Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra civic polls, but what does this mega win reveal about the NDA’s connection with the people? PM Modi hails the victory, praises party workers, and claims it reflects voters’ trust in development and governance.
PM Modi hails Mahayuti's sweep in Maharashtra civic polls
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Mahayuti for its sweeping victory in the elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, saying it reflects the strong bond of the people with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
In post on X, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the citizens of Maharashtra for supporting the NDA’s agenda of pro-people governance and development.
“Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance! …This is a vote to add momentum to progress and celebrate the glorious culture the state is associated with,” PM Modi said.
He emphasized that the alliance’s track record and vision for development resonated with the electorate, reinforcing the NDA’s commitment to growth and public welfare.
Thank you Maharashtra!
The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance!
The results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra has further deepened. Our track record and vision for…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2026
The Prime Minister also lauded the karyakartas of the NDA for their hard work among the citizens. Congratulating them, he said they successfully highlighted the alliance’s achievements, showcased its future plans, and countered opposition narratives.
“They talked about our alliance’s track record, highlighted our vision for the coming times and also effectively countered the lies of the Opposition. My best wishes to them,” he tweeted.
The Mahayuti achieved a decisive victory in Maharashtra’s municipal corporation elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single-largest party, winning over 1,300 of the 2,869 wards. Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena secured over 360 wards, while the Congress surprised many by winning over 300 wards.
BMC Polls: BJP-led Mahayuti leads in 24 of 29 civic bodies; Dominates Mumbai, Pune
Other parties recorded smaller wins: Shiv Sena (UBT) around 160 wards, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) over 150 wards, AIMIM more than 90 wards, NCP (SP) 28 wards, MNS 18 wards, and VBA 14 wards.
It is important to note that the final results are yet to be announced by the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC). The Mahayuti’s performance, however, is being hailed as a major political win, reflecting the electorate’s approval of the NDA’s governance and development agenda in the state.
