Mhatre Family Scores Rare Triple Win In Thane Civic Polls

Thane: In an unusual outcome from the Thane Municipal Corporation election results announced today, members of the Mhatre family captured seats under three different party banners. This rare feat highlights the deep roots of local political influence in the region. 

What Just Happened in Thane?

Counting of votes from the January 15 civic polls showed a mix of expected party dominance and unexpected personal victories. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally, Shiv Sena (led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde), performed strongly across the city, the spotlight turned to one family’s unique achievement: winning three wards despite contesting on tickets from rival parties. 

Who Won in the Mhatre Family?

• Prahlad Mhatre won his seat as a candidate of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). 
• Rekha Mhatre emerged victorious on a Shiv Sena ticket.
• Raveen Mhatre secured his ward running for the BJP. 

This mix of party affiliations within one family citywide is rare in civic elections and underlines how personal networks and local name recognition can cut across political lines at the grassroots level.

What Do the Broader Results Look Like?

Beyond the individual wins, the overall election confirmed the strength of the ruling alliance in Thane. The BJP-Shinde Sena combine made deep inroads in the 131-seat civic body, mirroring trends seen across Maharashtra’s municipal polls. 

These municipal elections across the state were held after nearly nine years, involving 29 big city corporations including Thane, Pune and Nagpur, with thousands of wards contested. 

Local election observers say outcomes like the Mhatres’ triple victory show how family ties and local leadership still matter as much as party strength in city politics. 

What This Means for Voters

For voters in Thane, the results are a mix of continuity and surprise. Established party machines largely held sway. Yet at the same time, voters gave their trust to familiar local figures, even when they appeared under different party flags.

Political analysts suggest that the Mhatre result could prompt parties to rethink candidate choices in future local polls, especially in areas where personal influence outweighs party labels.