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.