While Mahayuti partners BJP and the Shiv Sena have joined hands for BMC Election 2026, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray-led MNS have come together, citing the need to “preserve” the Marathi language and culture
01 January,2026 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
mid-day observes several non-transport vehicles being used for political campaigning in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad without authorities’ permission
01 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
The deadline for withdrawal of nominations is Friday, January 2, 2026, between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm, before the 23 Returning Officers appointed by the SEC
01 January,2026 12:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MS
The BJP will contest on 137 wards, while its ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, will fight on 90. The alliance aims to secure a strong majority in the 227-ward civic body, which serves over 10.3 crore voters and has one of Asia's largest municipal budgets
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