Mahayuti Sweeps Maharashtra Local Polls; Opposition Cries Foul on Money, EVMs

• BJP-led Mahayuti won 207 out of 288 municipal council/nagar panchayat president posts in Maharashtra.
• BJP secured 117 president posts, Shiv Sena 53, and NCP 37, while MVA collectively managed 44.
• Opposition (Congress, Shiv Sena UBT) alleged "money power" and "EVM tampering" for Mahayuti's win.
• Mahayuti leaders credited the victory to "people-centric development" and "good governance."
• The results are seen as a precursor to the crucial upcoming Mumbai civic body elections.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti dominates Maharashtra local polls, but opposition raises concerns over fairness.