Maharashtra civic polls: BJP clinches 1,425 seats across 29 municipal corporations
The BJP swept the 2026 civic polls, securing control of major municipal corporations across Maharashtra. The saffron party won a majority in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and other cities, while its alliance partners like Shiv Sena and NCP secured significant seats. The Congress and other smaller parties also contested but failed to match the BJP's dominance.
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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