The Saamana editorial sharply criticised the State Election Commission (SEC) for its perceived "inaction", describing the body as being in a state of "slumber" while instances of kidnapping, terror, and open money distribution took place across the state
22 December,2025 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP on Sunday swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, winning 207 posts of presidents in the local bodies
22 December,2025 01:08 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentFor several decades, the undivided Shiv Sena had been a dominant political force in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), often governing the civic body in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP
22 December,2025 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPolling began at 7.30 am, and by the afternoon, 47.04 per cent of eligible voters had cast their ballots, according to the State Election Commission. Officials said the final turnout figures would be released on Sunday
20 December,2025 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT