BJP Leads in Maharashtra Civic Body Elections, Ending Thackeray Era
In the second phase of local body elections in Mumbai, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 89 seats, while Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, marking its position as a significant Opposition in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena obtained 29 seats, and the Congress managed 24 seats. The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) surprised with eight seats. The elections saw 1,700 candidates contesting for 227 wards, with results declared on January 16, 2026. The BJP's performance reflects its growing influence in Mumbai, particularly in middle-class areas, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) maintained strongholds in Marathi-dominated wards. The Congress's seat count decreased from 31 in 2017 to 24, indicating a decline in its influence in the city.
Published 3 days ago • 16 Jan 2026, 02:06 PM IST