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.