Congress Secures Victory in Maharashtra Legislative Council Elections

In a remarkable turn of events, Congress has claimed victory in the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency during the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. This win, seen as a triumph for democracy, marks the second consecutive success for Congress in this region, traditionally dominated by the BJP and RSS. With Abhijit Govindrao Wanjarri defeating his BJP opponent by over 3,000 votes, the MVA coalition has secured three out of five available seats. This outcome signals a significant shift in the political landscape, as Congress emphasizes that public support cannot be swayed by power or financial resources. The victory is celebrated as a strong message to the ruling party, showcasing the resilience of democratic values.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 29, 2026, 11:25 IST

Congress Triumphs in Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency

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Nagpur, Oct 29: The Congress party celebrated a significant win in the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency during the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, deeming it a "victory for democracy and the Constitution".

This marks the second consecutive win for Congress in this constituency, overcoming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in an area traditionally seen as a bastion for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Congress candidate Abhijit Govindrao Wanjarri secured victory against BJP's Sudhakar Kohle with a margin of 3,271 votes after an extended counting period.

Overall, the Opposition coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) claimed three out of five MLC seats, while the BJP-led MahaYuti managed to win only two.

Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal remarked that the "illusionary bubble of Modi-Fadnavis has burst," referring to the MVA's success in the MLC elections as a "resounding victory".

On social media platform X, Sapkal stated, "In the Nagpur Graduates constituency, Congress MVA candidate Abhijeet Wanjarri has dealt a significant blow to the BJP candidate. In the city that serves as the RSS headquarters, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari have faced defeat from Congress for the second time in a row."

"Out of the five Legislative Council seats, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has won three, delivering a significant setback to the BJP Mahayuti. Despite their resources and power, the BJP has faced defeat," he added.

Maharashtra Congress in-charge Sirivella Prasad also praised the victory, asserting that the public's mandate cannot be undermined by "power or money".

On X, Prasad expressed, "Maha Vikas Aghadi wins 3 of 5 seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections! The victory of Congress candidate Abhijeet Wanjari in Nagpur, a BJP stronghold, sends a clear message: the people's mandate cannot be defeated by power or money."

"This is a victory for democracy, the Constitution, and the voice of the people! I extend my congratulations to the Maharashtra Congress leadership, all leaders from the Nagpur Graduates' Constituency, and our party workers and alliance partners for this achievement," he concluded.

Nagpur is notably the headquarters of the RSS, which holds a strong ideological and organizational influence in the area.

With this victory, Congress has marked its presence in the by-elections conducted for 28 Legislative Council seats across four states: Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.