PM Modi hails NDA victory in Maharashtra civic polls

January 16, 2026 10:36 PM

PM Modi hails NDA victory in Maharashtra civic polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the results of the Maharashtra civic polls reflect a strengthening bond between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the people of the state, adding that the mandate would lend fresh momentum to development and celebrate Maharashtra’s rich cultural legacy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Thank you, Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state have blessed the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance. The results of the municipa...

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Voting Underway for 29 Municipal Corporations Including BMC

January 15, 2026 9:14 AM

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Voting Underway for 29 Municipal Corporations Including BMC

Voting for elections to 29 civic bodies, including the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is being held on Thursday across Maharashtra under tight security arrangements. As the state goes to the polls, attention is centred on Mumbai, where the BJP-led MahaYuti is locked in a closely fought contest with the reunited Thackeray cousins, Raj and Uddhav, for control of the country’s richest civic body. Polling is being held for a total of 2,869 seats across 893 wards. As many ...