Maharashtra Local Body Polls: 11 Contenders Per Seat, 'Dangal' on Jan 15!

• Maharashtra's local body elections see over 33,000 nominations for 2,869 seats, averaging 11+ candidates per seat.
• The State Election Commission reports a record rush for corporator seats, indicating a tough electoral battle.
• Key cities like Mumbai (BMC), Pune, and Nagpur witness intense competition, with BMC being the richest corporation.
• Political drama unfolds with the arrest of Balasaheb Deshmukh and BJP leader Nitesh Rane's attack on Uddhav Thackeray.
• January 15 is set as the decision day for this 'mega-contest' after significant political realignments.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra's local body elections are set for a fierce 'dangal' on Jan 15, with record nominations and high political stakes.