Maharashtra Local Body Elections: Decoding the Shift in Political Landscape

• Devendra Fadnavis emerges as Maharashtra's dominant political figure, expanding BJP's reach across the state.
• AIMIM's significant rise in Muslim-majority areas signals a shift away from traditional secular parties like Congress.
• NCP and Congress face decimation, with NCP's rationale for existence questioned and Congress struggling with the 'Rahul Gandhi syndrome'.
• Thackeray brothers' temporary alliance for survival in Mumbai, but Sena's influence outside the city wanes.
• Mumbai sees BJP as the number one party, despite low voter turnout, indicating a public desire for 'vikas' over divisive politics.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra's local body elections reveal a political landscape dominated by BJP and a decline of traditional parties.