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In setback to BJP, Congress wins Nagpur MLC seat

  • On Thursday, Congress candidate and sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated BJP rival Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes to retain the Nagpur Division Graduates constituency seat.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had campaigned extensively for Kohale, making the loss a significant setback for the BJP in their hometown.
  • The counting process, which began Tuesday, saw Wanjari secure 67,231 votes compared to 63,960 for Kohale, while Independent candidate Nitesh Karale received 24,249 votes.
  • After celebrating the Mahayuti alliance's performance prematurely, Fadnavis faced embarrassment and was forced to delete his tweet regarding the election results.
  • The Election Commission of India held elections for five Legislative Council seats, including contests in Pune and the Amravati Teachers constituency, involving 182 candidates.
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The Live Nagpur broke the news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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