The Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 16) gave a big verdict regarding the Maharashtra local body elections. Orders have been ordered to complete the election process by 31 January 2026. On the other hand, political parties have also started preparations. Mahayuti in Maharashtra will unite and contest elections, while the decision of Mahavikas Aghadi has not been decided yet. However, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation should remain in its possession, with this thinking, the combination of Thackeray brothers is also in discussion.

On the other hand, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in clear terms that this time the saffron of Mahayuti will be waved on the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and the Mayor will also be of Mahayuti. Also, Devendra Fadnavis has directly challenged the Shiv Sena Thackeray faction. The special thing is that on this occasion, CM Fadnavis also sang a song dedicated to Uddhav Thackeray, remembering a political context.

In view of the upcoming elections, BJP’s victorious resolution was held in Mumbai. During this, Fadnavis said – “Mumbai BJP President Amit Satham has attacked like a BrahMos missile, now no one can stop us. We had missed a little in the last general elections, only two corporators were less. We know what we should do if there is a shortage.” He indicated that BJP has already started making strategies for the post of Mayor.

CM Devendra Fadnavis sang a song for Uddhav Thackeray
Devendra Fadnavis reminded that the last time Uddhav Thackeray wished that the mayor should be his. Then we did not delay at all, called everyone and said that the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee Chairman take all of you, we will not work as the opposition but if you make a mistake then we will keep curb.

He further said, “… But the election of 2019 came and then I had to sing -” Good Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyaar Ka, Yaar looted the house of man. ” Through this song, CM Fadnavis alleged that Uddhav Thackeray did not appreciate ‘Upkar’.

‘You are not a brand’ – Devendra Fadnavis
CM Fadnavis said- “We are going to fight, not those who are crying. In 2022, we showed Ganimi Kava and brought an absolute majority government in 2024. Whether anyone comes together or not, the flag of Mahayuti will be waved in Mumbai and the mayor will also be of Mahayuti.”

He further said – “There was an election of ordinary best, then why did you fight in the name of the party? So we say – our brand is. Our Shashank Rao and Prasad Lad Darekar showed. Hey, Shiv Senapramukh Bala Saheb Thackeray is a brand, you are not a brand.” In this way, CM Fadnavis once again attacked the Thackeray faction.

Before the civic elections in Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar’s NCP has given a big blow to the Congress. Former Zilla Parishad and Congress leader Rahul Patil of Kolhapur joined NCP on Monday (25 August).

Patil, son of late Congress MLA PN Patil, contested the 2024 assembly election against Chandradeep Narke of Shiv Sena from Karvir constituency in Kolhapur, but had to face defeat.

Rahul Patil got 1,32,552 votes on Karvir seat. At the same time, Chandradeep Narke got 134,528 votes. Earlier, PN Patil won the 2019 elections. He received 135,675 votes. Then Narke got 1,13,014 votes. In 2014, there was a very close match between Patil and Narke and Narke won.

Ajit Pawar praised Rahul Patil

After joining Patil in the party, Ajit Pawar described him as a promising leader. He said that Patil will help in furthering the NCP in Kolhapur district.

The Nationalist Congress Party entrance ceremony was organized at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maidan in Karvir Taluka, Kolhapur. Sharing its picture, Ajit Pawar said, “Through the program, the role and ideology of the party was explained to the attendees. It was clarified that Shiva-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar and self. By adopting the ideal ideas of Yashwantrao Chavan Saheb, the Nationalist Congress Party is committed to all -round development of all social components.

Activists with new ideas are needed in the party- Ajit Pawar

He said, “Our country and state should be safe, for this, there is a need for workers with new ideas in the party. Today is historic. Late MLA Late. PN Activists who have been prepared under Patil’s political guidance have joined the Nationalist Congress, it is a matter of extreme satisfaction.

Ajit Pawar said, “This state belongs to the general public, many schemes have been started for their welfare and will continue even further. Being a brother, there will be no shortage of funds for the work of lovely sisters. To help the milk producing farmers, appropriate decisions are being taken by the government and necessary grants are also being given. We are providing 75 percent grant to farmers to provide electricity on solar. ”

Preparations for civic elections are going on in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the meeting of Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) management committee was held under the leadership of former minister Nawab Malik at Mumbai State Office. Nawab Malik has given impetus to the election preparation after getting the responsibility of the post of chairman of the Mumbai Great Council (BMC) Election Management Committee.

Nawab Malik gave necessary guidelines by meeting with the heads of Seva Dal, women, students, OBCs, Social Justice, Cooperative, Unjust workers, Hindi speaking, minority and slum cells.

The meeting was attended by Mumbai Executive President Siddharth Kamble and Shivajirao Nalavade, MLA Sana Malik-Sheikh, former MLA Zishan Siddiqui, State Vice President Bhaskar Vichade, State Spokesperson Sanjay Tatkare, Mumbai Surchitanis Raju Ghuga, invited member South Mumbai District President Mahendra Pansare and Ishanya Mumbai District President Suresh Bhalarao.

BJP has raised the question

The BJP has objected to Nawab Malik’s involvement in the NCP faction of Nawab Malik in the past. In December 2023, the then Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote a letter to Ajit Pawar and objected to Malik’s entry into the Mahayuti alliance.

He cited allegations related to treason and terrorism. Before the Maharashtra assembly elections in October 2024, BJP President Ashish Shelar had criticized Ajit Pawar, saying that BJP cannot join those who have serious allegations. He had clarified that BJP would contest elections under the leadership of Eknath Shinde and would not campaign for Malik.

In October 2024, BJP’s Maharashtra President Chandrashekhar Bawankule also reiterated the party’s concerns on Malik’s candidature and raised the issue of his alleged underworld connection. Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya also called Malik a “terrorist” and alleged that Ajit Pawar’s NCP had betrayed the country by giving him tickets.

Look at the next step

Now it will be interesting to see what role of Nawab Malik in the upcoming civic elections and Nawab Malik in the seat sharing and campaigning between Shiv Sena. At present, they are busy strengthening the organization.

Before the civic elections in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given a big statement. He said that there is a favorable environment for BJP in the state. Fadnavis indicated BJP to contest alone elections in some places.

In the BJP’s idea churning program held in Wardha, Fadnavis said that elections will be held in the state soon. Elections of the Zilla Parishad will be held first, then the municipal and finally the municipal elections can be held. These elections will be fought in association with Mahauti (BJP, Shinde faction, NCP Ajit Pawar faction).

No vaccine should be given on friends- Fadnavis

He said, “The workers where there will be problems at the local level should discuss with us. But in most places, elections are to be fought along with Mahayati. Where elections will not be held under Mahayati, there should not be any vaccine on friends. We are running the government together in the state, so it is not right to speak against each other.

Fadnavis targeted the Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying, “Uddhavji was in power with us in 2017, but we used to abuse us every day. We do not have to do this. Where there will be no Mahauti, there should be coordination and friendly fights. But BJP will have to show undisputed domination in the elections of local Swarajya institutions.”

There are small quarrels in many districts- Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis further said, “I request that there is compatibility for us in the state. The public is ready to vote for us. But there are small quarrels in many districts of BJP, these fights are between leaders and workers.

He warned, “It has been seen that many parties were over only due to mutual discord. One dropped the other and the party went into the trough. It should not happen in our party. If someone tries to take the party into the trough, the party will show it the way out. It should be kept in mind.”

Giving the example, Devendra Fadnavis said, “So far, there was a record of Shiv Sena in terms of blood donation, 25,000 units of blood in a day. But after the order of our state president on July 22, BJP workers collected 78,000 units in a day.

Before the civic elections in Maharashtra, the big question is what will happen to the alliance of opposition parties? Amid speculation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that before the local body elections, the meeting of India Alliance is more important than Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA).

He insisted, “India coalition has not met after the Lok Sabha elections. I want to meet as soon as possible. There are elections in Bihar, elections will be held in other states too, we also have body elections here.

Please tell that other opposition parties including Congress, SP, RJD, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT) and DMK formed India alliance before the Lok Sabha elections.

In Maharashtra, Congress, Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance are named Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). MVA fought the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections together.

Why the question on the alliance arising?

Now Uddhav Thackeray’s party is going to alliance with Raj Thackeray with MNS. In such a situation, questions are arising whether MVA will be? Will the Congress go to the field with Thackeray Brothers?

These questions started to rise faster when Thackeray Brothers appeared on one platform after 20 years on July 5. During this, Uddhav Thackeray said in front of Raj Thackeray that he will contest the upcoming elections together. Supriya Sule was present on this platform from NCP (SP). At the same time, the Congress remained away from this march.

The Congress had recently indicated that it could enter the civic elections alone. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also said that India alliance was for the Lok Sabha elections and MVA was for the assembly. This was not an alliance for the local election.

Sharad Pawar’s party NCP (SP) has not yet cleared its stand regarding the alliance in the civic elections.

The new political equation in Maharashtra has isolated the Congress. The Congress, which included the India alliance for the country and the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra, may have to adopt the path of Ekla Chalo Re in the civic elections.

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Thursday (July 10) that people have pressure that MNS and Shiv Sena contested together. The India alliance was formed for the Lok Sabha elections and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was formed for the assembly elections. It is not needed in local elections.

Sanjay Raut said, “People believe that both Thackeray should come together and contest elections for the development and Marathi Manus Samman of Maharashtra.”

What did Congress say?
On this statement of Shiv Sena UBT, former Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole said that I do not need to comment. I will not comment on Sanjay Raut.

According to news agency ANI, Patole said, “I have said many times that local body elections are fought with local workers and local leaders in confidence. So these elections should not be seen like this. ”

Earlier on Wednesday, senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chauhan from news agency PTI had said that if the Congress decides to contest alone in Mumbai and other municipal elections in Maharashtra, he would not be surprised.

New equation made in Maharashtra

Let us know that on July 5, Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray appeared on a platform after 20 years. During this, Uddhav Thackeray had said that he will also contest elections together.

On this platform, his daughter and NCP SP MP Supriya Sule reached this platform. Although the Congress remained away. Congress has been against Raj Thackeray’s aggressive style. In such a situation, it is believed that the Congress can now enter the civic elections alone. Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress are involved in MVA and India alliance.

Maharashtra BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar: A controversial statement by Maharashtra BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar has made political mercury high. The MLA said in a meeting that those who criticized his party and the government should know that they are “getting the financial benefits of clothes, shoes, mobiles, schemes and money for sowing.”

Former state minister Babanrao Lonikar mentioned the schemes and development works of the Fadnavis government at a function related to the ‘Har Ghar Solar’ scheme in his constituency Patiur in Jalna, Maharashtra. During this, he targeted his party (BJP) critics.

Devendra Fadnavis protested
A video of Babonrao Lonikar’s controversial remarks went viral on social media on Thursday (June 26), after which opposition parties strongly criticized it. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis himself denied these comments.

Babonrao was telling Lonikar in the meeting, “Some people criticize us and our party on social media. We made a water tank, concrete roads, venue and gave the benefit of various government schemes in your village. ”

Controversial statement of MLA Babonrao Lonikar
The MLA also said, “Babonrao Lonikar paid salaries to the mothers of those criticizing and also approved pension for their fathers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave your father Rs 6,000 for sowing (PM Kisan Samman Nidhi). Your sisters are taking advantage of ‘Ladki Bahin Scheme’. The clothes, shoes, mobile phones you have, they are all because they are.”

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis response
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, disagreeing with the statement of his MLA, described it as ‘absolutely wrong’. He said, “Even though his comment was for some special people, no one has the right to say such things. Prime Minister Modi says that ‘I am the head servant’. Since we are servants of people, we cannot be their owners. Lonikar’s comment is absolutely wrong and he should be careful in speaking. ”

Comparison of BJP MLA with British
Shiv Sena UBT Legislative Council member and Leader of Opposition in the House, Ambadas Danve targeted the BJP MLA’s comments and termed him as a ‘indigenous version of the British’. He said that it is not right to speak such a language in democracy.

Trouble for BJP before municipal elections?
Ambadas Danve, while targeting Babanrao Lonikar, wrote on ‘X’, “Your MLA is because of people. Your clothes, shoes, air tickets, Netagiri, fuel in your car is also due to people. People should remember these words of Babonrao Lonikar. Maharashtra Municipal Elections are coming.”

Maharashtra Local Body Election: Shiv Sena (UBT) has started preparing for the local body elections to be held in Maharashtra this year. Party chief Uddhav Thackeray held an important meeting with the district heads of his party today (June 20). In this meeting, preparations for the elections of 29 metropolitancisions, 32 district councils, 336 panchayat committees and 248 city councils were discussed. In the meeting, Thackeray instructed the district units to activate the workers at the ground level and get involved in the election preparations.

Ward delimitation before elections- Anil Parab
Senior party leader and former minister Anil Parb told PTI that Uddhavji has asked all the district presidents to keep a close watch on the voter list amendment and the process of demarcation of wards. According to Parab, “Ward delimitation is an important phase before the elections and the party does not want any disturbance or the strategy benefiting the BJP to be applicable in it.” Not only the district president but also the head of the contact and other district level officials attended the meeting.

There is no need to fear BJP- Vinayak Raut
Senior party leader and former MP Vinayak Raut said that the party workers have a feeling that Shiv Sena (UBT) should fight alone in the local body elections, but the final decision will be taken by Uddhav Thackeray. He said that in the meeting, Uddhav Thackeray has allowed district leaders to take decisions to form an alliance with equal ideology parties at the local level. Also clarified that “there is no need to be afraid of BJP, but do not take any step that benefits BJP or its allies. We can beat them.”

Earlier in the day, the head of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), Sharad Pawar indicated that Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) – including NCP (SP), Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) – can consider contesting local elections together. Although the inner meetings of the Shiv Sena (UBT) indicate that the party is currently giving priority to the option of fighting alone, the final decision will be taken with the possibilities of alliance at the strategic level.

Uddhav thackeray warns bjp: The big statement of Shiv Sena UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray has come amid speculation of reconciliation in Thackeray Brothers in Maharashtra. Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (June 19), Uddhav Thackeray said that before the Municipal Corporation elections, the Shiv Sena with his Raj Thackeray’s MNS is trying to thwart the possibility of UBT alliance.

Uddhav Thackeray warned the BJP while addressing a rally on the occasion of 59th Foundation Day of undivided Shiv Sena created by Balasaheb Thackeray. He said that if the BJP damaged the ‘Thackeray brand’, then serious consequences will have to be suffered.

Uddhav Thackeray on the meeting of Raj Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis
Not only this, Uddhav said that meetings are being held at hotels and other places to thwart the possibility of alliance of Marathi parties. He was obviously referring to Raj Thackeray’s meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Five Star Hotel.

‘When you come to pick me up, bring your ambulance’
Uddhav Thackeray repeated the dialogue of the film ‘Phar’ starring Nana Patekar and said, “Whatever people want, it will be the same.” We will see how it is done. BJP and Eknath Shinde-Net Shiv Sena do not want Marathi parties to unite. If you try to end the Thackeray brand, we will end the BJP. I am ready I want to tell the BJP- when you come to pick me up, bring an ambulance for yourself. ”

‘Hindi will not be applicable at any cost’
There is speculation that both Thackeray brothers may form an alliance in view of the civic elections in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also said that Hindi in the state will not be allowed to apply at any cost.

Expressing confidence of the party to remain captured by the party, he said that the BJP wants to create a partition between Marathi and Hindi speaking people on the eve of elections. Uddhav Thackeray claimed that the BJP had no legacy of its own and had to install a huge statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who had banned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) while being the home minister of the country. He alleged that the state government is giving Mumbai to Adani Group for ‘free’ for the Dharavi redevelopment project. Thackeray also termed Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena’s rally as ‘thieves’ gathering.