The results of the Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025 have so far shown a clear edge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Mahayuti alliance, as vote counting continues across the state.
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The elections were held for 246 Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishads) and 42 Nagar Panchayats, making them a crucial political barometer ahead of upcoming civic and state elections.
Party-wise Seat Status (Latest Trends & Declared Results)
As per the latest available trends and declared results:
🟠 BJP (Biggest Gainer)
- Won/Leading in around 125–128 local bodies
- BJP has emerged as the single largest party, dominating urban and semi-urban regions.
🟠 Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)
- Won/Leading in around 48–52 seats
- Strong performance in select districts, often outperforming alliance partners locally.
🟢 NCP (Sharad Pawar faction)
- Won/Leading in around 32–33 seats
- Retained influence in traditional strongholds.
🔵 Congress
- Won/Leading in around 16 seats
- Limited gains compared to earlier local body polls.
🔵 Shiv Sena (UBT faction)
- Won/Leading in around 10–14 seats
- Faced setbacks in multiple councils.
⚫ Independents & Smaller Parties
- Registered wins in several smaller towns and nagar panchayats, playing a key role in closely fought councils.
Overall Alliance Picture
- The Mahayuti alliance (BJP + Shinde Sena + allies) has crossed the 200-seat mark in combined wins and leads.
- The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) trails significantly in the overall tally.
List of Notable Winners (Declared So Far)
- Vanadongari Municipal Council – BJP won control
- Pimpalner Nagar Parishad (Dhule district) – BJP candidate elected
- Katol Municipal Council – Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) emerged ahead
- Ramtek Municipal Council – Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) won the majority
- Amravati district (4 declared councils)
- BJP: 2
- Congress: 1
- Prahar Party: 1
More results are being declared district-wise as counting progresses.
Political Significance
Political observers say the results indicate strong grassroots consolidation for the BJP, especially in smaller urban centers. The performance of the ruling alliance is being seen as a confidence booster ahead of the upcoming municipal corporation elections, including major cities.
Officials from the State Election Commission of Maharashtra said final and certified results for all local bodies are expected by late evening.
This is a developing story. Seat numbers may change as final results are declared. Live updates will continue.