Mahayuti Sweeps Maharashtra Civic Polls, BJP Dominates; Mumbai BMC Battle Momentum Set

A sweeping mandate for the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra’s crucial local body elections. Celebrations erupted as the BJP emerged as the single largest party, leading in at least 115 municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena followed, with over 50 leads. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi struggled, with Congress ahead in just over 30 bodies, while Sena (UBT) and NCP lagged far behind. High-profile wins underline BJP’s dominance. Seen as a semi-final before the BMC battle, the verdict sets the tone for Mumbai’s high-stakes political fight.