Pawar Family Strongholds Crumble: BJP Dominates Maharashtra Local Body Elections
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News18•17-01-2026, 11:41
Pawar Family Strongholds Crumble: BJP Dominates Maharashtra Local Body Elections
- •BJP secured a historic victory in Maharashtra local body elections, including BMC, PMC, and PCMC.
- •The Pawar family, including Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, suffered significant defeats in their traditional strongholds.
- •Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM in Mahayuti, is in a difficult position after campaigning against BJP and losing.
- •He faces a dilemma: reconcile with BJP with reduced influence or reunite with Sharad Pawar to revive NCP.
- •The election results signal BJP's strengthening grip on Maharashtra politics, challenging established political families.
Why It Matters: BJP's dominance in Maharashtra local elections has severely weakened the Pawar family's political influence.
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