AIMIM Expands Footprint in Maharashtra Civic Polls, Dominates Aurangabad, Malegaon

• Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM secured a strong presence in Maharashtra civic elections, outperforming NCP.
• The party won seats in Aurangabad, Malegaon, Dhule, Amravati, Nanded, Mumbra, Govandi, Akola, Ahmednagar, Jalna, Solapur, and Parbhani.
• AIMIM achieved its first-ever victory in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and doubled its tally from 2017.
• Significant wins include 16 seats in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 8 in Dhule, and 4 in Malegaon.
• The party also made its debut in Ahilyanagar and Chandrapur municipal corporations, indicating expanding influence.

Why It Matters: AIMIM significantly expanded its political presence in Maharashtra civic polls, securing key wins and new territories.