Shocking Solapur Election: BJP Wins Ward 2 Despite MNS Official's Murder

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News18•16-01-2026, 13:08
Shocking Solapur Election: BJP Wins Ward 2 Despite MNS Official's Murder
- •BJP secured a resounding victory in Solapur Municipal Corporation's Ward No. 2, winning all four seats.
- •The election was highly controversial due to the murder of MNS official Balasaheb Sarvade before voting.
- •Shalan Shinde, a BJP candidate facing murder charges, won her seat from jail, highlighting voter support despite legal issues.
- •Allegations were made against BJP MLA Vijaykumar Deshmukh and his son Dr. Kiran Deshmukh regarding pressure to make Ward 2 unopposed, leading to Sarvade's murder.
- •The results solidify BJP's dominance in Solapur's local politics, despite the violent pre-election incident.
Why It Matters: BJP achieved a shocking victory in Solapur's Ward 2, including a candidate jailed for murder, amidst political violence.
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