BJP's Surprising Victory in Nanded-Waghala: A Political Shift
In a surprising political shift, the BJP led by Ashok Chavan won the Nanded-Waghala City Municipal Corporation elections, seizing 45 of 81 seats from the longstanding Congress hold. AIMIM secured 15 seats, while the Congress managed only 10. Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, Shiv Sena, and NCP also won seats.
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In an unexpected twist, the BJP, under the leadership of former chief minister Ashok Chavan, triumphed in the Nanded-Waghala City Municipal Corporation elections, winning 45 out of 81 seats. This victory marks the end of a long-standing Congress dominance in the civic body.
The AIMIM emerged as another significant player, securing 15 seats. Meanwhile, in a stark contrast to its previous performance, the Congress managed to win only 10 seats, aligning with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's five-seat gain.
Despite having two MLAs, the Shiv Sena was limited to four seats, with the NCP and an independent candidate claiming one seat each. The elections mark a significant political shift, reflecting the changing allegiances and dynamics within the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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