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

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Moneycontrol•16-01-2026, 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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