BJP Dominates Maharashtra Civic Polls, Wins 21 Corporations; Thackeray, Congress Struggle

• BJP secured victory in 21 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, showcasing a strong wave.
• Key wins for BJP include Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik, ending Shiv Sena's 25-year rule in Mumbai.
• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) retained strongholds in Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli.
• Congress won 3 corporations (Latur, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Chandrapur with UBT support); Thackeray faction won Parbhani with Congress aid.
• Independents hold the 'kingmaker' role in Malegaon due to a hung mandate.

Why It Matters: BJP emerged as the dominant force in Maharashtra's municipal elections, securing 21 out of 29 corporations.