Maharashtra Local Body Elections: Ruling Alliance Achieves Significant Victory

The recent local elections in Maharashtra have seen the ruling Mahayuti coalition, led by the BJP, achieve a significant victory, winning a majority of the seats. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attributed this success to public trust in Prime Minister Modi, while opposition leaders raised concerns about the fairness of the election process. The BJP's strong performance in key regions like Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra further highlights the coalition's dominance. This outcome poses a considerable challenge for the opposition, which is now questioning the integrity of the electoral process.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 21, 2025, 18:26 IST

Dominance of the Ruling Alliance

In the recent results of Maharashtra's 288 municipal council and municipal committee seats, the ruling Mahayuti coalition has celebrated a remarkable victory. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the highest number of seats, further solidifying its position. This outcome is perceived as a major setback for the opposition.

BJP's Strong Performance

Out of the 288 municipal councils, the BJP alone has triumphed in 129 locations. Other coalition partners, including the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP, have also won significant seats.

Fadnavis Attributes Success to PM Modi

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited the victory to the public's trust in Prime Minister Modi. He stated, 'For the first time, I campaigned positively based solely on my plans, without any accusations, and the people accepted it.'

Opposition's Allegations

Leaders from the Maha Vikas Aghadi, facing defeat, have raised questions about the Election Commission. Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal sarcastically congratulated the commission for its 'assistance' to the Mahayuti. Meanwhile, Ambadas Danve from Shiv Sena (UBT) accused the ruling parties of employing muscle and financial power.

Regional Performance

The BJP and Mahayuti have shown impressive performance in regions like Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra, while the opposition coalition has lagged behind.