Maharashtra verdict: Has Modi's demonetisation gamble paid off?
Earlier, too, the BJP had come out on top in a series of civic elections across the country and returned more recently as a major contender in Odisha.
BMC elections 2017: Unfazed by BJP victory, Shiv Sena reiterates mayor will be from their party
While Shiv Sena emerged on the top with 84 seats, BJP was a close second at 82, and claiming the support of at least four independents, announced it would stake claim to the key post of Mayor.
Feb 24, 2017, 14:01 PM ISTMaharashtra Civic Poll Results 2017: As it happened on Thursday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks people of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in BJP and in politics of development and good governance.
Feb 23, 2017, 23:09 PM ISTMaharashtra Civic Poll Results: Key takeaways
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Maharashtra civic polls.
Feb 23, 2017, 20:28 PM ISTMaharashtra civic body polls: As it happened
Elections to the BMC and nine other civic bodies in Maharashtra have virtually turned into a battle of prestige for Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray.
Feb 22, 2017, 00:54 AM ISTMaharashtra civic polls: 56% voting in 10 municipal corporations, 55% in BMC; focus on BJP-Shiv Sena contest
Millions voted on Tuesday in Maharashtra to elect ten major civic bodies.
Feb 22, 2017, 00:08 AM IST