Mahayuti Secures 68 Unopposed Seats in Maharashtra Civic Polls Amid Opposition Walkover

• Mahayuti alliance poised to win 68 seats unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls after opposition withdrawals.
• BJP secured 44 seats, Shiv Sena 22, NCP 2, and one Independent candidate.
• Kalyan Dombivli (21), Jalgaon (12), Panvel (7 BJP), Bhiwandi (6 BJP), Thane (6 Shiv Sena) saw significant unopposed wins.
• Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) ordered an inquiry into these unopposed wins to check for duress or pressure.
• SEC official stated results in affected wards could be delayed until inquiry reports are submitted, even after January 16.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti gains early lead with 68 unopposed civic poll wins, but SEC probes withdrawal legitimacy.