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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicMaharashtra elections

Topic: Maharashtra elections

Rahul slams EC’s ‘unsigned’ rebuttal of his Maharashtra poll rigging charge—’show voter rolls’

Rahul Gandhi's opinion pieces on election rigging spark controversy. EC sources call the allegations 'absurd', having made similar criticism in April.

2024 Maha polls a ‘blueprint to rig democracy’, Bihar elections will be forged too: Rahul Gandhi

In a newspaper article, the Leader of Opposition outlined a 5-step rigging plan: rig EC panel, add fake voters, inflate turnout, target BJP key areas, and hide evidence.

‘Sharad Pawar’s politics of betrayal ended by BJP’s poll victory in Maharashtra,’ says Amit Shah

Citing differences between Congress and allies in Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, and Maharashtra, the Union Home Minister said the decline of the opposition INDI block has begun.

How renowned surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty got Delhi HC to protect his personality rights

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

BJP-RSS should now work to stabilise Maharashtra’s economy. Get over vendetta politics

Maharashtra voters clearly prefer parties with a track record of performance and some seriousness in their approach toward the issues of the state’s population.

‘Have told PM Modi will support BJP’s decision to name next CM,’ says Eknath Shinde

Shinde told reporters that he had called PM Modi and Amit Shah asking them to take the decision. Shinde’s remark makes the decks clear for BJP to name Fadnavis, a senior leader said.

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde resigns as chief minister, to continue as caretaker till next govt

The BJP, which got a lion’s share in the Mahayuti’s huge victory in the Assembly polls, is pushing for Devendra Fadnavis to be next CM.

Sajjad Nomani’s boycott call crosses a dangerous line, threatens freedom of Muslim voters

It is sad to see that those who identify as liberal-progressive in India often do not hesitate to make opportunistic coalitions or take support from regressive elements from the Muslim community.

In eye of cash-for-votes row, Vinod Tawde, groomed by Munde & Mahajan, no stranger to intra-party politics

From ABVP to BJP national general secretary, Tawde is known for his cadre-building skills. Of late, his name has been doing the rounds as one of BJP’s possible picks as Maharashtra CM.

Mahayuti to retain Maharashtra in tight contest, exit polls predict, with BJP single largest party

Pollsters say over 45% vote share likely to go to Mahayuti, which comprises BJP, Shinde Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP, and 41% for MVA, which includes Uddhav Sena, NCP Sharad Pawar & Congress.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.