Fadnavis hails ‘people’s trust’ as Mahayuti leads Maharashtra polls

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday hailed the “people’s trust” in the BJP–Shiv Sena Mahayuti after the alliance recorded a sweeping victory in Maharashtra’s civic body elections. The Mahayuti dominated polls across the State, including the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, and is set to form mayors in 25 of the 29 municipal corporations. Fadnavis attributed the strong mandate to the alliance’s development-focused governance agenda.