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Gang-linked candidates enter civic poll fray as NCP nominates Marne, Nayar, Andekars

India, Dec. 31 -- Alleged criminal connections have come to light in the Pune civic polls, with several candidates linked to notorious gang figures entering the race, sparking strong political reactio... Read More


NCP nominates multiple candidates linked with gangsters for Pune polls

PUNE, Dec. 31 -- Alleged criminal connections have come to light in the Pune civic polls, with several candidates linked to gangsters entering the race, sparking strong political reactions. The Ajit P... Read More


Pimpri-Chinchwad's BJP-Shiv Sena alliance collapses over seat sharing

PUNE, Dec. 31 -- With just two hours remaining before the nomination deadline, the alliance between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena broke down in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Tuesday, paving way fo... Read More


Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS to contest Pune civic polls together

India, Dec. 30 -- The Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Monday decided to contest the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections tog... Read More


BJP avoides nomination to MLAs' and MPs' relatives

India, Dec. 30 -- Criticism from all sides during the first round of local body polls has prompted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to send a strong signal to its own ranks, making it clear that relat... Read More


Ajit Pawar joins hands with estranged uncle Sharad Pawar for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

India, Dec. 29 -- Deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) chief Ajit Pawar on Sunday confirmed that the two factions of the NCP will jointly contest the Pimpri-Chinch... Read More


Ajit Pawar confirms NCP-NCP (SP) alliance in Pimpri-Chinchwad

India, Dec. 29 -- Deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) chief Ajit Pawar on Sunday confirmed that the two factions of the NCP will jointly contest the Pimpri-Chinch... Read More


NCP-SP skips key MVA meet in Pune, fuelling uncertainty ahead of PMC polls

India, Dec. 29 -- A day after signalling renewed engagement with its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) partners, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) stayed away from a crucial alliance meeting ... Read More


Pune elections: Aspirants file nominations before parties release lists

India, Dec. 29 -- With the deadline for nominations drawing closer, several aspirants have moved ahead and filed their papers for the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections on January 15,... Read More


Adani hails Sharad Pawar as 'mentor' in Baramati as Pawar family reunites

India, Dec. 29 -- Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday described Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar as his "mentor," lauding his vision and contributions to India's rural and a... Read More