BMC polls: RPI(A)’s exclusion from BJP, Shiv Sena seat-sharing a ‘betrayal of trust’, says Athawale
Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister and leader of the RPI(A), criticized the seat-sharing agreement between the BJP and Shiv Sena for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections, calling it a "betrayal of trust." He expressed his disappointment over the exclusion of RPI(A) from the deal, claiming that a meeting to discuss the matter was not held as promised. The RPI(A) has announced they will contest 50 seats in the election independently.
1 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Marathi Abhyas Kendra released a "Marathinama" manifesto demanding Marathi candidates and job reservations for Maharashtra residents ahead of the municipal corporation elections.
2 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan denies allegations that he accepted money to grant tickets for upcoming Maharashtra civic polls.
— The Hindu
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the next Mumbai mayor will be from the Mahayuti coalition, a Hindu and Marathi-only requirement.
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