BJP Leads 17, Shiv Sena 19 in Ulhasnagar Civic Polls
The BJP is leading in 17 seats while Shiv Sena leads in 19 in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections. MNS is ahead in one seat as counting continues across Maharashtra.
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