BJP Faces Crushing Defeat in Malegaon Municipal Elections, Secures Only 2 Seats

• BJP secured only 2 out of 24 contested seats in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections, a significant setback.
• The Islam Party, led by former MLA Asif Shaikh, emerged as the single largest party with 35 seats.
• Shiv Sena performed well, winning 18 seats, while MIM secured 21 seats and Congress 3.
• The Islam Party and Samajwadi Party alliance won 41 seats, just shy of the 43 needed for a majority.
• This defeat follows accusations of "vote jihad" by BJP leaders after their Lok Sabha election loss in the constituency.

Why It Matters: BJP suffered a major defeat in Malegaon municipal elections, securing only 2 seats, despite widespread campaigning.