Maharashtra’s civic elections saw a significant political shift as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a dominant victory, particularly in Mumbai’s BMC. Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP celebrated substantial gains, ending Shiv Sena’s long-held control. Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena and the Congress faced major setbacks, while Raj Thackeray’s MNS and Sharad Pawar’s NCP also saw diminished influence.

The move advances the Indian Air Force’s long-pending plan to bolster squadron strength, though further clearances are still needed.

The Leader of the Opposition believes that Sonia Gandhi’s style of coalition politics is outdated and has only diminished the Congress’s stature