Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that voters are now prioritizing development and performance over political branding in upcoming civic polls. Addressing rallies for the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and Ulhasnagar elections, Shinde asserted the Mahayuti government's dynamic functioning and its strong position against the opposition. He highlighted the unopposed election of 21 candidates as a sign of the opposition's weakness and expressed confidence in the alliance's victory, promising redevelopment of dangerous buildings in Ulhasnagar.