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BJP MLA Urges "Vote for Development" in Key Maharashtra Civic Polls

BJP MLA Suresh Damu Bhole cast his vote in Jalgaon, emphasizing that he voted for development and urging all citizens to exercise their franchise. Polling is underway across Maharashtra to elect representatives in 29 municipal corporations, including the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The main political contest is centered on Mumbai and Pune, where the BJP-led alliance faces a united opposition camp. The State Election Commission has arranged adequate Electronic Voting Machines to facilitate the process.

Key Points: Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP MLA Votes, Stresses Development

  • Voting for development urged
  • Polls in 29 Maharashtra corporations
  • Key battle in Mumbai & Pune
  • EVMs arranged for smooth polling
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"Voted for development": BJP MLA Suresh Damu Bhole casts vote in Jalgaon

BJP MLA Suresh Damu Bhole casts his vote in Jalgaon, urging citizens to participate in Maharashtra's municipal elections for development.

"I have cast my vote for development. - Suresh Damu Bhole"

Jalgaon, January 15

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Suresh Damu Bhole on Thursday cast his vote for the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation, urging citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and vote with development in mind.

After exercising his franchise, he said he voted for development and urged voters to see the elections as an opportunity to shape their own future.

"I have cast my vote for development. I urge all voters to exercise their right to vote for their own development and benefit. This is our greatest right," Bhole told ANI.

He added that it was essential for each person to vote.

"Whenever there is development in the city, state, or country, if we haven't voted, we will regret not having contributed to that development. That's why it is essential for every person to vote,' Bhole said.

"In 2026, I will go among the people as the servant of the people. All our candidates are with us. We admit that we have not done all the work. Some have been done, while some remain incomplete. In the coming time, we will try to complete those incomplete works. And people will definitely bless us," he added.

Polling is underway across Maharashtra to elect local representatives in 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena are contesting the civic elections as allies under the Mahayuti banner, except in Pune. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has chosen to fight independently in most corporations.

In Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, both NCP factions have come together under a joint manifesto.

The main political battle remains centred on Mumbai and Pune, where the BJP-led Mahayuti will face the united Thackeray camp, as just ahead of the civic polls, Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray joined hands on the issue of Marathi Manus in a high-stakes fight for control of the BMC, the country's richest civic body.

The last BMC elections were held in 2017.

Polling will be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, with vote counting scheduled to begin on Friday, January 16.

According to the State Election Commission, adequate Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have been arranged for the municipal corporation elections. This includes the availability of 43,958 control units and 87,916 ballot units.

For the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation alone, 11,349 control units and 22,698 ballot units have been arranged.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Voted for development" is a good slogan, but we need to see actual results on the ground. Our locality still has water issues. Hope the MLA's words translate into action this time.
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Rohit P
At least he admitted some work is incomplete. That's honest. Now the focus should be on completing those projects. Jalgaon needs better roads and waste management urgently.
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow Indian local elections. The scale is massive - 29 municipal corporations! The alliance dynamics in Maharashtra seem very complex.
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Meera T
Civic elections are so important for our daily lives. BMC controls everything from water to roads in Mumbai. Hope people vote wisely, not just along party lines.
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Vikram M
The real test is in Mumbai and Pune. Thackeray vs Thackeray alliance is a big twist! Local issues should be the focus, not just political drama.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I feel the "development" narrative is overused by all parties. We need specific, measurable promises for our wards, not vague slogans. My vote will go to the candidate with the clearest local plan.

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