Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Mahayuti Alliance Dominates Maharashtra Local Polls
In the recent local body elections in Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, won in most areas.
The BJP won 134 seats, Shiv Sena won 53, and NCP won 32.
The opposition MVA, which includes Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP), is behind in 53 municipal councils.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the results show people prefer development over politics.
The Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) alleged the elections were not fair, accusing the ruling parties of using money power and tampering with EVMs.
The next big election is the BMC polls on January 15.
In a notable incident, the Shiv Sena defeated the BJP candidate in the Kankavli municipal council, with Nilesh Rane's candidate winning against his brother Nitesh Rane's candidate.
Nilesh described the outcome as a mix of emotions, highlighting the complex political dynamics within the alliance.
Mahayuti alliance leads in 236 out of 288 local bodies, with BJP winning 134, Shiv Sena 53, and NCP 32 seats.
MVA trails with Congress leading in 36, Shiv Sena (UBT) in 9, and NCP (SP) in 8 seats.
Eknath Shinde claims victory reflects public preference for development.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) allege elections were not free and fair, accusing the ruling parties of using money power and tampering with EVMs.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announces alliance talks with MNS for upcoming BMC polls, while Congress considers an alliance with VBA.
- Who
- Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
- What
- Maharashtra local body election results
- When
- Counting on Sunday, December 21
- Where
- Across Maharashtra, including Ambernath and Talegaon
- Why
- To determine control of local bodies ahead of BMC polls
Mahayuti Alliance
Opposition (MVA)
Election Fairness
Mahayuti Alliance
The Mahayuti alliance claims victory reflects public support for development and rejects allegations of unfair practices.
Opposition (MVA)
The opposition Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) allege the elections were not free and fair, accusing the ruling parties of using money power and tampering with EVMs.
- Alliance
- Mahayuti (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP)
- Leading Local Bodies
- 236 out of 288
- BJP Wins
- 134 local bodies
- Shiv Sena Wins
- 53 seats
- NCP Wins
- 32 seats
- MVA Leading
- 53 municipal councils
- Congress Leading
- 36 seats
- Shiv Sena (UBT) Leading
- 9 seats
- NCP (SP) Leading
- 8 seats
- Next Elections
- January 15, BMC Polls
- BJP Councillors
- 3,300
- Municipal Presidents
- 129
- Congress Bastion
- Chandrapur
- NCP (SP) Bastion
- Sangli
Sources
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