Overview
- BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye said 68 corporators statewide have been declared elected unopposed from the ruling Mahayuti, including 44 from the BJP and 22 from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, with the NCP tallying two.
- Thane district accounts for 32 of the unopposed outcomes, including 20 BJP and 12 Shinde Sena candidates, with clusters reported in Kalyan-Dombivli, Thane, and Bhiwandi.
- Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and others allege withdrawals were induced by money and threats, including an unverified claim of Rs 5 crore offers in Jalgaon, and accuse officials of accepting backdated withdrawal applications.
- The Aam Aadmi Party filed a complaint to the State Election Commission for KDMC, urging polls even in single-candidate wards, recognition of NOTA as a de facto option, and re-elections if NOTA outpolls the lone candidate.
- The MNS signaled potential court action, TMC said six lone-contender cases have been sent to the SEC for a decision, and NMMC reported no unopposed candidates as state-level reviews remain pending.