Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Shinde Sena and BJP Share Power in Thane
In Thane, Maharashtra, Sharmila Pimpalolkar from the Shinde Sena was chosen as the new mayor, while Krishna Patil from the BJP became the deputy mayor.
The Shinde Sena has the most seats in the city council, so they got to pick the mayor.
The BJP wanted the mayor's job at first, but they agreed to be the deputy mayor instead.
Both parties made a deal to share power in other important areas of the city government.
The city council has 103 seats in total, and the Shinde Sena has 75 of them.
The BJP has 28 seats.
This agreement helps both parties work together in the city's government.
Sharmila Pimpalolkar from Shinde Sena elected as mayor of Thane Municipal Corporation.
Krishna Patil from BJP elected as deputy mayor in a power-sharing agreement.
Shinde Sena secured 75 seats, BJP won 28 seats in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections.
BJP initially demanded the mayor's post but settled for deputy mayor and control over other committees.
Power-sharing agreement includes division of chairmanship of subject and ward committees.
- Who
- Sharmila Pimpalolkar (Shinde Sena) and Krishna Patil (BJP)
- What
- Elected as mayor and deputy mayor of Thane Municipal Corporation
- When
- January 30, 2026
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- Shinde Sena's majority and strategic power-sharing agreement with BJP
- Mayor
- Sharmila Pimpalolkar (Shinde Sena)
- Deputy Mayor
- Krishna Patil (BJP)
- Shinde Sena Seats
- 75
- BJP Seats
- 28
- Total Seats in Thane Municipal Corporation
- 103
Sources
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