Maharashtra Civic Body Election 2026 Result: The BJP-led alliance has secured a major victory in Maharashtra’s municipal elections, winning in 29 corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Thane, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kalyan-Dombivali, and Navi Mumbai.
In Mumbai’s BMC, the BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena broke the Thackeray faction’s nearly 30-year dominance. In Pune, the BJP defeated the NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar by a wide margin.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is likely to come to power in 25 out of 29 municipal corporations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the voters, saying the people have endorsed the NDA’s pro-people governance.
The BJP’s strong performance has established it as the dominant political force in Maharashtra’s civic bodies, including the cash-rich Mumbai municipal corporation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of Maharashtra after the NDA registered a huge win in the Maharashtra civic body elections.
In a post on X, the PM said, “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance!” He added, "The results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra has further deepened. Our track record and vision for development have struck a chord. My gratitude to the people across Maharashtra. This is a vote to add momentum to progress and celebrate the glorious culture the state is associated with."
PM Modi also acknowledged BJP workers' efforts, saying, “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.”
The BJP and Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti on Friday recorded sweeping victories in Navi Mumbai, Ulhasnagar, Dhule, Panvel, Jalgaon, Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad and Jalna municipal corporations, out of the 29 municipal corporations undergoing vote counting in Maharashtra. In the Navi Mumbai civic body polls, the Yuti won by a thumping majority, with the BJP winning 65 seats and Shiv Sena winning 43 of the total 111 seats.
In Panvel and Dhule, the BJP got a majority for the Mahayuti single-handedly, winning 55 out of 78 seats and 50 out of 74 seats respectively, while the Sena won two and five seats respectively.
The BJP and its ally Shiv Sena of Eknath Shinde looks set to win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after its numbers briefly seemed to be going awry. As of trends and wins as of 8:30 pm, the BJP is winning 87 seats in the BMC, and Shinde's 27 means it will hit the 114 mark of majority in a House of 227.
Maharashtra Municipal Elections Live Updates: MIM candidates have won 89 seats so far in the ongoing municipal corporation elections across Maharashtra.
MIM has registered wins in 13 out of 29 municipal corporations in the state.
The party is also leading in 6 more municipal corporations, according to early trends.
City-wise Performance:
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: 24 seats won
Malegaon: 20 seats won
Solapur: 8 seats
Dhule: 8 seats
Nanded: 8 seats
Mumbai: 6 seats
Amravati: 6 seats
Thane: 5 seats
Nagpur: 4 seats
MIM has secured 89 seats statewide so far, marking a notable performance in urban local body elections.
Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Friday praised voter turnout in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other civic body elections across the state, calling it a “festival of democracy.”
Speaking to the media, Shelar said, “I want to make it clear that voters participated in the elections for all 29 municipal corporations and supported this festival of democracy, for which I thank them. We will definitely discuss the results after they are declared. I am going to meet Devendra Fadnavis at his residence.”
As counting progresses in the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is maintaining a strong lead, holding an edge on over 1,400 seats across 29 municipal corporations.
Party-wise trends (as of 2:30 PM, according to TV channels):
The trends indicate a comfortable lead for the ruling alliance, with final results expected as counting continues across remaining wards.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to visit the BJP headquarters at 3:30 PM to meet party workers, as early trends show the Mahayuti alliance taking a decisive lead across civic bodies in the state.
In Navi Mumbai, BJP supporters and party workers celebrated as early trends showed the BJP leading in several wards during the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026.
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Friday praised the BJP–Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance for its strong performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, invoking a Hindutva message amid the early trends.
Reacting to the results, Rane tweeted in Hindi: “Jo Hindu ki baat karega wo Maharashtra pe raj karega” (Those who speak for Hindu interests will rule Maharashtra), followed by “Jai Shri Ram”.
As early Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election trends favoured the ruling alliance, Shiv Sena media coordinator Dinesh Shinde highlighted the party’s focus on development over political attacks during the campaign.
Projecting confidence in the outcome, Shinde said, “Mumbai is going to have a Shiv Sena–BJP alliance mayor,” signaling the alliance’s strong position in the city’s civic body elections.
Counting of votes for the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026 is currently underway in Nashik. Early trends from the counting centre show the BJP leading in 10 wards, while the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde is ahead in 7 wards, and Shiv Sena (UB
As early trends show the BJP gaining a strong lead in the Pune Municipal Corporation, Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol expressed confidence that the party is headed for a comfortable majority.
Reacting to the trends, Mohol said the BJP has consistently delivered on governance whenever entrusted with power. “The early trends clearly indicate that the BJP is winning with a full mandate. I had faith that Pune voters prioritise development, which is why the BJP is once again moving towards a clear majority,” he told news agency ANI.
An emotional moment unfolded in Jalgaon as Mahayuti candidates Sindhutai Kolhe and Piyush Lalit Kolhe embraced and broke down after securing victory in Ward 11 of the Maharashtra civic body elections.
The Kolhe family recorded a clean sweep, with three members—former mayor Lalit Kolhe, Sindhutai Kolhe, and Piyush Lalit Kolhe—winning their respective contests. Notably, Lalit Kolhe fought and won the election while contesting from jail, making the result one of the most talked-about outcomes of the polls.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victories in Ward No. 214 and Ward No. 215 in south Mumbai, marking an early boost for the party in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
As counting progresses, votes are currently being tallied for Ward No. 216 and Ward No. 217, with results expected soon. These constituencies are among the closely watched seats in south Mumbai, where early trends are beginning to shape the broader electoral picture.
In a dramatic turnaround in the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation polls, the BJP has surged ahead, overtaking the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) after trailing in the initial rounds of counting.
According to early trends, the BJP is now leading in 65 seats, while the BVA has slipped to 50 seats, marking a significant shift in momentum as counting progresses. The BVA had maintained its lead for much of the morning, but the tables turned as later rounds began to favour the saffron party.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said that Uddhav Thackeray remained in power for decades primarily because of his alliance with the BJP, asserting that the political equation has now completely changed in Maharashtra.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Athawale said the BJP has emerged as the country’s strongest political force. “Uddhav Thackeray was in power for 25–30 years because he was aligned with the BJP. Today, the BJP is the number one party in the country. The RPI(A) was also with him since 2012, which helped him stay in power, but now neither the BJP nor the RPI(A) is with him,” he said.
Commenting on Uddhav Thackeray’s current alliances, Athawale noted that the tie-up with Raj Thackeray may offer limited gains in select Marathi-speaking pockets. However, he maintained that the broader trend strongly favours the Mahayuti alliance.
“Uddhav Thackeray’s alliance with Raj Thackeray might give him some advantage in a few Marathi areas, but most of the seats are going to Mahayuti,” Athawale said.
Early trends from the Pune Municipal Corporation indicate a commanding lead for the BJP, which is ahead in 60 wards during the initial rounds of counting.
The NCP is leading in 7 wards, while the Congress has taken the lead in 5 wards so far. Both Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Shiv Sena are yet to register a lead, highlighting the BJP’s early momentum as counting continues across the city.
In Sant Tukaram Nagar ward, former mayor Yogesh Behl and Manisha Lande, both representing the NCP, are narrowly leading by just 60 votes each in the ongoing counting.
So far, eight candidates have been declared winners in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026, including one from Dharavi. Here’s a quick roundup of the declared winners:
Counting continues across the city’s remaining wards as trends and results continue to emerge.
In Mumbai’s Kurla West (Ward 165), Kaptan Malik, brother of Nawab Malik, was defeated by Congress candidate Ashraf Azmi.
The result adds to Congress’s tally in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026, as counting continues across the city’s wards.
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Jai Hind slammed Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, saying the “Bahana brigade back” for accepting defeat before counting ends.
He accused Gandhi of trying to discredit, distort, and disinform, adding that the Congress leader was now regurgitating claims of the Thackerays. Shehzad Jai Hind also referenced Rahul Gandhi’s earlier allegations during the Bihar elections, questioning what came of those claims about vote manipulation.
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Jai Hind slammed Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, saying the “Bahana brigade [is] back” for accepting defeat before counting ends.
He accused Gandhi of trying to discredit, distort, and disinform, adding that the Congress leader was now regurgitating claims of the Thackerays. Shehzad Jai Hind also referenced Rahul Gandhi’s earlier allegations during the Bihar elections, questioning what came of those claims about vote manipulation.
In Mumbai’s Ward 165, Congress candidate Ashraf Azmi emerged victorious, defeating Kaptaan Malik Prabhat of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction).
Kaptaan Malik Prabhat, who is the brother of Nawab Malik, contested strongly, but the voters gave their mandate to Congress in this key ward.
The Pune BJP Core Committee convened at the party office to discuss preparations for the upcoming Zilha Parishad elections.
Key leaders present at the meeting included Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol, Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil, BJP leader Rajesh Pandey, and other senior party officials. The gathering focused on strategizing for polling, voter outreach, and ensuring a coordinated campaign across the district.
In early trends from the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026, Uddhav Sena candidate Ramakant Rahate is leading in Byculla, ahead of Shiv Sena’s Vijay Lipare by over 2,500 votes, according to HT.
Meanwhile, in Kalyan-Dombivli, the BJP is leading with 19 seats, followed by Shiv Sena with 10 seats and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) with 4 seats.
Shiv Sena secured three seats:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won two seats:
The Indian National Congress opened its account with Asha Kale winning from Ward 183 (Dharavi).
In early trends from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, BJP candidate Navnath Ban has taken the lead in Ward 135 (Mankhurd).
BJP workers celebrated the early victory in the ward as counting continues across Mumbai. The result adds to the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance’s growing edge in key constituencies during the ongoing Maharashtra Civic Body Election 2026.
In Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Congress candidate Asha Kale claimed victory over the Shiv Sena nominee in Lakshmi Bagh, marking the party’s first win in this year’s civic polls.
Early trends also show the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance consolidating its lead, currently ahead in 52 wards across the city. In contrast, the opposition combination of Shiv Sena (UBT), Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), and Sharad Pawar’s NCP trails behind, holding leads in 31 wards during the initial rounds of counting.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi responded to allegations that erasable ink was used in some polling booths during Thursday’s Maharashtra civic body elections.
He tweeted, “Election Commission gaslighting citizens is how trust has collapsed in our democracy. Vote Chori is an anti-national act,” criticizing the handling of the controversy and raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
According to initial trends in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, the BJP is leading at 38 wards, while the NCP is ahead in 5 wards. Counting is ongoing, and the final results are expected to clarify the balance of power in the civic body.
Early trends from the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026 show the BJP-led alliance (BJP+) leading with over 50 seats in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. The Shiv Sena (UBT) currently holds 25 seats.
On the Maharashtra civic body elections, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC dismissed exit polls, calling them merely a “trailer” ahead of the final results. She said the mandate for 29 municipal corporations has been decided by voters based on development work and Eknath Shinde’s progress initiatives.
Taking a swipe at Uddhav Thackeray, Shaina NC remarked that political outcomes are shaped by voters, not post-election narratives. “The verdict of loss and win is decided by the public. The message is clear, opportunities belong to those who work on the ground, while those who work from home are made to stay at home,” she added.
On the BMC elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut expressed serious concerns over voting patterns in Mumbai. He highlighted that the names of thousands of voters, who participated in the Assembly elections, were reportedly missing in areas dominated by Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, or Congress.
Raut also criticized the functioning of EVM machines and claimed that the Election Commission was not addressing their grievances. He pointed to a meeting between senior BJP leaders and Election Commission staff held despite the Model Code of Conduct, questioning its timing and transparency.
As per the initial trends in the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026, the BJP is leading at 9 spots, while Shiv Sena (UBT) holds the lead at 4 wards, and the Shiv Sena is ahead in 3 wards. Counting is still underway.
Early trends from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) vote count on Friday show the BJP taking the lead in Malabar Hill, one of south Mumbai’s high-profile wards.
According to officials, the BJP candidate moved ahead by over 2,000 votes after the counting of postal ballots and the first round of votes. More rounds of counting are still underway, and the margin is expected to change as additional results come in.
Early trends in the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026 indicate that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is gaining an early edge in several key municipal corporations.
As per early updates from television channels, the ruling alliance is leading in Pune, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Nashik, signalling a strong start as counting continues across the state.
BJP–Shiv Sena surge ahead with 350 seats, Congress leads on 65, while SS-UBT secures 29 as counting continues.
The BJP-led alliance continues to extend its lead in the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026, winning 299 seats so far. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has secured 22 seats, while the Congress is leading with 49 seats. The NCP (SP) remains behind with five seats as counting progresses across the state.
Early trends from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Friday indicate a strong start for the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance, which is leading in 31 wards as vote counting begins across Mumbai.
The counting process is underway at designated centres across the city, with results expected to shape the composition of the 227-member civic body that governs India’s richest municipal corporation. The BMC operates with an annual budget of approximately Rs 74,400 crore, making the outcome politically and administratively significant.
The counting of votes for the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026 will begin shortly, with the process scheduled to start at 10 am across the state.
In Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the counting of postal ballots commenced earlier at 9 am.
Along with the BMC, vote counting will take place in several other major civic bodies, including Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Ulhasnagar, Thane, Chandrapur, Parbhani, Mira-Bhayandar, Nanded-Waghala and Panvel, among others.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appointed 23 Returning Officers to oversee the vote-counting process across 227 election wards within Mumbai’s municipal limits.
According to the BMC, strong rooms and designated counting centres have been finalised under the jurisdiction of each Returning Officer. These venues have received all necessary clearances from the Public Works Department and the Police Department.
Municipal Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani said that comprehensive arrangements have been put in place to ensure the counting process remains transparent, smooth, and time-bound. Preparations include detailed planning of counting hall layouts, table allocation, staff deployment, and round-the-clock CCTV surveillance.
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC expressed confidence that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will emerge victorious in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
She emphasized that the party’s campaign focused on development issues, including housing, metro projects, transport, environmental initiatives, healthcare, education, and sewage management.
Before Thursday’s elections, the last Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls were held in 2017. The next elections were originally scheduled for 2022 but were postponed due to multiple factors.
These included the COVID-19 pandemic, disputes over delimitation of BMC seats, and a legal battle concerning reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local body elections.
Exit polls indicate a strong lead for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, signaling a potential clean sweep.
According to Axis My India, the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance is projected to secure 131–151 seats, while the Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS–NCP (SP) combine may win 58–68 seats. The Congress–VBA–RSP alliance is estimated at 12–16 seats, with others taking 6–12 seats.
Meanwhile, the Sakal exit poll also favours the ruling alliance, predicting 119 seats for BJP-led Mahayuti and 75 seats for Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, along with NCP (SP) and MNS.
Counting of votes for Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections is being conducted in a phased manner, a shift from the previous practice of counting all wards simultaneously.
According to PTI, this new procedure could delay the announcement of BMC results. Counting of postal ballots is scheduled first, followed by regular votes from 10 am.
Notably, only 46 out of 227 wards will begin counting at 10 am, instead of all wards at once, signaling a staggered approach to the civic vote tally.
Colaba’s Ward 227 has recorded the lowest voter turnout in the 2026 Maharashtra municipal elections, according to The Indian Express. By 3:30 pm, only 15.73% of voters had cast their ballots—far below Mumbai’s overall average of 41.08%.
Voter participation emerged as a key highlight of the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections on Thursday, with Kolhapur recording the highest turnout till the afternoon. According to State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare, overall voter turnout across the 29 municipal corporations stood between 46% and 50% by the close of polling at 5:30 PM.
Data shared with news agency PTI showed that Kolhapur led the chart with a turnout of 50.85% till 3:30 PM. It was followed by Parbhani, Ahilyanagar, Malegaon, Ichalkaranji and Vasai-Virar, all of which witnessed comparatively strong voter participation during the day.
In Mumbai, voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) saw relatively lower engagement. Till 3:30 PM, the city recorded a turnout of 41.08%, with 42,49,713 voters casting their ballots across the civic wards.
The Maharashtra municipal corporation elections held on Thursday have brought the State Election Commission (SEC) into sharp focus, as concerns over its functioning continue to mount. The large-scale civic exercise involved nearly 3.48 crore voters, 2,869 corporator seats, and 15,931 candidates across 29 major urban centres, making it one of the most extensive local body elections in recent years.
Although polling was largely conducted in a peaceful manner, the process has not been free from controversy. Several decisions taken by the SEC after the election schedule was announced have drawn criticism from voters as well as Opposition parties. Allegations have centred on poor communication, administrative arbitrariness, and an overall lack of transparency in the conduct of the polls.
As polling for the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections continues, a fresh political flashpoint has emerged over allegations of irregularities in the voting process. Opposition parties raised concerns about possible foul play even before voting concluded, a move Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described as an attempt to pre-emptively justify defeat.
Responding to claims by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray that marker pens were being used instead of indelible ink to allow repeat voting, Fadnavis dismissed the allegations outright. After casting his vote in his hometown of Nagpur, the Chief Minister publicly scratched his inked finger and questioned the narrative being pushed by the Opposition.
“I have also been marked with a marker, is it getting erased?” Fadnavis remarked, adding that if there were genuine concerns related to voting methods, the Election Commission could address them. He stressed that elections must remain impartial, but accused Opposition parties of creating unnecessary controversy around every issue.
