Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026 Live: Ward-wise Winners List and Party Standings
In the BMC elections held on January 15, 2026, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious, crossing the majority mark of 114 to take control of India’s richest civic body. This result ended nearly three decades of dominance by the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
The 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results, declared on January 16, 2026, marked a historic shift in Mumbai’s politics as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured control of India’s richest civic body, ending the Shiv Sena’s nearly 30-year dominance.
The Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP) crossed the majority threshold of 114 seats in the 227-member body.
- BJP: Emerged as the single largest party with over 90 seats (up from 82 in 2017).
- Shiv Sena (UBT): Suffered a major setback, falling to 72 seats from over 130 in 2017.
- Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde): Secured approximately 25–28 seats, providing the necessary numbers for the alliance to govern.
- Congress: Reduced to roughly 21 seats, continuing its decline in urban centers.
- Other Parties: AIMIM made gains in Muslim-majority pockets like Kurla and Bhendi Bazaar, while the MNS and NCP (SP) saw minimal impact despite a strategic alliance between the Thackeray cousins.
Party-Wise Seat Tallies (Latest Trends & Declared Results)
As of the evening of January 16, 2026, the leads and wins for the 227 wards are as follows:
| Alliance/Party | Leading/Won | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Mahayuti Alliance | 124+ | Surpassed the 114-seat majority mark. |
| – BJP | 94 | Poised to be the single largest party. |
| – Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 30 | Secured crucial gains in various wards. |
| Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) | 71+ | Main opposition force. |
| – Shiv Sena (UBT) | 62 | Retained a significant presence but lost overall control. |
| – Congress | 15 | Secured wins in areas like Dharavi. |
| – NCP (SP) | 1 | Limited presence in the current tally. |
| MNS | 9 | Led by Raj Thackeray; won several key wards. |
| AIMIM | 2+ | Registered early victories. |
Key Ward-Wise Winners
| Ward No. | Winning Candidate | Party | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Prakash Darekar | BJP | Brother of leader Pravin Darekar |
| 85 | Milind Ramnath Shinde | BJP | Defeated MNS by 11,537 votes |
| 145 | Khairunisa Akbar Husain | AIMIM | Won in Trombay/Cheetah Camp |
| 182 | Milind Vaidya | SS (UBT) | Retained seat in Mahim/Dharavi area |
| 184 | Sajida Babbu Khan | Congress | Won in Dharavi |
| 194 | Nishikant Shinde | SS (UBT) | Defeated Shinde Sena in Prabhadevi |
Analysis of the Verdict
- Turnout: The voter turnout was 52.94%, slightly lower than the 55.53% recorded in 2017.
- Demographic Shift: Exit polls and early analysis suggested the BJP benefited significantly from first-time voters and women, likely influenced by schemes such as Majhi Ladki Bahin.
- Strategic Failure: The high-profile reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray failed to translate into a winning seat count, as the Mahayuti alliance maintained effective vote transferability.
For further detailed updates and official notifications, visit the State Election Commission of Maharashtra.