ISLAM Party Sweeps Malegaon Municipal Elections, BJP Faces Major Setback
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News18•16-01-2026, 21:17
ISLAM Party Sweeps Malegaon Municipal Elections, BJP Faces Major Setback
- •The Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (ISLAM) Party secured a resounding victory in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections.
- •The results delivered a significant blow to the BJP in the North Maharashtra region.
- •Several candidates from ISLAM, Shiv Sena, Samajwadi Party, and AIMIM won seats across various wards.
- •Malegaon, a Muslim-majority city, has historically seen Muslim leadership in its Municipal Corporation.
- •The Congress party had formed the government in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation after the 2017 elections.
Why It Matters: ISLAM Party dominates Malegaon elections, securing a major win and impacting BJP's regional standing.
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