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The nomination process for elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, India, began on December 23, 2025, with a deadline of December 30th. Elections are scheduled for January 15, 2026, with results expected the following day. While the nomination process has started, major political alliances, both the ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), are still finalizing their seat-sharing arrangements. Internal disagreements and potential solo runs by some parties complicate the alliance-building process. Negotiations are in their final stages for alliances like MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress and VBA.

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Maharashtra Municipal Elections: Nomination Process Begins Amidst Alliance Uncertainty

Mumbai, December 23, 2025 – The nomination process for elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra officially commenced today, December 23rd, 2025. Candidates have until December 30th to file their nominations, with the elections slated for January 15, 2026, followed by the announcement of results on January 16th.

While the election machinery is now in motion, the political landscape remains fluid. Both the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are still grappling with finalizing seat-sharing agreements.

Within the Mahayuti, comprised of Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), discussions are ongoing. Reports suggest Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is likely to challenge the BJP in the Pune Municipal Corporation election. The NCP’s strategy for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election remains undecided, leaving open the possibility of a solo run.

On the opposition front, negotiations are reportedly in the final stages for a potential alliance between the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT). Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has indicated an announcement regarding this alliance could come within the next two days. Congress is also exploring a partnership with Prakash Ambedkar’s Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA).

The complex negotiations highlight the challenges of coalition politics in Maharashtra as parties maneuver for position in the upcoming municipal elections. The political landscape is expected to solidify in the coming days as parties finalize their alliances and strategies. Candidates have until January 2nd to withdraw their nominations.

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