Maharashtra Local Polls: CM Devendra Fadnavis Hails 'Bumper' BJP Win With 129 of 288 Bodies

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UPDATED: Dec 21, 2025 20:11 IST

On this news bulletin, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claims a massive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the local body civic polls. Addressing the media, Fadnavis states that the BJP has won 129 out of 288 civic bodies, terming it a 'bumper' win for the party and the Mahayuti alliance. He highlights that the BJP alone has secured 48% of the elected councillors, making it the single largest party in these elections. The Chief Minister thanks the voters of Maharashtra for their support in achieving this significant mandate.

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