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Republic Day 2026 in Raigad: Shiv Sena's Bharat Gogawale To Unfurl Tricolour on Republic Day Instead of NCP's Aditi Tatkare; Here's Why

In a major political shift, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) minister Bharat Gogawale will unfurl the tricolour in Raigad this Republic Day, replacing the NCP's Aditi Tatkare. The move follows a long-standing "tug-of-war" between the allies over the district'ss Guardian Minister post. By authorising Gogawale, the state government aims to balance power and address local leadership demands within the Mahayuti alliance.

BMC Election Results 2026: BJP, Shiv Sena Achieve ‘Mission Mumbai’, Succeed in Ending 25-Year Thackeray Rule

The BJP emerged as the single-largest party by winning 88 seats. While it holds a significant lead over its rivals, the numbers suggest that no single party has crossed the magic halfway mark on its own (114 out of 227 seats), pointing towards the necessity of alliances to control the civic body.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026 Results: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur; All Fall in Mahayuti’s Kitty With Devendra Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde Stellar Show

BJP-SS alliance leading in 128 seats, Shiv Sena is leading in 30 in BMC Polls in Mumbai. Meanwhile the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS-NCP(SP) alliance seems to have halted in its tracks for now with leads in only 68 wards. While the UBT leads in the alliance with 59 seats, MNS has managed to stay ahead in 9, whereas NCP SP has not managed to secure a lead in any of the seats.

Pune PMC Election Results 2026: Early Trends Indicate BJP Leading in 38 Seats in Blow to 'Pawar' Power

Early trends in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections show the BJP leading in 38 seats. Despite Ajit Pawar’s NCP and Sharad Pawar-led NCP contesting together, the alliance failed to consolidate votes. The split following Ajit Pawar’s breakaway appears to have weakened the combined NCP’s electoral impact in Pune.

Mumbai BMC Election Result 2026: Vote Counting Scheduled at 10 AM Across 23 Centres for 227 Wards

The counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will begin today at 10.00 am across 23 designated counting centres in Mumbai, Municipal Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani said. The counting process will be carried out in strict accordance with guidelines issued by the Election Commission and the Model Code of Conduct.

Mumbai BMC Election Result 2026: Vote Counting to Commence at 10 AM Friday Across 23 Centres

Counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will begin on Friday at 10.00 am across 23 designated counting centres in Mumbai, Municipal Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani said on Thursday.

BMC Exit Poll 2026: BJP–Shiv Sena Alliance Poised for Clean Sweep in Mumbai Civic Elections, Say Multiple Polling Agencies

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance is headed for a thumping victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, facing little resistance from 'united' Thackeray brothers, said media reports citing multiple Exit Polls by the polling agencies.

BMC Exit Poll 2026: Axis My India, the JVC, and Sakal Predict Sweep for BJP-Led Coalition in Mumbai Civic Elections

Millions of voters in Maharashtra cast their ballots on Thursday, Jan 15, 2026, for 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai’s BMC. Polling began at 7:30 a.m. under tight security after years of delays, marking a key test for the state’s reconfigured political alliances.

Ajit Pawar Did Not Uphold Commitment for Friendly Contest in Pune: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on NCP Chief’s Corruption Allegations

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded to Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar's repeated corruption allegations in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), stating that the Deputy CM did not uphold the commitment of a "friendly contest."

BMC Elections 2026: Raveena Tandon Backs Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, Joins Campaign Drive in Mumbai (Watch Video)

Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon was seen campaigning on the streets of Mumbai on Monday (January 12) for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The actress joined the election campaign to seek support for Udhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.

BMC Elections 2026: 35% Candidates Are Crorepatis, BJP Fields Maximum Millionaire Nominees as Mumbai Civic Polls Near, Check Names

As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) prepares for elections on January 15, 2026, a significant number of affluent candidates have entered the fray.1 Recent analysis of election affidavits reveals that approximately 35% of candidates contesting for the 227 electoral seats are "crorepatis" (millionaires).

Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule Bury Hatchet for Now; Share Political Stage To Release Manifesto for Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Elections 2026 (See Pics and Videos)

Ajit Pawar noted that the 'friction within the family has been resolved' for the sake of the Pune's development, while Supriya Sule emphasised that the alliance is currently limited to Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Elections 2026.

‘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.

NCP Manifesto for Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: Party Promises Waiver of Property Tax for Houses Up to 700 Sq Ft, Health Cards for Municipal School Students

The NCP released its manifesto for the 2026 Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls, promising to make Mumbai a world-class, inclusive and glorious city. Led by Ajit Pawar, the party pledged social justice, development and transparency, while strengthening civic services, protecting Mumbai’s growth and preserving the progressive Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar legacy for future generations.