The Maharashtra Nagar Parishad and Nagar Panchayat elections held on December 20, 2025, delivered a strong political message as the ruling Mahayuti alliance dominated early trends. As counting began at 10 AM and continued into December 21, results showed a clear edge for the BJP-led alliance across the state’s urban local bodies.
Out of 287 Nagar Parishads and Nagar Panchayats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party, leading on over 120 seats in early counts. The results signal growing grassroots support for Mahayuti amid stiff competition from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
📊 Key Party Performance: BJP on Top
Initial trends showed BJP leading on 74 to 123 seats, firmly placing it at the top. The Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) followed closely, helping Mahayuti cross 157 to 200 seats overall in different tallies.
In contrast, the MVA alliance struggled, managing only 27–32 leads. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena secured just one seat, while Sharad Pawar’s NCP lagged behind, raising concerns about opposition unity at the local level.
🏆 Notable Wins That Caught Attention
Some results stood out for their political significance:
In Dharur (Beed district), the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction won 11 out of 20 councillor seats, despite BJP having a cabinet minister in the region.
Bhagur witnessed a clean sweep by Ajit Pawar’s NCP, surprising observers.
BJP recorded unopposed victories in three councils — Jamner (Jalgaon), Angar (Solapur), and Dondaicha (Dhule).
These councils elected women presidents, including Sadhana Mahajan, highlighting BJP’s focus on leadership representation.
The Angar election also sparked controversy due to a rejected nomination, drawing local criticism.
📍 Regional Highlights & Live Trends
Early unopposed wins in 16 of 288 bodies favored Mahayuti. Districts like Beed, Nashik, and Solapur showed a strong BJP edge. Celebrations erupted as some counts indicated the alliance crossing 200 seats. Live coverage from TV9 Marathi, Lokmat, and Maharashtra Times reflected Mahayuti’s sweeping momentum.
🔮 What This Means for Maharashtra Politics
These results strengthen Mahayuti’s local dominance and give BJP a major morale boost ahead of upcoming elections. Meanwhile, MVA’s weak performance raises tough questions about coordination and leadership. Final official results from the Maharashtra State Election Commission are still awaited as of December 21 evening.
