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%.
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.
BMC elections | Results for all the 227 wards have been declared.
BJP emerges victorious on 89 wards, Shiv Sena (UBT) on 65 wards, Shiv Sena on 29 wards, Congress on 24 wards, AIMIM on 8 wards, MNS on 6 wards, NCP on 3 wards, SP on 2 wards and NCP SP on 1 ward pic.twitter.com/TJFiLSbrcj
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.
I am very proud of every NDA Karyakarta who worked tirelessly among people across Maharashtra. They talked about our alliance’s track record, highlighted our vision for the coming times and also effectively countered the lies of the Opposition. My best wishes to them.
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.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body polls | Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde says, "We had expected this and we were confident that would be the largest party...We had the genuine issue of developmet and people accepted it." pic.twitter.com/8xsaWAVNB9
BJP writes history once again at the Municipal Corporation Election 2025-26!
BJP writes history once again at the Municipal Corporation Election 2025-26!
Under the visionary leadership of Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji, along with the guidance of BJP National President and Hon Union Minister J. P. Nadda ji, Hon Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amitbhai Shah,… pic.twitter.com/FWi013ZXnp
"Mahayuti would reach full majority in BMC polls, record mandate demonstrates people's desire for development and honesty."
VIDEO | Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) said, "Mahayuti would reach full majority in BMC polls, record mandate demonstrates people's desire for development and honesty."
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.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: 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. pic.twitter.com/NjQyhGJVx3
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.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body polls | 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. pic.twitter.com/zlelnyp4Oy
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis receives a grand welcome on the stage set up at the State BJP office in Mumbai as BJP.
#WATCH | Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis receives a grand welcome on the stage set up at the State BJP office in Mumbai as BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti continues its lead in BMC election and most of the other municipal corporations in the state. pic.twitter.com/USreDCKJwy
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..."
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | Mumbai: 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… pic.twitter.com/dF1pDPUlZK
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.
#WATCH | Sindhudurg | Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane celebrates as BJP and Shiv Sena are leading in the Maharashtra civic polls.
He says, "...It seems that everything is being prepared for people with the 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'I Love Mahadev' mindset, and those belonging to the… pic.twitter.com/7pFqGf324C
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.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | CM Devendra Fadnavis calls up Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam and congratulates him, as the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti leads in the BMC elections.
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.
#WATCH | Delhi | On Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's statement, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi says, "Those who fail to keep their alliance partners and end up separated from them, what are they accusing others of? The truth is, no state or municipal elections have occurred since… pic.twitter.com/rxDi3YjK6g
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.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | Delhi: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh says, "It is a day of celebration... Today, in Maharashtra, the people of all Municipal Committees and Municipal Corporations have blessed PM Modi's policies, his nationalism, and his… pic.twitter.com/UU1CxnncyM
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.
VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing a press conference, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi (@SudhanshuTrived), says, "You all have witnessed that today BJP and alliance parties - Mahayuti - has registered a great victory in BMC polls. This shows that BJP and NDA's acceptance is ever increasing… pic.twitter.com/i5xx2aypnM
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."
#WATCH | 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… https://t.co/G8w2vBB3Eupic.twitter.com/MIIoacWg6Y
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.
#WATCH | Delhi: Celebrations at the BJP Headquarters as the party leaders distribute sweets following Maharashtra civic body elections, which show BJP-Shiv Sena's Mahayuti leading. pic.twitter.com/GBXQYGfJkI
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."
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | Pune: 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… pic.twitter.com/azYgj5eObG
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..."
#WATCH | Mumbai | 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..." https://t.co/kzkog7G0pgpic.twitter.com/FErcMMG2V5
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.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | Pune: Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol says, "The trends coming before us make it seem that be it Pune or Pimpri-Chinchwad, BJP will do a clean sweep. BJP contests on just one agenda, that of development. We had the leadership of PM Modi and… pic.twitter.com/DiYA1dsuEO
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.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | BMC, Mumbai: Supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Nishikant Shinde celebrate outside the counting centre, as he wins. pic.twitter.com/Z8wI6tkxsA
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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Jan 16, 2026, 8:47 am IST
On Thursday, the spotlight was on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance was locked in an intense battle with the reunited Thackeray cousins for control of India’s largest and richest civic body.
Jan 16, 2026, 8:51 am IST
In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), whose annual budget is over Rs 74, 400 crore, there were 1,700 candidates in the arena for 227 seats in the elections held after nine years, after a four-year delay.
Jan 16, 2026, 9:23 am IST
Watch The BMC Results LIVE Online
Jan 16, 2026, 9:24 am IST
More than 25,000 police personnel were deployed across Mumbai to oversee elections.
Jan 16, 2026, 9:39 am IST
Polling for 2,869 seats across 893 wards in the 29 civic bodies began at 7.30 am and concluded at 5.30 pm. A total of 3.48 crore voters were eligible to decide the fate of 15,931 candidates.
Jan 16, 2026, 9:49 am IST
Except for Mumbai, the 28 other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will begin at 10 am on January 16.
Jan 16, 2026, 9:52 am IST
Visuals from outside the SFS College Counting Centre as counting for Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls to begin soon.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Visuals from outside the SFS College Counting Centre as counting for Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls to begin soon. pic.twitter.com/0c3KENuohh
According to the BMC, 23 Returning Officers have been appointed for the 227 election wards within the municipal limits. Strong rooms and counting venues under the jurisdiction of each Returning Officer have been designated for the process and have received the necessary approvals from the Public Works Department and the Police Department.
Jan 16, 2026, 10:04 am IST
Visuals from the SFS College Counting Centre as counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls to begin soon.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Visuals from the SFS College Counting Centre as counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls to begin soon. pic.twitter.com/1fZCBE9xoO
Visuals from outside of Matoshree, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, as counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls to begin soon.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Visuals from outside of Matoshree, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, as counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls to begin soon. pic.twitter.com/bpFQQauhjN
Counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls begins. Visuals from Worli counting centre.
#WATCH | Mumbai | Counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls begins. Visuals from Worli counting centre. pic.twitter.com/IkGQ9DeQCc
On Maharashtra civic body elections, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "The exit polls are just a trailer, the results will be out in 2 hours. The public has decided the mandate for 29 Municipal Corporations on the basis of development and Eknath Shinde's work of progress..."
Jan 16, 2026, 10:36 am IST
On BMC Elections Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, "The voting pattern that has been going on in a city like Mumbai is a serious matter. Names of thousands of people, who have even voted in the Assembly elections, are missing in areas where Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS or Congress... The EVM machine does not work properly... The Election Commission is not ready to listen to us. Yesterday, a meeting was held between the senior BJP leaders and the Election Commission staff, why? The Code of Conduct is still in place..."
Jan 16, 2026, 10:45 am IST
Visuals from Worli counting centre.
#WATCH | Mumbai | Counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls begins. Visuals from Worli counting centre. pic.twitter.com/3K40dpp6iH
On counting for PMC elections, Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil says, "People are seeing what we have done, not relying on election speeches... People are trusting us based on our past work. We raised this question in people's minds: If they (Shiv Sena UBT) wanted to do development work, why didn't they do it earlier? We did a lot of work even during the two and a half years of COVID-19..."
Jan 16, 2026, 10:59 am IST
Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil says, "Whether the Thackeray brothers come together or Congress and NCP join hands, it is not in the interest of the people. People have understood that this is for their own selfish motives. In Mumbai, BJP will get 90 seats and Shiv Sena 40; this number may increase but will not decrease. In Pune, we will not get less than 115 seats..."
Jan 16, 2026, 11:12 am IST
As per the initial trends, BJP leads at 5 spots, while Shiv Sena (UBT) leads at 2
Jan 16, 2026, 11:17 am IST
BMC voter turnout stands at 52.9%
Jan 16, 2026, 11:17 am IST
As per the initial trends, BJP leads at 9 spots, while Shiv Sena (UBT) leads at 4 and Shiv Sena leads at 3 spots.
Jan 16, 2026, 11:19 am IST
Election commission gas-lighting citizens is how trust has collapsed in our democracy: Rahul Gandhi.
Election commission gaslighting citizens is how trust has collapsed in our democracy.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra: Police Commissioner Praveen Pawar says, "The counting of votes is taking place here today. An incident has occurred here... The DCP will investigate the matter, taking into account the stance of both the police and Shiv Sena leaders, and then action will be taken... Everything will be investigated..."
#WATCH | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra: Police Commissioner Praveen Pawar says, "The counting of votes is taking place here today. An incident has occurred here... The DCP will investigate the matter, taking into account the stance of both the police and Shiv Sena… https://t.co/SDfACr9cFhpic.twitter.com/7PMFBJFa19
Sanjay Raut says, "The exit polls arrived even before the voting percentage... The BJP started celebrating its victory... We have assured the people not to be afraid..."
Jan 16, 2026, 12:11 pm IST
Celebration Begins
BJP supporters celebrated after Navnath Ban secured a win from Ward No. 135 in the Mankhurd area, according to early trends.
BJP supporters celebrated in Kolhapur after Pratap Dattatray Patil’s victory. Thanking voters, Patil said he believes in development and credited his win to the people’s trust, adding that this is his second term and he will work hard to meet public expectations.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | Supporters of BJP's Pratap Dattatray Patil celebrate in Kolhapur.
He says, "I am a believer of development. So, people elected me. This is my second term...I express gratitude to them, I will meet their expectations and work for… pic.twitter.com/MZzlHBsGTW
Congress leader Asha Deepak Kale credited her victory to the support of MP Varsha Gaikwad and MLA Jyoti Gaikwad, saying their guidance and blessings played a key role, and described the win as a collective success of the party workers.
#WATCH | Congress's Asha Deepak Kale says, "The support of our MP Varsha Gaikwad and MLA Jyoti Gaikwad is the reason behind this victory. With their blessings, we have won this seat. This is the victory of our party workers..." https://t.co/x7hwKYwBrhpic.twitter.com/AYNUX5ell1
The Thackeray brothers are leading in 58 wards, with Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead in 53 seats and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leading in 5 wards across Mumbai.
Jan 16, 2026, 12:38 pm IST
Maharashtra BMC Poll Result 2026:
Official BMC trends
BJP - 23
Shiv Sena (UBT) - 14
Shiv Sena- 5
Congress - 4
MNS - 1
AIMIM- 2
Samajawadi Party - 1
NCP- 1
NoTA- 1
Jan 16, 2026, 12:40 pm IST
Maharashtra BMC Poll Result 2026:
Maharashtra civic polls | Jalgaon: After winning Ward 19, BJP’s Rajendra Ghuge Patil said that all Mahayuti candidates secured victories in the ward, with two elected unopposed, while he and Shiv Sena’s Nikita Vanjari won in the contest held today.