BJP Opens Account in Congress Stronghold Bhiwandi; Kapil Patil's Nephew Wins Unopposed

• BJP secured its first victory in the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation elections.
• Sumit Purushottam Patil, nephew of former Union Minister of State Kapil Patil, won unopposed from Ward Committee No. 17B.
• This marks a historic achievement, as no candidate had been elected unopposed in the last four elections over 24 years.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Sumit Patil and Kapil Patil on this significant win.
• Elections for 90 seats across 23 wards in Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation are scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Why It Matters: BJP makes a historic entry into Bhiwandi, with Kapil Patil's nephew winning unopposed after 24 years.