Thane (TMC) Election Results 2026 Highlights: Early trends from Thane, as reported on TV, show Sharad Pawar’s NCP leading in 3 seats. Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena continues to hold a strong position with leads in 20 seats, while the BJP is ahead in 15 seats as counting moves forward.
The 2026 Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) elections have reached an intense phase, turning the city into one of Maharashtra’s biggest political battlegrounds. Known as the “City of Lakes,” Thane is witnessing a high-stakes contest after nearly four years of delay, and the outcome is expected to reshape the local political structure.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are facing off in what is being seen as one of the most closely watched civic polls in the state.
Polling for the TMC election took place on Thursday, January 15, along with elections for 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra. Voting was held from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Counting schedule and expected result timings
Counting of votes began today, January 16, at 10 am. The final results likely by the afternoon.
Key wards to watch in Thane
Thane has a total of 131 seats, and several wards are attracting particular attention. Wagle Estate is considered a traditional strong area for Eknath Shinde, but the opposition has accused authorities of bias after many of their nominations were rejected here.
The Mumbra-Kalwa region will be an important test for the NCP(SP), as it tries to defend Awhad’s influence against the ruling alliance. In Naupada-Panchpakhadi, the heart of old Thane, the newly formed Thackeray-Thackeray partnership will be put to the test among Marathi-speaking voters.
Meanwhile, Ghodbunder Road, with its modern high-rise clusters, continues to be a BJP-dominated zone where issues like water supply and traffic congestion play a major role.
Why this election matters for Eknath Shinde
This election holds special significance because Thane is considered the political stronghold of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. For his faction of the Shiv Sena, this is a matter of prestige, and the Mahayuti alliance is working to retain a firm grip on the corporation.
The Shiv Sena’s Shinde faction and the BJP have finalised their seat-sharing formula, with the Sena focusing on areas like Kopri-Panchpakhadi and Wagle Estate, while the BJP is targeting densely populated urban pockets and residential complexes.
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Shiv Sena (UBT): —
Congress: —
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Vanchit Bahujan / Deprived: —
Independent: —
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Data from Loksatta
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