Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Tukaram Mhatre, representing the Eknath Shinde-led faction, secured a decisive victory from Danapur Ward No. 1 on Sunday, December 21, adding to the party’s momentum in the ongoing Maharashtra Civic Body Elections 2025. The result has been welcomed enthusiastically by party workers, with celebrations breaking out in the ward soon after the counting trend became clear.
Supporters were seen raising slogans and congratulating the winning candidate, viewing Mhatre’s success as a sign of the growing acceptance of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena at the local level. Party leaders said the victory reflects effective grassroots outreach and strong connect with voters in the area.
Meanwhile, vote counting for civic bodies across Maharashtra is progressing after an intense two-phase polling exercise that witnessed keen voter participation. Early trends emerging from several districts suggest that the ruling Mahayuti alliance continues to perform strongly in multiple municipal councils and wards, reinforcing its influence in urban local governance.
