Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the strong showing of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the municipal corporation elections held across Maharashtra, calling the outcome a reflection of public confidence in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister thanked the people of Maharashtra for their support and said the results showed approval for the NDA’s governance model and development-focused approach. He said the mandate would further strengthen efforts aimed at improving infrastructure, public services and overall growth in the state.

“The people of Maharashtra have shown trust in the NDA’s vision for inclusive development and good governance. This support will inspire us to work with greater commitment while celebrating the state’s rich cultural legacy,” the Prime Minister stated.

In a separate message, Modi praised NDA workers for their grassroots efforts during the campaign. He said party workers reached out to voters, communicated the alliance’s plans clearly and responded to criticism from rival parties. He congratulated them for their dedication and teamwork.

The Mahayuti alliance registered a strong performance in the civic elections held in 29 municipal corporations across the state. According to provisional data, the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the largest party, securing more than 1,300 seats out of the total 2,869 wards contested.

The Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde followed with over 390 seats. The Congress placed third with more than 300 wins. The Shiv Sena (UBT) secured close to 150 seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar won over 150 seats in areas where it contested independently.

Other parties also made their presence felt. AIMIM recorded notable gains, while Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena won a limited number of seats.