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Criminalisation of politics, free bus and metro service, schemes for women and property tax waiver for small homes are the key issues for Municipal campaign

Published on Jan 14, 2026 24:12 IST

Political observers said that the BJP and NCP dominated the campaign through aggressive ward-level outreach and sharp issue-based messaging, leaving the Congress and both Sena factions trailing due to lack of coordination, unclear leadership signals, and weak momentum on the ground. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Mahayuti cracks widen as Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis spar over civic polls

Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis have been trading barbs over governance, freebies and corruption.

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 07:20 IST

‘Ajit Pawar speaks, I work,’ says CM Fadnavis at Pune Vision interaction

‘Ajit Pawar speaks, I work,’ says CM Fadnavis at Pune Vision interaction

Published on Jan 12, 2026 02:16 IST

Ajit Pawar hits back at CM Fadnavis over Pimpri-Chinchwad poll remarks

Ajit Pawar hits back at CM Fadnavis over Pimpri-Chinchwad poll remarks

Published on Jan 12, 2026 02:06 IST

Pune grinds to a halt as weekend rallies find people stuck in logjams

On Saturday, a rally organised at Shanipar Chowk by Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray/UBT) disrupted vehicular movement in the congested peth areas. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Published on Jan 12, 2026 01:28 IST

Fadnavis asks BJP MLA Mahesh Landge to avoid allegations amid PCMC poll row

Fadnavis was speaking at a BJP rally in Akurdi organised as part of the PCMC poll campaign. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 10, 2026 23:52 IST

NCP candidate externed from city limits ahead of polls

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Published on Jan 10, 2026 01:30 IST

‘Family tensions have ended’: Ajit Pawar says both NCP factions ‘together’ now

The NCP split in July 2023, when Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led government along with several MLAs.

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 13:45 IST

Ajit Pawar hints at possible reunion of NCP factions after civic polls

The NCP split in July 2023, when Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led government along with several MLAs, leading to a prolonged political and legal battle between the two factions over the party name and symbol. (HT FILE)

Published on Jan 8, 2026 23:12 IST

NCP launches ‘Alarm’ campaign for PMC, PCMC; targets BJP local leadership over civic failures

In recent weeks, Pawar has alleged corruption and mismanagement on the part of BJP-led civic administrations; drawing sharp reactions from the BJP senior leadership. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Jan 7, 2026 23:24 IST

Congress loses ground in Pune after sidelining former MP

New Delhi, India- February 18, 2014 : Suresh Kalmadi is Loksabha MP of Maharashtra after attending parliament session in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. ( Photo By Sonu Mehta/Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 6, 2026 22:09 IST

Bawankule warns Ajit Pawar against raising past issues, cites Mahayuti’s ‘friendly contest’ understanding

Mumbai, India - July 5, 2023: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar during the party meeting at MET Bandra, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 6, 2026 21:58 IST

Savarkar remark sparks friction between BJP, Ajit Pawar-led NCP ahead of civic polls

Mumbai, India - July 5, 2023: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar during the party meeting at MET Bandra, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 6, 2026 21:54 IST

‘Misrepresented’: Ajit Pawar clarifies remarks on BJP, says Maha govt doing good

Ajit Pawar said that both the Centre and the state were doing their part in ensuring Maharashtra's development.

Published on Jan 6, 2026 04:29 IST

Ajit Pawar leads civic poll campaign in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; key NCP (SP) leaders missing

Ajit Pawar addressed public meetings in Baner, Balewadi and Pashan areas on Sunday. (SOURCED: X)

Published on Jan 5, 2026 21:36 IST

Ajit Pawar’s surprise attack on BJP

Mumbai: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis with Shive Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar at the Governor house to stake claim for formation of the new government, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) (PTI12_04_2024_000278A) (PTI)

Published on Jan 5, 2026 24:38 IST

BJP local leadership failed to deliver in Pune: Ajit Pawar

Pawar cited projects such as the Katraj–Kondhwa road, the 24x7 water supply scheme and the JICA-funded sewage treatment project, alleging that work on all of them was progressing at a sluggish pace. (PTI)

Published on Jan 3, 2026 23:06 IST

“Introspect first,” BJP hits back at Ajit Pawar after corruption allegations

Reacting to Pawar’s statement that corruption had plagued the civic body and pushed it into debt, Chavan noted that the BJP had ruled the PCMC from 2017 to 2022, after which the corporation had been under an administrator appointed by the state government. (HT)

Published on Jan 3, 2026 22:48 IST

Ajit Pawar's dig at BJP? NCP chief says ‘with those who once accused’ him

Pawar's comments have come after BJP's Murlidhar Mohol questioned why the NCP was fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds in Pune.

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 09:39 IST

Ajit Pawar defends ticket allocation to candidates with criminal cases; takes on BJP over Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

The NCP, allied with the Republican Party of India (RPI) and NCP (SP) in parts of the region, has given electoral tickets to Sonali Andekar and Laxmi Andekar. (HT)

Published on Jan 2, 2026 23:40 IST

BJP’s Murlidhar Mohol slams Ajit Pawar over ‘criminal candidates’ as his party faces similar charge

Responding to questions about the BJP’s own candidate, Pratibha Chorghe from Ambegaon ward, whose background has also come under scrutiny, Mohol said he was not aware of any criminal antecedents. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 1, 2026 17:07 IST

BJP fields wife of history-sheeter from Katraj-Ambegaon

Political observers say that Chorghe’s entry into politics through his wife is being seen as an attempt to gain legitimacy and influence in local governance. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Dec 31, 2025 21:30 IST

Sharad Pawar will stay away from civic polls: Rohit Pawar

Sharad Pawar has empowered party workers and local leaders to make decisions for civic elections, Rohit Pawar said. (FILE)

Published on Dec 29, 2025 21:44 IST

After Pimpri-Chinchwad, NCP factions join hands for Pune civic polls

Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar shared the stage on Sunday amid growing warmth within the family. (HT PHOTO/FILE)

Published on Dec 29, 2025 07:10 IST

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

NCP chief Ajit Pawar confirms NCP factions will contest Pimpri-Chinchwad elections together, signals Pawar family reunion

Updated on Dec 29, 2025 05:04 IST

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

Mumbai, India - March 14, 2023: Leader of the Opposition Ajit Pawar, Jtiendra Awhad, Anil Deshmukh along with Opposition party legislators protest during the Maharashtra Budget Session, at Vidhan Bhavan, Nariman Point, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 29, 2025 24:56 IST

Bonhomie in Baramati

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani being felicitated by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar during the inauguration of the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence at Vidya Pratishthan, in Baramati on Sunday. Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar, Sharad Pawar, also present (ANI)

Published on Dec 29, 2025 24:36 IST

Ajit Pawar NCP to contest over 100 seats solo, declares first list of 37

Ajit Pawar NCP to contest over 100 seats solo, declares first list of 37.

Published on Dec 28, 2025 22:30 IST

As talks with NCP collapse, Sharad Pawar’s party returns to MVA table for Pune civic polls

Talks stalled after Ajit Pawar’s faction insisted that NCP (SP) candidates contest on the ‘clock’ symbol instead of their own ‘trumpet’ symbol — a demand rejected by Sharad Pawar’s camp. (HT)

Published on Dec 27, 2025 22:54 IST

BJP-Sena still haggling over seats, NCP most likely to go it alone in BMC polls

Mumbai, India - June 30, 2022: Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis interact with the media before the swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 30, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 01:18 IST

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