Kolhapur Election Shocker: Congress Wins Most Seats, Mahayuti Forms Government

• Mahayuti secured 45 out of 81 seats in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, forming the government.
• Congress emerged as the single largest party with 34 seats but failed to form the ruling alliance.
• The election saw a 66.54% voter turnout, slightly lower than the previous election's 68.85%.
• Key issues included water supply, roads, drainage, and waste management, with voters seeking solutions to basic problems.
• Prominent candidates like Satyajeet Jadhav (Ward 11), Sharangdhar Deshmukh (Ward 9), and candidates from Satej Patil's stronghold (Ward 1) secured wins.

Why It Matters: Despite Congress winning the most seats, Mahayuti's alliance secured power in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation.