Kolhapur Municipal Election: Mahayuti Secures Historic Win, Congress Out Despite Most Seats

• Mahayuti (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) achieved a historic victory in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, securing 45 out of 81 seats.
• Congress, led by Satej Patil, won 34 seats, making it the single largest party but falling short of the majority.
• This win marks Mahayuti's significant inroads into Kolhapur, traditionally a Congress stronghold, following successes in Ichalkaranji, Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur.
• The BJP secured 26 seats, Shiv Sena 15, and NCP 4 within the Mahayuti, demonstrating their combined strength.
• Key election issues included water supply, roads, waste management, drainage, and urban amenities, alongside local leadership and community politics.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti's decisive victory in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation pushes Congress out of power despite winning most seats.