75% Seats Captured: Mahayuti’s Fierce Sweep in Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Polls, BJP Emerges No.1

Mumbai: The results of 12 district councils of Maharashtra have created a new stir in the politics of the state. In rural Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti has given a big blow to the opposition by giving a tremendous demonstration. In the trends and results of 719 seats declared, Mahayuti won 552 seats and won a total of 75 percent of the seats. BJP has emerged as the largest party. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called it a historic victory.

How many seats did Mahayuti get?

Mahayuti won more than 500 seats. The share of total seats was 75 percent. BJP alone remained at the forefront. Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) also performed well.

How was BJP's performance?

BJP secured a majority in most of the district councils. Got an absolute majority in many districts. Chief Minister Fadnavis said that the public expressed confidence in development. This is a big blow for the opposition.

What is the position of the opposition?

MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) lost badly. Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) and NCP (Sharad faction) got very few seats. His account was not even opened in many districts. Uddhav Thackeray accepted defeat but said that the struggle would continue.

Why was this election important?

Zilla Parishad elections show the politics of rural Maharashtra. Development works take place in Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad. This victory of Mahayuti shows the popularity of the state government. This is the second major success after the 2024 assembly victory.

What did Fadnavis say?

Fadnavis tweeted that the public expressed confidence in Mahayuti. Development and good governance won. Rural Maharashtra embraced the change. This victory is the result of the hard work of all the workers.

How did the opposition react?

Sharad Pawar said that there were irregularities in the elections. He demanded an investigation. Congress also alleged rigging, but the results are clear.

What will be the impact on rural development?

Mahayuti will now become stronger in rural areas. Development work will be accelerated in district councils. The focus will be on roads, water and education. This will increase the rural reach of the state government.

What changes will this victory bring in state politics?

The morale of Mahayuti will increase. The opposition has weakened. Mahayuti will remain ahead in the next local body elections also. There is a sign of a stable government in the state. This victory of Mahayuti remains a topic of discussion in Maharashtra. The public voted for development. Now the hope for change has increased in rural Maharashtra.