Shiv Sena and BJP Dominate Maharashtra Legislative Council Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) emerged victorious in the Mumbai Graduates and Teachers constituencies, while BJP won the Konkan Graduates seat in the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls held on June 26. A total of 1,43,297 voters participated, with 1,32,071 votes valid. Anil Parab and JM Abhyankar led Shiv Sena's victories.


PTI | Mumbai | Updated: 01-07-2024 23:06 IST | Created: 01-07-2024 23:06 IST
Shiv Sena and BJP Dominate Maharashtra Legislative Council Polls
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The Maharashtra Legislative Council polls on June 26 saw Shiv Sena (UBT) securing wins in the Mumbai Graduates and Mumbai Teachers constituencies, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed victory in the Konkan Graduates seat.

In these pivotal elections, 1,43,297 voters cast their ballots, with 1,32,071 votes counted as valid. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab triumphed in the Mumbai Graduates constituency, defeating BJP's Kiran Shelar by garnering 44,784 votes to Shelar's 18,772.

Over in the Konkan Graduates constituency, BJP's Niranjan Davkhare overpowered Ramesh Keer of Congress with a substantial lead, amassing 1,00,719 votes to Keer's 28,585. Additionally, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate JM Abhyankar emerged victorious in the Mumbai Teachers seat with 4,083 of the 11,598 valid votes.

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