BJP Secures Pimpri Chinchwad Mayoral Seat, Ajit Pawar's Stronghold Falls

• BJP won the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections for the second consecutive time, defeating Ajit Pawar's faction.
• Ajit Pawar made the election a prestige issue, camping in Pimpri Chinchwad, but his party faced defeat.
• BJP secured 86 out of 128 seats, while Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party won 36 seats.
• The Pimpri Chinchwad mayoral seat has been reserved for a woman candidate from the open category.
• Out of 128 members, 64 women were elected, with 42 from BJP, 18 from NCP, 3 from Shiv Sena, and 1 independent.

Why It Matters: BJP's victory in Pimpri Chinchwad marks a significant shift, securing the mayoral seat from Ajit Pawar's influence.