8 months ago
Local Elections Heat Up in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, India, several important local elections are happening.
In Baramati, Yugendra Pawar from the Nationalist Congress Party has returned to campaign after a short break.
The election was delayed by 20 days, which caused some problems for the candidates.
Eight candidates from Yugendra Pawar's party have already won without any competition.
In other places like Sinnar, Ozar, Chandwad, and Panvel, elections are also taking place.
The government has given special leave to workers so they can vote.
The results will be announced on December 21st.
People are excited and the government is making sure everything is fair and safe.
Yugendra Pawar has rejoined the Baramati Municipal Council election campaign after a short break, boosting Maha Vikas Aghadi candidates' enthusiasm.
The Baramati election was postponed by 20 days due to official errors, increasing candidates' expenses and distress.
Eight candidates from the Nationalist Congress Party have been elected unopposed in Baramati.
Polling for six seats across Sinnar, Ozar, and Chandwad Municipal Councils will be held on December 20th.
The Maharashtra government has granted a two-hour paid voting leave to facilitate voter participation in the local body elections.
- Who
- Yugendra Pawar, Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra voters
- What
- Local body elections in Maharashtra
- Where
- Baramati, Sinnar, Ozar, Chandwad, Panvel, Pune, Maharashtra
- When
- December 20th (Polling), December 21st (Results)
- Why
- To elect members of various Municipal Councils and Corporations
Key facts
- Election Type
- Municipal Council
- Postponement Duration
- 20 days
- Unopposed Candidates
- 8 (Nationalist Congress Party)
- Key Figures
- Yugendra Pawar, Ajit Pawar
- Election Date
- December 20th (Polling), December 21st (Results)
- Political Party
- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction)
- Voting Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Voter Turnout Facilitation
- Two-hour paid voting leave for eligible voters
Timeline
Ajit Pawar's cash confession sparks rival's return.
Then, Yugendra Pawar resumes Baramati battle.
Challenge accepted, Ajit Pawar faces off.
Quotes
Sanjog Waghere
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
“I won’t be returning to NCP. In view of my political future, I have decided to join BJP. In future, the assembly seats would be increased in Pimpri-Chinchwad and therefore I will get an opportunity to contest the elections.”
indianexpress.com
“I have resigned from Shiv Sena (UBT) and will soon be joining the BJP. The joining might happen tomorrow or in the coming days. The timing has not been fixed.”
indianexpress.com
Rahul Kalate
NCP(SP) leader
“Wait for sometime, you will come to know everything”
indianexpress.com
BJP leaders in Pimpri-Chinchwad
BJP leaders opposing Rahul Kalate's entry
“He has never been loyal to any party. He has been changing parties to suit his political convenience. He has even beaten up an RSS office-bearer and a PCMC officer and therefore we are opposed to his entry into the party.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
Maharashtra: Polling for municipal councils and nagar panchayats on Saturday
Nashik: Polling For Six Municipal Council Seats In Sinnar, Ozar & Chandwad Tomorrow
NCP(SP)’s Rahul Kalate, Sena (UBT) leader Sanjog Waghere set to join BJP
Baramati Civic Polls: Yugendra Pawar Rejoins Campaign To Take On Ajit Pawar
Panvel Civic Polls 2026: All-Party Meet Held To Ensure Strict Implementation Of Model Code Of Conduct
