Nashik: High Court Deadline Triggers Race For Nominated Corporator Posts In NMC
Nashik: Political activity has intensified in the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) as parties prepare to finalise their nominees for 10 nominated corporator posts. The process, which had remained pending for nearly nine months, has gained momentum following directions from the Bombay High Court. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is expected to get the largest share with six seats, faces…
Political parties in Nashik are racing against the clock to select nominees for the 10 nominated corporator positions in the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC). This process, delayed for nearly nine months, has been expedited following a Bombay High Court order on September 29, 2026, mandating the selection within six weeks.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is anticipated to secure six of the ten seats. However, the challenge lies in choosing from a pool of numerous aspirants. Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri recently convened a meeting with leaders from various party groups, issuing directives on the appointment process. Parties are required to submit the names of their nominees and recommendation letters by October 21, 2026.
The administration will then review the applications and supporting documents before proceeding to the next stage. The urgency is palpable, with aspirants intensifying their efforts to gain party backing. The selection process has become a contentious issue within the BJP, where the number of candidates significantly exceeds the available seats.
The distribution of seats among parties, based on the 122 elected corporators in the civic body, is expected to be: BJP 6, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) 2, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) 1, Congress 1.
The BJP's challenge is to select six nominees from a large pool of aspirants, balancing the contributions of party workers and representation of different sections within the organisation. The selection process will likely involve consultations among local leaders and senior party functionaries, though the final list of candidates has not been officially confirmed yet.
The appointment of nominated corporators is governed by municipal laws and eligibility requirements, with candidates needing to meet the relevant legal criteria. The municipal administration will evaluate the submitted applications and supporting documents to determine the eligible candidates for appointment. As the deadline approaches, the next few days will be crucial for parties to finalize their lists, marking a significant test of internal coordination within the parties.
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