BMC polls: JD(S) withdraws complaint; former MP Rathod to pursue fight against speaker Narwekar
The Janata Dal (Secular) withdrew its complaint regarding alleged irregularities in the nomination process for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections after two of its candidates' papers were accepted. Former MP Haribhau Rathod maintains his personal complaint against Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar remains active and will be pursued. Narwekar dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, stating that the party withdrew their complaint due to the acceptance of nominations. He emphasized that the campaign is ongoing and all candidates have filed forms according to the prescribed framework.
17 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Following the Congress's loss in the Mumbai civic elections, calls for the resignation of Varsha Gaikwad, the city unit president, have emerged.
— The Hindu
Following the Maharashtra municipal corporation election results, Eknath Shinde and the Shiv Sena (UBT) convened a meeting with elected corporators at a Mumbai hotel to finalize the mayoral candidate.
— The Hindu
The BJP secured the highest number of seats in Mumbai's local body elections, surpassing the Shiv Sena (UBT) and establishing a dominant political position.
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