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On this India Today special report, Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai analyses the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) massive sweep across Maharashtra's municipal corporations. Sardesai highlights that the BJP is poised to secure its first mayor in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), marking a 'tectonic shift' in the state's political landscape. He notes that the saffron flag is now dominant in regions like Pune, Nagpur, and Thane, traditionally held by the Congress or Shiv Sena. Sardesai observes, 'The shadow of the Thackerays, the brand of the Thackeray is not that strong, that potent anymore,' pointing to a dilution of regional tropes. The discussion further explores the decline of the 'Pawar brand' and the failure of the Congress to hold its core vote bank. Sardesai concludes that the BJP has evolved into a pan-Maharashtra party, mirroring the hegemony once held by the Congress, while regional satraps and family-led politics face significant challenges across the state's districts.

On this India Today special report, editor Maria Shakil discusses the significant political shifts in Maharashtra and the national leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Shakil highlights that 'Nitin Nabeen, who is presently the working president of the BJP, will become the president of the BJP on 20th for a period of 3 years.' The bulletin covers the BJP's dominant performance in the Maharashtra municipal and state-level contests, noting the 'massive sweep' and the strategic campaign efforts of leaders like Devendra Fadnavis. The discussion includes insights from Congress spokesperson Rakesh Shankar Shetty regarding the party's refusal to align with the MNS and Shiv Sena due to ideological principles. Additionally, the programme examines the internal dynamics of the Mahayuti alliance, questioning whether the BJP's allies, including Eknath Shinde's faction, are prepared for a 'tectonic shift' where the BJP emerges as the undisputed leading force in the state, potentially claiming the Mayor's seat in Mumbai.

On this India Today special report, political strategist Amitabh Tiwari analyzes the emerging trends in the Maharashtra municipal elections. As leads suggest a 'saffron sweep' across 29 municipalities, Tiwari highlights the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis, noting that he 'represents a vision for the creation of a new Maharashtra which is led by infrastructure.' The discussion covers the BJP-led alliance's dominance in major urban centres including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Sambhaji Nagar. Tiwari observes that the opposition's failure stems from incorrect 'arithmetic and chemistry' compared to the BJP's decade of concentrated work. The bulletin also features ground reports from the BJP headquarters, where supporters are preparing for celebrations as the alliance nears the magic figure. The analysis underscores how Fadnavis has successfully appealed to diverse voter segments, from the 'Ladki Bhain' initiative to the aspirational youth, positioning the state to regain its top spot in India's economic landscape.

On this India Today special report, consulting editor Rajdeep Sardesai analyses the massive victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections. Sardesai notes that the results across 29 municipal corporations, including a sweep in Nagpur, signal a 'generational shift' in the state's politics. He observes that 'the yug of the Pawar and Thackeray's is being replaced by' a BJP era, with Devendra Fadnavis emerging as the dominant figure. The discussion highlights how the BJP has asserted itself as the leading party, moving beyond the shadow of its allies. The panel, including Shweta Shalini and Rajat Sethi, discusses the decline of regional satraps and the reinvention of political identities in Maharashtra. Sardesai emphasizes that this victory is a personal triumph for Fadnavis, who has successfully stitched together an emphatic win, marking his return to absolute dominance since the political setbacks of 2019.