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Mumbai BMC election results 2026: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena's 30-year control collapses

In a seismic shift in Mumbai's political landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance has emerged victorious in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026, ending Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 30-year dominance over India's richest civic body. The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) declared results for 227 out of 227 wards on Friday, with BJP securing the highest number of seats at 89, followed by Shiv Sena (UBT) with 65.[1]

BJP Emerges as the Single Largest Party in BMC Polls

The BMC elections, held after a nine-year gap on January 15, 2026, saw a voter turnout of 54-56 percent. Results announced on January 16 revealed BJP clinching 89 wards, capturing 45.22 percent of the total votes polled for winning candidates. This marks a historic win for the party, reshaping local governance in the city with an annual budget exceeding Rs 74,400 crore.[1][6]

Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, came second with 65 seats, accounting for 27.52 percent of votes. Despite a strong showing in key pockets, it failed to retain overall control. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena secured 29 wards, while Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) won 6, Samajwadi Party (SP) 2, Ajit Pawar-led NCP 3, and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) 1. Notably, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) drew a blank.[1]

Early trends showed the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance crossing the majority mark of 114 seats, leading in 117 wards combined, with BJP ahead in 88 and Shinde Sena in 28-31 wards.[3] This alliance's surge past the halfway point signaled the end of fragmented opposition control.[2]

Key Victories and Notable Winners

Several prominent faces retained their seats, including four former Mumbai mayors and three deputy mayors. Kishori Pednekar (Shiv Sena UBT) won Ward 199, Vishakha Raut Ward 191, Shraddha Jadhav (Shiv Sena UBT) Ward 202, and Milind Vaidya (Shiv Sena UBT) Ward 182.[1] Yamini Jadhav of Shinde Sena triumphed in Ward 209, defeating a Congress rival.[2]

Congress marked its presence with wins like Asha Kale in Ward 183 (Dharavi) by 1,240 votes, Rekha Yadav in Ward 1 (first North Indian woman winner), Varsha Tembwalkar in Ward 51, and Shaila Lande in Ward 163.[2][3] BJP's Tejaswini Ghosalkar won Ward 2, Ajay Patil Ward 214 (Tardeo), while Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sunil More took Ward 123, Nishikant Shinde Ward 194.[4]

Shinde faction winners included Harshita Narwekar (Ward 225), Adv. Makrand Suresh Narwekar (226), and Dr. Gauravi Shivalkar Narwekar (227). Shiv Sena (UBT) had early wins like Sanjay Ghadi in Ward 5. AIMIM secured 4 seats: Khairunnisa Hussein (145), Mehjabin Khan (134), Jameer Qureshi (136), Sameer Patel (137).[4]

Party-Wise Seat Tally Breakdown

Party	Seats Won
BJP	89 (or 40-88 in trends)
Shiv Sena (UBT)	65 (or 37-72)
Shiv Sena (Shinde)	29 (or 10-46)
Congress	13-23
MNS	6 (or 2-11)
AIMIM	4-8
NCP (Ajit Pawar)	3
SP	2
NCP (SP)	1

Note: Figures vary slightly across sources due to ongoing updates; final SEC data confirms BJP at 89.[1][4]

Implications for Mumbai's Governance and Shiv Sena Split

The collapse of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 30-year reign underscores the lasting impact of the 2022 Shiv Sena split between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions. Pre-poll surveys like JVC Poll, JDS, Janmat, and DV Research predicted BJP+ dominance with 107-154 seats.[7] Exit polls forecasted a Mahayuti sweep, ending Thackeray family control.[6]

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulated BJP state chief Ravindra Chauhan, hailing it as history rewritten.[3] Celebrations erupted among BJP and alliance supporters across Mumbai.[1] The BMC, with a Rs 74,427 crore budget for 2025-26, now faces transformative changes in infrastructure, health, and urban development under new leadership.[1]

The opposition, including Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, and Congress, managed 68-83 wards combined, trailing significantly.[2] In Navi Mumbai, BJP led with 29 of 111 wards, Shiv Sena second at 27.[3] This poll reflects broader Mahayuti strength across 29 Maharashtra civic bodies.[6]

What the Results Mean for Mumbai Residents

Mumbai's 1.4 crore residents can expect policy shifts focusing on BJP's development agenda. Key battles in wards like Dharavi, Mahim, Tardeo highlight diverse voter priorities from slums to high-rises. With 1,700 candidates in fray, the multi-cornered contests tested alliances.[1]

The delimitation to a four-member ward system (except BMC) influenced strategies, but BMC's 227 single-member wards remained fiercely contested.[7] As counting wrapped up late Friday, the city buzzed with reactions, setting the stage for mayor elections and new civic initiatives.

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Final Thoughts on BMC 2026 Verdict

The 2026 BMC results redefine Mumbai's power dynamics, with BJP's triumph signaling a new era. Shiv Sena (UBT)'s losses highlight voter preference for the Mahayuti's governance model. As the richest municipal body transitions, all eyes are on implementation of promises in pothole-free roads, water supply, and waste management. Stay tuned for mayor elections and policy announcements shaping Maximum City's future.[1][2][3]

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