Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Controversies in Maharashtra Civic Polls
There are some big arguments happening about the upcoming local elections in Maharashtra.
The Shiv Sena and MNS parties say that many candidates from the ruling BJP party won without any competition, which they think is unfair.
They want these wins to be canceled so that people can vote properly.
The BJP says they won fairly and that the people support them.
There are also some other problems, like people stealing important forms needed to run in the elections and some leaders being accused of breaking the rules.
Everyone is getting ready for the big election day on January 15.
Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS demand cancellation of unopposed wins in civic polls, claiming it denies voters their right to choose.
BJP defends unopposed wins, asserting that people's mandate will prevail.
Allegations of model code of conduct violations by ruling party members, with demands for action.
Incidents of form theft and other unfair practices reported in various cities.
Civic polls scheduled for January 15 across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena-UBT), Raj Thackeray (MNS), BJP and Mahayuti allies
- What
- Controversies over unopposed wins, model code of conduct violations, and allegations of form theft in Maharashtra civic polls
- When
- January 15 (poll date), December 31 (alleged form theft), December 29 (form issued and returned)
- Where
- Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Chandrapur, Nagpur
- Why
- Allegations of unfair practices and violations of electoral norms
Opposition Parties (Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS)
Ruling Parties (BJP, Mahayuti Allies)
Unopposed Wins
Opposition Parties (Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS)
Demand cancellation of unopposed wins, claiming it denies voters their right to choose.
Ruling Parties (BJP, Mahayuti Allies)
Defend unopposed wins, asserting that people's mandate will prevail.
Model Code of Conduct
Opposition Parties (Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS)
Accuse ruling party members of violating the model code of conduct and demand action.
Ruling Parties (BJP, Mahayuti Allies)
Dismiss allegations as baseless and politically motivated.
- Date of Civic Polls
- January 15
- Number of Unopposed Wins
- 68 seats by BJP and allies
- Total Candidates
- 15,931
- Total Nominations Filed
- 33,247
- Valid Nominations
- 24,771
- Withdrawn Nominations
- 8,840
- Total Seats
- 2,869 across 893 wards
- Mumbai Seats
- 227
Sources
AB forms stolen from BJP office, FIR against Shilpa Keluskar
Mumbai BJP Office AB Form Theft: Shilpa Dattaram Keluskar Booked By Sion Police For Alleged Document Misappropriation
'Mobocracy': Uddhav asks EC to scrap unopposed wins in civic poll
