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Mumbai civic polls: BJP wrests control of BMC; Shiv Sena (UBT) relegated to Opposition

Mumbai civic polls: BJP wrests control of BMC; Shiv Sena (UBT) relegated to Opposition

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In the second phase of local body elections held in Mumbai, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the highest number of seats in Mumbai, while Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) finished second and to take the position of a “strong” Opposition for the first time in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The BJP is leading with 89 seats, while its alliance partner Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena has 29 seats in the BMC. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has won 65 seats, the MNS has won six seats, and the Congress managed to survive with 24 seats. Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) won three seats, and Sharad Pawar’s NCP won one seat. The surprising element was the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) winning eight seats, while the Samajwadi Party got two seats. With this the BJP and the Shiv Sena has crossed the half mark of 114.  “I am grateful for people’s trust. They have given a mandate for the agenda of development in this election, showing that they want development. I am proud of being …

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 …

BMC elections 2026: How polls are conducted, wards, seats, reservation explained | Mumbai News

BMC elections 2026: How polls are conducted, wards, seats, reservation explained | Mumbai News

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BMC elections 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 will be held on January 15, 2016. Established in 1873, India’s financial capital’s civic body is the country’s largest and richest, with a budget dwarfing that of several states. The deadline for withdrawing nominations was on January 2, while the counting of votes for the BMC election is scheduled for January 16. Structure of BMC and how elections are conducted: Mumbai is divided into 24 administrative wards. From sewerage operations to public health, the BMC handles local civic issues in these wards, named alphabetically from A to T. Each administrative ward is further subdivided into smaller electoral wards for which corporators are elected. There are 227 of these electoral wards. Out of these, 113 fall under the General Category, while 114 are reserved for women, including women belonging to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, and the Backwards Class of Citizens. Polls for the BMC are held every five years to elect corporators. Once elected, the corporator represents the ward in the BMC house. The …

Congress releases BEST revival manifesto

Congress releases BEST revival manifesto

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Ten days ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Mumbai unit of the Indian National Congress (INC) on Sunday released a manifesto exclusively focused on reviving the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking. Titled BEST Revival: 9-Point Action Plan, the document has been issued under the banner “Mission BEST Bachao” by Congress leaders Sachin Sawant and MP and Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee president Varsha Gaikwad. Pitching BEST as an essential public service, the Congress said the civic transport undertaking should not be run with a profit motive. The party blamed the current administrator-led system and increasing dependence on private contractors for rising costs, service cuts and declining reliability. The manifesto proposes that all operational expenses of BEST be borne directly by the BMC, with additional funds raised through parking fees and other municipal charges. It also states that bus fares should not be increased without a public hearing and a recommendation from an independent committee. A key promise in the plan is to halt privatisation. The Congress has said it will stop …

Uddhav, Raj Thackeray Unveil ‘Vachan Nama’ For Mumbai Civic Polls, Launch Sharp Attack On BJP | Cities News

Uddhav, Raj Thackeray Unveil ‘Vachan Nama’ For Mumbai Civic Polls, Launch Sharp Attack On BJP | Cities News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 14:30 IST Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS and NCP (SCP) released the Vachan Nama manifesto for BMC polls, promising welfare schemes and attacking BJP for ‘stealing votes and candidates’. Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS and NCP (SCP) released the Vachan Nama manifesto for BMC polls, promising welfare schemes and attacking BJP for ‘stealing votes and candidates’. Image: News18 Shiv Sena (UBT), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) on Saturday jointly released their manifesto “Vachan Nama’ for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, projecting a united front against the ruling alliance in Maharashtra. Addressing a joint press conference in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led ruling coalition, alleging systematic erosion of democratic values. “The atmosphere in the country is such that democracy has been taken over by mobocracy,” Thackeray said. Accusing the ruling alliance of manipulating the electoral process, he claimed that after “stealing votes,” they were now “stealing candidates,” referring to several civic poll nominees being elected unopposed. Thackeray also …

NCP releases first list of candidates for Mumbai polls

NCP releases first list of candidates for Mumbai polls

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Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) State president Sunil Dattatray Tatkare. File | Photo Credit: ANI   As the countdown begins for municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released the list of 37 candidates to contest in Mumbai.  The list released by State president NCP Sunil Tatkare also reflects the inclusivity as it has candidates such as Sudhir Mallick, Soniya Chhajed, and Bhaskar Rajan Dadar. Other prominent names such as Manoj Dubey, Rizal Chitr Hilsoria, Babban Ramachandra Mande, and Ashok Nand Patade are also included in the list.  The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released the list of 37 candidates to contest in Mumbai.  | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The list has candidates representing diverse castes and communities, including, OBC, Muslim, Christian, and others. The development comes after the internal meetings as well as Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the seat-sharing strategy. Earlier, Sana Malik, MLA and daughter of Mumbai party president Nawab Malik, had also informed that the list of 100 candidates will be …

Samajwadi Party Releases First List Of 21 Candidates For BMC Elections | Cities News

Samajwadi Party Releases First List Of 21 Candidates For BMC Elections | Cities News

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Last Updated:December 27, 2025, 09:29 IST Samajwadi Party, led by Abu Azmi, announced its first list of 21 candidates for the BMC elections, confirming an independent campaign across various Mumbai wards. Samajwadi Party, led by Abu Azmi, announced its first list of 21 candidates for the BMC elections, confirming an independent campaign across various Mumbai wards. (Pic: Wiki) The Samajwadi Party (SP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The party’s Maharashtra president, Abu Azmi, announced the first list comprising 21 candidates who will contest the civic polls across various wards in Mumbai. Earlier, Azmi had made it clear that the Party would contest the BMC elections independently, without entering into any alliance. The list, issued by the party’s Mumbai–Maharashtra unit, includes aspirants from multiple wards and marks the formal start of the Samajwadi Party’s campaign for the high-stakes civic elections in the country’s financial capital. First Published: December 27, 2025, 09:28 IST News cities Samajwadi Party Releases First List Of 21 Candidates For BMC Elections Disclaimer: …