Jalgaon, Jan. 6 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a rally in Jalgaon district in support of Mahayuti candidates ahead of the local body elections, expressing confidence that the ruling alliance would receive strong public backing while asserting that rebel candidates would fail to win people's trust.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Fadnavis said voters were firmly aligned with the Mahayuti alliance. "The rebels will not be elected by the people. The people are with the Mahayuti alliance," he said.

Regarding dynastic politics, the Chief Minister said, "The BJP had a policy in Maharashtra regarding dynastic politics. New candidates will not be given tickets in this manner. There are one or two exceptions because the f...