CSMC Election Results: BJP Leads, MIM Shocks Shinde Faction in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

• Vote counting is underway for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections, with BJP currently leading on 22 seats.
• MIM has emerged as the second-largest party, leading on 12 seats, primarily in Muslim-majority areas, surprising the Shinde faction.
• The Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) has been pushed to third place, while Shiv Sena (UBT) is leading on 7 seats.
• BJP candidate Vijay Autade secured the first win from Ward-2 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
• Approximately 59% voter turnout was recorded, a 4% decrease from 2015, with 859 candidates vying for 115 seats.

Why It Matters: BJP leads in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal elections, MIM makes significant gains, shocking Shinde faction.