From long-pending infrastructure issues to a surge in “free service” announcements, voters across the cities are questioning the credibility, intent, and financial feasibility of the pledges being made in the last leg of campaigning
12 January,2026 03:43 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalCongress leaders across the country extended birthday greetings to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, praising her courage, compassion and commitment to people’s issues. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said, "Wishing the dynamic and charismatic leader, AICC GS & Wayanad MP Smt
12 January,2026 01:29 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe senior BJP leader further told PTI that the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP, would secure mayoral posts across all 29 municipal corporations in the state, where the elections are scheduled on January 15
12 January,2026 12:33 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentThe move followed complaints by Opposition parties, which alleged that the timing of the proposed disbursal amounted to an inducement to women voters ahead of elections to 29 municipal corporations scheduled on January 15
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