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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicMaharashtra BJP

Topic: Maharashtra BJP

India’s only BJP-Congress alliance, now in Maharashtra. And it has both leaderships fuming

Another surprise in Akot municipal council, where the BJP joined hands with bitter ideological rival AIMIM to gain control of the urban local body.

Maharashtra BJP chief apologises to ex-CM Deshmukh’s sons over ‘memories will be erased’ remark

Ex-CM’s son, actor Riteish Deshmukh, posted short video statement in Marathi in response to Chavan’s remarks. ‘What is written can be erased, but you can’t erase what is etched,’ he said.

BJP-Sena deadlock ahead of BMC polls as Shinde back at the table with Thackeray trump card

Elections to BMC and 28 other municipal corporations across the state are scheduled for 15 January 2026.

BJP’s Op Kryptonite? Ravindra Chavan’s aggression in Shinde bastion lights fuse under a volatile Mahayuti

Helming BJP's ‘Operation Lotus’ in Thane belt, the party's Maharashtra chief has been aggressively inducting Sena workers in Shinde’s home turf ahead of the crucial local body polls.

Maharashtra BJP backs VHP’s ‘only Hindus at garba’ diktat— ‘why take part when you don’t do idol worship’

Maharashtra BJP spokesperson says Quran strictly prohibits idol worship. ‘So for such people participating in garba is an insult to their own faith’.  

New Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam is 3-time MLA with corporate background, Thackeray critic

Satam replaces Ashish Shelar, who completes three years in the post in his second stint as Mumbai BJP chief this month. The appointment comes ahead of BMC polls, expected next year.

Row over BJP ex-spokesperson’s nomination as Bombay HC judge reaches Parliament. Who is Aarti Sathe

Last week, the SC Collegium approved appointment of Aarti Arun Sathe, once a Maharashtra BJP spokesperson, as a Bombay High Court judge, which sparked a row as Oppn raised concerns.

Turmoil in Mahayuti as BJP MLA joins Oppn call for Dhananjay Munde’s resignation over sarpanch murder

Oppn demanding resignation of Munde, who belongs to Ajit Pawar-led NCP, due to his association with Walmik Karad, who is being investigated for possible links to the sarpanch's death.

With caste and political arithmetic in mind, how Fadnavis has been building up MLC Ram Shinde

Shinde, elected as Maharashtra Legislative Council chairman, is a Dhangar, a community BJP is trying to placate. He is also expected to check clout of Ahmednagar satrap Radhakrishna Patil.

Watch CutTheClutter: As political drama ends in Maharashtra, what to expect from Fadnavis 3.0

In episode 1566, DK Singh & Manasi Phadke join Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta to explain the key expectations from Fadnavis 3.0, what led to the delay & prospects for the new cabinet.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.