Nagpur Mayor 2026: New Competition in Local Politics Due to Mayoral Reservation in Vidarbha
The discussions regarding the mayoral positions in the seven municipal corporations of Vidarbha have come to an end today. After the municipal election results were announced, there was great curiosity in political circles about who would become the mayor. Finally, at 11 AM today, the reservation for the mayoral positions was announced in the draw held at the ministry. According to this draw, the mayoral positions in Akola and Chandrapur municipal corporations have been reserved for OBC women. Therefore, women and OBC leadership will get an opportunity in these two cities. The mayoral position in Amravati municipal corporation is open to the general category, providing an opportunity for all political parties.
Meanwhile, a female mayor has been confirmed in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, considered the capital of Vidarbha and the stronghold of the Chief Minister, as the 'Open Category Women' reservation has been announced.
With the announcement of the reservation, there is a possibility of increased activity among the aspiring councilors for the mayoral post in the respective municipal corporations, and internal political equations within parties are expected to gain momentum.
Reservation Summary:
Akola – OBC Women
Chandrapur – OBC Women
Amravati – Open Category
Nagpur – Open Category Women
Due to the reservation for the mayoral post, a new competition is expected to be seen in the local politics of Vidarbha.
In Brief
• Discussions on the mayoral positions in the seven municipal corporations of Vidarbha concluded today
• Great curiosity about who will become the mayor after the municipal election results
• Reservation for the mayoral position was drawn at the ministry at 11 AM today
• Official announcement of the reservation for the mayoral position through the draw
• Mayoral position in Akola Municipal Corporation reserved for OBC women
• Mayoral position in Chandrapur Municipal Corporation also reserved for OBC women
• Opportunity for women and OBC leadership in both cities