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In the message, he reflected on Bal Thackeray’s political style and principles, highlighting adaptability without abandoning core values.
Uddhav Thackeray had made the “God willing” comment during his first public interaction with party workers after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results.
The Mahayuti managed to secure only a handful of seats in areas such as Dadar-Mahim, Worli, Sewri, Lalbaug-Parel and parts of Wadala, with the majority going to the Sena (UBT)-MNS combine
The result is personally significant for Ranaut, as the BMC had demolished an office attached to her Mumbai bungalow in 2020 when the undivided Shiv Sena ran the civic body
The outcome also reflects that pure identity politics no longer wins Mumbai. The idea that Marathi identity alone could consolidate votes didn't take off, particularly when framed against outsiders and migrants who form the backbone of the city.
Thanking the people, PM Modi wrote, “the dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance.”
In a post on X, Amit Shah said the verdict reflected people’s confidence in governance focused on welfare and growth, and thanked voters across the state for their backing.
In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, AIMIM has so far won two seats, with official trends indicating that it is leading in two more wards as counting continues for the 227-member civic body.
New BJP-led alliance inherits a civic balance sheet tilted sharply towards infrastructure.
After initially enjoying the backing of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, a rift in the mid-1990s prompted Gawli to form his own political outfit.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan sparked a language debate at a BMC polling booth after declining to repeat his Marathi message in Hindi, remarking that Maharashtra’s identity should be respected.
The case against Pangarkar traces back to the assassination of Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead outside her residence in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017.
Responding to the allegations, Maharashtra State Election Commissioner DT Waghmare rejected claims of wrongdoing related to the ink.
The state Congress slammed the Mahayuti government, claiming the ruling party leaders were "selfish brothers" who expect votes as a 'return gift' from the women beneficiaries.
Uddhav Thackeray mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of repeatedly injecting religious polarisation into electoral contests.
Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, will be held on January 15. Votes will be counted the next day.
Congress' decision to reverse its claim of contesting all 227 wards independently and entering into tie-ups with smaller parties has left the party's Mumbai cadre deeply disappointed.
The 'Marathi Manoos' voter also wishes to see the three factions of the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav, Shinde and Raj Thackeray, to unite, the survey showed.
With the impending Uddhav-Raj reunion ahead of the BMC elections, the BJP is quietly recalibrating its strategy to counter a renewed Marathi identity push.
The five-year term of most of the municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and other local bodies in the state expired in 2022.
With Dahi Handi being recognized as a sport, its participants, popularly called `Govindas', will become eligible for a quota in government jobs.
The Shiv Sena-BJP rift is set to intensify with the ally failing to get any berth in the expansion of the Union Council of Ministers on July 5, prompting it to issue a veiled threat to the senior partner that it will keep it in mind during the Mumbai city corporation and other local body polls across Maharashtra
