Shiv Sena Aurangabad central Assembly Election 2019 – Latest News & Results

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.

KDMC Mayor Election 2026: MNS Has Extended Support to Mahayuti in Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, Mayor to Be From Alliance, Says Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Wednesday announced that corporators of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have extended their support to the Mahayuti alliance in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, paving the way for the alliance to form the civic body and elect its mayor.

‘Supreme Court Is Being Run by PM Modi and Amit Shah’, Claims Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut Before Symbol Row Hearing (Watch Video)

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused the Centre of controlling the Supreme Court, alleging it is being “run” by PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. His remarks come ahead of the apex court’s final hearing on January 21, 2026, in the Shiv Sena party name and ‘bow and arrow’ symbol dispute between the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions.

Why Mumbai’s Next Mayor Will Be Chosen by Lottery: What the Rule Says and When the City Will Get a New Mayor

Following the conclusion of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the city is moving toward a return to elected leadership. For the first time in nearly four years, Mumbai is set to have a Mayor by the end of January 2026. However, the final appointment depends on a high-stakes lottery system unique to Maharashtra’s civic governance.

Indian Tourists Chant ‘Jai Maharashtra’ on Paris Streets, Video Sparks Debate on Civic Sense

A video of a group of Indian tourists chanting "Jai Maharashtra" on the streets of Paris has gone viral, triggering a widespread debate over the behaviour of travellers abroad. The video shows the group loudly shouting the slogan while walking through a prominent public area in the French capital.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: BJP-Mahayuti Clinches BMC and Major Civic Bodies; Opposition Flags Missing Voters, Misuse of Power

The Mahayuti alliance crossed the majority mark of 114 in the 227-member BMC, securing 118 seats. BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats. Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) won 29 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT) secured 65 seats and led the opposition. Congress won 24 seats.

BMC Election Results 2026: Mumbai Polls Jolt Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde; Dynasty Factor, Weak Local Connect Blamed for Poor Show

In the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the much-talked-about 'Shinde charisma' failed to make a mark, with the party securing only 29 seats out of the 90 it contested -- largely with the BJP's support.

When Is Malegaon Mayor Election 2026? Who Has the Magic Number - ISLAM Party or AIMIM?

Who will become Malegaon's new mayor and when? The newly formed Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (ISLAM) party, which emerged as the single largest entity, is currently in negotiations with local Congress leadership to secure their support. The mayoral election is likely to take place 12-15 days later.

How Is Mumbai Mayor Elected? From Nominations to Voting Method and Tenure, All You Need To Know

As the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance wins BMC elections 2026 by bagging 118 seats, the focus has now shifted from the ballot box to the BMC headquarters at Fort for the new Mayor of Mumbai. The process to elect Mumbai’s 77th Mayor has officially begun. Often referred to as the "First Citizen" of the city, the Mayor is not chosen directly by the public. Scroll below to know more.

List of Mayors of Mumbai: A Complete Historical Timeline

Following a landslide victory in the BMC elections concluded on January 16, Mumbai is poised to appoint its first Mayor in nearly four years. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, including the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, secured 118 out of 227 seats. Scrol below to see the full list of to know who have been the Mayors of Mumbai from British Era to date.

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 Election 2026 Results: BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti Close to Halfway Mark in BMC Polls, 'Thackeray Brand' Trails; Pawar-play Fails in Pune

The BJP has emerged as the largest party in the BMC polls, winning 85 seats while alliance partner Shiv Sena led on 25. The Thackeray brothers, who joined hands for the Mumbai local body polls to contest on the Marathi manoos plank, trailed behind at 65 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) doing the heavy lifting, winning 60 seats.