Maharashtra civic polls: BJP takes lead in Pune bastion of Ajit and Sharad Pawar
The BJP has secured a significant lead in the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections, winning 29 wards and leading in 43 others in Pune. In Pimpri-Chinchwad, the BJP leads with 81 seats, while the NCP is ahead in 36. The NCP contested these elections in alliance with the NCP (SP) despite a previous split between the two parties. The Congress has won three seats and is leading in nine in Pune Municipal Corporation.
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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