Pune Election 2026: Prashant Jagtap Wins Ward 18D, Mother Loses in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' Result

• Prashant Jagtap of Congress secured a victory in Ward No. 18 D of the Pune Municipal Corporation elections.
• Jagtap defeated BJP's Abhijit Shivarkar in a very close contest, marking Congress's first win in Pune.
• Abhijit Shivarkar, son of former Minister of State Balasaheb Shivarkar, had recently switched from Congress to BJP.
• Despite Prashant Jagtap's win, his mother, Ratnaprabha Jagtap, faced defeat in the same elections.
• The victory is seen as a significant setback for BJP and a boost for Congress, achieved defying NCP.

Why It Matters: Prashant Jagtap won a key Pune ward for Congress, but his mother lost, creating mixed emotions.