Mahayuti likely to win six MLC seats unopposed
Maharashtra's legislative council polls are set to see six Mahayuti candidates win unopposed following the withdrawal of nominations by opposition candidates. This development marks a significant setback for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition. The Election Commission will conduct elections for 16 seats on June 18, with results expected on June 22.
- ▪Candidates from the Maha Vikas Aghadi withdrew their nominations, allowing six Mahayuti candidates to win unopposed.
- ▪The six unopposed seats include Pune, Thane, Wardha, Yavatmal, Solapur, and Ratnagiri.
- ▪Allegations of horse trading have emerged, with claims of a 10 crore deal related to candidate withdrawals.
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Maharashtra witnessed high-voltage drama on the last day of nomination withdrawals for the legislative council polls scheduled for June 18. Candidates from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) withdrew their nominations from several seats, paving the way for six Mahayuti candidates to win unopposed.With Mahayuti securing six seats out of 17, this is a major setback for the Opposition. The six unopposed seats are Pune, Thane, Wardha, Yavatmal, Solapur, and Ratnagiri.On Thursday (June 4, 2026), Shiv Sena (UBT) Ratnagiri candidate Bal Mane arrived at the district collector’s office with Mahayuti Minister Nitesh Rane to withdraw his nomination. “He has served as an MLA and made the decision of his own volition.
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