Congress Takes Power in Bhiwandi Mayoral Election, BJP Stunned as Narayan Chaudhary Wins
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Bhiwandi Mayor Election: Congress Snaps Power, BJP Shocked as Narayan Chaudhary Wins
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News18•20-02-2026, 13:26
Bhiwandi Mayor Election: Congress Snaps Power, BJP Shocked as Narayan Chaudhary Wins
•Narayan Chaudhary of the Secular Front became the Mayor of Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation in a major upset.
•The election saw new political equations form, with no party holding a clear majority.
•Narayan Chaudhary, supported by the Congress-led Secular Front, secured 48 votes, including 30 from Congress, 6 from BJP rebels, and 12 from NCP Sharad Pawar faction.
•BJP's Sneha Patil received 16 votes, while Vilas Patil of Konark Vikas Aghadi got 25 votes.
•The election was marked by dramatic developments, including a rejected request for nomination withdrawal extension and BJP corporators defying the party whip.
