The BJP on Friday posted significant victories in key major cities including Thane, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, strengthening its position across the state
16 January,2026 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In a rare episode in Pune civic polls, Sonali Andekar secured victory from Ward No. 23 while lodged in prison. Her “victory from jail” has drawn attention and sparked intense political debate across Pune
16 January,2026 07:02 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
According to the latest trends from the PMC polls, the BJP is leading in 49 of the 165 seats, while the NCP alliance is ahead in only six seats. The Congress–Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance is placed third, leading in just four seats
16 January,2026 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Polling is underway across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, marking the end of an intense campaign and setting the stage for a decisive political contest in key urban centres including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Pimpri-Chinchwad
15 January,2026 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
