Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Pune Civic Polls: BJP-NCP Dominance Leaves Opposition Marginalized
In the recent Pune Municipal Council elections, the ruling parties BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP (led by Ajit Pawar) won most of the seats.
The opposition parties like Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) did not do well and even lost in many places.
In some areas, no one from the opposition even ran for office.
The BJP and NCP (Ajit Pawar-led) are strong in Pune, while the opposition is struggling.
Some people think the Congress should team up with NCP (SP) to do better, but they are not sure yet.
The elections show that the ruling parties are very popular in Pune right now.
BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP (Ajit Pawar-led) dominated the Pune Municipal Council elections, winning a majority of seats and runner-up spots.
Opposition parties like Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) won only 14 seats and secured 33 runner-up spots out of 398.
In many areas, opposition parties did not even contest, leading to uncontested seats, such as 19 in Talegaon Dabhade.
Ajit Pawar's NCP showed strong performance, especially in Baramati, defeating the NCP (SP)-led alliance.
Congress is considering an alliance with NCP (SP) but faces internal debates and needs approval from higher party leadership.
- Who
- BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP (Ajit Pawar-led), Congress, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT)
- What
- Pune Municipal Council Elections results
- When
- Results declared on Sunday
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To determine the political landscape and governance of Pune's municipal councils
Ruling Alliance
Opposition Parties
Electoral Performance
Ruling Alliance
BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP (Ajit Pawar-led) dominated the elections, winning a majority of seats and runner-up spots.
Opposition Parties
Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) struggled, winning only a few seats and runner-up spots, with many seats uncontested.
Alliance Discussions
Ruling Alliance
NCP (Ajit Pawar-led) seeks to maintain its dominance and alliances with BJP at the state level.
Opposition Parties
Congress considers potential alliances with NCP (SP) to strengthen its position, but faces internal debates.
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Event
- Pune Municipal Council Elections
- Key Parties
- BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP (Ajit Pawar-led), Congress, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Seats Won by Opposition
- 14
- Runner-up Spots for Opposition
- 33
- Uncontested Seats
- 19 in Talegaon Dabhade
- Notable Defeats
- Congress and NCP (SP) failed to secure significant positions in many areas
Sources
Pune: First-Time Voters Demand Accountability, Safety & Quality Education Ahead Of PMC Polls
Pune Civic Polls: PMC Sets Up Voter Help Desk, Round-The-Clock Grievance Cell
Ajit Pawar seeks alliance with Cong in Pune city, calls up Satej Patil
Ajit Pawar-led NCP dominates civic polls in Pune district: What it means for him & NCP
Forget wins, oppn parties didn’t even get runner-up spots in almost 90% councillor seats in Pune
Pune: Years Of Loyalty Ignored? BJP Grassroots Workers Cry Foul Over ‘Imported Candidates’ In Pimpri-Chinchwad
No Official Alliance Proposal With Ajit Pawar-Led NCP Yet, Says Supriya Sule On Pune Civic Polls
