2012 Maharashtra local elections

The 2012 Maharashtra local elections were conducted in two phases on April 15 and April 22, 2012, to elect representatives for various local bodies across the state of Maharashtra, India. The elections encompassed the municipal corporations of major cities, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, as well as zilla parishads and panchayat samitis at the district level. These elections were significant as they were held amidst a backdrop of political realignments and heightened public expectations for efficient governance. The results reflected the electoral strength of major parties such as the Shiv Sena, Indian National Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party, shaping the political landscape of the state for subsequent years.