Congress Surges in Maharashtra Civic Polls, Jolting Thackeray Faction

• Congress made a surprise entry in 4 municipal corporations, challenging the Thackeray faction's influence.
• The party secured a decisive victory in Latur Municipal Corporation, winning 43 out of 70 seats, a stronghold of Amit Deshmukh.
• Congress also showed strong performance in Chandrapur Municipal Corporation under Vijay Wadettiwar's leadership, leading with 13 seats out of 66.
• In Amravati Municipal Corporation, Congress, led by Yashomati Thakur, won 13 out of 36 declared seats, maintaining a strong presence.
• The independent contest strategy adopted by Congress after municipal council elections appears to have benefited the party.

Why It Matters: Congress gained significant ground in Maharashtra civic polls, securing key victories and challenging established factions.