BJP's Unopposed Pattern Spreads to Zilla Parishads; 3 Candidates Win in Rane's Stronghold

• The BJP is extending its 'unopposed pattern' from municipal elections to Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections.
• In Sindhudurg, three BJP candidates have already been elected unopposed in Panchayat Samiti elections, even before the main Zilla Parishad polls.
• Sadhana Kokisare won unopposed from Kokisare Zilla Parishad constituency in Vaibhavwadi Panchayat Samiti.
• Sanjana Santosh Rane of BJP was declared unopposed in Bidwadi after Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate's nomination was rejected due to the three-child rule.
• Sonu Sawant of BJP also won unopposed from Varavade Panchayat Samiti in Kankavli after opposition candidates withdrew.

Why It Matters: BJP's strategy of securing unopposed victories is gaining traction in local body elections, particularly in Sindhudurg.