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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Mar 04, 2017, 03:05 PM IST
Shiv Sena emerged as the largest party in Mumbai, while BJP managed to secure a lead in other cities across Maharashtra and Congress and NCP trailed far behind.
Sena secured 84 seats in BMC, while BJP is not far behind with 82 in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, where the saffron allies were locked in a battle.
In a battle of prestige for Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, the outcome of the polls in the 10 municipal corporations and 25 zilla parishads across the state began on Thursday morning.
About 56% voters had exercised franchise across 10 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
Apart from Mumbai, the municipal corporations which went to the polls were Thane, Ulhasnagar, Nashik, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Solapur, Akola, Amravati and Nagpur.
The first phase polling in 15 zilla parishads and 165 panchayat samitis was held on February 16 where 69% voters exercised their franchise.
The big poll focus is on cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Cooperation (BMC), retaining control of which is vital for Shiv Sena as the city has remained its prime political space ever since the party's formation in 1966.
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Stop blaming, start introspecting: When Owaisi and Jaitley had the same advice for Congress https://t.co/xVNSkZv9ha
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Congress' dismal BMC loss: Why a Cong-mukt Bharat looks very likely https://t.co/HNhdZrTRgu by @nemo_dutta23
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NCP loses three municipalities and one zilla parishad to BJP, Supriya Sule says need to rebuild party https://t.co/D60QdqnRJ4
— DNA (@dna) February 23, 2017
Maharashtra Civic Elections 2017: PM Modi thanks voters for 'overwhelming blessings' https://t.co/vd70FtYXCw
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Maharashtra Civic Elections 2017: Unassuming karyakarta Fadnavis emerges as man of the match https://t.co/Nwg582aqn9 by @arghya_rc pic.twitter.com/w2VxvkLTuR
— DNA (@dna) February 23, 2017
CM Fadnavis thanks people of Maharashtra for "showing faith in BJP.
Congratulations & Thank You to people of #Mumbai & Maharashtra for showing faith in #BJP led State & Central Govt.#ParivartanHonarach
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 23, 2017
This is a historical win in true sense.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 23, 2017
Our success in ZP elections is also remarkable. And BJP won seats for the first time at many places
This is victory is of Hon PM @narendramodi ji's vision & BJP's agenda of transparency.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 23, 2017
I dedicate this victory to the people of Maharashtra.
The number of seats we (BJP) alone won in Maharashtra's Municipal Corporations is equal to sum of all seats of all parties.@BJP4India
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 23, 2017
Congratulations to all karyakartas who worked day in day out to make this victory possible, State President, MPs, MLAs & my colleagues.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 23, 2017
Final seats tally in Maharashtra:
Narendra Modi congratulates CM Fadnavis and BJP workers for their performance in Maharashtra.
Extremely thankful to the sisters & brothers of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in BJP & in politics of development & good governance.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017
Through hardwork, determination & work on the ground, BJP is now a strong force both in urban & rural Maharashtra. Congrats to Karyakartas.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017
I congratulate the entire team of @BJP4Maharashtra, CM @Dev_Fadnavis & @raosahebdanve for working tirelessly among the people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017
BJP is unwavering in the resolve to serve Maharashtra with unparalleled diligence, transparency & taking the state to even greater heights.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017
It has been a great start to 2017! First the unprecedented support in Odisha & now the overwhelming blessings from people of Maharashtra.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017
I thank each & every Indian for continuously placing their faith in BJP. We are working determinately to create a strong & inclusive India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017
Congress is not even a major contestant in TN, WB & UP.It is struggling to survive by becoming tail-ender in an alliance in these States: FM
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 23, 2017
BJP has done exceedingly well in Maharashtra, Haryana &Assam where it traditionally played a 2nd fiddle to regional parties: FM Arun Jaitley
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 23, 2017
I also congratulate Maha BJP karyakartas who have worked hard in these election & helped the party in expanding its base across the state
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 23, 2017
Maharashtra civic polls: Fadnavis hails PM Modi and clean governance for BJP's impressive performance https://t.co/hjRnSBTUdU pic.twitter.com/gDr8UcDXxT
— DNA (@dna) February 23, 2017
Key takeaways from CM's speech after election results were announced:
- We have a complete majority in Nashik
- BJP is winning in 13-14 Zilla Parsihads
- In 4-5 Zilla Parishads, BJP is the single largest party.
- BJP's agenda of transparency is the reason behind this huge victory.
- Very grateful to the people of Mumbai, it's a big victory for BJP.
- On Pankaja Munde's resignation - In election it happens that we loose and win
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed a press conference, claiming the huge victory for BJP is on the agenda of transparency. He thanked PM Modi for the strong showing and said: “The immense support we have received from the people of Maharashtra is the validation of their support. We are extremely thankful for PM Modi’s suppot. This is a huge victory for us.”
He also said, “We have jumped from 32 to 81 seats (in Mumbai). We were fighting on the plank of transparency. And people have accepted that. In eight other civic body polls in Maharashtra, we have been either victorious or reaching the number one spot. We have won almost everywhere in Maharashtra,”
Maharashtra Elections 2017: Pankaja Munde takes responsibility for party's performance in Beed, submits resignation https://t.co/EkLldgMN5O
— DNA (@dna) February 23, 2017
Mumbai: Felicitation after BJP's performance in local body polls, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to address a press conference. pic.twitter.com/QF46iUFTdn
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 23, 2017
MoS Dada Saheb Bhuse (shiv sena) resigns acceptin moral responsibility of party's loss in his area.
— Kanchan Srivastava (@Ms_Aflatoon) February 23, 2017
Maha civic polls claim 3rd wicket @dna
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated by supporters for BJP's performance in local body polls pic.twitter.com/vzGa8veBzc
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 23, 2017
#MaharashtraCivicpolls: State overall tally for all municipal corporations till 4 PM: BJP 470, SS 215, Cong 99, NCP 108, MNS 16, Others-61
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 23, 2017
11 out of 12 citizen candidates lose deposit money in Thane.
#Breaking
— Kanchan Srivastava (@Ms_Aflatoon) February 23, 2017
After loss of BJP candidates in her area, minister Pankaja Munde accepts moral responsibility. Set to resign from cabinet @dna pic.twitter.com/A5sCAgXcH8
"Result is a befitting reply to Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut"
BJP leader Vinod Tawde said his party has emerged as the overall leader in elections to 10 municipal corporations and 25 zilla parishads held recently.
"The BJP is the number one party in Maharashtra," Tawde, who is also the state's Education Minister, told reporters outside the party office here amid bursting of firecrackers by BJP workers, who were celebrating the party almost doubling its 2012 poll tally in BMC.
"This result is a befitting reply to Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut, who had said the BJP did not have the 'aukat' (ability) to win even 40 seats in the BMC," Tawde said.
#BMCresults: #ShivSena celebrates in #Ghatkopar after it emerges as as single largest party in #BMC https://t.co/BkfcTyYlN4 pic.twitter.com/5nnFdnbUpM
— DNA (@dna) February 23, 2017
Raj Thackeray-led ruling MNS trounced by BJP in Nashik, Raj had held up development in Nashik as an example of his vision .@dna
— Dhaval Kulkarni (@dhavalkulkarni) February 23, 2017
#BMCresults: For Mumbai's sake, earnestly hope the next 5 years are better than the last 2 decades,says @milinddeora https://t.co/BkfcTyYlN4 pic.twitter.com/Kz2cHgC0NR
— DNA (@dna) February 23, 2017
#BMC: Clean sweep for #BJP in #Mulund. Wins all six seats in the ward.
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM wins 5 seats in Solapur Municipal Corporation.
#Nagpur: BJP leading on 29 seats; Shivsena-1; Congress-10; NCP-1; Others-0
#BMCresults: 2094 #NOTA votes till round 8 in Bandra's ward no-91
#BMCresults: Vinod Shelar, brother of #BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar trailing in ward no 51
PMCElection leads: (Total 79 seats): BJP- 45; Shivsena-3; Congress-9; NCP-18; MNS-3; Others 3
The Shiv Sena is maintaining its hold on Mumbai, leading on 72 seats followed by BJP on 40 seats as trends of counting of votes in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, where the saffron allies are locked in a battle, poured in.
The Congress and the NCP are far behind the Sena and the BJP, leading on 14 and 4 seats, respectively, in the 227-member BMC.
As per trends coming in from the other city corporations, zilla parishads and panchayat samitis, the BJP is ahead of its rivals on 18 seats and Shiv Sena on 7 seats in the Nashik civic body.
The ruling MNS in Nashik, Congress and NCP were leading on 2 seats each.
MNS wins first seat in Mumbai
#BMCelection: #MNS candidate Archana Bhalerao after winning from ward no-126 with 6500 votes https://t.co/BkfcTyYlN4 reports @s_amit007 pic.twitter.com/MZbzGUVnUy
— DNA (@dna) February 23, 2017
Thane: Ward no 27A, B, C, D won by #ShivSena. All 4 seats from Diva, BR Nagar, Sadguru Nagar, won by Sena
#Pune: BJP leading in 35 seats; NCP- 13; ShivSena-3; Congress-4; MNS-4
#Nashik: BJP-9; ShivSena-4; Congress-1; NCP-1; MNS-1
#Thane: Ward No 29A won by #NCP candidate Babaji Patil
#Thane: #ShivSena leading in 20 seats, #BJP- 5; NCP-3; MNS-1
Former MNS corporator Shailesh Patil who joined Shiv Sena wins from Diva
Leads so far:
#Sena leading in Mumbai, Thane
#BJP in Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Amaravati & Solapur
#Thane | BJP-1; Shivsena-5; Congress-0; NCP-0; MNS-0
#Pune | BJP-14; Shivsena-1; Congress-1; NCP-4; MNS-0
#BMC | BJP-22; Shivsena-32; Congress-06; NCP-02; MNS-02;
Thane: Shiv Sena leading on 5 seats
Nagpur: BJP leading on 6 seats; Congress on 1 seat
#PMCElection: BJP candidates leading on 12 seats in Pune
