Maharashtra has spoken — and the message is loud and clear.
In the local body elections concluded on December 21, 2025, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance delivered a landslide victory, tightening its grip across the state’s grassroots power structure.
Out of 288 civic bodies, including municipal councils and nagar panchayats, Mahayuti captured a massive 218, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) struggled with just 47 wins.
🔥 Key Results at a Glance
Mahayuti’s dominance builds on its momentum from the 2024 Assembly elections.
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BJP emerged as the single largest party, winning 127 civic bodies
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Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) followed with 54
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NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) secured 37
From 6,859 wards, BJP alone led in over 3,120 wards, showcasing unmatched organizational strength. Overall, Mahayuti surged ahead in 214 bodies, leaving rivals far behind.
⚠️ Opposition in Trouble
For the MVA, the results were a major setback:
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Congress: 31 bodies
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Shiv Sena (UBT): 9 bodies
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NCP (Sharad Pawar): 7 bodies
The poor performance reflects weak coordination, fading voter confidence, and a clear shift in public mood, especially in semi-urban and rural Maharashtra.
🗳️ Why These Results Matter
These elections, held after nearly a decade, covered 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in two phases.
The outcome signals Mahayuti’s deep penetration beyond cities — a crucial indicator ahead of the Mumbai BMC elections in February 2026.
For Shiv Sena (UBT), the warning signs are serious, as its long-standing BMC dominance now looks uncertain.
🧠 Strategic Highlights
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Shiv Sena’s Malvan win stood out despite BJP’s aggressive push
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BJP’s ward-level leads underline its ground-level machinery
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Direct mayoral contests and strong voter turnout added intensity, but Mahayuti’s sweep overshadowed all
Local elections may seem small — but this verdict is shaping Maharashtra’s political future.