Nashik Election: 729 Candidates, 30 Key Contests Ignite Fierce Political Battle

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News18•03-01-2026, 11:43
Nashik Election: 729 Candidates, 30 Key Contests Ignite Fierce Political Battle
- •Nashik municipal elections finalize with 729 candidates for 122 seats after 666 withdrawals.
- •Maha Vikas Aghadi leads with 246 candidates; Shinde Sena–NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) has 144, BJP 118.
- •Many wards to see triangular/quadrangular fights, with 30 contests deemed politically intense.
- •Minister Girish Mahajan actively intervened to prevent rebellion, calling aspirants to withdraw nominations.
- •BJP rebels Ruchi Kumbharkar, Mukesh Shahane, Satish Sonawane, Shashikant Jadhav maintained resolve to contest independently.
Why It Matters: Nashik municipal elections promise fierce multi-cornered battles as alliances clash for control.
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