Mahajan Couple Dominates Jalgaon Municipal Elections 2026, Securing Victory

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News18•16-01-2026, 12:02
Mahajan Couple Dominates Jalgaon Municipal Elections 2026, Securing Victory
- •The Mahajan couple, Jayshree Mahajan and Sunil Mahajan, secured victory in the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation elections 2026.
- •Both Jayshree Mahajan (former Mayor) and Sunil Mahajan (former Leader of Opposition) joined BJP from Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) prior to the elections.
- •Their victory is expected to alleviate previous discontent within the BJP regarding their induction.
- •12 candidates, 6 from BJP and 6 from Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction), won unopposed in the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation elections.
- •The Mahayuti (Grand Alliance) announced seat-sharing: BJP 46, NCP (Ajit Pawar Faction) 6, and Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction) 23 seats.
Why It Matters: The Mahajan couple's victory and Mahayuti's strong performance mark a significant shift in Jalgaon politics.
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