BJP-Led Alliance Leads Early Trends in Maharashtra Municipal Elections Amid Political Disputes

Counting of votes in Maharashtra's municipal elections, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Thane, Nagpur, and Pune, shows the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance leading in early trends. The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance are ahead in a majority of wards, with the BJP leading in over 90 BMC seats. The Thackeray brothers' alliance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) trails but maintains leads in traditional strongholds. Allegations over voting irregularities and ink use have sparked political disputes, with calls for Election Commission scrutiny. Final results are awaited as counting continues.