Mumbai, 16 January 2026 — The results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election — one of the most closely watched civic polls in India — are coming in, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are on track to break the decades-long hold of the Shiv Sena in Mumbai’s civic governance. Early counting trends show the BJP emerging as the single largest party in the 227-member house, a historic shift in the city’s political landscape.
The BMC is India’s richest municipal corporation and controls an annual budget running into tens of thousands of crores; its political control is closely tied to urban governance and state-level power dynamics in Maharashtra.
BJP Leads in Early Counting — A Historic Breakthrough
As of the latest updates:
- The BJP and its Mahayuti alliance (including the Eknath Shinde–led Shiv Sena) are leading across a majority of wards.
- According to live trends, the BJP is reported to be ahead in at least 98 wards, giving it a strong position to cross the required majority of 114 seats in the full house.
- The combined BJP-Shiv Sena bloc has crossed the halfway mark in the overall tally, pointing to a potential majority in the BMC.
This set of results would mark the first time the BJP has led the BMC on its own terms, ending the decades-long dominance of the Shiv Sena factions in the city’s civic administration.
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Ward-Wise Highlights: Where BJP Is Leading or Winning
According to early trends and official updates from the State Election Commission and counting centres:
🏙 BJP Gains and Leads
- Ward 1: Rekha Yadav (BJP) declared winner.
- Ward 2: Tejasvi Ghosalkar (BJP) wins.
- Ward 3: Prakash Derekar (BJP).
- Ward 10: Jitendra Patel (BJP).
- Ward 20: Deepak Tavde (BJP).
- Ward 21 & 23: BJP wins.
- Ward 50: Vikram Rajput (BJP).
- Ward 52: Priti Satam (BJP).
- Ward 103, 104, 106: BJP victories.
- Ward 126: Archana Bhalerao (BJP).
- Ward 172 & 173: BJP wins.
Other BJP candidates are leading in wards including Ward 9 (Borivali) and Ward 60 (Andheri) as counting progresses.
Notable opposition and non-BJP wins include:
- Shiv Sena (UBT) wins in wards like 32, 37, 39, 83, 87, 88.
- Congress victories in Ward 33, Ward 90, Ward 183, Ward 184.
- MNS success in Ward 38 as a smaller factor.
These results reflect a fragmented but BJP-dominated trend where traditional strongholds are challenged, and new faces emerge across Mumbai’s diverse urban wards.
Major Milestones and Key Notes
1. BJP Emerges Largest Party
The BJP surpassing the Shiv Sena factions — both Eknath Shinde’s group and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) — marks a significant political shift in Mumbai’s civic politics after decades of domination by local parties.
2. Increased Political Plurality
Congress has seen wins in notable wards such as Dharavi (Ward 183) and central city pockets, suggesting regional contests remain competitive despite the larger BJP surge.
3. AIMIM Secures First BMC Seat
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) achieved a milestone with Mehzabin Khan winning Ward 134, marking the party’s first seat in the BMC. The party has also gained multiple seats across Mumbai, indicating a growing footprint in Maharashtra’s local politics.
What These Results Mean Politically
BJP’s Expansion Beyond National Politics
The BJP’s strong performance in the BMC comes amid broader gains in local bodies across Maharashtra, including leads in Pune, Nagpur, and Pimpri-Chinchwad. This suggests urban electorates are increasingly aligning with the BJP’s governance and organisational strategy at the grassroots level.
Shiv Sena Factions Weakened
The once-dominant Shiv Sena — particularly the Uddhav Thackeray faction — has seen its traditional Mumbai hold loosen significantly. The split within the Sena, alongside BJP’s growing organisational strength, has reshaped the competitive dynamics.
Congress and Others Still Relevant
While the BJP and its alliance have dominated counting trends, Congress and smaller parties like AIMIM and MNS still hold relevance in specific local pockets, showing that electoral politics in Mumbai remains complex and multi-dimensional.
Voter Turnout and Civic Importance
The overall voter turnout in the BMC election stood at an estimated 52.94 per cent, one of the highest in three decades, highlighting the growing civic participation of Mumbai residents.
Being the richest municipal corporation in India with a budget exceeding ₹74,400 crore, control of the BMC is seen as both an administrative responsibility and a political symbol of strength in Maharashtra’s urban heartland.
Looking Ahead: Civic Governance and Policy Impact
If the BJP and its Mahayuti partners secure a definitive majority, the party will drive civic administration priorities in Mumbai — from urban infrastructure to sanitation, public services, slum redevelopment, and budget allocations. The results will frame political narratives ahead of the next state and national elections.
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