Maharashtra Civic Polls: Mahayuti Leads Early Trends as Results Declared Today

• Vote counting for Maharashtra municipal councils and nagar panchayats begins today at 10 am.
• Elections were held in two phases (December 2 and December 20) for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats.
• Early trends indicate an advantage for the Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar-led NCP), particularly in Vidarbha.
• The polls were marked by reports of violence, bogus voting, and alleged cash distribution in certain areas.
• These results are seen as a precursor to the upcoming BMC and 28 other municipal corporation elections on January 15.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti shows early lead in Maharashtra civic polls, setting stage for future elections.