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Congress leader Abhijeet Wanjari retained the Nagpur Division Graduates’ constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Council election, defeating BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes. The result came from a closely contested count in Nagpur, the home region of senior BJP leaders Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a forensic investigation into a disputed audio recording released by Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil. The controversy has triggered competing allegations involving BJP and Shiv Sena leaders, but the recording's authenticity remains unestablished.

Elections to five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats are set to test the unity of the ruling Mahayuti alliance. With internal differences emerging within the BJP and among its allies, the Nagpur graduates’ constituency has become a key battleground for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the ruling coalition.

Maharashtra’s drought crisis has become a major governance challenge, with CM Devendra Fadnavis seeking central assistance and a central team assessing the situation

Maharashtra is taking a fresh step towards bringing back student union elections on college and university campuses after more than three decades. The state government has formed a 12-member committee headed by former Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Suhas Pednekar to work out a framework for peaceful, transparent and inclusive student elections while addressing concerns over political interference, money power and campus violence.

Maharashtra's decision to declare 265 talukas drought-affected has triggered questions from both ruling alliance leaders and the Opposition. While some areas represented by Mahayuti leaders have been excluded, the MVA has questioned the transparency of the assessment process.

Surendra P. Gangan is a journalist covering Maharashtra's political, civic and regional developments. His reporting has included the current water situation and drought-related developments in Marathwada.

Maharashtra's Maratha reservation issue remains a major political development after activist Manoj Jarange-Patil ended his 20-day hunger strike and gave the state government three months to consider his demands.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised a comprehensive overhaul of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission after meeting student representatives and hearing concerns about the commission's functioning. The move comes amid growing pressure over examination-related issues and demands for greater transparency.

Maharashtra's political atmosphere has intensified as the Maratha reservation issue returns to the centre of debate, with Manoj Jarange Patil continuing his protest and ruling Mahayuti leaders and opposition parties exchanging sharp statements.

Political pressure is mounting in Maharashtra over alleged irregularities in MPSC examinations. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has intensified his criticism of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured students that past examination irregularities will also be investigated.

Maharashtra Politics has witnessed a fresh controversy ahead of Ganeshotsav, with disagreements emerging within the ruling Mahayuti alliance over the use of DJs and loudspeakers during celebrations. While some BJP and Shiv Sena leaders have supported restrictions on noise pollution, others have opposed a blanket ban, giving the opposition another issue to target the government.

The Maratha reservation issue has once again intensified in Maharashtra as activist Manoj Jarange-Patil continues to press the state government over Kunbi certificates and reservation demands. The prolonged agitation has created fresh political pressure on the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.

The Maratha reservation issue continues to dominate Maharashtra politics as activist Manoj Jarange Patil enters the 12th day of his protest. The state government is facing growing pressure to address the community's demands while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has maintained that the government will not take away anyone else's reservation.

Student protests have intensified in Maharashtra over alleged irregularities and a paper-leak controversy involving MPSC examinations. Opposition parties have backed the students’ demand for action, putting fresh pressure on the state government.

Maharashtra’s political landscape continues to evolve as parties compete for influence, governance remains under scrutiny, and changing voter expectations shape the state’s future political direction.

Maharashtra politics has entered another tense phase as Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil's indefinite hunger strike continues. The state government has announced four Government Resolutions aimed at extending education and training benefits to Maratha, Kunbi and SEBC youth, while Jarange has continued to demand a broader resolution to the reservation issue.

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has intervened in the ongoing protest by Adivasi students in Pune, urging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to personally engage with the students and address their grievances. The protest centres on rules governing government-run tribal hostels, including age eligibility and concerns over hostel facilitie