BJP Secures Third Unopposed Win in Kalyan-Dombivli Civic Polls Before Voting

• Ranjana Mitesh Penkar becomes BJP's third unopposed corporator from Panel No. 26B in KDMC, after an independent candidate's application was rejected.
• Shiv Sena Thackeray faction and MNS did not field candidates in Penkar's ward, paving the way for her uncontested victory.
• Earlier, Rekhatai Chaudhary (Ward No. 18) and Asavari Kedar Navre (Ward No. 26C) also won unopposed for BJP, receiving congratulations from CM Devendra Fadnavis.
• Rekha Chaudhary dedicated her win to Hindutva and vowed to improve healthcare and campaign for Mahayuti candidates.
• Voting for 122 KDMC seats is on January 15, with results on January 16, as BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti faces Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray and MNS.

Why It Matters: BJP gains significant ground in KDMC with three unopposed victories before voting commences.