Mumbai, Jan. 23 -- After the results of elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra were declared, the much-awaited mayoral reservation lottery was finally conducted at the state secretariat.
The process was completed in the presence of Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal. Polling for the municipal elections was held on January 15, followed by the declaration of results on January 16.
With the completion of the reservation draw, clarity has now emerged on the category and gender of mayors in several key cities, significantly reshaping political equations across the state. The impact is expected to be particularly strong due to women's reservation, compelling major political parties and senior leaders to rethink...