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"Dhurandhar Devendra" Posters Celebrate Fadnavis After BJP's BMC Poll Gains

Posters praising Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as "Dhurandhar Devendra" were put up across Mumbai by BJP Yuva Morcha leader Tajinder Singh Tiwana. The display follows the BJP's strong performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, where it won 89 seats to become the single largest party. The BJP's alliance with the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) collectively forms the largest bloc in the civic body. The results show a competitive and fragmented mandate, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance and Congress also securing significant seats.

Key Points: "Dhurandhar Devendra" Posters Appear in Mumbai Post-BMC Results

  • BJP wins 89 seats as single largest party
  • BJP-Shinde Sena alliance forms largest bloc
  • Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance secures 71 seats
  • Congress wins 24 seats in fragmented mandate
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"Dhurandhar Devendra" posters put up in several parts of Mumbai after BMC election results

Posters hailing CM Devendra Fadnavis appear in Mumbai after BJP emerges as single largest party in BMC elections. Full results and alliance breakdown inside.

"The posters were displayed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha Mumbai president Tajinder Singh Tiwana - Report"

Mumbai, January 17

Posters hailing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as "Dhurandhar Devendra" were put up across several parts of Mumbai on Saturday, a day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections results were announced.

The posters were displayed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha Mumbai president Tajinder Singh Tiwana, who was also elected as a corporator in the civic polls. Large hoardings praising Fadnavis' leadership appeared across the city, reflecting a celebratory mood within the BJP camp following its strong performance in the country's richest civic body.

According to official figures released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the BMC, the BJP won 89 seats, polling 11,79,273 votes, which accounts for 21.58 per cent of the total votes cast. Among all winning candidates, the BJP's vote share stands at 45.22 per cent, making it the single largest party in the civic body.

Its alliance partner, the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), secured 29 seats with 2,73,326 votes, translating into 5.00 per cent of the total vote share. Together, the BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) alliance emerged as the largest bloc in the BMC.

On the other side, the Shiv Sena (UBT), contesting in alliance with the MNS, won 65 seats. The UBT-led Sena polled 7,17,736 votes, accounting for 13.13 per cent of the total votes cast. The MNS added 6 seats to the alliance tally, with 74,946 votes and a 1.37 per cent vote share. The Indian National Congress (INC) secured 24 seats, polling 2,42,646 votes, which represents 4.44 per cent of the total vote share.

Among other parties, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) won 8 seats with 68,072 votes. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) secured 3 seats, the Samajwadi Party won 2 seats, and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) won 1 seat.

Overall, winning candidates from recognised political parties polled 26,07,612 votes, amounting to 47.72 per cent of the total votes cast. The total number of votes polled in the election stood at 54,64,412, while 11,677 voters opted for NOTA. The results reflect a fragmented but competitive civic mandate, with alliances playing a decisive role in shaping the final outcome of the BMC elections.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the victory, is putting up posters the first priority? Shouldn't the focus be on solving Mumbai's real issues - potholes, flooding, and housing? Hope this win translates to actual work on the ground.
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Rohit P
The split in Shiv Sena votes clearly helped BJP. Interesting to see UBT got more seats than Shinde's faction. Mumbai politics is never boring! Let's see how this alliance manages the BMC now.
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Sarah B
As a long-time resident, I just want the civic body to function efficiently. Party politics aside, please focus on cleanliness, waste management, and better public amenities. That's what we vote for.
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Vikram M
The voter turnout and NOTA numbers are also telling. Nearly 12,000 people chose NOTA. Parties should introspect why so many citizens are dissatisfied with all options. Democracy is about listening.
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Karthik V
BJP's strategy of going alone in Mumbai and still emerging as the single largest party is impressive. Fadnavis's planning paid off. Now the real test begins - delivering for Mumbaikars. All the best!

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