Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Jalgaon Civic Polls: 12 Unopposed, 321 Candidates Remain
In Jalgaon, India, there was an election for the city's government.
On the last day to remove their names from the list, many candidates did so.
This left 321 candidates running for 63 seats.
Interestingly, 12 people were chosen without any competition, including the sons of some important leaders.
Some leaders tried hard to get candidates to withdraw, and a few people who were not given a spot by their party decided to run anyway.
The election is important for choosing who will help run the city.
12 candidates elected unopposed in Jalgaon Municipal Corporation elections, including two sons of MLAs.
321 candidates remain in the fray for 63 seats after 317 withdrew their nominations.
Political leaders, including MLAs, actively persuaded independent candidates to withdraw.
Six candidates each from BJP and Shiv Sena Shinde faction were elected unopposed.
Jitendra Marathe, denied a ticket by BJP, rebelled and kept his application.
- Who
- Candidates, political leaders, and voters in Jalgaon
- What
- Jalgaon Municipal Corporation elections with 12 unopposed candidates
- When
- During the last day for withdrawing nomination papers
- Where
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To elect representatives for the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation
- Total Seats
- 75
- Unopposed Candidates
- 12
- Candidates in Fray
- 321
- Withdrawn Nominations
- 317
- BJP Candidates
- 6
- Shiv Sena Shinde Faction Candidates
- 6
- Rebel Candidate
- Jitendra Marathe