Maharashtra

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar resigned as the party’s women’s wing chief on Friday night. The move comes a week after she stepped down as chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women’s Commission amid the Ashok Kharat scandal. Chakankar defended herself and called for a fair probe.

March 20, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has called for an investigation into alleged black magic incidents outside the residences of late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar last year. He linked the acts to recently arrested godman Ashok Kharat and questioned political involvement. The demand follows Kharat's arrest on rape charges and related political controversy.

Elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 68.28 percent. Parbhani saw the highest at 74.89 percent, while Ratnagiri had the lowest at 55.79 percent. Incidents in Solapur, including the discovery of reserve EVMs and a candidate taking a minor into a polling booth, sparked controversy.

February 07, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Over 2.09 crore voters in Maharashtra are casting ballots today to elect representatives for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis, amid a sombre campaign following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The elections cover districts in western Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Konkan regions. Results are scheduled for February 9.

Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations will decide mayor position reservations today, Thursday, at 11 AM through a lottery system. The Urban Development Department, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, will conduct the process. This will clarify which category will get the mayor's seat in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane.

January 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Sarita Mhaske, the only missing corporator from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, has rejoined the party after being unreachable for 24 hours, putting to rest speculation of her defection to Eknath Shinde. Her return was facilitated overnight by party loyalists. She is set to reaffirm her commitment to the Thackeray group following a meeting at Matoshree.