Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Ends Decades of Sena Rule in Mumbai, Sweeps Pune

MUMBAI: In a historic shift in Maharashtra’s political landscape, the BJP has emerged as the single largest party in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, ending nearly thirty years of Shiv Sena dominance. The party also secured a massive victory in Pune, outperforming both factions of the NCP led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar.

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised to cross the 114-seat majority mark in the 227-member BMC. This victory is particularly significant as the BMC is India’s richest civic body, with a massive budget of Rs 74,427 crore for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, addressing celebratory crowds in South Mumbai, stated that the alliance is set to take power in 25 out of the 29 municipal corporations that went to polls on January 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the results on X (formerly Twitter), thanking voters for blessing the NDA’s “pro-people good governance.”

The counting of votes took place on Friday following a voter turnout of 54.77%. While the State Election Commission is yet to release the final official figures, the current trends confirm a decisive mandate for the Mahayuti alliance. (TNIE)

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