Raj Thackeray's Marathi Manoos Card Fails in BMC Elections; Mahayuti Leads

• The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has secured a decisive lead in the BMC and other municipal corporation elections.
• Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) support for Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) did not yield significant results.
• The 'Marathi Manoos' factor, championed by Raj Thackeray, appears to have collapsed, with MNS winning only one seat in Thane.
• The alliance between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray did not generate a sympathy wave, and North Indian voters distanced themselves.
• Raj Thackeray raised concerns about election fairness, alleging ink marks were fading, which the State Election Commission is investigating.

Why It Matters: Raj Thackeray's MNS failed to make a significant impact in the BMC elections despite supporting Uddhav Thackeray.