In setback to BJP, Congress wins Nagpur MLC seat
Congress candidate Abhijeet Wanjari defeated the BJP candidate in the Nagpur Division Graduates’ constituency election. The result is viewed as a significant political setback for the ruling BJP in the hometown of key party leaders.
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Local election results in key political strongholds often serve as barometers for broader regional political sentiment and party influence.
Nagpur In a nail-biting contest, Congress candidate and sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated his closest rival from the BJP by 3,271 votes to retain the Nagpur Division Graduates’ constituency seat. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/indian-national-congress/ The counting of votes began on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) morning and concluded in the wee hours of Thursday (October 29, 2026). MLC polls: In Maharashtra, ruling Mahayuti gets 2 seats, counting continues for other seats MLC polls: In Maharashtra, ruling Mahayuti gets 2 seats, counting continues for other seats In Maha Vikas Aghadi, NCP SP leads on two seats; setback for ruling NCP prompts senior leader Praful Patel to call for introspection MLC polls: In Maharashtra, ruling Mahayuti gets 2 seats, counting continues for other seats storyline 1 The Congress had fielded sitting MLC Mr. Wanjari, who secured 67,231 votes. The BJP had fielded former MLA Sudhakar Kohale, who secured 63,960 votes.
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