Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Nashik & Jalgaon: Record Nominations for Local Body Elections
In Nashik and Jalgaon, India, over 6,000 people rushed to file nominations on the last day for local body elections.
These elections will decide who leads 11 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats in Nashik and 18 municipalities in Jalgaon.
Some political alliances might contest independently, making the outcome uncertain.
The elections will happen on December 2nd, and many prominent leaders' reputations are on the line, including the wives of some sitting MLAs who are contesting for mayoral posts in Jalgaon.
Over 6,000 nominations filed in Nashik and Jalgaon for local body elections
Contest for Municipal Council Chairman posts and corporator seats expected to be tough
Wives of sitting MLAs among mayoral candidates in Jalgaon
Elections to be held on December 2nd for 11 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats in Nashik, 18 municipalities in Jalgaon
Political situation varies across areas, with some parties contesting independently
- Who
- Over 6,000 candidates, including prominent political leaders and wives of sitting MLAs
- What
- Filed nominations for Nashik's and Jalgaon's local body elections
- When
- On Monday, the last day for filing nominations
- Where
- Nashik and Jalgaon, India
- Why
- To contest in the elections for Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, and municipalities
Mahayuti Alliance
MVA Alliance
Contesting Together
Mahayuti Alliance
Uncertain
MVA Alliance
Uncertain
- Election Date
- December 2nd, 2022
- Total Nominations (Nashik)
- Over 2,000
- Total Nominations (Jalgaon)
- 3,835
- Municipal Councils & Nagar Panchayats (Nashik)
- 11
- Municipalities (Jalgaon)
- 18
- Prominent Leaders Contesting
- Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, Minister Dadaji Bhuse, Minister Manikrao Kokate, MLAs, MLCs, and wives of sitting MLAs
Sources
Nashik Local Body Elections: 2,000+ Nominations Filed In Last-Day Rush
Hingoli: Record 913 Nominations Filed For 84 Seats In Three Municipal Councils
Jalgaon Local Body Polls: 3,835 Candidates File Nominations For 464 Seats In 18 Municipalities
