Maharashtra's civic polls saw high drama on the last day for candidate withdrawal, January 2, 2026. Parties accused each other of coercion and bribery. In Nagpur, BJP supporters allegedly locked a candidate inside his house after he was asked to withdraw. Several BJP candidates faced dissent, with clashes reported in Solapur. Meanwhile, unopposed victories were declared for candidates from Shiv Sena, BJP, and MNS in various municipal corporations, with leaders congratulating winners and expressing confidence in alliance success.