Nashik Mayoral Post Reserved for General Category Woman; BJP Dominates NMC

• The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) mayoral post has been reserved for a woman from the general category, as announced by the Urban Development Department.
• BJP secured a clear majority in the NMC elections, winning 72 out of 122 seats, ensuring a BJP mayor.
• Intra-party lobbying for the mayoral candidate has intensified within BJP, considering factors like seniority, experience, and loyalty.
• Despite initial challenges and multi-party opposition, BJP's Girish Mahajan led an intensive campaign, focusing on development promises and securing a significant victory.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's promise of 30,000 crore development works for Simhastha (Kumbh Mela) and modern development for Nashik resonated with voters.

Why It Matters: BJP will form the government in Nashik Municipal Corporation, with a general category woman as mayor.