Congress wins big in Maharashtra municipal elections

In the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra, the Congress party secured victory with 41 municipal presidents and 1,006 councillors. State party chief Harshwardhan Sapkal emphasized that the party’s success was driven by its ideology despite facing tough challenges. He highlighted the importance of trust over money and ideas over power, attributing the win to the hard work of Congress workers. The party also won in various divisions across the state, with additional victories in Congress-supported local alliances. Sapkal expressed confidence in the party’s resilience and commitment to its principles, stating that the results refute claims of the Congress’s decline. He praised the workers for their dedication and thanked the people of Maharashtra for their support. The victory in the municipal elections is seen as a boost for the upcoming municipal corporation and zilla parishad elections. Sapkal reiterated the party’s determination to combat corruption within the state.