India, Nov. 12 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday appointed senior leader and Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule as the party's in-charge for the upcoming local body elections, which are being held in the state after six years.

The announcement was made by State BJP president Ravindra Chavan during a strategy meeting attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior party leaders.

Speaking at the meeting, Bawankule expressed confidence that the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP, would secure over 51% of the votes and win a two-thirds majority across Maharashtra.

"We will ensure the Mahayuti wins all elections in Maharashtra - from municipal c...