Mumbai:
The ruling Mahayuti alliance won a decisive victory in the Maharashtra local bodies and the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Results for 288 Maharashtra Nagar Parishad and panchayat seats have been declared, in which the BJP has won 129. The Opposition Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) have virtually conceded defeat, blaming the Election Commission for “facilitating” the victory of the Mahayuti.
The Congress also had a warning for BJP allies. “The BJP’s success is a wake-up call for Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar… The BJP will 100 per cent expel these two allies,” said state Congress chief – Harsh Vardhan Sapkal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked the people of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra stands firmly with development!
Grateful to the people of Maharashtra for blessing the BJP and Mahayuti in the Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections. This reflects trust in our vision of people-centric development. We remain committed to working with… https://t.co/X5jmfpb3M8— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2025
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