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BJP Wins Chandrapur Mayor by 1 Vote with UBT Support; Dy Mayor Lottery

The BJP's Sangeeta Khandekar secured the Chandrapur Mayor election by a single vote, a victory made possible by the crucial support of the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) group. In a separate contest for Deputy Mayor, UBT candidate Prashant Danav was declared elected after a draw of lots due to a tie with the Congress candidate. The election highlighted intense political negotiations where every vote was critical, with the UBT's alignment proving decisive. Political observers noted that internal Congress factionalism and UBT's strategic move once again benefited the BJP in the local civic body.

Key Points: BJP Wins Chandrapur Mayor Post by One Vote with UBT Support

  • BJP wins Mayor by single vote
  • UBT's strategic support decisive
  • Deputy Mayor elected via lottery
  • Congress-UBT tie at 32 votes
  • AIMIM remained neutral
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Maharashtra: BJP wins Chandrapur Mayor post by one vote with UBT support; Dy Mayor decided by lottery

BJP's Sangeeta Khandekar elected Chandrapur Mayor by a single vote with UBT support. Deputy Mayor decided by lottery after a tie.

"The UBT's support tipped the balance in favour of the BJP, resulting in a narrow but significant win. - Political Observers"

Chandrapur, February 10

BJP's Sangeeta Khandekar won the Chandrapur Mayor election by a single vote, thanks to UBT's crucial support. UBT's strategic move proves decisive in the closely contested election.

Meanwhile, UBT's Prashant Danav won the Deputy Mayor post in a lottery after a tie with the Congress.

The UBT (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray group) extended support to the BJP during the mayoral election, a move that proved decisive and helped the BJP secure victory despite the tight numbers in the House.

The voting saw hectic political negotiations and last-minute alignments, with every single vote becoming crucial. The UBT's support tipped the balance in favour of the BJP, resulting in a narrow but significant win.

In contrast, the election for the Deputy Mayor's post saw a different outcome. UBT candidate Prashant Danav was declared elected after a draw of lots, as both the Congress and UBT candidates received an equal 32 votes each, making a direct decision impossible.

The party-wise strength in the civic body stands at BJP - 23 Corporators, UBT - 6 members, along with 2 Independents and 1 Shiv Sena (Sinde)member. A total of 35 votes were required to secure a majority.

Meanwhile, AIMIM remained neutral throughout the election process. Political observers noted that internal factionalism within the Congress, combined with UBT's strategic support for the BJP in the mayoral election, once again worked to the BJP's advantage in Chandrapur's civic politics.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very interesting move by UBT. They secured the Deputy Mayor post for themselves while helping BJP get Mayor. Seems like a calculated bargain. Hope this alliance, however temporary, leads to some stable governance for Chandrapur. The city needs development, not constant political uncertainty.
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Rahul R
Deciding a Deputy Mayor by lottery feels so unserious. What is this, a game of chance? Our representatives should be chosen by clear mandate, not luck of the draw. It undermines the whole electoral process.
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AIMIM remained neutral, which was smart. Congress needs to get its house in order—this internal factionalism is why they keep losing ground. The BJP-UBT combo, though surprising, worked perfectly for both this time.
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Meera T
One vote margin! Shows every vote truly counts. Congratulations to Sangeeta Khandekar. Now the real work begins. Please focus on civic issues - water, roads, waste management. We are watching.
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David E
As an observer from outside, Maharashtra's politics is fascinating. The strategic alliances shift so quickly. A tie decided by lottery is a unique provision. Does this happen often in Indian local body elections?

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