Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. (File: PTI)
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Moneycontrol16-01-2026, 16:57

BJP Triumphs in Maharashtra Civic Polls, Hits Back at Raj Thackeray's 'Rasmalai' Jibe

  • BJP and allies show strong gains in Maharashtra civic polls, including Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
  • BJP leaders, including MPs PC Mohan and Tejasvi Surya, used social media to counter Raj Thackeray's 'rasmalai' jibe against K Annamalai.
  • Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule expressed confidence in BJP heading towards a majority with a potential 51% vote share.
  • Deputy CM Eknath Shinde declared 'triple-engine government in Mumbai,' asserting his faction as the 'real Shiv Sena'.
  • The political exchange intensified after Raj Thackeray's 'hateful' remarks targeting Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai.

Why It Matters: BJP secures significant wins in Maharashtra civic polls, strongly countering Raj Thackeray's criticism.

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