URAN, Dec. 22 -- The Uran Municipal Council elections have thrown up a fractured mandate: while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has retained its majority in the council, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has captured the coveted post of municipal president, dealing a symbolic setback to the ruling Mahayuti coalition in this coastal town. In the direct contest for the president's post, Bhavna Ghanekar of the MVA defeated BJP nominee Shobha Koli-Shah by 1,448 votes. The post was reserved for women, with polling for both the 21 councillor seats and the president's election held simultaneously on Saturday, and counting undertaken on Sunday. Reacting to her victory, Ghanekar said, "I dedicate this win to the people of Uran. The support of MVA leaders and party workers made this possible. I assure residents that I will remain grounded, devoted to public service, and always take the people along with me in the work ahead." The BJP secured 12 of 21 council seats, emerging as the single largest party and retaining control of the council. The MVA - comprising the NCP (Sharad Pawar), Congress, and Shiv Sena (UBT) - won nine seats. Despite its numerical edge, the BJP failed to secure the presidency....