BJP Dominates Maharashtra Civic Polls: Thackeray Faction Loses BMC After 25 Years

• BJP secured control over 21 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, marking a significant political shift.
• Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) suffered a major setback, losing power in Mumbai after 25 years.
• Congress had limited success, gaining control in only 3 municipal corporations (Latur, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Chandrapur).
• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) maintained its strongholds in Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli.
• Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) regained control in Vasai-Virar, while independents became 'kingmakers' in Malegaon.

Why It Matters: BJP emerged as the dominant force in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, weakening opposition.