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Maharashtra BMC Election Results: BJP Bags 89, SS (UBT) Emerges Victorious In 65 Wards

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The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday declared the results of Mumbai's high‑stakes BMC Election 2026, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single largest party.

According to official data, the BJP secured 45.22% of the total votes polled in favour of winning candidates. By Friday night, results for all 227 wards across Mumbai were announced. The BJP bagged 89 seats, while Shiv Sena (UBT) followed with 65 seats, accounting for 27.52% of the votes.

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This Friday, the results of elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be announced, with counting starting at 10 a.m. and final outcomes expected by 4 p.m.; Thursday's voter turnout was around 50%.
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Maharashtra BMC Election Results BJP Bags 89 SS UBT Emerges Victorious In 65 Wards

The Indian National Congress managed 24 seats, representing 9.31% of the vote share. The All India Majlis‑e‑Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) won 8 seats, and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) secured 6 seats.

Among other parties, the Eknath Shinde‑led Shiv Sena won 29 seats, the Ajit Pawar‑led NCP bagged 3, the Samajwadi Party won 2, and the Sharad Pawar‑led NCP (SP) managed 1 seat. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) failed to open its account in the civic polls.

In total, nearly 1,700 candidates contested the elections, reflecting the intense competition for control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Along with Mumbai, voting was conducted for 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra.

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Jan 17, 2026, 7:30 AM IST

Results for all the 227 wards have been declared.
Jan 16, 2026, 10:12 PM IST

BJP Leads BMC Trends as Counting Continues Till 8 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party remained ahead in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections as counting continued till 8 pm on Friday, leading in 84 wards and emerging as the single largest party. Shiv Sena (UBT) followed with leads in 63 wards, while the Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena was ahead in 26 and Congress in 23. Other parties including AIMIM, MNS, SP and the two NCP factions registered limited leads as counting remained underway, with the final results expected later in the night.
Jan 16, 2026, 9:35 PM IST

Mahayuti Confident of Forming Mayor in Mumbai, Says Eknath Shinde

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election results reflected a clear mandate for development and expressed confidence that the Mahayuti alliance would form the next Mayor in Mumbai. Addressing the media during counting, he said Mumbai must be developed as a global standard city, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making it a global fintech hub, while reiterating the government’s commitment to corruption-free governance and infrastructure upgrades such as making city roads pothole-free.
Jan 16, 2026, 8:47 PM IST

BJP Mahayuti Nears Majority in BMC After Brief Setback

The BJP and its ally, the Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena, are close to securing control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation after a brief phase of fluctuating numbers. As per trends and confirmed wins till 8:30 pm, the BJP is ahead in 87 seats, while the Shinde faction has 27, taking the alliance to the 114 seat majority mark in the 227 member civic body.
Jan 16, 2026, 8:03 PM IST

BMC Results LIVE: BJP Short of Majority, Shiv Sena UBT Close Behind

As per latest trends in the BMC election results, the BJP is leading or has won 84 seats but remains short of the majority mark, with Shiv Sena (UBT) close behind at 72 seats. The Shinde led Shiv Sena has secured 26 seats, while its ally MNS stands at 11. Congress is ahead in 22 seats, Ajit Pawar’s NCP has won or is leading in two seats, the Sharad Pawar led NCP faction has one, and others account for nine seats so far.
Jan 16, 2026, 7:36 PM IST

PM Modi Thanks Maharashtra After NDA’s Strong Showing in Civic Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media thanked the people of Maharashtra for backing the NDA’s agenda of pro-people governance following the municipal corporation election results. He said the outcome showed that the alliance’s bond with the people of the state had deepened further, adding that its track record and development vision had resonated with voters. Modi described the mandate as a boost to progress and a celebration of Maharashtra’s rich and glorious culture.
Jan 16, 2026, 7:10 PM IST

Pankaja Munde Says BJP Expected Strong Showing in Maharashtra Civic Polls

Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde on the Maharashtra civic body election results said the party was confident of emerging as the largest force. She stated that the campaign was centred on genuine development issues and added that voters had accepted this agenda, reflecting their support through the election outcome.
Jan 16, 2026, 6:23 PM IST

BJP writes history once again at the Municipal Corporation Election 2025-26!
Jan 16, 2026, 6:19 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis:

"Mahayuti would reach full majority in BMC polls, record mandate demonstrates people's desire for development and honesty."
Jan 16, 2026, 6:04 PM IST

BJP workers celebrate at the party office in Lucknow as the as BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti continues its lead in BMC election and most of the other municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
Jan 16, 2026, 6:00 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders distribute sweets as BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti continues its lead in BMC election and most of the other municipal corporations in the state.
Jan 16, 2026, 5:42 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis receives a grand welcome on the stage set up at the State BJP office in Mumbai as BJP.
Jan 16, 2026, 5:30 PM IST

Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha says, "The rule of the Thackeray family is now history. A new chapter has begun and in this new era, under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis, people of Mumbai will get whatever they wanted...Development work was the biggest factor. The manner in which Uddhav Thackeray compromised during Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections for appeasement politics, made people understand who can protect India and Mumbai..."
Jan 16, 2026, 4:51 PM IST

BMC Poll LIVE:

AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan said the party has received strong public support across Maharashtra, winning in several areas and leading in others. He added that the results reflect people’s acceptance of Asaduddin Owaisi’s efforts and the trust and affection they have shown towards AIMIM.
Jan 16, 2026, 4:22 PM IST

Nitesh Rane Celebrates as BJP Shiv Sena Mahayuti Leads Maharashtra Civic Polls

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane reacted to early trends in the civic body elections, expressing confidence as the BJP and Shiv Sena Mahayuti moved ahead. He said the results indicated that people aligned with the Mahayuti and those who believe in slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “I Love Mahadev” were set to occupy most of the mayor’s seats across the state.
Jan 16, 2026, 3:57 PM IST

CM Devendra Fadnavis Congratulates Mumbai BJP Chief as Mahayuti Leads BMC Polls

As the BJP Shiv Sena Mahayuti took the lead in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam to congratulate him. The call came amid early trends indicating a strong performance by the alliance in the civic body polls, reflecting voter support for the ruling coalition in Mumbai.
Jan 16, 2026, 3:44 PM IST

Mumbai Civic Polls: Speaker Rahul Narwekar Thanks Voters for Backing BJP Alliance

After the Maharashtra civic body election results, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar thanked the people of Mumbai for placing their trust in the BJP alliance. He said the mandate reflected the city’s desire for development and credited major infrastructure projects such as the Metro Rail Network, Coastal Road, and the Trans Harbour Link for strengthening public confidence, adding that the results showed Mumbai’s support for continued growth and progress.
Jan 16, 2026, 3:16 PM IST

BJP’s Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Shiv Sena (UBT) Over Alliance Politics

Responding to a statement by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned the party’s credibility, saying those who could not hold on to their own alliance partners had no right to accuse others. He claimed that no state or municipal elections had taken place after the collapse of the INDI alliance in 2024 and said Shiv Sena (UBT) should introspect on its political direction. Trivedi alleged that the party, which claims Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy, is now part of an alliance that includes the Muslim League and individuals who glorify terrorists, adding that the people of Maharashtra would respond through their votes.
Jan 16, 2026, 2:51 PM IST

Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP’s Tarun Chugh Hails Results, Takes Swipe at Rahul Gandhi

Reacting to the Maharashtra civic body election results, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said the outcome reflected public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies, nationalism, and vision of a developed India. He described the results as a victory for nationalist forces and criticised Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly questioning electoral processes, including EVMs, voter lists, and now indelible ink. Chugh claimed that voters in Maharashtra and across the country were expressing their disapproval through the ballot, rejecting what he termed repeated excuses after electoral defeats.
Jan 16, 2026, 2:29 PM IST

BJP On BMC Result 2026:

Addressing a press conference, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance had secured a major victory in the BMC elections. He said the result reflects the growing acceptance of the BJP and the NDA under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trivedi also pointed out that the party recently won a majority for the first time in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation in Kerala. Calling the BMC result an unprecedented win in Asia’s largest municipal body, he thanked the people of Maharashtra for their support.
Jan 16, 2026, 2:19 PM IST

BMC Poll Result 2026:

BJP candidate Ganesh Ghosh says, "This is a victory of the candidates who trusted us and made us victorious. I express my gratitude to all voters and all BJP leaders...The entire country is transforming. Pune and the people of Pune are with them. Everyone knows that the BJP brings everyone together and works for development."
Jan 16, 2026, 2:10 PM IST

BMC Poll Result LIVE:

Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to arrive at the BJP office at 3:30 pm.
Jan 16, 2026, 2:09 PM IST

BJP Leads Across Cities:

Nagpur: In the Chief Minister’s home city, the BJP is leading in 78 of 151 seats, while Congress is ahead in 22 seats. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC): BJP is leading in 50 of 165 wards, displacing the Pawars. Both NCP factions together are leading in 5 wards, while the Congress–UBT alliance is ahead in 7 wards. In Ward 20 (Bibewadi area), three BJP candidates—Rajendra Shilimkar, Tanvi Divekar and Mansi Deshpande—won, while NCP’s Gaurav Ghule defeated BJP’s Mahendra Sundecha. Thane Municipal Corporation: BJP leads in 21 of 131 wards. NCP and the UBT–MNS–NCP(SP) alliance are leading in six wards each. Nashik: BJP is ahead in 12 of 122 seats, MVA–MNS in 9, and Shiv Sena–NCP combine in 11. Shambhinagar: BJP leads in 18 wards, Shiv Sena in 11, Shiv Sena (UBT) in 7, Congress–NCP(SP) in 5, NCP in 2, and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi in 1 ward.
Jan 16, 2026, 2:06 PM IST

BMC Poll Result 2026 LIVE

Celebrations at the BJP Headquarters as the party leaders distribute sweets following Maharashtra civic body elections, which show BJP-Shiv Sena's Mahayuti leading.
Jan 16, 2026, 1:55 PM IST

BMC Poll Result 2026:

Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil says, "Mid trends have started coming in now. Mid trends show that these will go ahead speedily. There is no chance of going backwards. It shouldn't come as a surprise if we cross 125 in Pune...The same is the situation in Mumbai...It is one-sided in Pimpri, the same goes for Kolhapur and Sangli...Across Maharashtra, mahauyti will have a good result. Out of 29, there will be Mahayuti in at least 28; most of these will be from the BJP."
Jan 16, 2026, 1:52 PM IST

BMC Poll Result LIVE: Nishikant Shinde Wins

After winning ward 194 in BMC Elections, Nishikant Shinde says, "This is not my win, but the victory of Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS and the public of this area... I will work with the aim of serving each and every person in the city..."
Jan 16, 2026, 1:50 PM IST

BMC Poll Result: Pune-

Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol said early trends suggest the BJP is heading for a clean sweep in both Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. He added that the party fought the elections on the agenda of development, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, which, he said, influenced voters in Pune to support the BJP.
Jan 16, 2026, 1:39 PM IST

BMC Poll Result 2026: Key Ward-Wise Winners in Mumbai

Key Ward Results: Ward 36: First-time corporator Siddharth Sharma (BJP) won the seat with 13,203 votes. Prashant Mahadik (MNS) finished 2nd. NOTA votes: 386 Ward 37: Yogita Kadam (Shiv Sena UBT) won with 10,981 votes, defeating Pratibha Shinde (BJP). NOTA votes: 386 Ward 88: Sharwari Parab (Shiv Sena UBT) secured victory with 10,675 votes. Ward 104 (Mulund West): Former corporator Prakash Gangadhare (BJP) won with 15,569 votes. Rajesh Chavan (MNS) received 7,238 votes, giving BJP a winning margin of 8,331 votes. Ward 156 (Chandivali): Ashwini Matekar (Shinde-led Shiv Sena) won with 10,056 votes. Kavita Pawar (Congress) received 5,501 votes, while Sanjana Kasle (Shiv Sena UBT) polled 2,791 votes. Ward 157: Aasha Tawade (Congress) won with 9,943 votes, narrowly defeating Sarita Mhaske (Shiv Sena UBT), who got 9,157 votes. Sonali Bansode (Vanchit Aghadi) received 601 votes.
Jan 16, 2026, 1:28 PM IST

BMC Poll 2026: Nishikant Shinde Wins

Supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Nishikant Shinde celebrate outside the counting centre, as he wins.
Jan 16, 2026, 1:23 PM IST

BMC Poll Result LIVE: BJP’s Ravi Raja defeated

BJP’s Ravi Raja was defeated in Ward 185. A former Leader of the Opposition in the previous BMC house, Raja had switched from the Congress to the BJP and lost the seat to a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate.
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