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BMC Elections 2026: People Want Development, Not Divisive Politics, Says BJP Leader Poonam Mahajan

Ahead of the BMC Elections 2026, senior BJP leader Poonam Mahajan said that the polls have assumed major political significance, with the focus firmly on Mumbai and development-centric governance. In an interview with IANS, she said that people don’t want divisive politics, they want development. Scroll below to see the interview.

Slip of Tongue? Congress Candidate Mistakenly Calls Herself BJP Nominee, Video Goes Viral

A viral video circulating on social media shows a Congress candidate making an awkward slip during a public address, declaring, “Bhartiya Janata Party ki ummidwar hoon,” instead of naming her own party. The moment triggered murmurs among people standing behind her, who quickly corrected the error.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges BJP’s Double Engine Government Is Running, but Only for Billionaires

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of shielding criminals and misusing power, citing the Unnao case in Uttar Pradesh as an example where, he alleged, the victim had to struggle for justice. He also raised concerns over public safety and environmental damage.

BMC Elections 2026: 12 Suspended Congress Corporators Join BJP Ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Polls in Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray accused the BJP of indulging in 'dirty and communal politics', claiming that the party has failed to address key public issues. Polling for 29 municipal corporation elections across the state, including Mumbai, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, will be held on January 15, with vote counting scheduled for January 16.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: BJP’s Alliance With AIMIM, Congress Shameful Display of Hypocrisy, Says Shiv Sena (UBT)'s ‘Saamana’

The Shiv Sena (UBT) described the BJP's recent political manoeuvres in Maharashtra as a 'shameful display of hypocrisy' following revelations of local alliances with the AIMIM and the Congress party ahead of 29 municipal corporations elections in Maharashtra.

Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Urmila Sanawar, Actress and Wife of Ex-BJP MLA Suresh Rathore, Appears Before SIT (Watch Video)

Urmila Sanawar, actress and wife of former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore, on Thursday, January 8, arrived at the Special Operations Group (SOG) office in Haridwar to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case. This comes a day after the Delhi High Court directed the takedown of social media posts within 24 hours linking BJP leader Dushyant Gautam.

‘Sir, May I See You, Please?’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Slams BJP Govt’s Foreign Policy, Questions Narendra Modi-Donald Trump Ties Over Apache Deal (Watch Video)

Addressing a massive public gathering ahead of the 2026 Municipal Corporation Elections, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack on the BJP government’s foreign policy. Owaisi raised concerns over delayed defense equipment, claiming that India has not received 68 Apache helicopters from the U.S. despite a five-year-old agreement.

Jalna Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Shrikant Pangarkar, Accused in Gauri Lankesh Murder, To Contest Civic Polls As Independent Candidate

Shrikant Pangarkar, one of the primary accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, has filed his nomination to contest the upcoming municipal corporation elections 2026 in Maharashtra's Jalna. Pangarkar, a former municipal councillor, is running as an independent candidate for the local civic polls.

‘Will Have Tea Together After BMC Election 2026 Results’: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Equations With MNS Chief Raj Thackeray

Amid the high-decibel campaign for the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday made significant remarks on his relationship with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who has aligned with his cousin and Shiv Sena-UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray after nearly two decades.

BMC Elections 2026: List of Key Candidates From BJP, Shiv Sena, MNS & Others

Polling for the high-stakes BMC elections 2026 will be held on January 16. The list of key candidates includes Sheetal Mhatre (Congress), Tulip Miranda (Congress), Tejasvi Ghosalkar (BJP), Rakhee Jadhav (BJP), Akash Raj Purohit (BJP), Saurabh Ghosalkar (SS-UBT), Kishori Pednekar (SS-UBT), Bushra Malik (NCP-Ajit Pawar) and Dhananjay Dada Pisal (NCP-Ajit Pawar).

BMC Elections 2026: Ward-Wise List of Candidates, Polling & Result Dates

The BMC elections 2026 will be held on January 15, with the counting of votes and declaration of results scheduled for January 16. For the 2026 BMC elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) is following the single-member ward system. From BMC election 2026 schedule to ward-wise list of candidates and alliance details, here's all you need to know.

BMC Elections 2026: Devendra Fadnavis Vows Mumbai’s Next Mayor Will Be ‘Marathi and Hindu’

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday intensified the political narrative ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, asserting that the city’s next mayor will be a "Marathi Hindu." As the BMC polls approach, Fadnavis expressed confidence in the current ruling alliance's voter base. He downplayed the potential impact of an alliance between brothers Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, stating that the BJP’s support remains robust across various demographics.