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Maharashtra BMC Elections 2026: Voting Concludes for BMC, Maha Civic Body Polls

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The polling to high-stakes elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, where the BJP-led Mahayuti has made a strong pitch to control the BMC in the face of a challenge from a united Thackeray front, will be held on Thursday.

Polling for the 2,869 seats spread across 893 wards will begin at 7.30 am and conclude at 5.30 pm on January 15. A total of 3.48 crore eligible voters will decide the fate of 15,931 candidates, including 1,700 in Mumbai and 1,166 in Pune.

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On Thursday, voting will take place for high-stakes elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including 2,869 seats across 893 wards. Approximately 3.48 crore eligible voters will choose among 15,931 candidates, with polls running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Maharashtra BMC Elections 2026 - LIVE Updates Mumbai Set For High-Stakes Battle

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Jan 15, 2026, 6:04 PM IST

BMC Elections 2026

Maharashtra: After voting for BMC election, film director Subhash Ghai says, "...I appeal to everyone, especially the youth, step out of your home and vote. Not casting your vote is a crime in itself. It is a duty which should be shouldered. Those who consider this a holiday will be on a holiday all through the year. If you do not love your country, your city, you will be on a holiday. You only watched films and listened to songs and did not think for your nation. Be responsible..."
Jan 15, 2026, 5:54 PM IST

BMC Elections 2026

Actor Janhvi Kapoor leaves after voting for the BMC elections. The voting concluded at 5.30 pm today.
Jan 15, 2026, 5:21 PM IST

BMC Elections 2026

NSE MD & CEO Ashish Chauhan votes in BMC elections
Jan 15, 2026, 5:04 PM IST

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan Vote in BMC Polls

Actor Saif Ali Khan and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan cast their votes in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls on polling day. The celebrity couple were seen arriving at their polling booth to participate in the civic elections, encouraging public participation as Mumbai continued voting amid heightened attention on the electoral process.
Jan 15, 2026, 4:21 PM IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi Says Her Name Was Missing From Voter List

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on polling day claimed that her name was missing from the voter list at her usual polling station and that she was asked to go to another booth to cast her vote. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi said she was eventually able to vote and urged Mumbaikars to turn out in large numbers, advising voters to check their polling booth details in advance and vote for parties that have earned public trust over the years.
Jan 15, 2026, 3:32 PM IST

Mumbai Records 29.96% Voter Turnout Till 1.30 PM

Mumbai recorded a voter turnout of 29.96 per cent in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls till 1.30 pm, according to official figures. Polling continued across the city amid tight security and heightened scrutiny following earlier complaints related to the voting process.
Jan 15, 2026, 2:37 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray Flags Ink Erasure Complaints During Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on polling day raised concerns over complaints from multiple areas alleging that indelible ink was being erased from voters’ fingers. He also claimed that reports had surfaced about changes in voters’ names and gender details in electoral records, urging authorities and election officials to maintain strict vigilance to ensure free and fair polling.
Jan 15, 2026, 1:53 PM IST

Ink Row Triggers Poll Chaos in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar

Voting was disrupted in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar after a scuffle broke out over allegations of poor-quality indelible ink and fears of possible vote duplication. The clash forced polling to stop at one booth and affected voting across the area. Complaints surfaced after some voters claimed the ink faded easily when rubbed with common household items, while in other cases it remained intact, prompting heated arguments at the polling centre.
Jan 15, 2026, 1:18 PM IST

On BMC elections 2026, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora says, "The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is the largest and wealthiest municipal corporation in India, and some people have tried to divert attention by raising emotional issues in this election. However, it is certain that the common people of Mumbai want change. They know that in the last 25 years, two families have looted Mumbai and the municipal corporation... If we want to make the BMC more accountable, people know that the Mahayuti government, which is in power at the centre and in the state, is the only one that can deliver justice to the people."
Jan 15, 2026, 1:03 PM IST

Film director Rakesh Roshan casts his vote at a polling station for BMC elections.
Jan 15, 2026, 1:02 PM IST

After casting his vote for the BMC elections, Veteran actor Deepak Parashar says, "Everyone must cast their votes, this is not a holiday, but a day of responsibility. I have come to vote keeping aside my shoot. I want the candidate I chose to do more and more development..."
Jan 15, 2026, 12:59 PM IST

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said on the Maharashtra municipal elections 2026, "Today is the day of the Municipal Corporation elections in Mumbai... I have cast my vote with my family... We are fully confident that our victory is assured. Our democracy is very strong. Every single vote matters... Every person should vote..."
Jan 15, 2026, 12:48 PM IST

Pune: BJP leader Medha Kulkarni cast her vote in the Maharashtra local body elections 2026.
Jan 15, 2026, 12:41 PM IST

hiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray says, "Our entire family voted together, and we appeal to all voters in all constituencies where elections are being held to cast their votes." He also says, "It should be revealed how the Election Commissioner is paid. The Mumbai municipal elections are being held after a nine-year gap. What were the Election Commissioner and his staff doing for these years? Action should be taken against them..."
Jan 15, 2026, 12:16 PM IST

MNS chief Raj Thackeray says, "The ink that was used before is being replaced with a new pen, and there are complaints about this new pen. If you use a hand sanitizer, the ink disappears. Now, the only option left is to apply the ink, go outside, wipe it off, and then go back inside and vote again. A new rule has been implemented for campaigning. This shows that the government can do anything to stay in power. We don't call this an election when someone comes to power through such fraudulent means. I appeal to the people, the Shiv Sena workers, and the Matoshree Sena workers to be vigilant about all these things. A person was caught casting a vote twice..."
Jan 15, 2026, 12:15 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Maha elections:
Jan 15, 2026, 12:04 PM IST

Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, his wife Rashmi Thackeray and leader Aaditya Thackeray arrives at a polling station in Mumbai to cast their votes for the BMC elections.
Jan 15, 2026, 12:01 PM IST

On the Maharashtra local body elections, NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar says, "People's polling booths have been placed far apart, which will prevent many people from voting. In Mumbai, Ganesh Naik, a minister, doesn't even have his name on the voter list at the booth where it should be, and his family members' names are scattered across different locations. If this is the situation for a leader in power, imagine the plight of the common people. This situation has been created so that people cannot vote against the BJP; it seems like a deliberate strategy, and that's what we all believe..."
Jan 15, 2026, 11:59 AM IST

Former Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, along with his family, including MP Pranitii Shinde, casts a vote in Solapur for the Maharashtra local body elections.
Jan 15, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "Upon arriving at the polling station where I usually vote, I found that my name was not on the list. I was directed to another location where I cast my vote. I appeal to all Mumbaikars to vote in large numbers and to please check their polling booth details before going to vote. It is very important to vote for a party that has earned our trust over the years."
Jan 15, 2026, 11:44 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and his family show their inked fingers after casting their vote for the Maharashtra local body elections.
Jan 15, 2026, 11:28 AM IST

On Maharashtra local body elections, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says, "The public should come forward and exercise their right to vote in the municipal elections being held in Maharashtra. This gives you a good opportunity to express your likes and dislikes... We hope the results will be positive..."
Jan 15, 2026, 11:12 AM IST

On the attack on BJP Candidate Bhushan Shingne Attacked in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "I am going to Shingne ji's house right now to see him. This incident is very unfortunate and reprehensible. Differences of opinion can exist, and here in Nagpur, and in entire Maharashtra, we have followed the tradition that during the 15 days of the election, we present our views, and after the election, our relationships become good again. So I think this is very unfortunate. Such incidents should be avoided. The police should definitely take strict action against those who committed the crime. From the information received, it was an attempt to take his life. This is not a good thing..."
Jan 15, 2026, 11:01 AM IST

Thane, Maharashtra: BJP State President Ravindra Chavan says, "Under the leadership of PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, we have run an election campaign on a development agenda, and we fully believe that 29 municipalities will elect a mayor from Mahayuti."
Jan 15, 2026, 10:54 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Nagpur for Maharashtra local body polls.
Jan 15, 2026, 10:53 AM IST

On Maharashtra local body polls 2026, Shiv Sena candidate Priya Sarvankar says, "Shiv Sena and BJP are moving forward with a development agenda, while opposition parties are advancing a 'Bhai-Bhai' agenda (brother-brother alliance). All Mumbaikars will vote for our development agenda..."
Jan 15, 2026, 10:49 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election | Voter turnout until 9:30 AM: 7.12%
Jan 15, 2026, 10:44 AM IST

NCP Leader Zeeshan Siddique shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the BMC elections. He says, "It is a big day for the Mumbaikars since BMC elections are happening after a long time, and I cast my vote this morning. I appeal to the youth and all the citizens to cast their vote... The person chosen as the Mayor should be hardworking, regardless of their background or religion. Their only aim should be the development of the city..."
Jan 15, 2026, 10:35 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, along with his brother Sunil Raut, arrives at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote for the BMC election.
Jan 15, 2026, 10:35 AM IST

fter casting his vote for the BMC election, Actor Suniel Shetty says, "I think by far, this is one of the most important election so everyone should come out and cast their votes. We just keep complaining about the work of BMC. Today, we should do some work... We need to be with the BMC and help them make Mumbai better..."
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