Bhubaneswar, 16 January (H.S.): Following the recent elections for all 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the state's residents.

In a message shared on social media, Pradhan noted that the election results clearly reflect the people's unwavering faith in stable leadership, good governance, and a development-oriented political agenda. He emphasized that the overwhelming mandate in favor of the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance serves as an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the development-focused policies of the NDA government.

Describing the outcome as a historic mandate in Maharashtra's political landscape, the Union Minister stated that the results would further strengthen the resolve and direction of the Mahayuti government. He congratulated Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the BJP's state leadership, and grassroots party workers for their dedicated efforts.

Expressing confidence in the future, Pradhan asserted that under Prime Minister Modi's guidance, Maharashtra will continue to progress rapidly, and the public mandate will help the state achieve new heights of development.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda