BJP Holds Nearly 50% of Maharashtra Corporator Seats
BJP now controls 1,425 of 2,869 corporator seats across Maharashtra's municipal corporations, achieving absolute majority in 13 urban bodies and emerging as largest party in six others.
BJP now controls 1,425 of 2,869 corporator seats across Maharashtra's municipal corporations, achieving absolute majority in 13 urban bodies and emerging as largest party in six others.
The BJP emerged as the clear winner or single largest party in most of Maharashtra's 28 municipal corporations, while Congress, NCP factions, AIMIM, and local parties secured select pockets.
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