BJP's Panvel Power Play: 7 Candidates Win Unopposed, Mahavikas Aghadi Withdraws

• BJP secured 7 unopposed victories in the Panvel Municipal Corporation elections.
• This occurred on the last day for withdrawing nominations, as 7 candidates pulled out.
• Candidates from Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), and Peasants and Workers Party withdrew their applications.
• The 7 unopposed BJP candidates include Nitin Patil, Ruchita Londhe, Ajay Bahira, Darshana Bhoir, Priyanka Kandpile, Mamta Pritam Mhatre, and Snehal Dhamale.
• The Mahayuti, with BJP contesting 71 of 78 seats, shows strong pre-election momentum in Panvel.

Why It Matters: BJP gains significant early advantage in Panvel elections with 7 unopposed wins.