AIMIM in Civic Bodies; Fadnavis Rejects Tie-ups

The BJP joined hands with the Congress, its arch-rival, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) under th

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jan 2026 1:10 pm

BJP forms alliances with Congress, AIMIM in civic bodies; Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, warns action

The BJP has formed post-poll alliances with rivals Congress and AIMIM in some Maharashtra municipal councils, notably in

The Economic Times 7 Jan 2026 12:56 pm

Shiv Sena stages protest, torches Bangladesh flag

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit here today staged a protest demonstration agai

Daily Excelsior 7 Jan 2026 4:09 am

BJP allies with Cong to snatch Maha civic body from Sena; with 27/60 seats, Shinde's outfit was single-largest party in Ambernath

In a surprising political development, the BJP and Congress have formed an alliance in Ambernath, joining forces with th

The Times of India 7 Jan 2026 3:11 am

Power play in Maharashtra: BJP, Congress join hands to keep Shiv Sena out of Ambernath council

In a surprising political maneuver, BJP and Congress have joined forces in Ambernath to oust the Shiv Sena from its stro

The Times of India 7 Jan 2026 2:27 am

MNS Leader Joins BJP, Attacks Shiv Sena (UBT)

Dhuri was a strong contender for the MNS ticket from ward no 194 in Mahim assembly constituency, but the seat was given

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jan 2026 1:39 am

AIMIM chief says, `Mahayuti parties doing drama of separate contests in Latur`

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP of putting up a drama by contesting Latur civic polls sepa

Mid Day 6 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

Maharashtra: Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joins Shiv Sena

Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joined Shiv Sena in Nashik with supporters, boosting the party ahead of civic polls 2026, w

Mid Day 6 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

FIR registered against Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) party workers for assaulting local resident

Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) members allegedly assaulted a Borivali resident for objecting to their poll campaigning on hi

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 1:24 pm

BMC polls: In R South, women-reserved seats trigger high-stakes family contests

A key Mumbai ward, previously held by Congress and then Shiv Sena, is now a family battleground for women candidates. Me

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 12:29 pm

Mumbai: Man assaulted after objecting to Sena workers entering property for poll campaigning

Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) members allegedly assaulted a Borivali resident for objecting to their poll campaigning on hi

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 12:00 pm

MNS Moves HC Over 68 Unopposed Mahayuti Wins

Mr. Jadhav has also sought a stay on the declaration of results in the 68 seats where candidates from the ruling Bharati

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 11:50 pm

From Culture Centre, Thane has become narcotics hub, alleges Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut was speaking in Thane after the Shiv Sena (UBT)-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance released its manif

Mid Day 5 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

BMC polls: Aaditya steps up voter outreach, campaigns for party candidates

Aaditya Thackeray on Monday visited several Shiv Sena (UBT) poll campaign offices in parts of the city and interacted wi

Mid Day 5 Jan 2026 10:00 pm

BJP expels 22 workers for anti-party activities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

According to party sources, of the expelled workers, 11 have joined the Shiv Sena and got candidature to contest in the

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 5:08 pm

TMC polls: Rebel candidate challenges Shiv Sena's nominee to show development record

Nitin Landge, a rebel candidate, has challenged Siddharth Pandey, the Shiv Sena nominee for Thane Municipal Corporation'

The Economic Times 5 Jan 2026 9:53 am

BMC poll a referendum on Thackeray brand as Sena factions face off: Experts

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will contest 87 seats against Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's parties in the BMC polls. Recent elec

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 6:55 am

BJP Accuses Uddhav of Rs 3 lakh crore Corruption in BMC

The Mumbai BJP chiefs allegations came following the launch of the manifesto of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray led MN

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 1:17 am

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader says he got death threats after opposing Bangladeshi cricketer in IPL

Anand Dubey claims he received abusive calls from Bangladesh after demanding a ban on Bangladeshi players; BCCI confirms

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 10:02 pm

Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto promises free power, Rs 1,500 allowance for women domestic helps

A joint Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto offers key promises to Mumbai voters. These include a monthly allowance for domest

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 8:55 pm

Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul Quits Shiv Sena, Joins BJP

In a blow to the Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of the Mumbai civic body elections, former Mayor Shubha Raul on Sunday joined the

NDTV 4 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

Thackeray cousins unveil BMC poll manifesto; promise free power sops for women

The manifesto was launched at the Shiv Sena Bhavan, prompting Raj Thackeray to visit the party headquarters for the firs

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Raj Thackeray Enters Sena Bhavan After 20 Years As Maharashtra Politics Changes Again

Raj Thackeray entered the Shiv Sena Bhavan after 20 years. It's the same place where he once held sway.

NDTV 4 Jan 2026 6:25 pm

Anil Singh Dewal Appointed as Shiv Sena Chief, Jhotwara Block Jaipur

Jhotwara, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Anil Singh Dewal has been formally designated as the Shiv Sena Chief, Jhotwara Block, Jaipu

World Hindu News 4 Jan 2026 5:40 pm

'Law of Jungle': Shashi Tharoor, Shaina NC & more speak on Venezuela crisis; what they said after US strike

Senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Abhishek Manu Singhvi condemned the US airstrikes on Venezuela, calling it la

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 4:41 pm

Receiving threats for hailing BCCI on Bangladesh pacer issue, claims Sena (UBT) leader; NC filed

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey reported receiving death threats and abuse on WhatsApp and phone calls after pr

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 3:57 pm

Scrap civic polls with unopposed wins: Uddhav to SEC

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded cancellation of the January 15 Maharashtra civic elect

The Siasat Daily 4 Jan 2026 3:14 pm

Cancel elections where candidates won unopposed, hold polls again in such wards: Uddhav to SEC

Mumbai, Jan 4: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded that civic elections where candidates, almost a

Daily Excelsior 4 Jan 2026 3:00 pm

Scrap civic polls with unopposed wins, restart process in those wards: Uddhav Thackeray to SEC

Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, has demanded the cancellation of Maharashtra civic elections held on January 15

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 2:53 pm

Uddhav, Raj Thackeray Unveil Vachan Nama For Mumbai Civic Polls, Launch Sharp Attack On BJP

Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS and NCP (SCP) released the Vachan Nama manifesto for BMC polls, promising welfare schemes and attac

News18 4 Jan 2026 2:30 pm

Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut Urges Ajit Pawar To Merge NCP Factions

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the Ajit Pawar-led NCP should merge with the NCP (SP) headed by his

NDTV 3 Jan 2026 3:19 pm

Why are you with BJP after corruption charges?: Sanjay Raut urges Ajit Pawar to return to Sharad Pawar-led NCP

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged Ajit Pawar's NCP faction to merge with Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) after they allie

The Times of India 3 Jan 2026 2:35 pm

Ajit Pawar's NCP should merge with Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged Ajit Pawar's NCP faction to merge with Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) after they allie

The Economic Times 3 Jan 2026 2:26 pm

Not 1 Vote Cast, BJP, Shiv Sena Win 66 Seats In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Before even one vote has been cast in the long-overdue municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, the BJP-Shiv Sena

NDTV 2 Jan 2026 9:56 pm

3rd-Gen Thackerays Finalising Alliance Manifesto, Focus On Housing, Health

With the withdrawal of nomination forms complete, the stage is now set for a high-octane campaign battle between the BJP

NDTV 2 Jan 2026 8:52 pm

SRK in Trouble With Shiv Sena Over KKR Acquiring Bangladeshi Player

The superstar may drop Mustafizur Rahman after warning from the political party

Deccan Chronicle 2 Jan 2026 7:21 pm

Women's safety: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP demands Centre take up with X issues regarding Grok

Our country cannot be a bystander to women's dignity being violated publicly and digitally with zero consequences under

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Priyanka Chaturvedi urges govt action on AI apps sexualising women

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday urged the government to pay urgent attention to the rising incidents of

The Siasat Daily 2 Jan 2026 4:21 pm

Gross misuse, RS MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flags AI misuse on social media, writes to IT Minister Vaishnaw

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has alerted the IT Minister to a disturbing trend on social media, particularly X, wher

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 12:50 pm

Civic polls: Denied ticket, Shiv Sena leader stages protest march in Thane

Former Thane deputy mayor and Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte, who was keen on contesting from ward number 25 (Kalwa), l

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:53 am

Civic polls: BJP fields Muslim candidates in Jalna as Mahayuti allies court community

Ahead of Jalna's civic elections, Mahayuti allies BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP are fielding a significant number of Muslim ca

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 11:25 am

'Treacherous': Political, Spiritual Leaders Question Shah Rukh Khan Over Bangladeshi Player in KKR

Reactions to KKR signing Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman have sharply diverged, with Shiv Sena (UBT), BJP leaders an

News18 2 Jan 2026 8:49 am

In Pune, Shiv Sena 'Candidate' Tears, Swallows Party Colleague's Nomination Form

The municipal elections in Maharashtra, already a hot topic across the state, has got juicier, with allegations that a c

NDTV 1 Jan 2026 9:52 pm

BJP's agenda is to ensure Marathi manoos does not become Mumbai mayor, alleges Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged the BJP's agenda is to prevent a 'Marathi manoos' from becoming the mayor of

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 9:11 pm

Civic polls: NCP also in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, says Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is discussing seat sharing with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for upcoming civic ele

The Economic Times 1 Jan 2026 12:47 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: NCP in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, says Ajit Pawar

Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic bodies, will be held on

The Hindu 1 Jan 2026 12:22 pm

Athawale Says Promised 12 BMC Seats By Fadnavis

The seats would be carved out from the quotas of the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena: Union minister Ramdas Atha

Deccan Chronicle 31 Dec 2025 9:10 pm

Bomb Threat Note On Car Near Sanjay Raut's Home, Nothing Suspicious Found

A car with a bomb threat message written on its window was found parked outside Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's residen

NDTV 31 Dec 2025 7:21 pm

Sena Leader Gets Nomination Papers In Crematorium, Beats Deadline By Minutes

A bizarre incident has happened in Maharashtra politics ahead of the state's civic body elections. A Shiv Sena (Eknath S

NDTV 31 Dec 2025 1:55 pm

As BJP tightens grip in Maharashtra, cracks deepen in Shiv Sena

A year after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept Maharashtra with 235 seats, political fault lines are widening within t

The Economic Times 31 Dec 2025 12:03 am

BJPShiv Sena Split In 15 Municipal Corporations

The BJP and Shiv Sena have formed an alliance in Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Panvel, Nagpur and Jalgaon municipal co

Deccan Chronicle 30 Dec 2025 11:44 pm

BJP and Shiv Sena finalise 143-8 formula for Nagpur civic polls, NCP to go solo

Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents, the Congress and NCP (SP), have decided to contest the Nagpur civic polls separate

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 7:08 pm

There was bit of fight over tickets among workers: BJP's Girish Mahajan on seat-sharing for BMC polls

Internal discontent brews within the BJP over limited tickets for municipal elections, with over 1,000 aspirants vying f

The Economic Times 30 Dec 2025 5:43 pm

Congress and NCP (SP) to contest separately in Nagpur civic polls

In the last election held for the 151-member Nagpur civic body in 2017, the BJP had won 108 seats, the Congress 28, BSP

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 3:56 pm

'Betrayal of trust': Ramdas Athawale on RPI(A)s exclusion from Mahayuti seat-sharing for BMC polls; to contest on 38 seats

Union minister Ramdas Athawale expressed his disappointment, calling the RPI(A)'s exclusion from the BJP-Shiv Sena seat-

The Times of India 30 Dec 2025 3:24 pm

Maharashtra civic body polls: BJP, Shiv Sena finalise seat sharing; Congress releases candidate list for BMC polls

Mumbai gears up for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections on January 15, 2026. Political alliances have final

The Economic Times 30 Dec 2025 1:54 pm

BMC polls: BJP to contest 137 seats, Shinde-led Sena gets 90, as they finally agree on seat-sharing

MUMBAI: After a week of negotiations, the BJP has agreed to offer 90 seats to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Bri

The New Indian Express 30 Dec 2025 12:53 pm

BMC polls: RPI(A)s exclusion from BJP, Shiv Sena seat-sharing a betrayal of trust, says Athawale

The deadline to file nomination papers for the January 15 polls for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra closes on D

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 12:21 pm

BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti's Seat-Sharing Deal Finalised, BJP To Contest 137 Seats, Shiv Sena 90

Maharashtra Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) will contest 62 of the 227 seats under the alliance in the BMC ele

Deccan Chronicle 30 Dec 2025 11:30 am

Shiv Sena's Ravindra Dhangekar meets Ajit Pawar, denies switching parties; says 'Shinde to decide on alliance in Pune'

Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar has denied switching parties ahead of Pune civic polls. Meanwhile, the NCP-Sharadcha

The Economic Times 30 Dec 2025 11:26 am

Mumbai Diary | Maharastra Congress chief firm on ideological stand

Everyone was surprised when the Congress high command appointed the low-profile Harshvardhan Sapkal as the state Congres

The New Indian Express 30 Dec 2025 8:56 am

After reunion of Pawars, Shinde likely to join them against BJP in Pune polls

MUMBAI: The NCP and NCP (SP), headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar, respect

The New Indian Express 30 Dec 2025 8:52 am

Mumbai civic body polls: BJP to contest 137 BMC seats, Shiv Sena 90; candidates to file nomination papers on Dec. 30

Another constituent of Mahayuti, the NCP, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Mun

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:20 am

Mumbai Civic Body Polls: BJP To Contest 137 Seats, Shiv Sena 90

Ruling allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest 137 and 90 seats, respectively, in the Brihanmumbai Munic

NDTV 29 Dec 2025 11:45 pm

BMC Alliances Rattle Parties

While the MNS has issued the partys candidature form to Yashwant Killedar from Ward No. 192, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Prak

Deccan Chronicle 29 Dec 2025 11:22 pm

Amid cold vibes from BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP to contest Nashik civic polls together

A close contest is expected in the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections. The BJP will contest alone. Shiv Sena and NCP

The Economic Times 29 Dec 2025 9:22 pm

Keep aside differences, work unitedly with Sena (UBT) to save Mumbai: Raj to MNS cadre

Keep your differences aside to save Mumbai. Party workers and local functionaries must take part in the campaigning of S

The Hindu 29 Dec 2025 4:30 pm

Thackeray brothers need Marathi vote consolidation, sizable Muslim and Dalit votes to win BMC polls

MUMBAI: If Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray eye to win the Asias largest civic body (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporatio

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 1:59 pm

Uddhav Thackeray banks on his work during Covid-19, urges people to vote for Sena (UBT) in BMC election

MUMBAI: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has decided to bank on the Covid-19 period work during his te

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 1:52 pm

Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest on 38 seats, NCP-SP on 37 in alliance for Jalgaon Municipal elections: Santosh Choudhary

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) will contest the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation elec

The Economic Times 29 Dec 2025 9:25 am

'Won't Allow Them To Play': Shiv Sena Boycotts Bangladeshi Players In IPL

Haryana Shiv Sena, led by Neeraj Sethi, opposes Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL matches, citing alleged atrocities against

News18 29 Dec 2025 9:08 am

Parivar together: Ajit Pawar announces NCP-NCP (SP) alliance for Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic polls

Since the NCP split in 2023, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has been in the Mahayuti alliance with the BJP and the Eknath Shinde

The Hindu 29 Dec 2025 2:27 am

Consensus reached with Sena on 207 of 227 BMC seats, says Mumbai BJP chief Satam

The BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will contest the polls in the metropolis, scheduled for January 15, jointly. The M

The Hindu 28 Dec 2025 4:46 pm

Mumbai civic polls: Shiv Sena, BJP seat sharing talks in final stages, says minister

Mumbai: Seat-sharing talks between the Shiv Sena and the BJP for the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elect

The Siasat Daily 28 Dec 2025 4:38 pm

Shiv Sena, BJP seat-sharing talks for BMC polls in final stages, says Minister

Shiv Sena and BJP's seat-sharing talks for the BMC elections are in the final stages, with both parties set to contest a

The Economic Times 28 Dec 2025 12:05 pm

On Camera, Shiv Sena Councillor's Husband Hacked To Death On Busy Road

A group of men allegedly hacked to death the 45-year-old husband of a newly-elected Shiv Sena councillor using various s

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 8:28 pm

Mumbai polls: Relentless BJP in pole position as Senas seek legacy and Congress aims for survival

MUMBAI: The January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation poll is expected to be a fight for hegemony for the BJP, one o

The New Indian Express 27 Dec 2025 5:25 pm

BJP-Sena Finalise Seat-Sharing In 200 Wards For BMC Elections: Sources

The BJP and Shiv Sena have nearly finalised their seat-sharing arrangements as Mumbai gears up for the Brihanmumbai Muni

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 11:14 am

Shobhaa De | Mumbai On Verge Of Being Bartered To Highest Bidder?

The BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are already in a celebratory mood, seeing the warring cousins on the backfoo

Deccan Chronicle 27 Dec 2025 2:33 am

Ajit Pawar out, Eknath Shinde in: BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in making for BMC polls

MUMBAI: Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP is planning an alliance with deputy chi

The New Indian Express 27 Dec 2025 1:01 am

Sharad Pawar may join NDA, says Shiv Sena Minister

Sharad Pawar's NCP faction is discussing alliances with Ajit Pawar's faction for municipal corporations. This move has c

The Economic Times 26 Dec 2025 10:56 pm

Jayant Patil meets Uddhav Thackeray to explore NCP (SP)Sena (UBT) tie-up for BMC polls

MUMBAI: Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil on Friday met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray here to discuss a possi

The New Indian Express 26 Dec 2025 7:27 pm

Ex-MNS leader Prakash Mahajan joins Shiv Sena

Prakash Mahajan, the brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, had been associated with Raj Thackeray-led MNS since its

The Hindu 26 Dec 2025 4:36 pm

Former-MNS leader Prakash Mahajan joins Shiv Sena

Prakash Mahajan, a former MNS leader, has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This move comes just weeks before the

The Economic Times 26 Dec 2025 3:58 pm

Several MNS, Sena (UBT) leaders join BJP in Nashik; local ruling party MLA opposes move

Ahead of Nashik municipal polls, prominent leaders from MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) switched to BJP. Former MNS MLA Nitin Bh

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 7:56 pm

Congress holding discussions to form alliance with VBA for Maharashtra civic polls: Harshwardhan Sapkal

Discussions are also underway with the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, a constituent of the Maha Vikas Aghadi a

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 5:58 pm

BMC polls: Congress gambit to go solo reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Congress' decision to contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently has fragm

The New Indian Express 25 Dec 2025 1:18 pm

Reunion Of Thackeray Brothers To Protect Marathi Manoos' Welfare: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray said while many alliances and coalitions have occurred in politics, tie-up between

NDTV 25 Dec 2025 1:12 pm

Congress gambit to go solo in BMC polls reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

The Congress has opted to contest the BMC elections independently, fracturing the opposition and creating a multi-corner

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 12:21 pm

Actor Govinda among 40-star campaigners for municipal corporation polls for Shiv Sena

On January 15, political parties will contest in 29 MC covering 2,869 seats, and around 3.5 crore voters will participat

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 3:16 am

Mumbai Will Get Marathi Mayor: Raj Thackeray

The formal announcement of the alliance was made by Raj Thackeray. Maharashtra was waiting for this moment. I officially

Deccan Chronicle 25 Dec 2025 1:37 am

BJP, Shindes Shiv Sena Seal Most BMC Seats

On Wednesday, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam held a core committee meeting with Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale at the BJP

Deccan Chronicle 25 Dec 2025 12:59 am

BMC polls: Marathi identity in play as Thackeray cousins join hands

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have joined forces for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 11:51 pm

Watch: Shiv Sena(UBT) and MNS announce alliance ahead of Mumbai civic polls

Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have announced a long-awaited alliance between MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) for the Januar

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 9:35 pm

Thackerays have joined hands after 20 years, but many challenges loom on the road to the BMC

The Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj have formally announced an alliance for the BMC and other municipal corporation ele

The New Indian Express 24 Dec 2025 8:34 pm

Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance to curb Marathi vote split, BMC win uncertain: Analysts

Mumbai: The coming together of Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav after years of estrangement will certainly help in arres

The Siasat Daily 24 Dec 2025 7:09 pm

Thackeray cousins want power, not development of Mumbai: Shinde

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray earlier in the day a

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 6:52 pm

NCP (SP) opens talks with Congress for BMC polls, stakes claim to 50 seats

mumbai: The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP) has begun negotiations with the Congress for the Brihanmumb

The New Indian Express 24 Dec 2025 6:15 pm

Sena (UBT)-MNS tie-up to help arrest split in Marathi votes, but won't ensure BMC win: Analysts

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have joined forces for the Mumbai civic polls. This alliance between Thackeray cousins Raj and U

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 6:12 pm

Maharashtra poll results 2025: BJP gains, Sena & NCP factions struggle | Full breakdown

In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, we break down the major takeaways from the recently held municipal council and Nag

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 5:09 pm

After Thackeray Reunion, Ajit Pawar May Provide Maha Twist For BMC Poll

Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party faction - part of Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, which includes the BJP and Ekna

NDTV 24 Dec 2025 3:27 pm

Thackeray brothers seal alliance for BMC polls, warn Marathi voters against division

MUMBAI: Cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on Wednesday formally announced an alliance between the Shiv Sena (UB

The New Indian Express 24 Dec 2025 2:39 pm

Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS announce alliance ahead of Mumbai civic polls

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) boss Raj Thackeray on Wednesday anno

The New Indian Express 24 Dec 2025 1:11 pm

Shiv Sena(UBT) and MNS announce alliance ahead of Municipal Corporation elections

We will finish off those who want to take away Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 12:54 pm

Thackeray cousins reunite after 20 years: BIG announcement of Uddhav Thackeray led UBT Sena-Raj Thackeray led MNS alliance ahead of BMC polls, Eknath Shinde's faction reacts

Amid the confirmation of the UBT Sena-MNS alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray,

DNA India 24 Dec 2025 12:45 pm

BMC polls: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray announce alliance; 145150 seats for Shiv Sena (UBT), 6570 for MNS

Uddhav Thackerays Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackerays MNS on Wednesday formally announced an alliance for the BMC and oth

The Economic Times 24 Dec 2025 12:32 pm