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Congress party to fight BMC elections independently, rules out seat adjustments

Mumbai, Nov 10 (UNI) In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming local body elections, the Congress on Monday announced that it will contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, opting out of any alliance or seat-sharing arrangement with partners from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition.
The announcement marks a major strategic shift in Maharashtra’s urban political landscape as parties begin preparations for the high-stakes municipal polls.
The declaration was made by Vijay Wadetiwar, senior Congress leader and state minister, during an interaction with the media. Wadetiwar said that the party’s senior leadership had discussed the matter extensively and arrived at a collective decision to go solo in Mumbai.
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Kolhapur, Dec 12 (UNI) In a shocking incident, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) district unit general secretary Raju More attempted suicide as the 'Pigmy' finance business he was operating went into trouble. He reported to have consumed poison to end his life as investors in his 'pigmy' business raised their demand for return of their money.

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Ajit Pawar allocates land for Pune Press Club, Deepak Mankar expresses gratitude

12 Dec 2025 | 12:32 PM

Pune Dec 12 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has responded positively to the long-standing demand of the Pune Shramik Patrakar Sangh and journalists in the city by allocating land for the Pune Press Club on Senapati Bapat Road. Former NCP city president Deepak Mankar expressed gratitude for Pawar’s initiative. .

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LEAD: FORMER LOK SABHA SPEAKER SHIVRAJ VISHWANATH PATIL DIES IN LATUR AGED 90

12 Dec 2025 | 12:08 PM

A Five-Decade Political Journey Ends in Latur
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Maharashtra: Lokayukta Bill passed; Chief Minister now within Lokayukta's ambit

12 Dec 2025 | 11:32 AM

Nagpur, Dec 12 (UNI) The Maharashtra Legislature approved the Maharashtra State Lokayukta Amendment Bill, 2025, in both houses after incorporating three minor revisions proposed by the central government. The updated law, which will come into force once the governor gives assent, grants the state’s anti-corruption ombudsman the authority to investigate the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers and other public officials on allegations of corruption.

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Ex-Home minister Shivaj Patil passes away

12 Dec 2025 | 9:31 AM

Mumbai Dec 12 (UNI) Former union Minister and veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil passed away this morning at the age of 91 in Latur, Maharashtra, following a brief illness.

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