PM Modi hails Mahayuti’s sweeping win in Maharashtra civic polls, calls it people’s mandate for NDA governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the Mahayuti alliance’s decisive victory in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, describing it as a clear indication of the deepening bond between the people of the state and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The results, covering elections to 29 municipal corporations, have delivered a strong endorsement of the alliance’s governance model and development agenda.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi thanked the people of Maharashtra for backing what he termed the NDA’s “pro-people and good governance” agenda. He said the mandate reflected public trust in the alliance’s track record and its vision for the future.

“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,” the prime minister wrote.

Praise for NDA workers and campaign strategy

In a separate post, PM Modi lauded the efforts of NDA karyakartas, crediting them for working tirelessly at the grassroots level and effectively communicating the alliance’s message to voters. He noted that party workers played a crucial role in highlighting development initiatives while countering what he described as misinformation spread by opposition parties.

“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 said.

Mahayuti’s dominant performance across civic bodies

The Mahayuti alliance registered a commanding performance in the civic polls, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single-largest party. The BJP won over 1,300 of the 2,869 seats contested across municipal corporations, reinforcing its organisational strength in urban Maharashtra.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena finished second within the alliance, securing 394 seats. The Congress surprised many observers by finishing third overall with victories in 315 seats, indicating pockets of resilience despite recent electoral setbacks.

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) won 149 seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which contested independently on several seats, secured 158 victories. Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM also made notable gains with over 90 seats, while Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) won 36 seats. Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) managed to secure around 12 seats.

Political significance ahead of key elections

Although the final tally is yet to be officially declared by the Maharashtra State Election Commission, political analysts see the results as a significant morale booster for the Mahayuti government led by Devendra Fadnavis, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as deputy chief ministers. The outcome is being viewed as an important indicator of voter sentiment ahead of future state and national-level contests.

The civic poll victory is also expected to strengthen the NDA’s narrative of political stability, development-focused governance, and organisational unity in Maharashtra’s complex political landscape.