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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicMaharashtra assembly elections

Topic: Maharashtra assembly elections

Congress-NCP manifesto promises jobs for Maharashtra residents, preservation of Marathi

Manifesto addresses farmers’ concerns and promises environment conservation. It also talks of protecting Mumbai’s salt lands and stopping coastal pollution.

60 days of silence in Kashmir, and the challenge BJP-Shiv Sena can’t see

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

BJP-Sena finalise Maharashtra seat deal, say it’s important for ‘brothers’ to stay together

Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest 150 of Maharashtra’s 288 assembly seats, and the Shiv Sena, 124.

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam says he won’t campaign for party in Maharashtra

Sanjay Nirupam, the former Mumbai Congress chief, announced his decision after the party rejected his candidate recommendation for the Maharashtra election.

Chhota Rajan’s brother to contest Maharashtra polls on ticket from BJP ally

Rajan's brother will contest on a ticket from Ramdas Athawale's Republican Party of India (A), which got six seats as part of the deal between BJP, Shiv Sena and other allies.

Maharashtra seat sharing signals BJP dominance over regional parties, can hurt federalism

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

There is ‘more give than take’ in alliance with BJP this time: Shiv Sena on seat division

Sena to contest 'approximately 125 seats' in Maharashtra’s polls. In Saamana editorial, party says BJP needs more space to accommodate defectors and allies.

Aaditya Thackeray confident of poll victory as Sena announces his candidacy

Aaditya Thackeray, who makes his poll debut at 29, will be contesting from Worli, considered one of the safest constituencies for the Shiv Sena.

In Thackeray family’s poll debut, Aaditya to contest Maharashtra elections from Worli

Worli is considered one of the safest constituencies for Shiv Sena and party’s sitting MLA Sunil Shinde will vacate the seat for Aaditya Thackeray.

NCP leader Ajit Pawar resigns from Maharashtra assembly ahead of polls

Ajit Pawar, NCP chief Sharad Pawar's nephew, didn't cite any reason for his resignation, leaving party leaders also clueless about the move.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.