Historic victory for BJP in Maharashtra civic polls; wins 8 out of 10 municipal corporation elections; finishes close to Shiv Sena winning 82 seats in BMC elections; claims to elect its own Mayor for Mumbai; Congress and NCP suffer heavy losses.

The BJP has scored a resounding victory in Maharashtra civil polls emerging as the largest party in eight of the 10 municipal corporations while finishing a close second to estranged ally Shiv Sena in the latter’s Mumbai bastion.

The BJP was on top spot in Ulhasnagar, Nashik, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Solapur, Akola, Amravati and Nagpur. Shiv Sena led the tally in Mumbai and adjoining Thane. The results are a huge blow to the MNS, Congress and NCP.

For the BJP its a significant victory as it was fighting polls alone after nearly 25 years with the Shiv Sena making it a grand achievement for the party and its leaders.

Elated over party’s performance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in the “politics of development” and “good governance”. Thanking people n for continuously placing their faith in BJP, prime minister said that we are working determinately to create a strong & inclusive India.