Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Wins Big
The recent civic polls in Maharashtra saw the BJP win big, taking the most wards and securing its first mayor in Mumbai.
The Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, managed to hold onto its legacy in Mumbai despite a split in the party.
The Congress put up a decent fight, winning 324 wards.
The AIMIM made significant gains, especially in areas with Muslim voters.
However, the NCP factions faced a setback, failing to control Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
There's speculation about a possible reunion between the NCP factions after Ajit Pawar visited Sharad Pawar's residence.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Nana Patole has demanded that upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections be conducted using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines, citing declining public trust in the electoral process.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attributed the BJP's victory to the acceptance of PM Modi's leadership and the BJP's vision of development.
BJP emerged as the clear winner, securing 1,425 wards out of 2,869.
Shiv Sena (UBT) won 65 wards in Mumbai, more than double the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) faction's 29.
Congress won 324 wards, becoming the third-largest party.
AIMIM won 95 seats, indicating strong support among Muslim voters.
NCP factions failed to gain control of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, leading to political speculation about their future.
- Who
- BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde), Congress, AIMIM, NCP, MNS, Nana Patole, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar
- What
- Maharashtra civic polls results and upcoming elections
- When
- Election results declared on 16th January; Upcoming elections on February 5
- Where
- 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Why
- To elect representatives for municipal corporations and restore faith in the electoral process
Congress
BJP
Election Method
Congress
Congress leader Nana Patole demands return to ballot papers for upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, citing low voter turnout and mistrust in EVMs.
BJP
BJP, which won the recent municipal elections, does not comment on the election method but focuses on the mandate received.
- BJP Wards Won
- 1,425
- Shiv Sena (UBT) Wards Won
- 65
- Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) Wards Won
- 29
- Congress Wards Won
- 324
- AIMIM Wards Won
- 95
- NCP Wards Won
- Failed to gain control in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad
- MNS Wards Won
- 6
- Total Wards Contested
- 2,869
- Upcoming Elections
- Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on February 5
- Voter Turnout Concerns
- Low voter turnout in recent municipal elections
Sources
Why Maharashtra Civic Polls Have Silver Linings For All Parties, Except NCPs
Viral Video Shows Ajit Pawar Meeting Sharad Pawar After NCP Setback In Pune & Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls | WATCH
People haven’t rejected Ajit dada, they accepted leadership of Modi and BJP: Fadnavis on Pune win
Cong leader Patole seeks return to ballots for Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti polls
Pawars to continue alliance for Maha local polls
After poor show in municipal elections: Ajit, Sharad Pawar meet up in Baramati, discuss ‘bumpy” road ahead
Fadnavis: Voters haven’t rejected Ajit dada, MP Mohol and MLA Landge gave him fitting reply
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