Pune district's municipal elections spotlight Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) dominating in the Jejuri Municipal Council with leads in 17 of 20 wards, signalling a powerhouse performance for the ruling alliance partner. Jaideep Dilip is leading for the President post. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) counters strongly in Alandi, while counting unfolds across the district's vast 398 seats, blending party heavyweights with local independents.
Independent candidate stuns Ajit Pawar's NCP in Baramati
Independent candidate Manisha Bankar scored a stunning victory in Baramati Municipal Council, defeating Ajit Pawar's NCP nominee and cracking the NCP's historic fortress in this Pune district powerhouse.
NCP rules Indapur, BJP dominates Talegaon Dabhade
Ajit Pawar-led NCP charges ahead in Indapur Municipal Council, while BJP takes a strong lead in Talegaon Dabhade Municipal Council, highlighting alliance strengths amid the district's unfolding counts.
Mahayuti sweeps across Pune's major councils and panchayats
The ruling Mahayuti alliance (BJP+Shiv Sena+NCP) leads in 12 of Pune district's 14 municipal councils, including Alandi (21 wards, BJP 10/Shiv Sena 6), Chakan (25), Junnar (20), Lonavala (27), Saswad (22), Shirur (24), Fursungi-Uruli Devachi (32), plus all three Nagar Panchayats- Manchar (17), Malegaon Budruk (17), and Vadgaon Maval (NCP win, 17). BJP also tops Talegaon Dabhade (28 wards).
NCP victories and Shiv Sena presidencies
Ajit Pawar's NCP secured Daund Municipal Council (26 wards, President Durgadevi Jagdale) and leads Indapur (20) and Jejuri (20). Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena won Rajgurunagar (21 wards, President Madhavi Butala). Independents claimed Bhor (20 wards, President Ramchandra Aware), bucking the alliance tide.
Pune's massive electoral arena: 398 seats across 14 Councils and 3 Panchayats
Pune district boasts 14 Municipal Councils- Alandi (21 seats), Baramati (41), Bhor (20), Chakan (25), Daund (26), Fursungi-Urli Devachi (32), Indapur (20), Jejuri (20), Junnar (20), Lonavala (27), Rajgurunagar (21), Saswad (22), Shirur (24), and Talegaon Dabhade (28)- totalling 347 seats. Three Nagar Panchayats—Vadgaon (Pune) (17), Manchar (17), and Malegaon Budruk (17)—add 51 seats, drawing 2,671 candidates into a high-stakes district-wide battle.
NCP's Jejuri triumph, BJP's Alandi edge and Bhor's independent winner
Ajit Pawar's NCP surges ahead in 17 wards of Jejuri Municipal Council, poised for a near-sweep in this key 20-seat hub. BJP leads in 10 of 21 wards in Alandi Municipal Council, with Shiv Sena at 6 and independents at 2, underscoring alliance synergy. In Bhor Municipal Council, counting reveals Ramchandra Aware, an independent or local panel candidate, victorious for the President post. Aware won Bhor Municipal Council in the Pune district which has 20 wards.
Historical strongholds and emerging patterns across key councils
Pune's councils reflect diverse political flavors from past mandates. Baramati remains NCP's fortress, with 35 of 41 seats under their belt, independents filling the gaps. Alandi pits BJP (10 leads) against Shiv Sena in a tight race.
Chakan mixes Shiv Sena (9 seats historically) and NCP (7), while Daund fragments across NCP (12), independents (8), and Shiv Sena. Talegaon Dabhade favors BJP with 14 of 28 seats. Bhor saw Congress claim all 17 in 2018, but independents now disrupt.
Indapur, Junnar and others show multi-party splits involving NCP, Congress, and Shiv Sena. Shirur and Saswad boost 'Others' and independents, while Lonavala and Rajgurunagar see BJP-Shiv Sena tussles with strong local challengers.