Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: Early Trends and Turnout

Maharashtra conducted Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections across 12 districts on February 7, 2026, with a voter turnout around 67-68%. Counting began on February 9 for 731 Zilla Parishad and 1,462 Panchayat Samiti seats. Early trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Shiv Sena leading in many seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress also maintained significant presence. These elections, postponed due to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death, are viewed as a key test for political alliances and rural governance in Maharashtra.