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BJP’s solo strategy pays off in Pune civic polls

With no agreement in sight, the BJP decided to field candidates in all 165 wards and go solo. (FILE)

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 6:38 AM IST

BJP sweeps Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; NCP unity fails to deliver

BJP workers celebrate outside Kasba Peth office in Pune on Friday. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 6:26 AM IST

Mumbai & beyond, a story of BJP’s rise

the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will now have a BJP administration, ending a quarter century of dominance by the united Shiv Sena. (ANI)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 10:28 PM IST

Lower voter turnout may tilt balance in favour of parties with strong organisational structure in PCMC polls

The PCMC has been divided into 32 wards, each electing four corporators, taking the total strength of the civic body to 128 members. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 6:50 AM IST

Before voting, party workers monitor rivals to prevent poll violations

With one day left for polling on Wednesday, party workers across Pune kept a close watch on rival groups amid allegations of inducements to voters. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 9:08 AM IST

Pune polls: High-profile contests between traditional rivals

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 9:06 AM IST

Tie-up of NCP factions to benefit both parties: Ajit Pawar to HT

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Pune on Tuesday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 11:07 AM IST

Can Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar join hands? Fadnavis has a reply

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a rally on the last day of campaigning for the civic elections, in Pune.

Updated on Jan 14, 2026, 2:35 PM IST

‘There are no permanent friends or foes in politics’

Maharashtra Dy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar at his residence in Pune. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 6:28 AM IST

Police visit office of Ajit Pawar’s political advisor ahead of civic polls

In his X post, Pawar stated that his party respects the rule of law. (HT)

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 5:48 AM IST

Cousins, uncle-nephew reunite, allies fight: Maha civic poll of strange dynamics

Thackeray cousins have reunited, estranged factions of Pawar family has joined for the crucial Maharashtra civic polls 2026

Updated on Jan 13, 2026, 4:16 PM IST

Supriya Sule alleges even her residence in Modibaug doesn’t get regular water supply

Sule and senior leader Sharad Pawar had earlier stayed at Modibaug, located near the Agriculture College in Shivajinagar. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 4:04 AM IST

Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule unveil joint manifesto, focus on traffic relief, hi-tech healthcare services

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, with NCP MP Supriya Sule and others, during the release of manifesto, in Pune on Saturday. (@supriya_sule X)

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 3:38 AM IST

NCP candidate externed from city limits ahead of polls

(Shutterstock)

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 7:00 AM IST

Shinde turns tables on BJP in Ambernath

India - Pune / 9 Jan / Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was in Pune city today for campaigning. He held campaign rallies and meetings for his candidates at designated locations.( pics - Mahendra Kolhe /HT)

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 6:10 AM 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, 7:15 PM 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 9, 2026, 4:42 AM IST

NCP (SP) takes action against candidates for not withdrawing nomination

Pune will vote on January 15. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 3:28 AM IST

Shrikant Patil appointed NCP (SP) Pune city unit president

Shrikant Patil (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 3:16 AM IST

NCP candidate booked for extortion, abetment to suicide after businessman’s death

The deceased, a resident of Syed Nagar in Hadapsar, ran a real estate office in Camp. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 6:52 AM IST

Defections, alliance fractures sharpen Kothrud–Bavdhan and Warje–Karvenagar contest

The influx has also triggered unease within the BJP, with long-time party workers resentful of being overlooked during ticket distribution. (HT)

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 5:04 AM 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 4, 2026, 4:36 AM IST

BJP, Shiv Sena to contest against each other in Pune after talks fail

The BJP reportedly offered only 15 seats to Shiv Sena, while the Sena demanded a larger share. (HT)

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 5:00 AM IST

42 sitting, former BJP corporators likely to be dropped from list

Political observers say the rebellion could dent the BJP’s prospects in several wards, especially if more disgruntled leaders follow suit and join rival parties ahead of the civic polls. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 31, 2025, 11:56 PM IST

Race intensifies on PMC nomination deadline day; BJP family tickets, NCP (SP) forms, rebels switch sides amid 2,298 filings

By contrast, the BJP denied tickets to other established leaders’ relatives, notably cutting the candidature of relatives of minister of state and MP Murlidhar Mohol in Kothrud. (HT)

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 6:08 AM IST

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

Despite the party not yet releasing its final list, the AB form effectively confirms her candidacy. Gajanan Marne has multiple criminal cases against him, including charges under MCOCA. (HT)

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 5:28 AM 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 30, 2025, 3:14 AM 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, 6:26 AM IST

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

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

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 6:02 AM IST

Gautam Adani calls Sharad Pawar ‘mentor’; Supriya Sule says industrialist ‘elder brother’

Industrialist Gautam Adani (centre) with Sharad Pawar (to his right) and Ajit Pawar (to his left) in Baramati on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 2:29 PM IST

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