BJP’s Ruparani Nikam elected Kolhapur mayor after 5-year gap

Ruparani Nikam of BJP has been elected as the new mayor of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, with Akshay Jarag as deputy mayor. The Mahayuti alliance secured victory with 46 votes each, defeating the MahaVikas Aghadi. Nikam, serving her second term, pledged to launch a 'Mayor at your Doorstep' initiative and prioritize development issues.

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BJP’s Ruparani Nikam elected Kolhapur mayor after 5-year gap
Ruparani Nikam of BJP has been elected as the new mayor of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, with Akshay Jarag as deputy mayor. The Mahayuti alliance secured victory with 46 votes each, defeating the MahaVikas Aghadi. Nikam, serving her second term, pledged to launch a 'Mayor at your Doorstep' initiative and prioritize development issues.
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