Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday (January 4, 2026) said that people's mandate will prevail even if Opposition parties move court to challenge the unopposed election of Mahayuti candidates in the civic polls.
The BJP and its Mahayuti allies have won 68 seats unopposed in the polls to municipal corporations scheduled for January 15 across the State, even as Opposition parties alleged that the ruling combine used threats and money to force candidates to withdraw from the fray.
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The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Saturday (January 3, 2026) said it would challenge the unopposed election of Mahayuti candidates in court.
Talking to reporters during a roadshow in Chandrapur, Mr. Fadnavis said, "They can certainly go to court, but the people's court has elected us. Even if they [Opposition parties] move the court, people's mandate will prevail in court." He pointed out that several independents and Muslim candidates have also been elected unopposed.
