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Abhijit Wanjarri Secures Congress Seat in RSS Stronghold During MLC Elections
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 02:37 PM
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Abhijit Wanjarri, the Congress candidate, retained his seat in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, marking a win in a region traditionally dominated by the RSS-backed parties.
Abhijit Wanjarri emerged victorious in the recent Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, keeping his seat for the Congress party.
The win came in a constituency that has long been considered a stronghold of the RSS and its affiliated parties, making Wanjarri’s victory a notable face‑saver for Congress.
Election officials reported a turnout that reflected the continued engagement of voters in the region, with Wanjarri securing a clear majority over his rivals.
Party leaders hailed the result as a boost for Congress’s prospects in the state, emphasizing the importance of retaining seats in challenging areas.
The outcome underscores the competitive nature of the MLC polls and signals that Congress can still make inroads even in traditionally RSS‑dominated zones.
The win came in a constituency that has long been considered a stronghold of the RSS and its affiliated parties, making Wanjarri’s victory a notable face‑saver for Congress.
Election officials reported a turnout that reflected the continued engagement of voters in the region, with Wanjarri securing a clear majority over his rivals.
Party leaders hailed the result as a boost for Congress’s prospects in the state, emphasizing the importance of retaining seats in challenging areas.
The outcome underscores the competitive nature of the MLC polls and signals that Congress can still make inroads even in traditionally RSS‑dominated zones.