Maharashtra BMC Election Exit Poll Result Live: BJP–Shiv Sena sweep likely with at least 131 seats, exit polls predict

As the Thackeray cousins unite for the first time since 2005, analysts say the alliance is a fight to maintain relevance in Asia’s richest civic body, a longtime Thackeray stronghold. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has largely remained under Shiv Sena control since 1985, with the exception of 1992–1996. It has been the Thackeray family’s…

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Public holiday on Jan 15th for polling: Maharashtra SEC | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Friday announced that Thursday, Jan 15, will be a public holiday in areas falling under the 29 municipal corporations where polling for civic elections will be held, an official said.The holiday will apply to government and semi-government offices, corporations, boards, public undertakings, banks and central government offices within…

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