Opposition Crumbles: 70 Mahayuti Candidates Win Unopposed in Civic Polls

• A total of 70 candidates from the ruling Mahayuti (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) have been elected unopposed in the municipal elections.
• Kalyan-Dombivli, a former Shiv Sena stronghold, saw the highest number of 22 candidates elected unopposed.
• Withdrawals by Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction), MNS, and Congress candidates significantly benefited BJP, leading to multiple unopposed victories.
• NCP and MNS withdrawals also paved the way for Shiv Sena candidates to win unopposed.
• The strategic withdrawals have left the opposition "wounded" and facing a significant challenge before voting.

Why It Matters: Ruling Mahayuti secured 70 unopposed wins, weakening opposition before civic polls.