Kolhapur Municipal Election Results: Congress Dominates, BJP and Shiv Sena Secure Seats

• The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections were held after a 5-year gap, featuring a contest between Maha Vikas Aghadi and Mahayuti, primarily Congress vs. BJP.
• A total of 81 seats were contested in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation.
• Congress emerged with a strong presence, securing multiple seats across various wards, including Pushpa Neelkanth Nakhate, Rupali Ajit Pawar, and Sachin Harish Chaugule in Ward 1.
• BJP also won several seats, with candidates like Pramod Bhagwan Desai (Ward 3), Deepa Deepak Katkar (Ward 6), and Vijaysingh Vasantrao Desai (Ward 9).
• Shiv Sena (both factions), NCP (both factions), Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party, and Independents also secured wins in different wards, showcasing a diverse political landscape.

Why It Matters: Congress leads in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, with BJP and Shiv Sena also making significant gains.