BJP Dominates Maharashtra Civic Polls, Fadnavis Hailed as 'Bazigar No. 1'

• BJP emerged as the leading party in Maharashtra's civic elections for 29 municipal corporations, securing 1,400 out of 2,833 announced seats.
• Devendra Fadnavis is credited as 'Bazigar No. 1' for leading BJP to control an estimated 22-25 corporations with a combined annual budget exceeding Rs 1.5 lakh crore.
• The BJP ousted the Thackeray clan from Mumbai's BMC for the first time in three decades, winning 89 seats, and also decimated the Pawar clan in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
• Major losers include the NCP's Chacha-Bhatija combine in Pune, the Thackeray brothers in Mumbai, and the Congress party which was 'wiped out' from Mumbai and Maharashtra.
• AIMIM surged beyond expectations, winning 94 seats, indicating a shift in Muslim votes and establishing itself as a significant player.

Why It Matters: BJP emerged as the dominant force in Maharashtra civic polls, solidifying its position and highlighting Devendra Fadnavis's leadership.