Maharashtra Municipal Election Results 2026 Highlights: Ending nearly three decades of uninterrupted dominance by the undivided Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday emerged as the single largest party in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, redrawing Mumbai’s political map. The BJP also delivered a crushing blow in Pune, where it steamrolled the combined challenge put up by the rival NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar.
Riding on this momentum, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised to take charge in 25 of the 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, CM Devendra Fadnavis said while addressing party workers in south Mumbai on Friday evening. He said the results marked a decisive endorsement of the alliance’s urban governance pitch.
Modi thanks Maharashtra voters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also hailed the outcome, thanking voters for what he described as an emphatic mandate. “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance,” Modi posted on X.
By 11 pm, results had been declared for 221 of the 227 wards in Mumbai, news agency PTI reported. The BJP won 87 seats, while its ally, the Shiv Sena, secured 27. The Shiv Sena (UBT) finished with 64 seats, and the MNS won six. The Congress, contesting in alliance with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, managed to bag 24 seats.
What did Maharashtra exit poll results predict?
The exit polls showed a strong lead for the BJP–Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena alliance in the 227-member civic body. The Axis My India survey had projected that the alliance would win between 131 and 151 wards, while the Uddhav Thackeray–Raj Thackeray combination is expected to secure 58 to 68 wards and the Congress 12 to 16.
The Janmat poll had put the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance at 138 seats, with the Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS at 59 and the Congress–VBA at 23. In terms of vote share, the BJP-led alliance was forecast at 42–45%. In Mumbai’s North zone, the JVC poll had predicted a clear BJP lead. It is important to note that the exit polls don’t always get it right.
Keep watching this space for real-time updates, key trends, and detailed insights as the results unfold through the day.
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Mumbai Election Results 2026: BJP ends Shiv Sena’s 30-year grip
After almost 30 years of the undivided Shiv Sena ruling the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the BJP on Friday became the single largest party in the Mumbai civic elections, changing the city’s political picture. The party also scored a big victory in Pune, easily defeating the combined challenge from the two NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar.
Mumbai Election Results 2026: BJP wins in Nanded-Waghala
The BJP, led by former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan, scored a decisive victory in the Nanded-Waghala City Municipal Corporation elections on Friday. It wrestled control of the civic body from the Congress, which had long treated the city as a stronghold. The BJP won 45 of the 81 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark, while the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) emerged as the second-largest force with 15 seats.
The Congress, which had ruled the municipal corporation in the previous term, suffered a sharp setback, managing to secure only 10 seats. The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi won five seats.
Despite having two MLAs from the city, the Shiv Sena was limited to just four seats. The Nationalist Congress Party opened its account with a single seat, while one Independent candidate also emerged victorious.
Mumbai Election Results 2026: Big win for BJP in Nagpur
The BJP registered a sweeping victory in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections. The party emerged as the dominant force in the 2026 polls. According to IE, BJP secured 102 seats in the final tally, far ahead of its rivals. The Congress finished a distant second with 34 seats, while AIMIM won six seats. Shiv Sena and the Bahujan Samaj Party managed one seat each, as did the Ajit Pawar–led NCP. The Shiv Sena (UBT) secured two seats and the Indian Muslim League won four seats.
Mumbai Election Results 2026: BJP bags 65 of the 111 seats in Navi Mumbai
The Bharatiya Janata Party won 65 of the 111 seats in Navi Mumbai. The Shiv Sena won 43, Shiv Sena (UBT) won two seats, while an independent candidate won in one ward.
'Will of the people is supreme,' says Ajit Pawar as BJP takes lead in Pune bastion
Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar tweeted to say that his party accepts the "will of the people with full respect". "I wholeheartedly congratulate all the victorious candidates and extend my best wishes for their successful tenure ahead. In this election for local self-governing institutions, wherever the expected success was not achieved, we firmly assure that we will continue to work with greater responsibility, honesty, and double the vigor to regain the trust of the people. I express the expectation that all the victorious candidates will prioritize the issues of the people in their respective municipal corporations and accelerate the work of development and public welfare. At the same time, I appeal to those who could not emerge victorious: without getting disheartened, they should remain dedicated to working for the people, always keeping the welfare of the people at the center and unwavering commitment to serving them as their goal," he said.
Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026: Results indicate that NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra has further deepened, says PM Modi
The results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra has further deepened, Prime Minster Narendra Modi said in a post on X. "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," he added.
Maharashtra municipal elections: People voted for Mahayuti as they wanted development, honesty: Fadnavis
CM Devendra Fadnavis said people voted for the BJP-led alliance in polls to 29 municipal corporations in the state as they wanted honesty and development. The Mahayuti is set to attain power in 25 out of 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, he said at a celebratory rally here.
Maharashtra municipal elections: Congress sweeps Latur civic body polls with 43 seats
Congress won elections to the Latur Municipal Corporation (LMC) in central Maharashtra, bagging a clear majority with 43 seats in the 70-member body, leaving the BJP a distant second with 22 seats, news agency PTI reported.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as well as party workers as trends showed the BJP-Shiv Sena were set to win comfortably in most of the 29 municipal corporations where votes are being counted, including the country's financial capital Mumbai.
Shinde thanks people for massive mandate, says PM Modi wants Mumbai to be the fintech capital
Maharashtra Deputy CM EKnath Shinde on Friday thanked the people of the state for the masive mandate for Mahayuti. "People have shown that we are the real Shiv Sena" he said. He further added, "PM Modi wants to make Mumbai the fintech capital." He said that people want Mumbai to be developed as an international city.
BJP slams Shiv Sena (UBT), calls for introspection after alliance split
Responding to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said the party should look inward after failing to maintain its alliances. He noted that no state or municipal elections have taken place since the 2024 breakup of the so-called INDI alliance and criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) for joining groups he described as controversial. Trivedi said voters in Maharashtra are likely to respond firmly to these actions. Trivedi said voters in Maharashtra are likely to respond firmly to these actions.
BJP sees poll win as endorsement of Mumbai’s development
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar said the BJP alliance’s win in Mumbai reflects the city’s support for development projects. He credited key initiatives like the Metro Rail Network, Coastal Road, and Trans Harbour Link for gaining voters’ trust, saying the result shows residents want continued growth and progress for the city.
Final voter turnout in 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations
The final voter turnout in 29 municipal corporations is listed below:
Thane (55.59), Kalyan-Dombivali (50.32), Navi Mumbai (57.15), Ulhasnagar (52.10), Bhiwandi Nizampur (53.43), Vasai-Virar (57.12), Panvel (55.67), Nashik (56.67), Malegaon (64.08), Dhule (56.73), Jalgaon (53.60), Ahilyanagar (64.67), Pune (52.42), Pimpri-Chinchwad (57.71), Solapur (53.02), Kolhapur (66.53), Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad (61.03), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (59.82), Nanded-Waghala (61.37), Latur (60.08), Parbhani (65.99), Amravati (54.10), Akola (55.61), Nagpur (51.38), Chandrapur (56.89), and Jalna (61.16). - PTI
Maharashtra's final voter turnout stands at 54.77%
Maharashtra’s elections for 29 municipal corporations saw a voter turnout of 54.77%, with the newly formed Ichalkaranji civic body recording the highest at 69.76%, the State Election Commission said. Mumbai had a turnout of 52.94%, while Mira-Bhayandar saw the lowest at 48.64%. Vote counting is currently in progress.
BJP hails Maharashtra poll win
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh described the Maharashtra municipal election results as a major win for the party, saying voters have backed PM Modi’s policies and vision for a developed India. He said the results reflect public disapproval of opponents he accused of favoring Pakistan’s agenda and called it a victory for nationalist forces. Chugh also criticized Rahul Gandhi’s comments on the polls, suggesting that voters are clearly expressing their dissatisfaction with him and his party.
In the first round of counting for municipal elections in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, the BJP was leading across Nagpur, Chandrapur, Akola, and Amravati, reported PTI. Voting was held on Thursday in these four cities and 25 other civic bodies statewide. Early trends from the 151-seat Nagpur Municipal Corporation show the BJP ahead in 74 seats, Congress in 22, and Shiv Sena (UBT) in 2. Nagpur is a key political hub, home to leaders like Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
BJP thanks voters and party workers for strong backing
At a press briefing on BMC election results, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said support for the BJP and NDA has been steadily rising. He thanked voters and party workers, noting that Mumbai’s results show strong backing from young people. He also said the outcome reflects voters rejecting negative politics during the campaign.
BJP’s Shalan Shinde, despite being in judicial custody, wins from Solapur ward
In a striking outcome from Solapur, BJP’s Shalan Shinde won the municipal election in Ward 2 by 10,767 votes, beating Afrin Pathan of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) despite being in judicial custody and unable to campaign. Shinde faces charges in the high-profile Balasaheb Sarvade murder case, which shook Maharashtra politics during the election.
Why has counting stopped in Ward 185?
Vote counting in ward 185, contested by BJP’s Ravi Raja and UBT’s TM Jagdish, has been halted. Jagdish was ahead when Raja’s complaint led officials to temporarily stop the process.
Thane poll Rebel challenges Shiv Sena rival
Rebel candidate Nitin Landge has challenged his Shiv Sena opponent, Siddharth Pandey from ward 4, saying he will quit the Thane Municipal Corporation race if Pandey can show even one development project he has carried out in the area.
Check latest trends on Maharashtra here
According to latest trends, the BJP is leading in over 1200 seats, Shiv Sena in 290, Congress in 172, Shiv Sena (UBT) in 136, NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) in 116, AIMIM in 51, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) in 19, Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi in 14, MNS in 11, and other parties in 144 seats.
Mahayuti set to rule Maharashtra
The Mahayuti alliance is on track to win Maharashtra’s civic elections, opening the door for a triple-engine government. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said support for the NDA is steadily rising, adding that strong backing from young voters helped secure the party’s win in Mumbai.
Fadnavis to reach BJP Headquarters in Mumbai at 3:30 pm
Fadnavis is going to reach the BJP Headquarters in Mumbai at 3:30 pm and celebrate the massive sweep in Maharashtra with the party workers. Visuals of party workers celebrating have already started doing the rounds of social media.
BJP-Sena leading in over 1200 seats - Current stats
Vote counting for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections is in progress, and early results are coming in. So far, the BJP and the Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance have taken a strong lead, while the Thackeray brothers’ faction appears to be facing a significant setback.
BJP supporters celebrate in Navi Mumbai - Watch
#watch | Maharashtra civic body elections | BJP supporters and workers celebrate in Navi Mumbai as the party leads here. pic.twitter.com/8mfz2IBsZd
Thackerays ahead of Shinde in Mumbai?
Election results in Mumbai show that the Shiv Sena faction led by the Thackerays has clearly defeated the group led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, according to Loksatta. The Thackeray faction has continued its strong performance, maintaining its edge in Lok Sabha, Assembly and now municipal elections as well.
Accused in Gauri Lankesh murder case celebrates win from Jalna Municipal Corporation
Shrikant Pangarkar, who is accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, was seen celebrating with his supporters after winning the Jalna Municipal Corporation election as an independent candidate.
Vote counting for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections is in progress, and we are here to bring you the latest trends. In the second round of counting for Ward 111, the vote share of candidates is as follows according to Loksatta:
Deepak Rajaram Sawant-Shiv Sena (UBT/Thackeray-)5,350 (Leading)
Dhananjay Sadashiv Pisal-NCP (Ajit Pawar)- 4,503 votes
Sarika Mangesh Pawar-BJP-4,049 votes
Pranit Ganesh Mhatre-BSP- 664 votes
Devendra Fadnavis holds fort, BJP reaches majority mark in Nagpur
Latest trends from the Nagpur municipal elections show that the BJP has crossed the majority mark and is leading in 75 seats, accoding to Loksatta. Congress is ahead in 26 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in three.
Emotional scens in Jalgaon as 3 Kolhe family members win - Watch
Emotional moments were seen surfacing in Jalgaon as Sarita Kolhe hugged Mahayuti candidate Piyush Lalit Kolhe and became overwhelmed. Three members of the Kolhe family, namely, Lalit Kolhe, Sindhutai Kolhe and Piyush Lalit Kolhe, won their elections. Lalit Kolhe contested the polls while lodged in jail.