Election Commission of India announced dates of civic elections across Maharashtra on 15 December 2025 with polling to be held on 15 January and results to be announced on 16 January.
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Maharashtra Civic Polls: ₹55 Crore Digital Ad Spend on Meta, Google

  • Political parties spent ₹55.5 crore on digital ads for Maharashtra civic polls between mid-December 2025 and early January 2026.
  • BJP and its allies led spending on Google platforms, with BJP alone spending ₹7.05 crore.
  • On Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram), BJP Maharashtra spent a dominant ₹36.15 crore.
  • Total digital ad spend for the elections has reached ₹56-57 crore, with more expected as polling day approaches.
  • The 2026 local elections are marked by aggressive use of AI-powered content tools for hyper-localised videos and micro-targeting.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra civic polls see massive digital ad spending, with BJP leading, highlighting online platforms' crucial role.

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