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52.94% turnout recorded in Mumbai civic polls; down from 55.53% in last elections in 2017

52.94% turnout recorded in Mumbai civic polls; down from 55.53% in last elections in 2017

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his family post for a photo after casting their votes in Bandra. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini A voter turnout of 52.94% was recorded in the Mumbai civic polls, down from 55.53% in the last elections in 2017, officials said on Friday (January 16, 2026). According to data released by the civic body, ward number 114 in suburban Bhandup recorded the highest turnout at 64.53%, while ward number 227 in south Mumbai’s Colaba area reported the lowest turnout at 20.88%. Maharashtra civic election results LIVE Of the over 1.03 crore eligible voters in the metropolis, 52.94% exercised their franchise on Thursday between 7.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., they said. More than 15 hours after the polling, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared the final voter turnout. The turnout on Thursday (January 15, 2026) showed a steady rise, with 6.98% voting till 9.30 am, 17.73% till 11.30 am, 29.96% till 1.30 pm and 41.08% till 3.30 pm, officials said. In the morning, short queues were seen at most …

Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

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A sense of uncertainty prevailed among young voters in Mumbai as they cast their ballot for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election on Thursday (January 15, 2026). Most expected a “well-educated person” to be appointed as the BMC Mayor after the polls. Until the very last moment leading up to the polls, many remained undecided about their choice. The confusion was centred around the multiple alliances in the fray in the civic body polls in Mumbai, the country’s richest civic body. On Thursday (January 15, 2026), as many as 1,700 candidates contested in the 227 wards in Mumbai. Of these, The Hindu visited wards 9 and 21. In ward 9, candidates of the BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), AAP, and Congress were in the poll fray, while ward 21 in Kandivali has BJP, MNS, and BSP candidates contesting. Payal Dongre (20) and Rahul Khernar (30), both residents of Borivali, raised concern that these elections have been “confusing” as they find themselves “stuck in making the right choice”. Ms. Dongre, who voted for the first time, said: …

‘They’re Sending Me Somewhere Else’: Saumya Tandon Faces Voting Confusion During Mumbai Polls | Bollywood News

‘They’re Sending Me Somewhere Else’: Saumya Tandon Faces Voting Confusion During Mumbai Polls | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 20:11 IST Dhurandhar actor Saumya Tandon faces confusion while trying to vote in Mumbai as her name is missing from voter lists, despite checking her details online. Actor Saumya Tandon revealed she was unable to cast her vote during the Maharashtra municipal elections after her name was missing from voter lists at multiple polling booths in Mumbai. Actor Saumya Tandon, who was recently seen in Dhurandhar, faced an unexpected hurdle while attempting to cast her vote in Mumbai during the Maharashtra municipal elections. Despite verifying her voter details online in advance, the actor found herself shuttling between multiple polling booths after discovering that her name was missing from the voter list at more than one location. Speaking to news agency ANI, Saumya revealed that the confusion began even before she reached the polling station. ‘I Checked Online, Took Screenshots, Still Got Redirected’ Recalling her experience, Saumya said she followed all the instructions provided on the official website. “I actually went out to vote and I checked everything online. There was a …

Voting underway for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

Voting underway for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

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Polling for 2,869 seats spread across 893 wards in these municipal corporations began amid tight security at 7.30 a.m. and will conclude at 5.30 p.m. | Photo Credit: BMC Voting in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Thursday (January 15, 2026) morning with spotlight on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is locked in an intense battle with the reunited Thackeray cousins for control of India’s largest and richest civic body. Polling for 2,869 seats spread across 893 wards in these municipal corporations began amid tight security at 7.30 a.m. and will conclude at 5.30 p.m. A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to decide the fate of 15,931 candidates. Follow Maharashtra civic polls LIVE updates In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), whose annual budget is over ₹74,400 crore, 1,700 candidates are vying for 227 seats in elections being held after nine years, after a four-year delay. More than 25,000 police personnel have been deployed across Mumbai to oversee elections. Except for Mumbai, the other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will …

Union minister Nitin Gadkari| India News

Union minister Nitin Gadkari| India News

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The BJP’s ideology teaches its followers to work for everyone irrespective of caste and creed, and it was not against Muslims, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was addressing a meeting in North Nagpur. (PIB via PTI/File Photo) The people’s hopes and dreams will be fulfilled if the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance wins the January 15 election to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation with a full majority, and he will himself guarantee the candidates’ performance, Gadkari said, campaigning in the city on Friday. The senior BJP leader, who held three public meetings, sought to dispel misconceptions about his party. “We are not against Muslims, but we are against terrorists and Pakistan. The Muslims who commit sacrifices for this country are as dear to us as are the Hindus. One may go to a mosque, gurdwara, or Buddh vihar. But, we say that our blood is the same, we are Bharatiya, and we work for all,” the Union minister added. All your hopes, desires, and dreams will be fulfilled if the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance …

BJP-AIMIM Alliance In Maharashtra’s Akot? Imtiyaz Jalil Says ‘No Tie-Up At Any Cost’ | Politics News

BJP-AIMIM Alliance In Maharashtra’s Akot? Imtiyaz Jalil Says ‘No Tie-Up At Any Cost’ | Politics News

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Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 00:24 IST Report says the BJP has entered into post-poll alliances with the AIMIM in some municipal councils in Maharashtra including Akot Municipal Council in Akola district. AIMIM’s Imtiyaz Jalil Denies BJP Alliance Amid Akot Municipal Tie-Up Reports The AIMIM on Wednesday denied any alliance with the BJP in Akola, with party leader Imtiaz Jaleel saying he was unaware of any such development. Jaleel said he had asked local party leaders for clarification while making it clear that there will be no alliance with the BJP under any circumstances. He said if any AIMIM leader had spoken about an alliance, strict action will be taken. “I am not aware of this. I have asked my local leaders about it. There will be no alliance with the BJP at any cost. If any of our leaders have spoken about an alliance, action will definitely be taken against them,” Jaleel said. Posting on X later, he said five AIMIM councillors have submitted a letter to the Akot Municipal Council withdrawing support to the …

Maharashtra civic polls: 68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed, including 44 of BJP

Maharashtra civic polls: 68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed, including 44 of BJP

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, left, and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. | Photo Credit: PTI The BJP and its Mahayuti allies have won 68 seats unopposed in the Maharashtra civic polls, voting for which will be held on January 15. Across the State, as many as 68 candidates from the BJP and the Mahayuti have been elected unopposed, reflecting the party’s growing strength in urban local bodies, BJP leader Keshav Upadhye said on Friday (January 2, 2026). This includes 44 of the BJP, with the highest number being from Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation in Thane district, followed by Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Panvel, Bhiwandi, Dhule, Jalgaon and Ahilyanagar. BJP candidates Manjusha Nagpure and Shrikant Jagtap from Pune’s ward number 35 were elected unopposed after their opponents withdrew their nomination forms. The two were elected from the ward between 2017 to 2022. Hailing the wins, Union minister and senior BJP leader Murlidhar Mohol said the next Mayor of Pune will be from his party. “We have a target of 125 seats out of which we have already won …

Civic polls: high drama as BJP workers lock candidate inside his house in Nagpur

Civic polls: high drama as BJP workers lock candidate inside his house in Nagpur

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Campaign merchandise of various parties at a shop in Nagpur. File. | Photo Credit: ANI High drama was reported across Maharashtra on Friday (January 2, 2026), the last day for the withdrawal of candidature for the January 15 civic polls, with parties trading accusations of bribing and threatening each other’s candidates while trying to persuade their own rebel candidates to withdraw. While addressing a Marathi literary event on Friday (January 2), Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis urged rebel candidates to withdraw their forms. “I never answer calls from dais, but today I have to as rebel candidates will not withdraw without speaking to me.” Dissent among the BJP rank and file was reported from various parts of the State. In Solapur, two groups of BJP members vandalised the liaison office of former corporator Shankar Shinde. In Nagpur, Kisan Gawande and Vijay Hole received nomination forms from the BJP, only for the party to ask Mr. Gawande to step back, which caused his supporters to allegedly lock him inside his …

Party-Hopping Sprint: Man Switches 3 Parties In 8 Days For Thane Civic Polls Ticket | Politics News

Party-Hopping Sprint: Man Switches 3 Parties In 8 Days For Thane Civic Polls Ticket | Politics News

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Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 22:46 IST The candidate, Mayur Shinde, filed his nomination papers on December 30, the last day for submissions, as a candidate of Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Elections to the 131-member Thane Municipal Corporation will be held on January 15. (File image) A man with an extensive criminal record switched political parties twice within eight days before finally securing a ticket for the upcoming Thane Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra. The candidate, Mayur Shinde, filed his nomination papers on December 30, the last day for submissions, as a candidate of Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), even as long-time party workers in Thane expressed resentment over being denied tickets, NDTV reported. Shinde was associated with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena until December 22. On December 23, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of state BJP president Ravindra Chavan, hoping to get a ticket from the party for Savarkar Nagar (Ward No. 14). However, after failing to secure the BJP nomination, he switched sides again at the last …

Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP-Led Mahayuti Crosses 200-Mark, Takes Decisive Lead Over MVA | India News

Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP-Led Mahayuti Crosses 200-Mark, Takes Decisive Lead Over MVA | India News

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Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 14:40 IST BJP has emerged as the single largest party with 127 victories, followed by the Shiv Sena with 54 and the NCP with 37. Maharashtra Civic Polls: Mahayuti Crosses 200-Mark as MVA Trails. (Image: PTI/File) The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has taken a commanding lead in the elections to municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra. Early trends available showed the ruling alliance ahead in a large majority of the 288 local bodies where counting is under way. The results and trends from Maharashtra’s Nagar Panchayat and Municipal Council elections point to a clear dominance of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which has won 218 of the 288 civic bodies.  The BJP has emerged as the single largest party with 127 victories, followed by the  Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with 54 and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) with 37, reinforcing the alliance’s strong grassroots presence. Opposition trails The Opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) lagged behind in the early trends. The Congress was leading in 29 local …