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After row over ‘paint Mumbra green’, Mumbai AIMIM corporator Sahar Sheikh goes ‘kaisa haraya!’| India News

After row over ‘paint Mumbra green’, Mumbai AIMIM corporator Sahar Sheikh goes ‘kaisa haraya!’| India News

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Sahar Shaikh, AIMIM leader and newly elected Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporator from Mumbra, teased her opponents, remarking “kaise haraya! (how we beat you)”, triggering laughter in the press meet. This came after Sheikh submitted a written apology for her “paint Mumbra green” remark after her victory in the recent BMC polls, after a complaint was lodged against her. Speaking about her earlier remark, Sahar Sheikh said it had been communalised. (Instagram/ Sahar Sheikh) “Once again for everyone who lost, a special statement, ‘kaise haraya!’,” she can be heard saying in the video, with party MP Imtiaz Jaleel and others present bursting into laughter. Speaking about her earlier remark, Sahar Sheikh said it had been communalised. Green is often associated with Muslims, as saffron is with Hindus. “These are false allegations. Those who know us, those who believe in our party, all our supporters, and those are also Hindu brothers and sisters. India is not just for Muslims; Hindu brothers and sisters and people from various castes and religions live here together,” she said. The …

‘Resign’, Congress leader tells Varsha Gaikwad after BMC poll defeat; gets show-cause notice| India News

‘Resign’, Congress leader tells Varsha Gaikwad after BMC poll defeat; gets show-cause notice| India News

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MUMBAI: A day after losing the civic polls in Mumbai, the rift in the Mumbai Congress was laid bare after former Mumbai Congress president Bhai Jagtap asked Varsha Gaikwad, the current president, to take responsibility for the debacle and step down. Jagtap was handed a show-cause notice for violating party discipline and ethics. Congress MP and President of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee Varsha Gaikwad, at MRCC office, in Mumbai (File Image) (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo ) The Congress contested 152 out of the 227 seats in the BMC elections, and won only 24 seats, its lowest tally ever. In the 2017 BMC elections, the party had won 31 seats. In a statement given to a news agency (IANS), Jagtap on Saturday said that Gaikwad would have to take responsibility for the defeat. “A person cannot become big merely by having a position,” he said. “Leadership becomes big by delivering results. (sic) Varsha Gaikwad will have to take responsibility for the outcome and will have to resign from the position.” Jagtap’s public remarks did not go …

PM Modi thanks Maharashtra voters as Mahayuti marches towards victory: ‘I am proud’

PM Modi thanks Maharashtra voters as Mahayuti marches towards victory: ‘I am proud’

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PM Modi said that the results of Maharashtra civic polls “show that the bond between the NDA and the people of Maharashtra has become even stronger”. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

52.94% turnout recorded in Mumbai civic polls; down from 55.53% in last elections in 2017

52.94% turnout recorded in Mumbai civic polls; down from 55.53% in last elections in 2017

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his family post for a photo after casting their votes in Bandra. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini A voter turnout of 52.94% was recorded in the Mumbai civic polls, down from 55.53% in the last elections in 2017, officials said on Friday (January 16, 2026). According to data released by the civic body, ward number 114 in suburban Bhandup recorded the highest turnout at 64.53%, while ward number 227 in south Mumbai’s Colaba area reported the lowest turnout at 20.88%. Maharashtra civic election results LIVE Of the over 1.03 crore eligible voters in the metropolis, 52.94% exercised their franchise on Thursday between 7.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., they said. More than 15 hours after the polling, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared the final voter turnout. The turnout on Thursday (January 15, 2026) showed a steady rise, with 6.98% voting till 9.30 am, 17.73% till 11.30 am, 29.96% till 1.30 pm and 41.08% till 3.30 pm, officials said. In the morning, short queues were seen at most …

Aamir Khan steps into Maharashtra language row, asks why he should speak in Hindi after delivering BMC poll message in Marathi | Bollywood News

Aamir Khan steps into Maharashtra language row, asks why he should speak in Hindi after delivering BMC poll message in Marathi | Bollywood News

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Aamir Khan stepped out in the city on Thursday to vote in the BMC 2026 elections and while speaking to the media stationed outside one of the polling booths, Aamir urged everyone to vote. He chose to address the audience in Marathi, and was then asked to repeat his message in Hindi. This particular incident has caught the attention of netizens as it comes amid a language row in the state. While some saw the irony of the situation as a citizen in Maharashtra was being asked to repeat his message in Hindi, others said that since Aamir is an actor in Hindi films, he shouldn’t have hesitated to speak in Hindi After addressing the audience in Marathi, Aamir was asked to repeat his message in Hindi and the actor said, “Hindi mein? Yeh Maharashtra hai bhai. (In Hindi? This is Maharashtra.)” Aamir was told that his message would be shown across the country. He then spoke in Hindi and praised the BMC for their arrangements at the poll booth and urged others to come …

Mumbai, Maharashtra voters are mature, they don’t get carried away by campaigns: BJP leader Vinod Tawde | Mumbai News

Mumbai, Maharashtra voters are mature, they don’t get carried away by campaigns: BJP leader Vinod Tawde | Mumbai News

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BJP national secretary Vinod Tawde said Thursday that the people of Maharashtra and Mumbai are mature voters and they will take a judicious decision while exercising their vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, keeping the larger interest of Mumbai and Maharashtra in mind. Tawde voted in the BMC polls in Mumbai in the morning with his wife Varsha and daughter Avni. Speaking to the media, Tawde said, “I will urge people to exercise their right to vote in the elections for BMC and all other municipal corporations across Maharashtra.” “I have been interacting with non-political people for the past few days. The people of Maharashtra are mature. Especially about Mumbaikars, I must say they don’t easily get carried away by campaigns.” “Mumbai has witnessed an intense campaign. From ‘make or break’ to ‘give and take’, alliances were raised and debated during the campaign. Ultimately, the people have the right to decide. But from what I perceived, I can say people are mature. And they know what and who will serve the development agenda …

Daily Briefing: Iran on the brink; BMC polls today | Live News

Daily Briefing: Iran on the brink; BMC polls today | Live News

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Good morning,The India Open badminton Super 750 tournament is underway in Delhi. Some of the world’s top shuttlers have gathered, but an unwelcome visitor was seen in the stands at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex on Wednesday — a monkey. Officials said that the monkey was promptly removed after it was spotted. However, the incident came just a day after a Danish player, Mia Blichfeldt, had criticised the “unhealthy” conditions in the training area, flagging the presence of pigeons and bird-poop littering. Another Danish player, Anders Antonsen, the current World No.3, shared on social media that he had pulled out of the tournament due to the “extreme pollution” in New Delhi and had been fined for it. These issues have taken the spotlight as India prepares to host the Badminton World Championships later this year. The Badminton World Federation told The Indian Express in a statement that a comprehensive review of all tournament facilities and operational processes was underway to guide improvements in preparation for the World Championships. On that note, let’s get into the …

‘Nothing will remain of this Mahavinash Aghadi’: Shaina NC on UBT Sena-MNS alliance ahead of BMC polls

‘Nothing will remain of this Mahavinash Aghadi’: Shaina NC on UBT Sena-MNS alliance ahead of BMC polls

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Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Mahayuti will emerge victorious and that nothing will remain of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said that the two parties have done nothing for Marathi people.(PTI) Reacting to the alliance between UBT Sena and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, she said that they have done nothing for Marathi people. “History will be made because the victory of Mahayuti will be such that nothing will remain of this Mahavinash Aghadi. For selfish reasons, you can do anything, form alliances, and then make big talks. I want to ask what you have done for the Marathi people? Our leader, Eknath Shinde, has given 17,000 houses to the Marathi people and provided many schemes. We will continue to work in the direction of progress,” Shaina told ANI. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi described the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) Mahayuti alliance as “Mahajhoothi”, accusing them of viewing politics merely …

NCP (SP) wants MVA’s ‘united fight’ against BJP for BMC polls | Mumbai News

NCP (SP) wants MVA’s ‘united fight’ against BJP for BMC polls | Mumbai News

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Days after Mumbai Congress announced that it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls independently, its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally Nationalist Congress Party (SP) on Saturday said the election should be fought unitedly against the BJP. Mumbai Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Varsha Gaikwad, along with a delegation of party leaders, met NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar two days ago. The Mumbai Congress, which wants to contest the BMC elections without Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), had proposed to fight the polls with its old ally NCP(SP). Pawar had told the delegation that he will consult his Mumbai leadership and convey a decision. On Saturday, the NCP-SP leaders held a meeting on upcoming BMC polls. “The workers and leaders have conveyed that the election should be fought as an MVA and with all our other allies against the BJP. It is important that all natural allies should remain united,” said NCP-SP MLA Jitendra Awhad after the meeting. When asked about Congress’ reluctance to fight …

Maharashtra: Shinde tells Sena workers to prepare for BMC polls | Mumbai News

Maharashtra: Shinde tells Sena workers to prepare for BMC polls | Mumbai News

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Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde instructed the party workers to prepare for the upcoming elections to the local bodies including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Shinde was addressing a meeting of Sena functionaries at NSCI dome in Mumbai. Urging the workers to start a membership drive in Mumbai, Shinde said, “Take the work done by the government in Mumbai and the state over the last two-and-a-half years to the people. Every ward should have a Shiv Sena Shakha(branch), and every home should have a Shiv Sainik. We achieved success in the Assembly elections, and now we must perform similarly in the BMC (polls),” Shinde said. Story continues below this ad Taking a dig at the rival Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena UBT, Shinde said, “Some people talk about Mumbai being separated from Maharashtra whenever elections approach. But as long as the sun and the moon exist, no one can separate Mumbai from us. Our government is rejuvenating all the stalled redevelopment projects and bringing back displaced Mumbaikars.” “When I became the chief minister, …