BJP-Led Alliance Wins Maharashtra Civic Polls Amid Opposition Allegations of Voting Irregularities

In the 2026 Maharashtra civic body elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a dominant lead in 25 of 29 municipal bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, ending the Thackeray family's 25-year control. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development politics for the victory. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena (UBT), alleged electoral irregularities such as 'vote chori,' prompting an Election Commission probe into marker pens and voting processes. The coverage also included debates among major political parties and updates from Tamil Nadu and international news.