Tue Dec 02 04:00:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the Maharashtra Nagarparishad election situation:
Maharashtra Local Body Elections Underway After Decade-Long Hiatus
Mumbai, India – Polling is underway today, Tuesday, November 2nd, for elections in 264 Nagarparishads (municipal councils) and Nagar Panchayats (town councils) across Maharashtra. This marks the first local body elections in the state in 8-10 years, sparking heightened anticipation among candidates, party workers, and voters alike. Voting began at 7:30 AM and will continue until 5:30 PM. The counting of votes is scheduled for Wednesday.
Over 62,000 election officials and staff have been deployed across 12,316 polling centers, with adequate police security measures in place. The elections are witnessing intense competition among various political parties vying for control in these semi-urban areas.
Several key battles are drawing particular attention, including contests in Kamathi, Savner, Ramtek, Katol, Kalmeshwar, Umred, Pusad, Bhandara, Buldhana, Nashik, and Yeola. In Bhandara, the wife of a Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA is contesting for the Nagaradhyaksha (council president) post against candidates from the Congress, BJP, and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).
The Trimbakeshwar Nagarparishad election in Nashik district is significant due to the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, attracting heavy investment and global branding opportunities. The BJP is facing a united front of Shiv Sena (Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar) here, with both Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis campaigning heavily.
In Yeola, the election has become a battle of prestige between Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and the Darade brothers, with both factions fielding candidates under different alliances. Bhujbal even addressed voters online from the hospital due to health concerns, highlighting the intensity of the contest.
Muktainagar in Jalgaon district is also a focal point, where NCP (Sharad Pawar) has no candidate because of the party’s weakness in the area. It is alleged Eknath Khadse, a prominent NCP leader, has offered covert support to the BJP, as his daughter-in-law is seeking support for the party.
The election in Pachora is notable as MLA Kishore Patil of the Shiv Sena (Shinde) decided to contest independently from the BJP, citing past betrayals. Sangamner in Ahmednagar district witnesses a face-off between the families of Balasaheb Thorat and Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil. In Jamkhed, the prestige of Ram Shinde (BJP) and Rohit Pawar (NCP-SP) is at stake, with all major parties contesting separately.
The results of these elections are expected to significantly impact the political landscape of Maharashtra’s semi-urban regions and set the stage for future local body polls.
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