Maharashtra BJP Not Sure of Its Performance In Local Body Elections?

The Maharashtra BJP appears uncertain about its prospects in upcoming local body elections. Last year, the BJP secured power with an overwhelming majority, yet sources indicate that the political climate remains less confident than expected following such a decisive victory. The state government plans to hold elections for various local bodies in line with current demands and the evolving situation, notifications have been issued for many municipalities. However, elections in 29 local bodies, including major cities like Mumbai and Pune, have not yet been scheduled source says.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, which has been dominated by Shiv Sena for many years, was due for elections in 2022, but the government has deemed this an inopportune time to proceed with voting in the city’s richest municipal corporation. Sources reveal that BJP, along with other parties including Shiv Sena (Uddhav), is formulating strategies to exert influence over the BMC source says. The government’s indecisiveness regarding the timing of elections in Pune, Mumbai, and several other local bodies reflects internal deliberations and strategic considerations source says.