AIMIM Gains Seats in Maharashtra Municipal Elections Amid BJP-Led Alliance Victory

In the 2026 Maharashtra municipal elections, the BJP-led alliance maintained dominance, while the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) made significant gains, winning or leading in approximately 94-95 seats across 13 civic bodies. AIMIM showed strong performances in Aurangabad, Malegaon, Nanded, Dhule, and Mumbai, expanding beyond traditional areas. The ISLAM Party emerged as the largest in Malegaon with 35 seats, while AIMIM secured 20 there. These results reflect shifting urban political dynamics with AIMIM surpassing some established regional parties.