Archive · 27 Jul 2025
BJP Mulls Solo Run in Maharashtra Local Body Polls
The BJP, a major political party in Maharashtra, is thinking about running in local elections by itself instead of with its allies.
This is because some of their allies' leaders have been involved in scandals.
The BJP also feels it has become strong enough to compete alone, especially after doing well in the last election.
However, they might still work with their allies in some places, like Mumbai.
The main reason is the allegations against their allies that could damage their reputation.
The elections are expected to happen soon, after the Supreme Court's direction.
BJP is considering contesting upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra alone.
Unease among Mahayuti partners and controversies involving allies have influenced the decision.
BJP leaders conveyed to the central leadership their keenness to contest the polls alone, except in BMC.
The party's strong performance in last year's Assembly polls is also a factor.
Fadnavis stated that the ruling parties will try to forge an alliance but will have "friendly fights" where that is not possible.
- Who
- BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, Devendra Fadnavis, Amit Shah
- What
- BJP considering going solo in local body polls
- When
- Upcoming local body elections, expected in October-November
- Where
- Maharashtra, focusing on local body elections in cities like Pune, Nagpur, and Mumbai
- Why
- Unease among allies, feedback from the ground, controversies involving allies, and BJP's growing assertion.
BJP's Perspective
Allies' Perspective
Alliance Strategy
BJP's Perspective
Wants to go solo due to corruption allegations against allies.
Allies' Perspective
Allies suggest an alliance for broader support.
Seat Distribution
BJP's Perspective
BJP seeks to assert dominance and increase seat share.
Allies' Perspective
Allies resist losing ground in their strongholds.
- Parties Considering Alliance
- BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP
- Elections Scope
- 29 municipal corporations
- Recent Polls
- BJP won 132 seats in last year's Assembly polls
- BMC 2017
- Undivided Sena won 84 seats, BJP won 82
- BJP Objective
- "shat pratishat BJP (100% BJP)"