Prime Minister Modi Applauds Mumbai Voters Following Civic Polls Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the people of Mumbai for their support in the recent civic elections. The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance demonstrated strong performance across Maharashtra's municipal corporations.
Modi's Social Media Appreciation
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared his thoughts about Mumbai's significance. He described Mumbai as the nation's pride and a city of aspirations. Modi emphasized that Mumbai drives India's growth forward.
"I am extremely grateful to my sisters and brothers of Mumbai for blessing the NDA," Modi wrote in his post. He noted that Mumbai represents the best of Maharashtra's vibrant culture. The Prime Minister promised good governance and improved living standards for city residents.
Election Results Overview
The Maharashtra State Election Commission announced results for most seats late Friday evening. Out of 2,869 total seats across 29 municipal corporations, results for 2,784 seats were declared. The BJP emerged as the single largest party by securing 1,372 seats.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also commented on the alliance's performance. He stated that the victory demonstrates continued public trust in the NDA government's development policies under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.
Coalition Success Across Municipalities
The Mahayuti coalition achieved significant wins in multiple municipal corporations:
- Navi Mumbai
- Ulhasnagar
- Dhule
- Panvel
- Jalgaon
- Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad
- Jalna
The alliance also moved closer to securing majority in the ongoing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation vote counting process.
Shah's Congratulations to Leadership
Amit Shah extended congratulations to several key figures involved in the electoral success. He specifically mentioned Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shah also acknowledged BJP state president Ravindra Chavan and all party workers who contributed to the victory.
Election Background
These civic elections took place on January 15 after a gap of several years. The polls covered 29 municipal corporations throughout Maharashtra. Nine of these corporations fall within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which represents India's most urbanized area.
The elections marked an important democratic exercise for Maharashtra's local governance structure. Voter participation and results indicate public sentiment regarding urban development priorities across the state.
