Maharashtra local body polls: ISLAM party ends Congress dominance in Malegaon; gets 35 seats

In its first Malegaon MC election, the ISLAM party, formed by former NCP MLA Asif Shaikh, ended Congress’s dominance by securing 35 seats. While falling short of a majority, ISLAM’s alliance with SP, AIMIM’s significant gains, and Shiv Sena’s improved performance reshaped the political landscape, leaving the BJP with only two seats.