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Rajdeep Sardesai Analyzes Maharashtra Local Polls As BJP Sweeps Pune, Mumbai And Navi Mumbai

January 16, 2026

The recent municipal elections in Maharashtra have resulted in a significant victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), showcasing their dominance in major urban areas such as Mumbai, Pune, and Navi Mumbai. According to analysts, the BJP's success is attributed to a decade of strategic groundwork and a leadership transition where Devendra Fadnavis has assumed a more prominent role, overshadowing traditional regional players like the Pawar and Thackeray factions.

Rajdeep Sardesai Analyzes Maharashtra Local Polls As BJP Sweeps Pune, Mumbai And Navi Mumbai

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Key Highlights

BJP leads in the municipal elections across 29 municipalities in Maharashtra.
Devendra Fadnavis is identified as the primary leader, with Eknath Shinde in a supporting role.
The BJP is gaining strength in urban centers including Mumbai, Pune, and Kalyan-Dombivli.
Shiv Sena acknowledges BJP's position as the dominant force in the Mahayuti alliance.
The election results signify a shift away from regional leadership figures like Pawar and Thackeray.

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Rajdeep Sardesai Analyzes Maharashtra Local Polls As BJP Sweeps Pune, Mumbai And Navi Mumbai

Key Highlights

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