BJP Sweeps Jalna Municipal Corporation Elections, Secures First Mayoral Post

• BJP achieved a massive victory in the Jalna Municipal Corporation elections, securing 41 out of 65 seats.
• This marks the first time the BJP's 'saffron flag' has been hoisted over the Jalna Municipal Corporation, which recently gained corporation status.
• Jalna, previously a Congress stronghold, saw the BJP gain sole power, with the Congress winning only 9 seats.
• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) secured 12 corporators, MIM won 2 seats, and one independent candidate was elected.
• Prominent BJP and Shiv Sena leaders, including Kailas Gorantyal, Raosaheb Danve, and Arjun Khotkar, ensured their family members' victories.

Why It Matters: BJP secured a historic win in Jalna's first municipal corporation election, ending Congress dominance.