Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was very proud of every NDA karyakarta who worked tirelessly among the people across Maharashtra. | Photo credit: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Jan 16, 2026) thanked the people of Maharashtra for blessing the NDA’s agenda of people’s rule after the municipal polls predicted a massive victory for the BJP-led ruling alliance.
According to trends shown by TV channels for 210 of Mumbai’s 227 seats, the BJP is leading with 90 seats and Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde in 28 constituencies. Ajit Pawar-led NCP, which contested independently, is leading in three wards.
In the opposition camp, Shiv Sena (UBT) and its ally Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are leading in 57 and nine constituencies respectively. The Congress, which contested in alliance with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, is ahead in 15 wards and the others in eight.
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“Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state are blessing the NDA’s pro-people good governance agenda,” Mr Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister said that the results of the various municipal corporation elections indicated that the NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra had further deepened.
“Our track record and vision of development have struck a chord. I thank the people across Maharashtra. This is a vote to add momentum to progress and celebrate the glorious culture the state is associated with,” Mr Modi said.
The Prime Minister said that he was very proud of every NDA karyakarta who worked tirelessly among the people across Maharashtra.
“They spoke about the achievements of our alliance so far, highlighted our vision for the times ahead and also effectively countered the lies of the opposition. I wish them all the best,” Mr Modi said.
Published – 16 Jan 2026 20:29 IST
