Counting of votes for the 2026 Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections began on January 16, with all eyes on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),
where the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, according to exit polls, is poised for a major victory against the reunited Thackeray faction.
BMC Election 2026 Results LIVE: Mumbai's Decisive Political Battle
The BMC Election 2026 results are the centerpiece of today's counting. Exit polls from Axis My India, JVC, and Sakal predict a sweeping win for the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) Mahayuti alliance.
This election marks the dramatic political reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray after nearly two decades, aiming to reclaim their party's stronghold.
Mumbai recorded a 52.94% voter turnout, with counting underway for 227 wards.
Notably, 68 candidates from
the Mahayuti alliance and Ajit Pawar's NCP had already won their seats
unopposed before polling day.
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Maharashtra Civic Polls LIVE: Statewide Trends and Key Factors
Across the state, results for 29 municipal corporations will determine the political landscape.
Key contests are in Pune, where rival NCP factions have united against the BJP, and in Thane.
The performance of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction is seen as a critical factor for the Mahayuti's success in Mumbai. \
Voter turnout varied widely, from a high of 59.82% in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to a low of 20.88% in Mumbai's Colaba ward.
The State Election Commission has deployed extensive measures for a
transparent counting process, though some leaders have raised concerns about
potential delays.
Live Updates and Political Analysis on Maharashtra Elections
Follow this page for live updates on Maharashtra civic poll results as declarations come in. This election is a crucial test for Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and a referendum on the BJP's governance in urban Maharashtra.
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Early trends from major corporations like Pune, Nagpur, and Thane will set the
narrative before the final BMC results, which are expected to shape state
politics for the coming years.
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