KALYAN: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has opened its victory account in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) elections even before polling, with two of its women candidates being elected unopposed. Following the confirmation of their victories, Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan met both candidates and congratulated them. Chavan also facilitated a phone conversation with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who congratulated both candidates on their success.From Ward No. 18 ‘A’ in Kalyan East, BJP candidate Rekha Rajan Chaudhary has been elected almost unopposed. The ward is reserved for OBC women, and Chaudhary was the only candidate to file a nomination, making her victory a foregone conclusion. The formal scrutiny of nomination papers is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, after which an official announcement is expected.Similarly, from Ward No. 26-C, BJP candidate Asavari Kedar Navre has also been elected unopposed, adding to the party’s early gains in the KDMC elections.With these two victories secured ahead of the elections, the BJP has created a positive momentum within the party. BJP leaders have attributed this success to the focused efforts of state party president Ravindra Chavan.Rekha Rajan Chaudhary is known as an active worker of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal and currently serves as the District President of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Kalyan division.Meanwhile, municipal corporation elections across Maharashtra have entered a crucial phase, with Tuesday being the last day for filing nomination papers. While candidates from all major parties rushed to submit their nominations, several regions witnessed dissatisfaction, rebellion, and party switching due to denial of tickets.The unopposed victories in Kalyan-Dombivli have given the BJP an early advantage and boosted morale ahead of the remaining phases of the municipal elections.
