The Nagpur district witnessed a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Vidhan Sabha elections, securing 8 out of 12 constituencies here on Saturday, November 23. The Indian National Congress (INC) claimed 3 seats, while the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) won 1 seat, reflecting a politically diverse but BJP-leaning outcome.
Constituency-Wise Results
• Nagpur South: BJP’s Mohan Mate emerged victorious.
• Nagpur South-West: BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained his seat with a significant margin.
• Nagpur Central: BJP’s Praveen Datke claimed the seat.
• Nagpur East: BJP candidate Krishna Khopde emerged as the winner.
• Nagpur West: INC’s Vikas Thakre won, providing the party with a key constituency.
• Nagpur North: Nitin Raut of INC secured the seat, reinforcing the party’s presence in the district.
• Hingna: BJP’s Sameer Meghe continued the party’s stronghold.
• Kamptee: C.K. Bawankule of BJP emerged victorious.
• Saoner: BJP candidate Ashishrao Deshmukh clinched the seat.
• Katol: BJP’s C.B. Thakur secured a win.
• Umred: Congress candidate S. Meshran won, adding to the party’s tally.
• Ramtek: Shiv Sena’s Ashish N. Jaiswal represented the Eknath Shinde faction with a victory.The results highlight BJP’s dominant position in Nagpur district, consolidating its influence across Vidarbha. Meanwhile, Congress retained critical urban and rural pockets, and Shiv Sena’s lone win showcased its continued relevance in the region.
This election serves as a reflection of political alignments in Maharashtra, with Nagpur reaffirming its role as a BJP stronghold.