Women to Lead 13 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra: Full List Revealed

• Out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, women will hold mayoral positions in 13.
• The Urban Development Department conducted a draw for mayoral reservations, revealing significant impact of women's reservation.
• 9 municipal corporations are reserved for women in the Open category, including Brihanmumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
• 4 municipal corporations are reserved for women in the OBC category, including Latur, Ahilyanagar, Chandrapur, and Jalgaon.
• The 50 percent reservation rule and draw of lots have ensured substantial representation for women in urban governance.

Why It Matters: Women will lead 13 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, marking a significant step in urban governance.