Nagpur Election Results 2026 Highlights: Covering 151 seats across 38 electoral wards, the electoral contest in Nagpur has drawn the attention of voters in the wider Vidarbha region, including Akola, Amravati and Chandrapur where civic outcomes like development of public infrastructure have been politically interconnected.
Main contenders for the Nagpur corporation include the Mahayuti alliance comprising Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Opposition to the Mahayuti alliance remains divided as Congress and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) contested separately after failed seat-sharing talks.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results: Strong BJP Influence
Often considered a BJP stronghold, Nagpur is the political homeground of some of the most influential BJP leaders including the current state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nitin Gadkari and Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
Some of the leaders mentioned above, including Gadkari and Fadnavis, have actively campaigned for the BJP. In its manifesto, the party has carried forward its development-focused pitch that includes the construction of roads, flyovers, logistics and urban infrastructure.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results: Congress bets on Ravindra Paigwar
Keen to turn around a historically BJP-friendly corporation, Congress is attempting a Nagpur revival by banking on old leaders like Ravindra Paigwar.
Aiming to break BJP’s winning streak in the region, Congress has based its campaign on providing households with better amenities which will include provisions of 30,000 litres of free drinking water and construction of schools. Returning to the electoral battlefield after decades, Ravindra Paigwar is among the most closely watched Congress-linked contenders in the city.
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BJP holds sway with 102 seats, Congress bags merely 34
The BJP won big in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' hometown --- taking 102 of the total 151 seats, defeating the Congress with just 34.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP Emerges Largest Party in Maharashtra Civic Polls
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.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Owaisi campaign boosts AIMIM to 114 civic seats in Maharashtra
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.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi hails NDA workers
"I am very proud of every NDA Karyakarta who worked tirelessly among people across Maharashtra. They talked about our alliance's track record, highlighted our vision for the coming times and also effectively countered the lies of the Opposition. My best wishes to them," PM Modi on X.
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!"
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Piyush Goyal reacts to 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.”
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi reacts to BJP's win
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. “
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Mahayuti to Form Governments in 25 Civic Bodies, says Fadnavis
Addressing party workers, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Mahayuti alliance is set to form governments in 25 of the 29 municipal corporations. In his victory speech, he credited the BJP’s development-focused agenda, saying voters responded positively to it.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Shiv Sena’s Rajendra Tayade Wins Ward 20 (Division D)
In the Amravati Municipal Corporation Election 2017, Shiv Sena candidate Rajendra Bapuraoji Tayade emerged victorious in Ward No. 20, Division D, securing 6,219 votes. He defeated BJP candidate Mangesh Damodararao Khonde, who polled 4,635 votes, with Tayade winning the contest by a margin of 1,584 votes.
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Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Who is leading in Ward 1 ?
In Ward 1 of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, BJP candidate Virendra Kukreja is currently in the lead, as per My Corporator.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Final stages of counting for Amravati
Counting of votes for the Akola Municipal Corporation (AMC) is in its final stages. Early trends indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has established a strong lead, positioning itself to retain control of the civic body.
The majority mark for the 80-member corporation is 41 seats. Latest figures posted by AajTak and Loksatta show the BJP nearing this threshold:
Party/Alliance - Seats in which they are leading
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - 45
Indian National Congress (INC) - 19
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) - 8
NCP (Ajit Pawar) - 7
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: New ward winners
BJP has developed a historic lead over its rival competitors in NMC elections. A long list of candidates fielded by BJP attained victory in their respective wards. Names of some of these winners have been posted below.
Mahendraprasad Ramesh Dhanvijay, Sushma Sanjay Chaudhary, and Pramila Pritam Mathrani (All declared winners). Additionally, in ward 36, Shivani Dani (BJP) has reportedly won her seat.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP dominates electoral contest
Based on the latest trends, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliances are now miles ahead of its closest competitor. With the BJP alone leading and close to winning in approximately 101 seats out of the total 151.
The Indian National Congress (INC) is trailing far behind, leading in approximately 25 to 30 seats. Other Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents and parties like AIMIM have only managed leads in single digits.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Mahayuti crosses the majority mark as per trends
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has taken a commanding lead in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections, crossing the majority mark in latest trends.
While final official certificates are still being issued, some candidates have been confirmed as winners or hold significant leads, including Bhavna Santosh Lonare, Dinesh Basantlal Yadav, and Pramila Pritam Mathrani in Ward 1, and Shivani Dani (BJP) in Ward 36.
While official final certificates for all 151 seats are still being issued, the following early winners and leads have been confirmed
Ward 1: Bhavna Santosh Lonare and Dinesh Basantlal Yadav have been declared winners in their respective prabhags.
Ward 36: Shivani Dani (BJP) has maintained a solid lead throughout the rounds and is reportedly set to win.
Ward 1: Vicky Kukreja (BJP) is leading by approximately 600 votes against the Congress candidate.
76 seats are required for a simple majority. The BJP has currently crossed this mark in trends.
In a significant early update, the Congress has now gained a narrow lead over BJP in the electoral race in Chandrapur. Candidate from the opposition are presently leading on three seats (Sanjivani Vasekar, Rahul Ghotekar, Safia Tavangar), while AIMIM (Azharuddin Sheikh) is leading on one seat.
Out of the 66 total seats, early standings posted by Loksatta indicate a competitive multi-cornered fight:
Indian National Congress (INC): Leading in 13 seats.
BJP: Leading in 9 seats.
Shiv Sena (UBT): Leading in 6 to 7 seats.
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde): Leading in 2 seats.
NCP (Ajit Pawar): Leading in 1 seat.
Others/Independents: Leading in 5 seats.
Akola Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Several winners announced for BJP
Several early winners have been reported from Ward 4:
As of January 16, 2026, counting is currently underway for the Akola Municipal Corporation (AMC) election. Early trends reported by Loksatta and other major outlets indicate a neck-and-neck battle between the BJP and the Indian National Congress.
Early leads for the 80 total seats show a highly competitive field:
BJP: Leading in 15 wards.
Indian National Congress (INC): Leading in 14 wards.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA): Showing strength in specific traditional strongholds
Amravati Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Latest data and seat distribution!
As per data reported by Loksatta and IndiaToday at 11:43 AM today. Out of the 87 total seats across 22 wards, early leads indicate:
BJP: Leading in 8 seats.
Indian National Congress: Leading in 6 seats.
NCP (Ajit Pawar): Leading in 6 seats.
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde): Leading in 2 seats.
Shiv Sena (UBT): Leading in 1 seat
As per data posted by Loksatta at 12 PM today, the BJP-led Mahayuti has maintained a comfortable lead over competitors. Contrary to what had been previously posted by several analysts ahead of polls. Including Nagpur, Congress fared slightly better in states where it had competed on its own. Out of the 151 total seats across 38 wards, the latest standings are:
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: INC candidates start to lead across multiple wards
As polling officers complete more rounds of counting. Multiple INC candidates have begun to take the lead across multiple wards. Notably, candidates like Shalini Dholke (INC) and Shubham Motghare (INC) from ward 19A and 26A.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP+ take lead in early trends.
Early statewide trends show the Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP) leading in a majority of the 29 corporations. In Chandrapur, specific initial trends indicate a three-way contest among the Mahayuti, the Congress (which is contesting solo), and a local alliance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA). To gain control of the corporation, a party or alliance must reach the majority mark of 34 seats out of the total 66.
Akola Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP+ register strong lead in early trends
According to early trends reported by India Today and Zee News, the Mahayuti alliance (BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena) has taken an early lead in several wards. To gain control of the corporation, a party or alliance must reach the majority mark of 41 seats out of the total 80.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Shiv Dani takes lead in Ward 36
Shiv Dani of BJP is leading from ward 36 in Nagpur. Based on early trends, BJP + Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are leading in 31 of 151 seats across 38 wards.
Amravati Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Numbers for BJP+ soar high based on early trends
According to early trends and exit poll analysis from sources like Aaj Tak and NDTV, the Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP) is showing strength in the Vidarbha region.
While the Mahayuti is strong, the Congress is putting up a significant fight in this region where they contest most seats independently.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP leads as per early trends
According to early reports from Aaj Tak and NDTV, the Mahayuti alliance (BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena) has shown a strong early trajectory. Analysts suggest their numbers may go up by 15–20 seats as more rounds are completed.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Expected time of complete results
Each of the 10 zones (such as Mangalwari, Laxmi Nagar, and Dharampeth) serves as a regional counting hub for the wards within its jurisdiction. Because counting starts at the same time across these centers, initial trends for all wards are expected by early afternoon.
Nagpur (NMC) Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Counting begins
Counting is being conducted simultaneously in all 10 zones of the city. Results for the region are expected by early afternoon.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Seat sharing
Elections in Chandrapur are expected to be a sharp three-way contest between the Congress, Mahayuti alliance, and Thackeray _ VBA. Seat-sharing arrangements across alliances in the region have been posted below.
Congress: Has chosen to go solo, fielding candidates for all 66 seats.
Mahayuti: BJP is contesting 56 seats, Shinde-led Shiv Sena 9 seats, and RPI(A) 1 seat.
Thackeray+VBA: Shiv Sena (UBT) is contesting 31 seats, MNS 28, and VBA 25.
While the Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP) is projected by Aaj Tak and Axis My India to perform strongly statewide, local dynamics in Amravati are varied. Unlike other cities, the BJP and Congress are primarily fighting on their own in Amravati.
Disclaimer: Exit polls often don’t present an accurate picture of the final electoral outcome.