Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Mahayuti Alliance to Contest Maharashtra Civic Polls Together
The Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, has decided to work together for the upcoming city elections in Maharashtra.
However, they might not work together for the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, which could lead to them competing against each other.
In Nashik, the BJP is expected to have more influence in deciding who gets which seats.
In rural areas, the NCP is stronger, which might cause some competition between the BJP and NCP.
The opposition alliance, MVA, had a weak performance in the last elections, and it will be interesting to see if they can do better in the upcoming ones.
In Malegaon, a city with many Muslim residents, the alliance might have a hard time finding candidates, and the AIMIM party will be closely watched.
The Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) has agreed to contest all Municipal Corporation elections together in Maharashtra.
The alliance may contest the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections independently, similar to the Nagar Parishad polls.
In Nashik, the BJP is likely to have a dominant role in seat-sharing, with Shiv Sena and NCP getting their share of seats.
In rural areas, the NCP is stronger, which may lead to a BJP vs NCP battle in several places, and a BJP vs Shiv Sena clash in Malegaon and Nandgaon talukas.
The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) had a weak performance in the last elections, and their revival is uncertain.
- Who
- Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP), Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
- What
- Alliance to contest Maharashtra civic polls together, potential independent contests in Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections
- When
- Municipal Corporation elections likely in January, Zilla Parishad polls may be delayed
- Where
- Maharashtra, India (Nashik, Malegaon, Nandgaon talukas)
- Why
- To strengthen their position and avoid internal conflicts ahead of the elections
Mahayuti Alliance
Independent Contest
Alliance for Municipal Corporation Elections
Mahayuti Alliance
The Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde group), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), has agreed to contest all Municipal Corporation elections together.
Independent Contest
The alliance may contest the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections independently, similar to the Nagar Parishad polls.
Seat Sharing in Nashik
Mahayuti Alliance
In Nashik city, the BJP is likely to have a dominant role in seat-sharing due to its strong presence, with Shiv Sena and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) getting their share of seats.
Independent Contest
In rural areas, the NCP is stronger, which may lead to a BJP vs NCP battle in several places, and a BJP vs Shiv Sena clash in Malegaon and Nandgaon talukas.
- Alliance Parties
- BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde group), NCP (Ajit Pawar faction)
- Key Figures
- Ravindra Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar
- Election Type
- Municipal Corporation, Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti
- Expected Election Timing
- Municipal Corporation elections likely in January, Zilla Parishad polls may be delayed
- Disputed Areas
- Malegaon (Muslim-majority area), Nandgaon talukas
- Opposition Alliance
- Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
Sources
Ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, BJP state president Ravindra Chavan says alliance to be formed ‘at any cost’
Nashik: Mahayuti Together For Civic Polls, But May Contest Independently In ZP Elections
Alliance to be formed ‘at any cost’ ahead of civic polls: Maharashtra BJP chief
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Eknath Shinde Intervenes To End Sanjay Shirsat-Rajendra Janjal Rift Ahead Of Civic Polls
