Shiv Sena Sawantwadi Assembly Election 2019 – Latest News & Results

BMC Elections 2026: BJP Releases First List of 66 Candidates for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Polls; Tejasvee Ghosalkar and Ravi Raja Among Nominees

Today, December 29, BJP released its first list of 66 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Key names in the first list include Tejasvee Ghosalkar, Ganesh Khankar, Manisha Yadav, Milind Shinde, and Akash Purohit. Ghosalkar, who recently quit Shiv Sena UBT, had joined the BJP, while Akash Purohit is the son of former party minister Raj Purohit.

BMC Elections 2026: Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray Alleges BJP Wants To Devour Mumbai, Calls Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Polls As Prestige Battle

Uddhav Thackeray described the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as a battle for the soul of the state capital, asserting in a veiled reference to the Central BJP leadership are attempting to swallow the state.

BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti Concludes Seat-Sharing Talks on 207 Seats, Says Mumbai BJP President Ameet Satam (Watch Video)

Mumbai BJP President Ameet Satam further exuded confidence that the Mahayuti will hoist the saffron flag of Hindutva over the BMC in the coming days. He said that meetings are being held among alliance partners, including the BJP, the Republican Party of India (Athawale), and the Shiv Sena, ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

BMC Elections 2026: Nomination Process for High-Stakes Mumbai Civic Body Polls Begins, Major Parties Yet to Finalise Candidates

The nomination process for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections has commenced, yet major political parties are notably silent on candidate announcements. Parties such as the Shiv Sena factions (Shiv Sena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and Shiv Sena - Shinde faction), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress have yet to officially declare their chosen candidates or reveal their full electoral strategies.

‘Stolen Symbol, Hollow Claim’: Shiv Sena (UBT) Attacks Eknath Shinde’s ‘Real Sena’ Assertion After Maharashtra Local Body Polls

In a scathing editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', the Thackeray camp claimed, 'The liars say, 'Our Shiv Sena is real!' But what is real and what is fake - the common people of the state recognise this. Those who dedicated their victory to Modi-Shah's feet, the symbol 'Shiv Sena' does not suit those thieves,'.

Tejasvee Abhishek Ghosalkar Joins BJP: Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Crosses Over to Bhartiya Janata Party Ahead of Mumbai BMC Elections (See Pics)

Tejaswi Ghosalkar officially joined the BJP during a function at the party's Mumbai office at 10:00 am today. The former corporator, who is the widow of the late Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar, comes from the politically influential Ghosalkar family. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are likely to be held between 12 and 18 January 2026, after eight long years, the Shiv Sena said.

Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session 2025: Shiv Sena Leader Sunil Prabhu Alleges Corruption in Ladki Bahin Yojana Amid Heated Debate

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between the members of the ruling alliance and the opposition camp over the implementation of the flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana, especially with regard to alleged corruption and the promise to increase the monthly financial aid to Rs 2,100 from Rs 1,500 to the eligible beneficiaries.

Bombay vs Mumbai Row: Uddhav Thackeray Led-Shiv Sena Slams Union Minister Jitendra Singh’s ‘IIT Bombay’ Remark; Seeks FIR for ‘Disrespect to Mumbai’

The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Thursday strongly criticised Union Minister Jitendra Singh for expressing gratitude that "IIT Bombay's name was not changed to IIT Mumbai," calling the comment a sign of 'mental slavery' and demanding a police case be registered against him for showing disrespect to the city.

Stand-Up Comedian Kunal Kamra Stirs Fresh Controversy, Sparks Political Outrage After Wearing T-Shirt Mocking RSS; BJP and Shiv Sena Leaders Demand Strict Action

Popular stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, known for his political satire, sparked fresh controversy after sharing a post on social media that allegedly mocked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This has led to strong reactions from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who have threatened legal action.

Bal Thackeray Punyatithi: Lesser Known Facts About Shiv Sena Founder on His Death Anniversary

As we mark Balasaheb Thackeray Punyatithi, people are sure to be keen to understand life and work, know lesser known facts about Balasaheb Thackeray and celebrate all his accomplishments. Here are some lesser known facts about Balasaheb Thackeray that are sure to help you mark this day.

Shiv Sena Symbol Row: Supreme Court to Begin Final Hearing on January 21 in Symbol Dispute Between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde Factions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will begin final hearing on January 21, 2026, the dispute between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde group of Shiv Sena in relation to allotment of 'bow and arrow' election symbol and dismissal of disqualification pleas by Maharashtra Speaker against Shinde faction MLAs.

Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025: Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Names 40 Star Campaigners for Civic Body Polls

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (SS-UBT) on Saturday took the lead in announcing its list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming local and civic body elections in Maharashtra.