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The cops visit coincided with the last day of campaigning for the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporation elections. File Pic/X

Pune: Police visits office of firm handling Ajit Pawar’s poll campaign

Crime Branch officials on Tuesday visited the Pune office of DesignBoxed Innovations, a political campaign management firm working for the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), following information about alleged suspicious activity. Police later said that nothing objectionable was found, reported the PTI. The visit coincided with the l

13 January,2026 10:51 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

The elections will cover Zilla Parishads in 12 districts along with their corresponding 125 Panchayat Samitis. Representational Pic/File

Maharashtra: Polls in 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on Feb 5

Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra will be held on February 5, 2026, with the counting of votes scheduled for February 7, a senior official said on Tuesday. The election programme was announced a day after the Supreme Court extended the deadline for completing Maharashtra local body elections by two weeks beyo

13 January,2026 09:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The expulsion orders were issued by the city unit president, Amarnath Rajurkar. Representational Pic/File

BJP expels 22 members for anti-party activities in Nanded ahead of civic polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled 22 members in Nanded for anti-party activities ahead of the Maharashtra local body elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, reported the PTI. According to a party statement, several aspirants who were denied BJP tickets switched allegiance to rival parties and filed nominations against official BJP ca

13 January,2026 08:52 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent

Eknath Shinde during a campaign on Tuesday. Pic/Shinde's office

BMC polls

People have decided to back Mahayuti in civic polls; mayor will be ours: Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that the people have already made up their minds to ensure the victory of Shiv Sena-BJP Mahayuti candidates in the upcoming BMC Election 2026. Speaking to IANS during an election campaign, Eknath Shinde said the public response to the alliance has been overwhelmingly positive. "There

13 January,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

CM Fadnavis addressing the crowds during a poll campaign. Pic/Special Arrangement

Pune polls: High-voltage finale marks end of poll campaigns

Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad witnessed an intense political showdown on Tuesday as leaders of major parties crisscrossed the cities on the final day of campaigning ahead of the Maharashtra local body elections on January 15, 2026. Rallies, roadshows, press conferences, and heated exchanges dominated the closing hours of campaigning, highlighting the

13 January,2026 08:39 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

Political party flags and scarves are displayed for sale in Lalbaug as campaigning picks up ahead of Mumbai’s civic polls on January 15, 2026. Pic/ Ashish Raje

Maharashtra civic polls: Campaigning concludes across 29 municipal corporations

Elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra are scheduled for Thursday, January 15, with the campaigning coming to an end on Tuesday, January 13, at 5 pm. All political parties are making their last push to reach voters ahead of the polling day. To ensure smooth voting, the state government has declared a holiday on Thursday. In

13 January,2026 07:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Once the squad receives information about dual voters area-wise, the joint team will handle such voters appropriately, said Sanjay Raut. File Pic

Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS form ‘squads’ to act against dual voters on polling day

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday raised concern over potential violence after announcing that his party and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have formed joint squads to act against alleged dual and bogus voters on polling day for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday, Janu

13 January,2026 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has registered FIR with the police against the school staff. Pic/Aishwarya Iyer

KDMC polls: 80 staffers of school booked for being absent during training

Ahead of the Maharashtra local body elections, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has registered FIR against 80 teaching and non-teaching staff members of Pawar Public School in Palava area of Dombivli (East), for allegedly remaining absent from mandatory election training for the KDMC Election 2026. However, the school management ha

13 January,2026 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer

By voting, you’re taking part in a vital process that directly impacts the everyday life of the city. Representational Pic

BMC Election 2026 | Your vote counts: A guide for first-time voters

Voting for the first time can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard in shaping the city you live in. In the context of the BMC Election 2026, your single vote contributes directly to decisions about Mumbai’s roads, water, transport, sanitation, and other essent

13 January,2026 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai

Corporators exercise their authority mainly through the municipal council and its committees.

BMC Election 2026: What powers your corporator actually has and why it matters

A municipal corporator (or councillor) is an elected representative responsible for addressing and resolving local civic issues within their specific ward or constituency. Their powers are defined by state laws and focus primarily on legislative and deliberative functions within the municipal government, while executive authority usually rests with

13 January,2026 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai

Local residents’ vehicles are exempt from the no-entry rules, while strict enforcement will apply to others. Representational pic

Mumbai Traffic Police impose temporary restrictions in Sion East for BMC polls

Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026, the Mumbai Traffic Police (Headquarters and Central Division) have announced temporary traffic curbs in Sion East to facilitate smooth election operations. The restrictions will be in effect from 10 am on Tuesday, January 13, until midnight on Saturday, January 17, aiming to ensur

12 January,2026 11:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent