Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Congress Wins Latur, BJP Dominates Maharashtra Civic Polls
The Congress party won the Latur Municipal Corporation elections with 43 out of 70 seats, while the BJP came in second with 22 seats.
In Mumbai, the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena won a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with 93 and 27 seats respectively.
The BJP also won in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, defeating the NCP.
The Bahujan Vikas Aghadi retained control in Vasai Virar.
BJP's Devendra Fadnavis led successful campaigns focusing on development, while Congress had minimal visible leadership.
The results show a shift in political power in Maharashtra's urban centers.
Congress wins Latur Municipal Corporation with 43 seats, BJP secures 22.
BJP and Shiv Sena alliance wins majority in BMC with 93 and 27 seats respectively.
BJP defeats NCP in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, winning 110 and 84 seats.
Bahujan Vikas Aghadi retains control in Vasai Virar with 71 seats.
BJP's Devendra Fadnavis credited with strategic campaigning and development focus.
- Who
- Congress, BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi
- What
- Maharashtra civic elections, including Latur Municipal Corporation and BMC polls
- When
- Polling on Thursday, results announced Friday
- Where
- Latur, Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Vasai Virar
- Why
- To elect municipal corporation members and mayors
Congress and BJP
Shiv Sena and NCP
Election Strategy
Congress and BJP
Congress and BJP focused on development and local issues, with BJP emphasizing state-wide campaigns and infrastructure projects.
Shiv Sena and NCP
Shiv Sena and NCP relied on emotional appeals and family unity, but failed to resonate with voters.
Leadership and Campaigning
Congress and BJP
BJP's Devendra Fadnavis led extensive campaigns, while Congress had minimal visible leadership presence.
Shiv Sena and NCP
Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray and NCP's Ajit Pawar held fewer rallies and faced internal party divisions.
- Winning Party in Latur
- Congress
- Seats Won by Congress in Latur
- 43
- Total Seats in Latur
- 70
- Seats Won by BJP in Latur
- 22
- BJP's BMC Victory
- 93 seats
- Shiv Sena's BMC Seats
- 27
- BJP's Maharashtra Corporations
- 23 out of 29
- Vasai Virar Winner
- Bahujan Vikas Aghadi
Sources
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