Maha Civic Polls 2017: Modi Tweets His Joy At BJP’s Victory Sweep

Today will decide who will rule over India’s oldest and richest civic body.

Counting for BMC elections and nine other civic bodies in Maharashtra has concluded.

Out of BMC’s 227 seats, a party needs to win 114 seats to establish a clear majority.

Final Tallies for Pune, Thane, Nashik and Nagpur:

• Pune Municipal Corporation- BJP: 77, NCP: 44, Congress: 16, Shiv Sena: 10, MNS: 6, Others: 5
  
• Nashik- BJP: 51, Shiv Sena: 33, Congress: 6, NCP: 4, MNS: 3, Others: 5
  
• Thane- Shiv Sena: 51, BJP: 17, NCP: 26, Congress: 2, Others: 3
  
• Nagpur- BJP: 58, Congress: 19, NCP: 1, Others: 4
  

A Saffron Sweep: 8 out of 10 civic bodies across the state were won by the BJP

Shiv Sena won in Mumbai (BMC) and Thane

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Modi Takes To Twitter To Express His Gratitude

The BJP won eight of ten civic body elections across Maharashtra today. In Mumbai, the most important one, they came a close second, winning 81 seats; Shiv Sena won 84. Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes to Twitter to express his gratitude towards the people of Maharashtra for acknowledging the hard work CM Devendra Fadnavis and his team put in. He also thanks the people of India for putting increasing faith in the BJP.

Recently, the BJP also made major inroads into Odisha after coming out on top in the panchayat elections. The party improved its tally 850% compared to the 2012 elections.

Extremely thankful to the sisters & brothers of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in BJP & in politics of development & good governance.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017

Through hardwork, determination & work on the ground, BJP is now a strong force both in urban & rural Maharashtra. Congrats to Karyakartas.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017

I congratulate the entire team of @BJP4Maharashtra, CM @Dev_Fadnavis & @raosahebdanve for working tirelessly among the people.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017

BJP is unwavering in the resolve to serve Maharashtra with unparalleled diligence, transparency & taking the state to even greater heights.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017

I thank each & every Indian for continuously placing their faith in BJP. We are working determinately to create a strong & inclusive India.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2017

Shiv Sena and BJP Must Come Together: BJP

Soon after the final tally of the BMC Elections was declared (Shiv Sena: 84 seats, BJP: 81 seats), a senior BJP leader addressed the press about a possible alliance between the two frenemies.

Shiv Sena and BJP must come together. It’s a verdict in favour of Shiv Sena-BJP. We will work together for the betterment of people.

Sudhir Mungantiwar, Finance Minister, senior leader of BJP

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Final Tally for BMC Elections

Counting for 226 seats out of 227 is over and the final results are:

• Shiv Sena: 84
• BJP: 81
• Congress: 31
• NCP: 9
• MNS: 7
• Others: 14

One ward is undergoing a recount of votes.