People’s mandate will prevail even if Opposition moves court: Fadnavis on unopposed civic poll wins
Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, stated that the people's mandate will prevail even if opposition parties challenge the unopposed election of Mahayuti candidates in upcoming civic polls. He dismissed allegations of coercion and intimidation, highlighting that several independents and Muslim candidates were also elected unopposed. The BJP and its allies have secured 68 seats unopposed across the state, with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena planning to challenge this outcome in court.
17 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Following the Congress's loss in the Mumbai civic elections, calls for the resignation of Varsha Gaikwad, the city unit president, have emerged.
— The Hindu
Following the Maharashtra municipal corporation election results, Eknath Shinde and the Shiv Sena (UBT) convened a meeting with elected corporators at a Mumbai hotel to finalize the mayoral candidate.
— The Hindu
The BJP secured the highest number of seats in Mumbai's local body elections, surpassing the Shiv Sena (UBT) and establishing a dominant political position.
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