bmc election

Another jolt to Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde govt takes BIG decision ahead of BMC polls

The BMC will have 227 wards as before. The coming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be held as per the old ward structure of 2017, the government said.

Aug 04, 2022, 08:57 AM IST

BMC Election Campaign: BJP's Atmanirbhar Chai Campaign in front of Shiv Sena's Jalebi-Fafda Campaign

Shiv Sena has started preparations for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections to be held in 2022. Uddhav Thackeray's party Shiv Sena is going to start a campaign in Mumbai from January 10 to woo Gujarati voters.

Jan 08, 2021, 08:36 AM IST

Maharashtra verdict: Has Modi's demonetisation gamble paid off?

Earlier, too, the BJP had come out on top in a series of civic elections across the country and returned more recently as a major contender in Odisha.
 

Feb 27, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

BMC elections 2017: Unfazed by BJP victory, Shiv Sena reiterates mayor will be from their party

While Shiv Sena emerged on the top with 84 seats, BJP was a close second at 82, and claiming the support of at least four independents, announced it would stake claim to the key post of Mayor.

Feb 24, 2017, 14:01 PM IST

Maharashtra Civic Poll Results 2017: As it happened on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks people of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in BJP and in politics of development and good governance.

Feb 23, 2017, 23:09 PM IST

Maharashtra Civic Poll Results: Key takeaways

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Maharashtra civic polls.

Feb 23, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

Maharashtra civic body polls: As it happened

Elections to the BMC and nine other civic bodies in Maharashtra have virtually turned into a battle of prestige for Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray. 

Feb 22, 2017, 00:54 AM IST

Maharashtra civic polls: 56% voting in 10 municipal corporations, 55% in BMC; focus on BJP-Shiv Sena contest

Millions voted on Tuesday in Maharashtra to elect ten major civic bodies.

Feb 22, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Raj Thackeray says Shiv Sena playing double game, announces MNS will contest BMC polls

Shiv Sena had turned down Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's offer of a tie-up.

Feb 02, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

After snapping alliance with BJP, Shiv Sena to join hands with MNS?

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday announced breaking of his party's 25-year-old alliance with the BJP for the upcoming civic elections in Maharashtra.

Jan 27, 2017, 15:15 PM IST

We are carrying resignation letters with us: Shiv Sena minister

The Shiv Sena MPs have also decided to boycott the all-party MPs' meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis ahead of the Parliament's Budget Session.

Jan 27, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

After deciding to contest BMC polls alone, Shiv Sena to stay with BJP in Maharashtra 'for some time'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Thursday night, took to Twitter to say that power is not the ultimate goal.

Jan 27, 2017, 10:47 AM IST