Bharatiya Janata Party Pithoragarh Assembly Election 2012 – Latest News & Results

PM Modi in West Bengal: Matua Voters Won’t Lose Rights, CAA Will Ensure Citizenship, Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Watch Videos)

'I request the people from the Matua community, as well as people coming to West Bengal from the neighbouring country because of religious oppression, not to be scared. It is my guarantee that their interests will be protected and citizenship will be granted to them under the Citizenship Amendment Act,' PM Modi said in West Bengal.

‘Beautiful Girls Can Distract Man and Rape Can Happen’: Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya Sparks Row After Derogatory Remarks on Rape, BJP Demands His Expulsion (Watch Video)

'Who are the most victims of rape in India? Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs. The theory of rape is that if a man, regardless of his mental state, is walking down the road and sees a beautiful girl, it can distract his mind and make him rape a woman,' Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya said in the interview.

Rupali Ganguly Congratulates BJP-Mahayuti on BMC Election Win, Says Mandate Reflects Mumbai’s Faith in PM Narendra Modi’s Leadership

Television actress and BJP member Rupali Ganguly congratulated the BJP-Mahayuti alliance on its BMC election victory, calling the mandate a sign of Mumbai’s trust in development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. She praised CM Devendra Fadnavis and shared her message on X.

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.

BJP Says No Truth in AR Rahman's Allegations After Oscar-Winning Composer's 'Power Shift' Remark on Hindi Film Industry

Reacting to Ar Rahman’s remarks, BJP leaders and ministers said there was no truth to his claims and maintained that the film industry continues to function on the basis of talent and merit, not religion. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said he disagreed with Rahman’s allegations, pointing out that several prominent Muslim artists continue to enjoy widespread success and admiration across the country.

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.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: BJP Emerges Single-Largest Party in Most Civic Bodies Across State

In Nagpur, in the 151-member civic body, the BJP was leading with 102 seats and was set to win a clear majority. Congress finished second with 33 seats. In Solapur, the BJP registered a sweeping victory in the 102-member corporation, winning 87 seats. The Shinde-led Shiv Sena won four seats, while Congress secured two.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: BJP-Shiv Sena-Led Mahayuti Takes Huge Lead in BMC, Distributes ‘Rasmalai’ To Mock Raj Thackeray Over His Comment Against K Annamalai

The BJP is emerging as the largest party in India's richest municipality BMC, with 93 seats, with its alliance partner Shiv Sena leading on 29. The Thackeray brothers trail at 70 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) gaining 61 seats and MNS nine.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: ‘Mandate To Give Greater Momentum To Progress’, Says PM Narendra Modi

In his post in Marathi on X, PM Modi wrote, 'Thank you, Maharashtra. The enthusiastic people of the state have blessed the NDA's agenda of public welfare and good governance. The results of various municipal corporation elections show that the bond between the NDA and the people of Maharashtra has become even stronger.'