The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, has faced a severe defeat in the 2026 municipal corporation elections, failing to retain influence in its traditional strongholds. Analysts say the alliance between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray did not translate into votes.
The AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has achieved its strongest-ever performance in Maharashtra’s municipal politics by winning 95 seats across 13 local bodies in the 2026 elections. The party made significant gains in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Thane, Solapur, and Dhule.
After a 20-year political split, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s MNS have joined forces for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The alliance aims to consolidate Marathi voters, while the BJP dismisses it as a power-driven move
