Ajit Pawar Ends Shinde's 25-Year Rule in Bhagur 2025 Election

• Ajit Pawar's faction ousted Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) from power in the Bhagur Municipal Council elections.
• This victory ends Shiv Sena's 25-year dominance in Bhagur, a significant setback for Eknath Shinde.
• The election saw aggressive campaigning from both Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, with Pawar emerging victorious.
• A triangular contest involved Shiv Sena (Shinde), NCP (Ajit Pawar), and BJP, with opposition uniting against Vijay Karanjkar.
• The 'local candidate versus outsider candidate' issue played a crucial role in the fiercely contested election.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's faction secured a major victory in Bhagur, ending Shiv Sena's long-standing rule.