Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Highlights: Counting of votes for one of the most politically charged corporations in Maharashtra, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) began earlier today. As per early trends posted by Loksatta, My corporator, Aaj Tak and India trends, the Mahayuti alliance is enjoying an early lead with the BJP dominating the party-wise scoreboard.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026: Key political contenders
A total of 859 candidates, including 96 former corporators are competing for a total of 115 seats in Aurangabad marking it to be one of the most dense contests in Maharashtra . The election is marked by the return of seasoned local politicians and relatives of major leaders.
One such popular entry is that of Siddhant Shirsat, son of veteran leader Sanjay Shirsat (Shinde-led Shiv Sena). During the time of his nomination, the electoral candidate’s assets were reported at over ₹27 crore and received significant media attention. Counting of votes for the region will begin shortly.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026: Party math
The contest is primarily a four-way battle between the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), and AIMIM, with the Congress and NCP also holding sway in specific pockets.
With 115 seats (corporators) are up for contest, A party or alliance needs 58 seats to claim a simple majority. The city uses a multi-member ward (Prabhag) system where voters cast multiple votes for a panel of representatives in their area.
Spread across 115 corporator seats, the municipal election in Aurangabad has emerged as a closely watched contest in the Marathwada region, with outcomes here expected to carry political significance alongside results in neighbouring urban centres like Latur and Jalna Municipal Corporation.
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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Double engine govt
The BJP successfully framed the election as a choice for "double-engine" growth, aligning local development directly with state and central schemes. The campaign focused on urban infrastructure and water supply, aiming to resolve the city's long-standing water crisis through expanded pipeline projects.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Final seat tally
The final seat distribution for the 115-member civic body is as follows:
Party Name Number of Seats Won
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 58
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) 33
Shiv Sena 12
Shiv Sena (UBT) 6
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) 4
Indian National Congress (INC) 1
NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) 1
Total Seats 115
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Check winners list
BJP registered a landmark victory in the recent BMC civic polls. The elections saw a record number of contestants, with around 1,700 candidates in the fray, including 879 women and 821 men. The BJP contested 136 wards, while the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) fielded candidates in 89 wards. Interested readers can check the complete winners list for the latest elections here.
BJP-Sena wins big as Congress gets just 1 seat
The BJP's victory streak continued in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where it won 57 seats, followed by Shiv Sena with 13, Congress with one, while other parties registered with the SEC, especially the AIMIM, bagged 33 seats.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: BJP comes out victorious
Maharashtra State Election Commission late Friday declared results for 2,784 of the 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single largest party after winning 1,372 seats.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Owaisi's AIMIM wins 114 seats in Maharashtra civic polls
Asaduddin Owaisi’s door-to-door outreach, combined with the sting of narrow defeats in earlier elections, energised workers of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) during the Maharashtra civic polls, helping the party secure 114 seats across the state, leader Shareque Naqshbandi said on Friday, according to PTI.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: No Clear Majority in Bhivandi-Nizampur and Malegaon Civic Polls
In the Bhivandi-Nizampur civic elections, no alliance managed to cross the majority mark of 45 seats, with Congress winning 32 seats, the BJP 22, and both the NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena securing 12 seats each. A similar situation unfolded in Malegaon, where Shiv Sena emerged as the single largest party with 18 seats, but no major party was able to secure a clear majority.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: BJP sweeps Jalna
In Jalna, the BJP won 45 of the 65 seats, Congress nine, Shiv Sena 12 and others three, as reported by PTI. This marked the first-ever civic polls for Jalna, one of two newly added municipal corporations alongside Ichalkaranji in the Maharashtra civic body elections.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Amit Shah on BJP's win
Amit Shah hailed BJP’s win on X (translated version). He wrote, “The massive success of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections makes one thing clear – the trust of the people from every corner of the country lies solely in the development policies of the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji.”
He added, “This historic victory is a stamp of approval from the people for the development and public welfare work carried out by the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra. Heartfelt thanks to the people of Maharashtra for this overwhelming support!
Hearty congratulations to Chief Minister Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji, Deputy Chief Minister Shri @mieknathshinde ji, BJP Maharashtra State President Shri @RaviDadaChavan ji, and all the workers of the BJP-Shiv Sena for this success!”
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Piyush Goyal on BJP's win
Union Minister Piyush Goyal reacted to BJP’s win in Maharashtra. According to PTI, he said, “Mahayuti has received the blessings and trust of the people. Out of 29 corporations, Mahayuti is leading in 24, according to the information received so far. We expect Mahayuti candidates to win with a two-thirds majority.”
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: 'My gratitude to the people across Maharashtra,' says Modi
PM Modi thanked the people of Maharashtra on X. He wrote, “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance!.”
He further 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. “
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Thackeray Group’s Rashid Mamu Wins in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Thackeray group candidate Rashid Mamu has emerged victorious in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, despite his candidature facing criticism, including from Uddhav Thackeray. Senior Thackeray group leader Chandrakant Khaire had also opposed Rashid Mamu’s nomination.
In the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Municipal Corporation Election 2017, Shiv Sena (SS) emerged as the leading party by winning 29 seats, followed by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) with 25 seats and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with 22 seats. Others and Independent candidates together secured 13 seats, while the Indian National Congress (INC) won 8 seats. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) managed to win 4 seats, and both the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh (BBM) secured 2 seats each, reflecting a fragmented verdict in the 2017 civic polls, as per The Indian Express
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: BJP emerges largest party in Akola civic polls
The results of the Akola Municipal Corporation elections are out, with the Bharatiya Janata Party securing the highest number of seats. Of the 80 seats contested, the BJP won 36 seats, while the Congress finished second with 21 seats.
BJP alliance sweeps Maharashtra civic polls; Thackerays to lose BMC after 25 years
The BJP and ally Shiv Sena are set for a massive win in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections. Trends from the 29 corporations indicate Mahayuti constituents are taking a decisive lead of over 900 seats, while MVA constituents struggle with a paltry 118-seat lead. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has an annual budget is over Rs 74, 400 crore, making it the richest municipal body in India.
The result of these elections holds the power to shape the civic landscape of Maharashtra. You can read more about the recent political developments here.
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BJP is on the verge of a historic victory in the first-ever Jalna Municipal Corporation (JMC). Out of the 65 seats across 16 wards, trends and declared results indicate:
Two notable victories for BJP include that of family members Bhaskar and Sushila Danve.
Bhaskar Danve (BJP): Brother of former Union Minister Raosaheb Danve, won from his respective ward.
Sushila Danve (BJP): Wife of Bhaskar Danve, also declared a winner.
Latur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: INC regains control
After losing control to the BJP in 2017, the Congress has regained its stronghold in Latur under the leadership of Amit Deshmukh.
VBA Performance: The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi saw a 100% strike rate in several wards, winning key seats including Ward 13 (Amol Landge), Ward 4 (Sachin Gaikwad), and Ward 2 (Ankita Bhadikar).
Latur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: INC + VBA achieve hallmark victory
As of 2:30 PM on January 16, 2026, the Indian National Congress (INC) and its ally, the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), have secured a resounding victory in the Latur Municipal Corporation (LMC) election. The seating distribution has been posted below.
INC + VBA Alliance: 39 seats (Confirmed Majority)
Congress: 30 seats
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA): 9 seats (winning all 5 contested seats early, plus additional gains)
BJP: 22 seats
Others: 9 seats
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Notable leads
The BJP has secured wins for candidates including Pramod Rathore, Satyabhama Shinde, Balasaheb Munde, and Surekha Gaikwad in Ward 23. Notable leads and wins include Harshada and Siddhant Shirsat, children of Minister Sanjay Shirsat, Rishikesh Jaiswal, son of MLA Pradeep Jaiswal, in Ward 15.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Latest seat tally
As per the latest tally posted by Loksatta, BJP still maintains a commanding lead in the electoral contest. Out of the 115 total seats, the latest distribution of wins and leads is:
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Famouns names heading towards victory
The election is marked by the return of seasoned local politicians and relatives of major leaders. One such popular entry is that of Siddhant Shirsat, son of veteran leader Sanjay Shirsat (Shinde-led Shiv Sena). During the time of his nomination, the electoral candidate’s assets were reported at over ₹27 crore and received significant media attention. As per the latest data posted by Loksatta, Shirsat and other candidates with a political lienage have faired decently well int he recent polls. Some of the contestants who are leading in their respective polls have been listed as follows.
Harshada Shirsat & Siddhant Shirsat: The daughter and son of Minister Sanjay Shirsat (Shinde Sena) are reportedly heading toward victory.
Rishikesh Jaiswal (Shinde Sena): Son of MLA Pradeep Jaiswal, he is maintaining a strong lead in his ward.
Rekha Ram Yadav (Shinde Sena): Reported winner in Ward 1 with over 7,500 votes.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Latest seat tally
As per an update posted by Loksatta at 1:03 PM today, Mahayuti has pulled ahead in 27 seats across the region inching closer towards the majority mark of 58. Out of the 115 total seats, the current distribution of leads and wins is:
Jalna Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Latest numbers and winners
As per a report by Loksatta, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has registered a strong showing in the first-ever Jalna Municipal Corporation (JMC) election. Some notable leaders whose wins from their respective wards drew headlines across Maharashtra have been listed as follows.
Bhaskar Danve (BJP): Brother of former Union Minister Raosaheb Danve, has been declared a winner.
Sushila Danve (BJP): Wife of Bhaskar Danve, has also been declared a winner in her respective ward.
Rekha Ram Yadav (Shiv Sena - Shinde): Reportedly declared a winner in Ward 1 with over 7,500 votes.
Latur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Neck-to-Neck competition
According to the latest live updates from Loksatta, ABP Live, and India TV, Latur is hosting a closely contested battle between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the BJP. As per a report by Loksatta, both parties were just neck-to-neck in the region till some time ago at around 11:40 AM with both Indian National Congress (INC) and BJP leading in 16 seats.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Notable leads
As per a report by Loksatta, one of the much-talked-about contestants of this election, Rishikesh Jaiswal, son of Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Pradeep Jaiswal, is presently leading from his ward. As per analysts from India Today and NDTV, the BJP is expected to prevail in the polling contest.
Each counting centre is processing results for ten wards simultaneously, with an average of two wards being declared every hour.
Early trends posted by Loksatta at 11:43 AM show a competitive multi-cornered fight for the 115 seats offered by Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The seat distribution across Aurangabad based on early trends has been posted below.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Final results expected by afternoon
The counting for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Municipal Corporation election is currently underway today, January 16, 2026. Final results are expected to be clear by this afternoon, between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
Jalna Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: When will counting conclude
The counting process is expected to conclude between 2:30 PM and 3 PM. On average, two wards are likely to be counted every hour, while each counting centre is handling results for ten wards simultaneously.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Counting likely to conclude in afternoon
The counting process is expected to conclude between 2:30 PM and 3 PM. On average, two wards are likely to be counted every hour, while each counting centre is handling results for ten wards simultaneously.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Election Results 2026 Live: Early trends reflect BJP dominance
As per early trends data posted by the India Today group, BJP leads in 12 of 33 seats for which counting has begun. Eknath Shinde led Shiv-Sena closely follows BJP by leading in 8 seats.
Aurangabad has multi vote system, where electors can vote for a panel of 3-4 individuals depending upon their ward. Meanwhile SS UBT and INC lead in 4 seats each.