Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Mahayuti Wins 68 Seats Unopposed in Maharashtra Civic Polls
The Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde), and the NCP (led by Ajit Pawar), has won 68 seats unopposed in the upcoming Maharashtra civic polls.
The highest number of unopposed wins were in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation.
The opposition, including the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, accused the ruling alliance of using threats and money to force opposition candidates to withdraw.
The opposition claims that democracy is being undermined, with the Election Commission staying silent on the issue.
The polls are scheduled for January 15, 2024, and the results will be declared on January 16, 2024.
The Mahayuti alliance has also stated that Mumbai's mayor will be a Marathi and Hindu, emphasizing cultural and linguistic identity.
Mahayuti alliance wins 68 seats unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls, including 44 for the BJP, 22 for Shiv Sena (Shinde), 2 for NCP, and 1 for the Islam Party.
Opposition parties accuse the ruling alliance of using threats and money to force candidates to withdraw.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders claim that democracy is being undermined and that the Election Commission is silent on the issue.
The highest number of unopposed wins were in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, with 21 seats.
The polls are scheduled for January 15, 2024, with the Mahayuti alliance finalizing its seat-sharing agreement for the BMC elections.
- Who
- BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde), NCP (Ajit Pawar), Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC)
- What
- Mahayuti alliance wins 68 seats unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls
- When
- January 2, 2024 (announcement), January 15, 2024 (election date), January 16, 2024 (result declaration)
- Where
- Various municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including Thane, Pune, and Bhiwandi
- Why
- Opposition candidates withdrew nominations, allegedly due to pressure and threats from the ruling alliance
Mahayuti Alliance
Opposition Parties (Shiv Sena UBT, MNS)
Election Process
Mahayuti Alliance
The Mahayuti alliance claims the unopposed wins are a result of their strong support and candidate withdrawals due to strategic decisions.
Opposition Parties (Shiv Sena UBT, MNS)
The opposition parties allege that the ruling alliance used threats and money to force candidates to withdraw, undermining democracy.
Mayoral Post
Mahayuti Alliance
The alliance has stated that Mumbai's mayor will be a Marathi and Hindu, emphasizing cultural and linguistic identity.
Opposition Parties (Shiv Sena UBT, MNS)
Opposition parties, including Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, have criticized the alliance's stance, with MNS president Raj Thackeray claiming the mayoral post for his party.
- Election Date
- January 15, 2024
- Unopposed Candidates
- 68 Mahayuti candidates
- BJP Unopposed Seats
- 44
- Shiv Sena (Shinde) Unopposed Seats
- 22
- NCP Unopposed Seats
- 2
- Islam Party Unopposed Seats
- 1
- Key Municipal Corporations
- Kalyan-Dombivli, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Panvel, Bhiwandi, Dhule, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar, Thane, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Kalyan Dombivali
- Total Municipal Corporation Seats
- 2,869
- Percentage of Unopposed Candidates
- 2.4%
Sources
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