Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Sena (UBT) wins Parbhani seat by one vote
In a very close election in Parbhani, Maharashtra, a candidate from the Shiv Sena (UBT) party won by just one vote.
Vyankat Dahale got 4312 votes, while his rival from the BJP, Prasad Nagare, got 4311 votes.
Another candidate from the Shiv Sena got 1363 votes, and 113 people chose NOTA, which means they didn't want to vote for any of the candidates.
This shows how important every vote can be in an election.
Meanwhile, in Pune, some people from the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) protested against the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections.
They said the EVMs had problems and wanted to go back to using paper ballots.
They even burned a model EVM to show their anger.
Vyankat Dahale of Shiv Sena (UBT) won the Ward 1A seat in Parbhani Municipal Corporation by one vote.
Dahale received 4312 votes, while BJP's Prasad Nagare received 4311 votes.
Shiv Sena candidate Mohan Sonawane received 1363 votes.
113 electors chose the None Of The Above (NOTA) option.
Protests against EVMs in Pune by Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) members and supporters, alleging irregularities and demanding a return to ballot papers.
- Who
- Vyankat Dahale (Shiv Sena UBT), Prasad Nagare (BJP), Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) protesters
- What
- A municipal election in Ward 1A of Parbhani Municipal Corporation and protests against EVMs in Pune
- When
- The exact date of the election is not specified, but the results were announced on Sunday, January 18, 2024. The protest occurred on Monday.
- Where
- Ward 1A, Parbhani Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra, India; Dhanori, Ward No. 1 (Kalas-Dhanori-Lohegaon), Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- The election was held to determine the representative for Ward 1A in the Parbhani Municipal Corporation. The protest was organized due to allegations of EVM irregularities.
Shiv Sena (UBT)
BJP
EVM Protests
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Protested against EVMs, alleging irregularities and demanding a return to ballot papers.
BJP
No direct response mentioned, but won PMC elections.
- Candidate
- Vyankat Dahale (Shiv Sena UBT)
- Votes
- 4312
- Opponent
- Prasad Nagare (BJP)
- Opponent Votes
- 4311
- Other Candidate
- Mohan Sonawane (Shiv Sena)
- Other Candidate Votes
- 1363
- NOTA Votes
- 113
- Location
- Ward 1A, Parbhani Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra
- Protest Location
- Dhanori, Ward No. 1 (Kalas-Dhanori-Lohegaon), Pune
- Protesters
- Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) members and supporters
Sources
Won by one: Sena (UBT) man wins Parbhani municipal corporation seat by one vote
Maha: Sena-UBT candidate wins municipal corporation seat by one vote
Pune: Villagers Protest Against EVMs In Dhanori After PMC Poll Results - Watch Video
Mumbai mayor race moves into ‘hide corporators, see who can be lured’ phase - Telegraph India
Power Balance Shifts In Ulhasnagar Civic Body As VBA Corporators Back Shiv Sena, Clearing Path For Mayor Post
'Shiv Sena Mayor In Mumbai Will Be A Tribute To Bal Thackeray,’ Says Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Amid BMC Power Tussle
